Progam Schedule
| Dates: | 27 Dec. Sun | 28 Dec. Mon | 29 Dec. Tues | 30 Dec. Wed | 31 Dec. Thurs | 1 Jan. Fri | 2 Jan. Sat | 3 Jan. Sun | 4 Jan. Mon | 5 Jan. Tues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 8 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 4* | Day 7 | Day 9 | Day 10 | |
| Morning 1 | Arrival | Hospital shadowing | Hospital shadowing | Hospital shadowing | 6.00 am Trip to Tsavo East |
Safari Visit Masai village |
Day trip: Diani Beach |
Wasini Island | Hospital shadowing | Prepare for departure |
| Morning 2 | Arrival | Hospital shadowing | Hospital shadowing | Hospital shadowing | Tsavo East | Trip back to Mombasa | Sunscreen and hats! | Wasini Island | Visit orphanage | Departure > |
| Afternoon | Orientation | Swahili lessons | Nguuni Nature Sanctuary | Mombasa guided City tour | Tsavo East | Arrive back in Mombasa Swim/relax |
Diani Beach | Lunch: Wasini Island Return Momb. |
Haler Park guided visit | Departure |
| Evening | Interact with International students | Students present cases from the day | Students present cases from the day | Evening shadowing available | Overnight: Voi Safari Lodge | Evening shadowing available | Dinner: Cave restaurant | Evening shadowing available | Reflection on the program | END OF PROGRAM |
*Optional but recommended activity (Fee: $150): Wasini Island (Snorkeling and swimming with wild dolphins). **Minor changes are sometimes inevitable.
The Apprentice Doctor 10-Day Medical Shadowing Trip to Mombasa
Join us for an unforgettable Kenya experience and earn 80 medical shadowing hours
The Program Fee Includes:
A responsible, medically qualified person (chaperone) accompanying the group.- A comprehensive pre-departure guide.
- Customized clinical rotations.
- Airport transfers.
- Hospital placement fees.
- Designated mentors and support from local staff.
- Gated, safe, and comfortable houses.
- In-house catering.
- Wi-Fi access.
- 24/7 in-country support.
- Weekly global health tutorials.
- Case study discussions in the evenings – following clinical shadowing days.
- Two-way transport to your clinical site.
- Basic Swahili lessons.
- Certificate of participation upon program completion.
- Volunteer activities (as scheduled by our local staff).
- Safari to Tsavo East National Park, including a one-night stay at the amazing Voi Safari Lodge*.
- Mombasa City Tour (half-day): Fort Jesus, Old Town, Hindu Temple, Elephant Tusk, Akamba Handcraft, transport, and lunch.
- Haller Park (wildlife sanctuary/nature park/zoo in a forest setting – giraffes, crocodiles, and other wildlife).
- The Nguuni Nature Sanctuary – Immerse yourself in nature.
- Wasini Island and Marine Sanctuary* – See pods of dolphins and enjoy an unforgettable snorkeling experience.
- Diani Beach – Spend a day on one of the most pristine beaches in the world!
Not Included in Program Fee (Estimated Costs):
Airline ticket- Spending money: $150 – $250
- All à la carte restaurant meals will be settled by individual students (usually two meals – City Tour lunch and Cave Restaurant dinner).
Program Details:
Duration: 10 days
When: 27 Dec 2026 – 5 Jan 2027
Who: Aspiring medical professionals, Grades 10-12
Note: Students must be 16 years or older during the visit to Kenya.
Non-Refundable Deposit: $350 (Payable upon acceptance of application)
Fee: $3,500 per student (all-inclusive except airline tickets and spending money)
Note: Apologies, no scholarships or sponsorship opportunities are available for this trip.
Only 10 spots available!