Kenya Missions Trips 2026 & 2027 · 4 departures available
Come to Kenya.
Be changed forever.
Be changed forever.
Join a GDP missions trip — serving children, women, and communities across East Africa. Four departures available: one this December and three in 2027. All depart Jacksonville with a European connection.
Departs Jacksonville (JAX)
Connects through Europe
Arrives Nairobi (NBO)
35 years of safe Kenya missions
All experience levels welcome
GDP 2026 missions team in Kenya — “I came to serve. I left transformed.”
JAX
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Intl Airport
✈
LHR / AMS
European connection
(London or Amsterdam)
(London or Amsterdam)
✈
NBO
Nairobi, Kenya
Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport
All departures
⚡ Departing December 2026
Register now — spaces limited
Available now · 2026
December 2026 — Kenya Christmas Missions Trip
Join us this December for a life-changing trip to Kenya — and be home before Christmas. This is your chance to serve in 2026. Spaces are very limited.
⚡ Act now — 2026
Christmas trip · 2026
Kenya Christmas Missions Trip
December 2026 · Departing this year
Departs JAX
Sunday, December 6, 2026
Returns to JAX
Tuesday, December 22, 2026
16 days total · JAX → LHR/AMS → NBO → JAX
JAX✈
LHR/AMS✈
NBO
· Round-trip flights included
What you’ll do
Serve at GDP’s children’s homes — Good Samaritans, Compassionate Children’s Home, Project of Hope
Bring Christmas joy to children with holiday outreach and community distributions
Women’s Empowerment Conference and Youth Summits
Game park safari experience
Explore Nairobi — shop, city tours, and cultural history
Visit the Great Rift Valley — one of Africa’s most spectacular landscapes
Return home December 22 — before Christmas with your family
$5,200
single occupancy
$4,200
double occupancy
Prices subject to change — please confirm before registering
Register for December 2026 →
Key deadlines — December 2026
Registration deadlineSeptember 6, 2026
Deposit ($2,500) dueOctober 6, 2026
Balance ($2,700) dueNovember 6, 2026
DepartureDecember 6, 2026
2027 Trips
Three departures · Register early for best availability
Plan ahead · 2027
Choose your 2027 trip — three dates available
All trips depart from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) with a European connection and arrive at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Spaces are limited — register early to secure your place.
Trip 1 of 3 · 2027
Kenya Spring Missions Trip
April 2027 · Spring departure
Departs JAX
Sunday, April 6, 2027
Returns to JAX
Sunday, April 20, 2027
14 days total · JAX → LHR/AMS → NBO → JAX
JAX✈LHR/AMS✈NBO· Flights included
What you’ll do
Serve at GDP’s children’s homes — Good Samaritans, Compassionate, Project of Hope
Women’s Empowerment Conference and Youth Summits
Game park safari experience
Explore Nairobi — shopping, city tour, and cultural history
Leaders’ Conference and community programming in Mombasa
$5,200
single occupancy
$4,200
double occupancy
Prices subject to change — please confirm before registering
Register for April 2027 →
Key deadlines — April 2027
Registration deadlineJanuary 6, 2027
Deposit ($2,500) dueFebruary 6, 2027
Balance ($2,700) dueMarch 6, 2027
DepartureApril 6, 2027
⭐ Most popular
Trip 2 of 3 · 2027
Kenya Summer Missions Trip
July 2027 · Summer departure
Departs JAX
Saturday, July 12, 2027
Returns to JAX
Sunday, July 27, 2027
15 days total · JAX → LHR/AMS → NBO → JAX
JAX✈LHR/AMS✈NBO· Flights included
What you’ll do
Serve at GDP’s children’s homes — Good Samaritans, Compassionate, Project of Hope
Visit St. Rita Evergreen Girls School in Nyahururu
Game park safari experience
Explore Nairobi — shopping, city tour, and cultural history
Visit the Great Rift Valley — one of Africa’s most spectacular landscapes
Leaders’ Conference and community programming in Mombasa
$5,200
single occupancy
$4,200
double occupancy
Prices subject to change — please confirm before registering
Register for July 2027 →
Key deadlines — July 2027
Registration deadlineApril 12, 2027
Deposit ($2,500) dueMay 12, 2027
Balance ($2,700) dueJune 12, 2027
DepartureJuly 12, 2027
Trip 3 of 3 · 2027
Kenya Christmas Missions Trip
December 2027 · Holiday departure
Departs JAX
Sunday, December 6, 2027
Returns to JAX
Monday, December 22, 2027
16 days total · JAX → LHR/AMS → NBO → JAX
JAX✈LHR/AMS✈NBO· Flights included
What you’ll do
Serve at GDP’s children’s homes — bring Christmas joy to children across Kenya
Women’s Empowerment Conference and Youth Summits
Game park safari experience
Explore Nairobi — shopping, city tour, and cultural history
Visit the Great Rift Valley — one of Africa’s most spectacular landscapes
Return home December 22 — before Christmas with your family
$5,200
single occupancy
$4,200
double occupancy
Prices subject to change — please confirm before registering
Register for December 2027 →
Key deadlines — December 2027
Registration deadlineSeptember 6, 2027
Deposit ($2,500) dueOctober 6, 2027
Balance ($2,700) dueNovember 6, 2027
DepartureDecember 6, 2027
Traveling with a group of 5 or more?
GDP can arrange specialized group missions trips tailored to your team’s ministry focus, schedule, and community interests. For the best scheduling options and pricing, please contact us 10–12 months in advance of your preferred travel dates.
Spaces are limited — don’t wait.
Register early to secure your spot and allow maximum fundraising time. GDP supports every step of your preparation.
