JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE
TWENTY YEARS
Since 2006, our community of Friends has come together to support life transformation. Below are all the ways you can join us in celebrating 20 years.
FEBRUARY 5, 2026
SANTA BARBARA
We’ll be in Santa Barbara for a private event hosted by Sam & Lillian Reinkensmeyer on February 5.
FEBRUARY 8, 2026
LOS ANGELES
We’ll be in Los Angeles for two private events on February 8, gathering friends new and old to mark our 20th Anniversary together.
FEBRUARY 10, 2026
SAN ANTONIO
Join Friends of Ngong Road on Tuesday, February 10 at the San Antonio Petroleum Club for an early evening happy hour to celebrate our 20th Anniversary.
Generously hosted by Lynnell Burkett, join us to meet Friend’s new President, Dan Fernelius, and connect with our Friends in San Antonio. Full details and RSVP below.
Friends of Ngong Road in San Antonio
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Petroleum Club
8620 N. New Braunfels, # 700
San Antonio, Texas 78217
FEBRUARY 11, 2026
PHOENIX
We’ll be in Phoenix to celebrate our 20th Anniversary at a private event the evening of February 11, 2026.
APRIL 23, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS
Save the Date to join us for our official kickoff of our 20th Anniversary in Minneapolis on Thursday, April 23!
FEBRUARY 2027
NAIROBI
Join us in February 2027 for a weekend of events celebrating our 20th Anniversary. Whether you’ve been to Kenya a dozen times or never before, this is the best time to join us in Kenya — and add a safari!
To help you plan the experience that fits you best, we’ve outlined four options for joining us.
Questions? Join us on any of the dates below to learn more about traveling to Kenya:
Save the link below to to join us for a session. No registration required.
Join us Thursday, January 8 at 8:30 a.m. CT
Join us Thursday, January 8 at 12 p.m. CT
Join us Tuesday, January 13 at 12 p.m.
Join us Tuesday, January 13 4:30 p.m.
If you’re interested, please submit the no-obligation interest form by clicking “Join us” for your selected itinerary.
BOOK YOUR OWN TRAVEL
There are so many ways to experience Kenya. If you’re interested in booking your own travel itinerary, let us know you’re planning on joining by completing the form below.
Submit your interest in joining us by January 9, 2026.
KENYA CULTURE & WILDLIFE
9 DAYS | FEB. 7 – 15, 2027
Join us for nine days exploring Kenya’s wildlife, landscapes, and culture. This trip guide covers it all, from safari adventures in the Maasai Mara and Amboseli to meaningful visits and experiences in Nairobi, below you’ll find a day-by-day itinerary, details about accommodations and more.
Group limit: 6 – 8 households.
Submit your interest in joining us by January 9, 2026.
JUNGLES & PLAINS OF EAST AFRICA
15 DAYS | FEB. 11 – 25, 2027
Join us for fifteen days across Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda. This trip guide walks you through the full February 11–25, 2027 itinerary, from wildlife encounters in Amboseli and the Serengeti to cultural immersion with the Hadzabe and Datoga communities, and culminating in a gorilla trek in Rwanda.
Group limit: 6 – 8 households.
Submit your interest in joining us by January 9, 2026.
BEST OF KENYA BY TRAVEL BEYOND
10 DAYS | FEB. 12 – 22, 2027
Join us for a luxury journey through Kenya crafted in partnership with Travel Beyond. This elevated itinerary offers an exceptional experience—from premium safari lodges to exclusive wildlife encounters and curated moments in Nairobi.
Group limit: 2 – 4 households.
Submit your interest in joining us by January 9, 2026.
Questions? Reach out to giving@ngongroad.org.
MORE EVENTS TO COME
STAY TUNED
Joining us in Nairobi won’t be the only way to celebrate twenty years. Stay tuned for more events throughout 2026 and 2027.
HOST WITH THE MOST?
HOST AN EVENT
Are you a longtime Friend interested in gathering a group, large or small, to celebrate our 20th Anniversary? We would love to celebrate with you!
Reach out to giving@ngongroad.org and we’ll get the champagne chilled.