Every year in May, Bethlehem Home in Sondu becomes a place of hope, compassion, and quiet transformation. Through the work of Straw to Bread, what began as a mission to support a single community has grown into a life-changing program that reaches families through healthcare, education support, clean water initiatives, and sustainable community projects. It
How churches, schools, NGOs, and volunteer teams can create lasting change in Kenya through dignified, partnership-led mission travel. Picture a quiet morning in a rural Kenyan village. Children stand beside a newly drilled borehole, jerricans in hand, as the first rush of clean water fills their containers. A teacher waves from a freshly painted classroom
Peak season in East Africa does not wait for anyone. Every year, the same thing happens: travelers begin dreaming about a Maasai Mara safari, a family reunion trip, or a long-overdue holiday and by the time they get around to planning it, the best lodges are fully booked, flight prices have climbed, and the stress
How to keep your mission trip on track, on budget, and fully focused on the people you are going to serve when the travel world gets busier. Every year, as the world transitions into peak travel season, mission teams across churches, faith organisations, and humanitarian groups begin the final push to get their trips off
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains one of the most pressing human rights issues affecting girls and women worldwide. Every March, the world pauses to celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women. We mark milestones, honor trailblazers, and recommit to a future where every girl grows up with the full dignity and freedom she deserves.
By Vanessa Lumbasio • February 2026 • 8 min read Planning a safari that honors your faith and serves a greater purpose is one of the most rewarding experiences a believer can undertake. At Mission Tour & Travel, we’ve spent years helping missionaries, church groups, and faith-driven travelers combine the wonder of Kenya’s wildlife with
“Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations.” — Matthew 28:19 Travel changes us. It broadens our perspective, humbles our assumptions, and connects us with people and places we might never have known. But when travel is rooted in faith, something even deeper happens; it becomes a journey of the spirit, not just of the
At Mission Tour and Travel, we often speak of Amboseli as the “Land of Giants.” Today, that land feels a little quieter, and the horizon a little emptier. It is with heavy hearts that we join the global conservation community in mourning the passing of Craig, one of Africa’s last and most iconic “Super Tuskers.”
At Mission Tour and Travel, we believe that every journey should have a purpose. For many of our travelers, that purpose begins with service, building churches, providing clean water, or supporting community health projects across Kenya. But we also know that after the hard work of ministry, there is a profound need for rest, reflection,