Julie Milkie

Founder and Executive Director of The Sprout Experience

julie@thesproutexperience.org

440.320.5792

Travel dates will be July 2026.

Specific dates will be available very soon.

Please contact Julie Milkie for questions.

COST

$7900pp, + air for enrollment by December 31, 2025.  

Beginning January 1, 2026 the cost will increase to $8200pp + air.

The cost for single or double occupancy is the same.

The program fee includes: accommodations, meals, private transportation on program, airport transfers, taxes and fees, camp sites, national park fees, conservation program fees, tips, guides, drivers, vehicles, camp staff, necessary camp gear, baboon walk, lion tracking, and all trip experiences.

Program cost does not include passport & VISA, required trip insurance, airfare, souvenirs & personal items, food at airports, and any needed medicines or vaccinations (consult your doctor)

A 10% deposit is required after application completion.

For this program, we request that participants are 19+ years of age and 

For travelers who are 18 years of age, we ask that you are accompanied by a parent/guardian or a person 19+ years of age.

The most honest way to answer this question is no, with a little yes!

The opportunity for this adult program is a direct result of our youth participants sharing their Sprout Kenya experience with the adults in their lives, and the adults saying to us, “We want to do that too!”

With that in mind, the majority of your experience will be the same, but with a couple of adult twists built in.

What will stay the same:

Real Connections + Cultural Exchanges

You will visit Maasai schools and bomas, have a very special day with the Reto Women’s Group featuring deep conversation, traditional beadwork, singing and dancing around a roaring campfire under the stars.

Wildlife Adventures

Experience life-changing game drives in the Maasai Mara and Shompole Wilderness. Get closer than you can imagine to elephants, lions, giraffes and more with our small groups, private vehicles with open tops and sides and special access with our Sprout partnerships.

Grass Roots Science and Conservation

Stay at Lale’enok with researchers and conservation leaders, sharing meals and conversation, and joining them as they track lions, walk among baboons, and patrol on foot with Maasai game scouts

What will differ:

While at Lale’enok we will have cocktail hour with an opportunity for a refreshing swim!

Various accommodations will be upgraded for your comfort needs.

TBD

Yes, you can arrive earlier or extend your time in Kenya at your own expense.

You will need to arrive at our arrival destination at the specified time and date.

You will also need to remain with Sprout for the duration of the program.  Sprout will not be able to make arrangements for you to leave the group for other travel arrangements or destinations.

If you want to extend your time in Kenya, our recommendation would be to extend it at the conclusion of your time with Sprout.

To apply, please visit https://www.thesproutexperience.org/apply

Participants must be enrolled by January 1, 2026.

After January 1, 2026, please contact Julie Milkie to see if enrollment is still available for Kenya.

Enrollment for KENYA is a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 16.

For entry into Kenya you need a valid passport and VISA.

Please adhere to the “6-month passport rule” which requires your passport to be valid for at least 6 months beyond the duration of your intended stay.

PASSPORT:  It can take 4-8 weeks to obtain a passport.  For $60+, you can expedite the process for a 2-3 week turnaround time

The Sprout Experience asks that you purchase your trip insurance through our insurance partner.  Since we are traveling as a group, in the event of a  delayed or missed flight, etc., you can relax and allow Sprout to handle all necessary arrangements.

There are no vaccinations required for this program, but some suggested. Participants should consult their doctor. However, we do request that all travelers be up to date on their tetanus vaccinations.

All accommodations are designed for the comfort of all participants.

Accommodations will vary from large comfortable tents while staying at Lale’enok, to platform tents with full beds and bathrooms ensuite.

You will have a minimum of 2 experienced Sprout leaders accompanying you in Kenya.

Sprout will host 2 virtual pre-travel meetings prior to departure. 

The 1st meeting will be held once the program participants are solidified. This will give the group an opportunity to meet one another, and for Sprout to discuss specific travel information.

The 2nd meeting will be held approximately 2-3 weeks prior to departure to discuss last meeting questions, arrival instructions, etc.

At any time, you can also contact Julie Milkie by email, text, or a call.

A program specific packing list will be posted on the website and emailed prior to travel.

We understand that some participants have special needs related to health and diet and at The Sprout Experience we are committed to doing all we can to accommodate those needs.

Full disclosure on your part is key to your physical and emotional well-being on the program, so please be sure to list all medical or dietary needs on required forms.

Remember, we will be in remote locations, so our cooks will need to plan menus prior to our arrival and those will be based on the information you share in the application process.

Sprout’s cancellation and refund policies can be found under FAQ - TUITION at www.thesproutexperience.org.

The local currency in Kenya is the Shilling (KSh).  You can complete a currency exchange at many US banks, or upon arrival at the Kenyan airport.  Airports typically have a higher exchange rate and may include additional hidden fees.

In Kenya, the most widely spoken languages are Swahili and British English.  Your leaders, tour operators, cooks, and guides will all be fluent in English.

Participants in this program must be able to walk independently without assistance. By enrolling, participants acknowledge that they meet this requirement and understand that the program activities may involve walking over various terrains.

Sprout does not require any participant to be enrolled in TSA Pre✔® or Global Entry.  This is a personal decision and expense. 

In Kenya, power plugs and sockets are of Type G, which is characterized by three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern, and the standard voltage is 240 V at 50 Hz.

Yes, while we are staying Lale’enok you will have one opportunity to have clothing laundered.