2027 Beekeepers and Educators Tour of Kenya
Come BEE with us in Kenya for the adventure of a lifetime!
When: February 17th - March 3rd
What to Expect:
- Experience African bees and beekeeping
- Meet stingless bees and their keepers
- Visit the International Center for Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) to learn about current bee research
- See African wildlife up close
- Visit a rural school
- Experience the magnificent Kenyan landscape and diverse and beautiful Kenyan people
Cost (preliminary):
- Flights are currently running around $1200-$1600 depending on where you fly from. Your airfare is not including in the tour package and you are responsible to secure your airfare from your departure port to Nairobi, Kenya airport code NBO.
- All inclusive costs in-country; $5000-5500
- Accommodations (2 star or better) - some hotels are extremely nice but we ask your understanding that some remote locations have limited options and we do our best to find something comfortable but there are times we may be roughing it (no AC, possibly bugs or lizards in rooms)
- All in-country transportation including airport transfer to/from NBO
- All meals that are organized with the group (not including alcohol)
What isn't included:
- Alcohol - depending on the location drinks range from very cheap in remote areas to comparable to normal tourist rates at some hotels
- Self planned activities or meals - if you wish to go off on a side excursion in your free time then all costs involved would be yours for transportation (taxis, tuk tuk's, motorbikes) or meals
- Souvenirs - We visit some amazing places (wood carvers, bee keepers, shops) and many people love to take home memories
- Tips - We customarily will pool together tip money and out in-country advisors handle tipping for us in most cases
If you are interested in possibly joining us, please leave your name and email address and we will send you more information about the trip as it becomes available.
