Venues; Nakuru and Maasai Mara National Park.
Dates; 27th June – 6th July 2024.
1st Phase; 27th June – 2nd July 2024; Swedish speaking singers Choir Festival – Music Programme
2nd Phase; 2nd July – 5th July 2024; Extra optional package (Safari, Game drive and other adventure activities).
We are happy to introduce to you the Amazing Swedish speaking singers music Festival scheduled to take place in Kenya during the dates 27.6.2024 – 6.7.2024. The Festival intends to create a platform where Swedish speaking singers from Finland, Norway, Denmark and Sweden will travel to experience an extremely exciting and adventurous music experience amidst experiencing the African culture. We have lined up different musical and adventurous activities that will be experienced by all visiting participants from Finland and Sweden. There will also be a chance to have special experience on African Music during the workshops and African choir performances from different groups.
We invite singers, choirs, groups and music lovers from all across Finland, Norway, Denmark and Sweden to join this unique music Festival tour to Africa. Unlike the other Festivals, we give you an extra ordinary opportunity to travel to Africa both for Music, experience the rich African music and other adventure activities. During the Festival, we also arrange for non-singers itinerary, this is a special programme for those who do not wish to join the music activities but would like to participate in the Festival. We therefore invite you to bring your friends and family members wishing to accompany the singers, or simply those who’d wish to join but they are not singers. The Festival will take place in Nakuru City and Maasai Mara National Park.
Swedish speaking singers Choir Festival;
Music Festival Package Cost; (27th June – 2nd July)
1. Singers; 1,100€
2. Kids under 10 years; 900€
3. Non singers; 1,350€ (Will have a different customized itinerary).
4. Non singing kids under 10 years; 1,100€
Extra Optional Package Cost; (2nd June – 5th July)
1. Adults; 750€
2. Kids under 10 years; 650€
MUSIC FESTIVAL ITINERARY – (1ST Phase; 27th July – 2nd July; Cost:- 1,100€)
| Day/Date | Activity | Description | Venue |
| 27, June | International Arrivals | Pick up from the Airport and driving to a hotel in Nairobi. | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Nairobi |
| 28, June | Welcome reception, Visit to the Giraffe center Drive to Nakuru later Workshops & Mass choir rehearsals. | Welcome reception event for orientation. Thereafter, proceed to the Giraffe center in Nairobi, a place where you can have a very close interaction with giraffes, feed them and take photos. Really thrilling experience. Drive to Nakuru later after on. Mass choir rehearsals with the locals. African music concert. | Nairobi City. Nakuru City. |
| 29, June | Early morning visit to Menengai Crator Music workshops and Mass choir rehearsals. African music workshops and learning African music. Evening Concert | Visiting Menengai crator in Nakuru; a tourist attraction site, largest caldera in Africa and second largest in the world, scenic aerial view of the entire City and Lake Nakuru from the top of the crator. Music workshops, mass choir rehearsals and singing to African music. Staging an evening Concert. | Nakuru City |
| 30, June | Attending Church. Preparation for the Gala Concert Festival Gala Concert. | In the morning, we will attend Church. Preparation for the Gala Concert. Gala Concert; Mass choir performances and other group performances during the Gala Concert. | Nakuru City |
| 1, July | Rift Valley Adventure day; a safari at Lake Nakuru National Park. Free time in the afternoon. | Head out in the morning for a spectacular Safari/Game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park. Start off at the gates of the world’s famous Lake Nakuru National Safari Park in search of a vast array of animals. It features about 550 different plant species, a picturesque landscape, a variety of wildlife species, hills and the lake itself. Free time in the afternoon. | Nakuru |
| 2, July | Departure | We shall have Airport transfers for those who are not participating in the extra optional package. | JKIA – Nairobi |
EXTRA OPTIONAL PACKAGE; ADVENTUROUS SAFARI AT THE FAMOUS MAASAI MARA NATIONAL PARK; Date; 2nd – 5th JULY 2024 (Cost; 750€)
Right after the main Festival programme, we have arranged a special adventurous activity just for you. We want to make sure that you experience one of the best Safari/Game drives filled with wonderful memories. And since you are visiting Africa, you definitely can’t afford to miss this very exciting and fun moment.
