Our 3 Most Popular Experiences

One Horizon Was An Incredible Experience

We visited the One Horizon school in Nairobi and had such an incredible experience. The founder and his staff do such an amazing job improving the lives of local children. it was so nice to be a part of that experience and my family and I are so thankful for the time we were able to spend with the students and staff. The only hard part was saying goodbye. Thank you for a life changing experience.

Navid (USA)

A Life-Changing Experience for Families and Teens: One Horizon is Beyond a Tour Company

Traveling to Kenya with my two teenagers, I wanted more than a vacation. I hoped for something that would open their hearts and minds. One Horizon delivered far more than I could have imagined. From the moment we were picked up at the airport, we were met with warmth and personal care. The founder of One Horizon, greeted us himself and then continued to meet us at every single point of our journey. That kind of personal presence is rare. He and his team made us feel not like clients, but like welcomed guests in a shared mission. What makes One Horizon exceptional is their deep connection to the communities they support. We visited schools they run in Nairobi, where children receive large, nourishing meals. A simple thing, but life-changing for many families. We met grandmas who have been gifted pigs, an income-generating program that helps them feed and support their families with dignity and independence. These are not charity stops. They are real, human connections to programs that are thoughtfully built and clearly working. Our time with the Maasai (Mei) tribe was something my children and I will carry forever. We were invited into their homes and culture, and our teenage children were treated with such generosity and respect. The stories, traditions, and open-hearted welcome gave us insight into a way of life that is rich in wisdom. Our main guide Solomon, and our additional guide Mary, were outstanding. Knowledgeable, funny, and insightful. They shared personal stories that helped us understand Kenya not just as a destination, but as a place of deep resilience and beauty. We also had the privilege of traveling with a junior guide for part of our tour, who added even more dimension with their own cultural perspective. Everything from logistics to learning was handled with grace, professionalism, and kindness. The bus was comfortable and clean, our driver was consistently on time and attentive, and the experience never felt rushed or transactional. As a parent, watching my teenagers engage with real issues—poverty, culture, sustainability—and walk away not with pity, but with respect and inspiration is the greatest gift this trip could have given. If you’re considering a trip that combines meaningful travel with unforgettable cultural connection, especially with children or teens, One Horizon is simply the best.

Kendra (USA)

A truly personal cultural experience

We really enjoyed this experience. The family was warm and inviting and we learned so much. We enjoyed dancing with them and participating in their customs. A life-changing experience. And I got some beautiful hand-made jewelry. I loved this experience. They also took great photos which they shared with us.

Lisa

An experience to remember for the rest of our lives.

My husband and I could not be more impressed with our experience. Alex, Mary and Solomon really made us feel like family. Our visit to the Maasai was so personal and we thoroughly enjoyed our time speaking with Daniel and his family. We truly enjoyed every minute of our experience.

Kate Book

Pulling people out of poverty.

Today some of us went to Go Granny Go a program sponsored by One Horizon Africa that helps pull families out of poverty. They give him impoverished African grandmothers opportunities to support themselves. The Go Granny Go program sets up grandmothers supporting their grandchildren as pig farmers. One of the stories that was told by Rosemary is that the most money she had ever had in her life at one time was $10. Through the Go Granny Go program she was able to sell two pregnant pigs and get $800. She was able to fix up her home get beds for her grandchildren and get electricity and running water which she never had before.

Diane Blair Hickey

Our favourite day from our holiday

We got to visit a family of Masai outside Nairobi, who were repairing their manyattas. We were picked up at our hotel by two lovely staff of One Horizon, Solomon and Mary. We enjoyed their company and talking politics as we were given a lift to the village. When we arrived, we met one of the founders, Reesa and Daniel (family). We were given a warm welcome and it was clear that Colin and the family have a lot of respect for each other. After walking to the village, they performed a traditional dance and got us involved, which was good fun. Then we tried to help with the manyattas (emphasis on tried). Manyatta building is a skill and it took us a while to learn to apply the mud without if falling off later. Still, there was a lot of laughter and we enjoyed it immensely. We also spent a good amount of time talking and learning about the differences between Masai and UK culture, some of the uses of different plants and how things have changed for Daniel and his family, they are great people. Before we left, we bought some hand made jewellery and a belt, which we felt was fairly priced. It felt like we had really made some friends by the time we were done and both of us were sad to leave. We will definitely pay another visit if we are ever back in Nairobi. It was such an enriching experience and a day we will always remember. After we drove back, Mary and Solomon drove us to some curio shops, so we could pick up a few souvenirs, as it was the second to last day of the holiday. They were very kind to do this, as they did not have to. We felt so welcomed by everyone involved and honestly had the best day.

Kesi Randon and Fergus Walters

A Unique and Special Experience We Will Treasure!

Truly a heart warming experience with a Masai Family who opened up their home, culture and traditions to us. Giving us insights to the way they live and also the changes to their traditions due to modern times. We spent Christmas with them and also got the chance to share with them some of our culture and traditions. It was a well planned day and everything went smoothly. Our tour hosts Mary & Solomon picked us up on time and were so friendly and down to earth. The Masai family was amazing and had loads of stories to share with us and lots of activities to do together. I would recommend this experience to everyone who likes to have interaction , participation and engagement!

Ahmet

Heartfelt inspiring experience

My most warm thank you to the One Horizon team. Not only for incredible work and the positive change I could witness in the grammas lives but also for the open and fast communication with Colin from the start to the end. The effort to make me feel comfortable, welcome and at home by the guides Mary and Solomon was remarkable. My whole experience in Kenya started with the One Horizon and as a solo traveler not knowing what to expect, I received way beyond what I could ever wish a day full of love, music, gratitude, good energy, fresh made food, exchange of experience and heartbreaking life stories. The work done by the Living Positively Women’s Empowerment Center is inspiring and touched deeply my heart. If you ever have the possibility I highly recommend this experience because wont only change your way of seeing life but directly empower women and help them to improve their family lives.

I. O.

A day to remember

We spent a day with three Grandmothers on Sept23, 2024, cooked and had lunch together and listened to the touching stories of their lives. We saw how One Horizon supported them and how grateful they were. We very much enjoyed the wonderful day and immediately decided to support the work of One Horizons who are doing a great job there

Robert Sprogies

A magical life changing day

What a wonderful day we had start to finish. Alex and Mary picked us up at our hotel it was the first tour we’ve went on during our stay where the guides were already waiting in the parking lot ready to greet us early. We had a lovely chat on the way up to the village and once we arrived we were warmly welcomed by Daniel and his family. We were truly blown away by the knowledge they have of the land, the connection to nature and how they’ve kept their traditional culture alive in modern day. We played, cooked, ate, learned to defend ourselves from various animals, learned and tasted some of the herbs they use, sang, danced and made jewellery together. Not only did we learn about their culture but they were very interested in learning about where we come from. The happiness they radiate is very contagious. We ended the day with Daniel and his son giving us Masai names. The entire day was very special and the photo memories Alex captured for us are so beautiful. On top of this being the best experience we had in Nairobi, the work one horizon is doing is inspiring. We really enjoyed hearing about all the different ways they help the community here in Kenya on our drive back. It felt amazing knowing not only did our money go to a very good place but we had the best day of our trip. I recommend if you can only do one thing in Nairobi choose an experience with One Horizon, you won’t regret it!

Maryemma