From: MBA GEW 2025 - Nairobi Date: July 4, 2025 Subject: GEW2025 NBO - Saturday 5 July Newsletter - 0930 departure for Elephants!
Saturday 5 July Newsletter
Our final newsletter :-( The week has gone by so quickly! There have been many inspiring stories, ah ha moments and lively discussions, it has been a pleasure to spend the week with you all. Thanks again to our lovely student hosts, Megan, Corina, Paul - team GMBA. A big thanks to our Omnia team for keeping everything so smooth and working tirelessly behind the scenes.
Student Feedback:
We are only collecting MODES for this module, but if you enjoyed your experience and want to share your reflections on social media, please do tag us. @imperialbiz, Tim Weiss on LinkedIn and Omnia Discovery.
Saturday plan if you're joining:
Breakfast will be available from Harvest restaurant on the 2nd floor from 6AM
Please congregate in the hotel lobby at 0930AM to board buses.
If you are departing on Saturday, remember to check out of the hotel, settle your bill (!) and drop your luggage off. Allow extra time for this.
09:45-10:45 drive
11:00-12:00 Sheldrick visit
12:30 option A time for lunch
14:00 visit to Giraffe centre
15:00 departure back to the hotel
12:30 option B giraffe centre
13:30 departure back to the hotel
14:30 arrival back to the hotel and free time
Dress Code: Outdoor wear, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, bottled water, hand santiser (after touching the animals!)
9th floor pool area and village market available to relax until your departure.
BA64 departures to meet in the lobby with luggage at 1830PM. Chamomile tea, lavender pills, or just good vibes needed for the airport experience :-D
Saturday Departures Update
KQ flight: Departure at 0500AM from Trademark
BA64 and other evening flights, please come down to the lobby at 1830PM to board buses with your luggage.
Others: Please allow extra time for your airport journey.
Please add your name to the spreadsheet if you want to join the bus departures.
NB: This option is suitable for student flying out on 5 July.
Nairobi Day Visit –Sheldrick Wildlife Trust / Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre
When: Saturday 5th July , 10:00-15:00
Description In the morning visit the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Nairobi for a heart warming experience with rescued baby elephants. Watch them being fed and playing in the mud while learning about conservation efforts. Hear stories of their rescue and rehabilitation before they return to the wild. A perfect visit for wildlife lovers and conservation enthusiasts.
In the afternoon visit the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi for an up-close encounter with the endangered Rothschild’s giraffes. Feed them from a raised platform, learn about conservation efforts, and enjoy scenic nature trails.