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Educational - Restoring the Land: Conservation with the Maasai (1 Day)
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Overview
A Restorative Day of Landscape, Purpose, and Maasai Connection
This one-day environmental learning program invites students to take part in land restoration with Maasai community members near Nairobi. It connects conservation science with human geography, showing students how erosion, water flow, grazing land, climate, and livelihoods are linked.
A Lasting Contribution to the Land
Students help plant young trees and learn why land restoration matters for pastoral communities. Working alongside Maasai hosts, they see conservation as both an ecological and cultural issue, making the program especially relevant for environmental science, geography, sustainability, climate studies, and global citizenship curricula.
An active field experience that helps students understand sustainability through direct participation, community partnership, and reflection.
Student Outcomes
- Understand how erosion, water flow, grazing land, climate, and livelihoods are interconnected.
- Learn why land restoration matters for pastoral communities and local ecosystems.
- Participate in tree planting as a hands-on conservation activity.
- Explore links between environmental science, indigenous knowledge, and community action.
- Reflect on sustainability as both an ecological and cultural responsibility.
Curriculum Connections
- Environmental Science: erosion, soil health, watershed systems, restoration, and biodiversity.
- Geography and Human-Environment Interaction: grazing land, climate, settlement patterns, and livelihoods.
- Sustainability and Climate Studies: land recovery, conservation action, and long-term stewardship.
- Global Citizenship: indigenous knowledge, community partnership, and shared responsibility for the environment.
Gallery
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Overgrazing Has Caused Erosion
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The Maasai Are Losing Their Land!
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Grazing Land Is Being Lost
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Planning Trees Is The Way To Go!
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And You Can Be Part Of This Effort
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And We Will End Up In Your Hosts Home
We had the chance to spend a day with a Masai family whilst in Nairobi, organised by One Horizon. It was a very special and moving experience that we highly recommend to all that are in Nairobi. It is very well organised, from the pick up and drop off to the hotel, to the planned activities on the day, with the Masai family. They were absolutely lovely, welcoming us in their home and sharing with us their ways of life, being equally curious and interested in other cultures and customs as we were in theirs. This is part of One Horizon's project to help the local communities, along other projects that they run. A VERY SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
Itinerary
A project that aims to plant 5000 trees
Tree planting is the central activity of the day. In coordination with local Maasai villagers, students help plant young trees that support soil stabilization and long-term land recovery. The project is part of a larger staged effort to restore damaged land before introducing native acacia species suited to the African savannah.
The planting area lies in a valley where heavy rains have created deep erosion channels and reduced usable grazing land. Students learn how environmental degradation affects families, livestock, food systems, and culture. The program gives educators a practical case study for discussing watershed management, erosion, conservation, indigenous knowledge, and community-based environmental action.
Young Maasai men and women support the activity by preparing planting areas, providing water, and guiding students through the process. Breaks in the village allow time for refreshments, discussion, and demonstrations of Maasai skills and traditions. The day combines physical activity, cultural exchange, and environmental learning in a format that is accessible, memorable, and curriculum relevant.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned hotel transfers – we’ll collect you at from your Nairobi hotel at a prearranged time and drop you back late afternoon.
- Please note that your vehicle has charging facilities for your mobile phone and internet for your convenience.
- A personal guide who is also your driver and a One Horizon staff member for the day whose task is to ensure that you enjoy every moment of the day.
- You will also receive up to 50 images of your adventure as well as videos that capture the moments you will treasure for life.
- A Maasai wristband as a memento of your visit
- In addition to lunch there is unlimited fruit, tea, coffee and water available.
- There are modern toilet facilities at the venue for your comfort.
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FAQ's
Q1. Are students grouped according to age?
Answer: Yes. To ensure the program is age-appropriate, supportive and engaging, students participate in one of two groups:
- High school students aged 14 to 17 years
- College and university students aged 18 to 23 years
Q2. Do students aged 14 to 17 years need to be accompanied by a teacher, parent or guardian?
Answer: Yes. As part of our duty of care, students aged 14 to 17 years must be accompanied by an adult nominated by the school or institution. In most cases, this is a teacher or school-appointed staff member who acts as the lead contact and supports the management of the student group throughout the program.
Q3. Do college and university students aged 18 to 23 years need to be accompanied by a teacher, parent or guardian?
Answer: No. College and university students are not required to be accompanied by a teacher, parent or guardian. However, One Horizon requires a nominated point of contact for the group to support communication, coordination and liaison throughout the program.
Q4. Where do students and accompanying staff stay during the program?
Answer: Students and accompanying staff stay in 4- to 5-star international hotel accommodation for the duration of the program. The first two days of the program are conducted at the hotel, providing a comfortable and well-supported environment for orientation, learning and preparation. Accommodation is arranged on a twin-share basis.
Q5. How are students transported to community visits and program activities?
Answer: Students are transported in private, air-conditioned vehicles operated by One Horizon. The facilitators delivering the program also accompany students during daily activities, providing continuity, guidance and supervision throughout the experience.
Q6. Can parents contact their child during the program?
Answer: Parent communication is managed in accordance with the policies of the participating school or institution. One Horizon also provides 24-hour contact details, including mobile numbers and email addresses, so students can be reached if required. Internet connectivity is available at program venues and in the vehicles used to transport students and staff.
Q7. What meals are provided during the five-day program?
Answer: One Horizon caters for a wide range of dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan and familiar Western-style meal options. Meals are prepared with fresh, healthy ingredients and are provided through the hotel where students and staff are staying. Evening meals also include selected well-regarded Nairobi restaurants, giving students an additional opportunity to experience the city in a safe and structured way.
Q8. Is travel and health insurance required?
Answer: Yes. Appropriate travel and health insurance is required for student participation in the program. Schools, institutions, parents and guardians should ensure that each participant has suitable coverage before travel.
Q9. Does One Horizon have public liability and professional indemnity insurance?
Answer: Yes. One Horizon maintains insurance coverage that includes public liability and professional indemnity insurance. Copies of relevant policy documentation can be provided upon request.
Q10. What distinguishes One Horizon and the Changing This World experience?
Answer: One Horizon is accredited by the Kenyan Government to work directly with Kenyan communities. It operates independently and does not receive financial or other support from the Kenyan Government. Its overriding mission is to provide practical pathways that help people lift themselves out of poverty. This purpose-led approach gives students meaningful insight into community development, resilience and sustainable change. One Horizon’s mission and work are captured in the video ‘What We Do’.
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