Trip inclusions
Everything included in your trip fee
Your trip fee covers the full Kenya experience — from the moment you check in at Jacksonville International Airport to the moment you arrive back home. Prices are subject to change; please confirm current pricing before registering.
Flights & Transport
Round-trip international flights (JAX → Europe → NBO → JAX)
European connection through London or Amsterdam
All internal flights within Kenya
Ground transportation and airport transfers throughout
Accommodation & Meals
Safe, secure, and modern comfortable hotels throughout Kenya
Most meals covered during the trip
Authentic Kenyan cuisine and cultural dining experiences
Meals during excursions or optional extras not included — please confirm details
Service, Impact & Community
All service activities at GDP’s children’s homes and programs
Leaders’ Conference, Youth Summits (April & December trips), and Women’s Empowerment programming
St. Rita Evergreen Girls School visit (July trip)
Great Rift Valley excursion (July & December trips)
Experiences & Culture
Game park safari experience — all trips
Explore Nairobi — shopping, city tours, and cultural history
Mombasa coastal city — history, architecture, and the Indian Ocean
Cultural shopping opportunities and guided immersion activities
⚠ Not included — please read before registering
The following are not covered by your trip fee and must be arranged and funded separately. GDP provides guidance on all of these when you register.
Personal shopping & souvenirs
Meals during excursions or optional extras
Travel insurance (required — guidance provided)
Kenyan visa fees
Vaccinations & medications
Optional activities & upgrades
Prices are subject to change. Please confirm current pricing with GDP before registering. Contact us at gdp.kenya1991@gmail.com or +1-904-370-3675 for the most current trip costs and details.
Participant voices
What people say about the Kenya missions trip
I came to serve. I left transformed. The children at Good Samaritans showed me what joy looks like without condition. I will return every year for the rest of my life.
— Missions trip participant · GDP Kenya 2026
This trip didn’t just change the people we served. It changed every single one of us. Seeing GDP’s work on the ground — the children’s homes, St. Rita, the wells — I understood for the first time what 35 years of faithfulness looks like.
— First-time participant · GDP Kenya 2025
Previous mission trips
See what the Kenya missions trip looks like
35 years of missions teams have walked the same roads, served the same children, and returned with the same story: “This changed my life.” These photos are from our most recent trips.
See all mission trip photos & videos
Browse the full gallery from our 2025 and 2026 Kenya missions trips — the children, the communities, the moments that changed lives on both sides of the world.
Preparation
How to prepare for your Kenya trip
GDP supports every step of your preparation. From passport and visa assistance to packing guidance and fundraising tips — you are never navigating this alone.
1
Review requirements & FAQ
Read all trip requirements, costs, health recommendations, and fundraising tips on the Missions FAQ page before registering.
Read the Missions FAQ →
2
Passport & Kenyan visa
A valid passport is required. Kenyan visa assistance is provided — GDP will guide you through the application process. Apply for your passport as early as possible.
3
Travel insurance
Travel insurance covering the entire trip period is required for all participants. GDP provides insurance guidance and recommended providers when you register.
4
Vaccinations & health prep
Consult a travel medicine clinic 6–8 weeks before departure. GDP provides a full health preparation guide including recommended vaccinations (Yellow Fever, Typhoid, Hepatitis A & B, malaria prophylaxis).
5
Start fundraising early
Most participants fundraise part or all of their trip fee. GDP provides a sample fundraising letter and proven strategies. Email us to request the fundraising starter pack.
Request fundraising letter →
6
Packing & practical prep
Pack modest, lightweight clothing, sunscreen, insect repellent, and necessary medications. GDP provides a detailed packing list and practical preparation guide after registration.
Fundraising support
Need help covering the trip cost?
Most GDP missions trip participants fundraise part or all of their trip fee through their church, friends, family, and community networks. GDP supports you every step of the way.
GDP’s fundraising support
Email us at gdp.kenya1991@gmail.com to receive a sample fundraising letter, social media templates, and proven tips for raising your trip fee. We’re here to help from registration through departure.
Host a fundraising dinner or church presentation and share the GDP mission with your community
Create a personal fundraising page and share it via social media, email, and text
Ask your employer about matching programs — many companies match charitable donations
Register early — 6–9 months before departure gives maximum fundraising runway
Common questions
Missions trip FAQ
Everything you need to know before registering. View the full Missions FAQ →
Yes — all three 2027 missions trips depart from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and arrive at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Round-trip international and internal flights are included in your trip fee. You do not need to arrange your own travel to a hub city.
Yes — the April, July, and December trips are all open for registration. Each trip visits GDP’s programs in Kenya and includes the same core experience. The July trip coincides with GDP’s annual Youth Summit; the December trip includes holiday-themed outreach and community service. Choose the dates that work best for your schedule. Spaces are limited — register early.
Not at all. GDP welcomes people of all backgrounds — first-time travelers, seasoned missionaries, healthcare workers, teachers, students, and retirees. The only requirement is a willing heart. GDP provides all orientation, briefings, and preparation support before departure.
GDP recommends all travelers consult a travel medicine clinic at least 6–8 weeks before departure. Common recommendations include Yellow Fever (required for some entry points), Typhoid, Hepatitis A & B, and malaria prophylaxis. GDP provides a detailed health preparation guide to all registered travelers including recommended clinics and current entry requirements.
GDP provides a sample fundraising letter, social media templates, and proven fundraising strategies to every registered participant. Many participants raise their full trip fee through church communities, social networks, and personal outreach. Email gdp.kenya1991@gmail.com to request the fundraising starter pack before or after you register.
Yes — travel insurance covering the full duration of the trip is required for all participants. GDP provides guidance on recommended insurance providers and coverage requirements after registration. GDP strongly urges all volunteers to take all necessary precautions; while every safety measure is taken, GDP cannot guarantee outcomes from international travel.
