Building bridges between Houston and Kenya through trade, culture and an unforgettable Maasai Mara safari.
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Houston Trade Mission to Kenya – November 2026
- November 27 – December 7, 2026
Overview
Join Councilman Edward Pollard in building bridges between Houston and Kenya through infrastructure, trade, energy, and urban development. Organized by Africa Is Open in partnership with Houston City Council and the Government of Kenya, this itinerary pairs cosmopolitan Nairobi with a once-in-a-lifetime safari in the Maasai Mara. Houston brings expertise in energy, healthcare, aerospace, ports and international trade to Kenya’s Vision 2030 development goals.
Itinerary
01
November 27
Depart the United States
Overnight connecting flight to Europe.
02
November 28
Welcome to Nairobi
Connect to Nairobi. Evening arrival, airport greeting and transfer to Tribe Hotel.
03
November 29
Into the Maasai Mara
Morning transfer to Wilson Airport; 60-minute flight to the Mara. Check in at Serena Safari Lodge and enjoy an evening game drive.
04
November 30
Safari & Maasai culture
Morning game drive, Maasai village tour and evening sundowner game drive.
05
December 1
Return to Nairobi
Afternoon flight to Nairobi and check-in at Tribe Hotel.
06
December 2–3
Trade mission meetings
Government and business meetings at government offices or Tribe Hotel.
07
December 4
Business & farewell dinner
Business meetings and farewell dinner at Honorable Ochieng Mbeo’s home.
08
December 5
Discover Nairobi
Nairobi Museum, Giraffe Centre and shopping.
09
December 6
Departure
Final shopping, hotel check-out and airport transfer.
10
December 7
Arrive home
Connect in Europe; arrive in the US in the afternoon or evening.
Accommodations
Tribe Hotel, Nairobi: a luxury hotel in Gigiri, within walking distance of Village Market and near the UN East Africa headquarters and US Embassy. Daily breakfast is included. Mara Serena Safari Lodge: the only lodge within the Mara Triangle, with sweeping savannah and Mara River views. Maasai-inspired architecture meets contemporary comfort. Three meals per day are included.
Safari
Fly 60 minutes from Nairobi Wilson Airport to the Maasai Mara. A safari guide meets you at the airstrip. Morning and evening game drives explore the reserve when wildlife is most active. Visit a Maasai village to learn about local culture and traditions.
Travel requirements
Entry authorization: the original itinerary refers to an eVisa and links to https://www.etakenya.go.ke/en. Confirm current entry rules and fees before traveling; have return flight and accommodation confirmations ready. Health: the source itinerary states vaccinations are not required and recommends malaria prevention outside Nairobi. Requirements depend on origin and transit; confirm with your doctor and official guidance. Currency: major cards are widely accepted. Withdraw Kenyan shillings from local ATMs for small purchases. Confirm current M-PESA access before relying on it. Packing: layers for cool mornings and evenings, closed-toe safari shoes, business attire for meetings and business casual for evening events. Nairobi is typically 70–79°F by day and 50–59°F at night. Confirm mobile roaming with your carrier.
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Houston Trade Mission to Kenya – November 2026
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