Enjoy a thrilling safari at Masai Mara National Reserve and Hellsgate National Park using quality mid-range safari lodges or adventurous tented camps which are typically located inside or close to the main Masai Mara National Reserve. Maasai Mara is one of the largest Game reserves in Africa. The tour includes road transport from Nakuru using safari vans; divided into groups of 7 or 8. The trip will also include extra options such as a visit to Maasai village while experiencing the rich Maasai Culture and interacting with Maasai people. A full-day game drive will be experienced in Masai Mara
| DAY/DATE | ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION |
| 2, July | Mini Safari at Hell’s gate National park; We have to leave early for the Mini Safari so that we are able to see the wild Animals before it get’s hot. Activities will include; Bicycle safari and a walking safari. Those who wish to use the bus. Other activities include swimming in the largest natural spa, Dancing to African music, games, and team building while swimming. The place doesn’t host dangerous animals thus making walking and cycling extremely excellent activities. We spend the whole day in Naivasha. |
| 3, July | The safari to Kenya’s Famous game reserve (Masai Mara) will start at 5 a.m. The trip takes about 5hrs. You will be in a private safari vehicle. We may stop at some points for photos and to enjoy some amazing views of beautiful landscapes. Arrive at Masai Mara for lunch and check in at your camp/lodge. And proceed to the Game Drive. The game drive allows spotting of the magnificent wildlife in the park which includes The Big Five (Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant and African buffalo) you will also get to see the eighth wonder of the world (The Wildebeest). Return in the evening for relaxing, perhaps swimming, dinner and overnight at the lodge. We will have a thrilling bush dinner together with the Maasai cultural dance performances depending on the weather. |
| 4, July | At the break of dawn, you embark on a visit to Maasai village, experiencing the rich Maasai Culture, their traditional way of life and interacting with Maasai people, followed by an onward departure this time round to Nairobi by road. Arrive in Nairobi later in the afternoon and drop off at the hotel where you’ll spend the night. |
| 5, July | Departure |
Mandatory Trip package cost for participating in the Festival – 1100€ per person; includes all the basic costs as mentioned below;
*Return airport transfers while in Kenya and daily transport throughout the trip.
*Activities’ registration and participation fees.
*All planning, coordination and administration fees.
*Hotel accommodation in twin rooms and 3 meals each day.
*Entry fees to Menengai Crator and Giraffe center,
*Orientation and pre-planned music and cultural activities.
*Dedicated, experienced and well-informed music trip organizers and guides.
*Visa application support and advise on flight bookings.
*Branded t-shirt
What’s not included;
– Flight tickets.
– Visa fees @ 50€
– Any vaccinations if needed.
– Drinks during the trip.
Extra – optional holiday package for adventure and safari in maasai mara national reserve; Total package cost – 750 Euros
PACKAGE COST INCLUDES;
• 2 days park entry fees at Maasai Mara Game reserve.
• Private and flexible Safari drives at own pace and timing.
• Use of Safari vans in groups of 7/8 during the game drive and back to Nairobi.
• All the 3 meals each day during the 4 days adventurous and exciting trip.
• Accommodation costs in tented camps/Lodges in Maasai mara and hotel while in Nairobi.
• Visit to Maasai Village.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
| ACTIVITY | DATES | DEADLINE |
| Registration & Filling the form | 12.09.2023 | 15.12.2023 |
| Buying flight tickets | 15.12.2023 | 31.01.2024 |
| Sharing Festival songs with participants | 01.02.2024 | 28.02.2024 |
REGISTRATIONS and ENQUIRIES
For registrations as a group or choir, your leader should send an email to us through director@mzikitours.eu or mzikitours@gmail.com with the subject “Registration for the Swedish Speaking Singers Choir Festival, and we will direct you to the registration link. Alternatively, you may simply register by filling in the registration link shared at the bottom of this page. Also, remember to inform us if you’ll be participating in the extra optional package for Safari.
ACQUAINTANCES, FRIENDS OR FAMILY MEMBERS
If your friends, acquaintances or family members who are not singers would like to come along, this is very possible as we will be so pleased and will have a special programme for them. However, their registration price is slightly higher than that of singers. Please let them fill the registration form too. So please invite as many singers and friends/family as possible.
SONGBOOK
The Festival songbook will be available for everyone for free. We will send you the soft copy alongside other materials. We shall also provide you with the hard copy on arrival to Kenya. The book will contain all the songs to be sang in the Mass choir and during the Festival Gala Concert.
T-SHIRTS
We shall provide each participant with Festival T-shirts for free, these could be worn anytime during the Festival. However, we shall request that everyone puts it on at least during the Gala concert.
CANCELLATIONS IF ANY
Registration for Swedish Speaking Singers Choir Festival – Africa is binding. However, in case of any cancellations or withdrawals due to personal reasons, the following cancellation fees will be charged: 30% of the total cost if cancellation is done 3 months to time, 50% of the total cost if cancellation is done 2 months to time, 80% of the total cost if cancellation is done 1 month to time and 100% if cancellation is done 1 week to time. Alternatively, you can also get a replacement participant if possible. Please let us know early enough by sending us an email in case there’s need for this.
ACCOMMODATION, MEALS AND LOCAL TRANSPORT
We have organized and planned everything just to make sure that you have a smooth, adventurous, musical, refreshing, and stress-free trip while in Kenya. You only have to pay for the registration fees and all the rest shall be taken care of. Once you arrive at the Airport in Nairobi, you don’t have to worry about anything as all the rest shall be on us. Our teams shall pick you up right from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and drive you to the hotel. The registration fee includes all the accommodation, meals and local transport costs. This includes the airport transfers too. We shall have hotel accommodation in twin rooms and 3 meals each day. (Usually in English buffet style). However, if you need to have a single room, triple room or family rooms please let us know in advance. The price shall remain unchanged except for the single room.