This retreat is brought to you by…
The Human Playground
In a world racing towards automation, The Human Playground helps people, communities and organizations preserve the one thing machines can't replicate. Our Humanity.
Whether its in Camps for adults, community creative ignition events or corporate learning interventions, we grow through play, joy and a foundation of neuroscience.
Nisria Foundation
What began in 2016 with a mission to establish playgrounds and distribute toys has evolved into an Kenya based NGO addressing education, wellness, shelter, play, and career development.
Maisha Label
A fashion workshop that is one of the lifelines of the social impact ecosystem where we place and train young adults and vulnerable women and proceeds of the workshop goes back into the safe houses.
What started as an up cycling initiative is now on Nairobi Fashion Week’s runways and Vogue features.
The Program
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
- Karibu Kenya! Touch down in Nairobi and check into the Marriott Hotel.
- Evening welcome dinner with the crew at a secret forest hideout.
Day 2: Journey to Gilgil & The Play Begins
Scenic drive to Gilgil Nakuru Country, where the adventure truly begins. (Image is the view from the camp)
- Full day of quests, performances, un-networking games, and more.
- Light nature hike.
- Campfire ghost stories and stargazing.
- Meals & accommodation overlooking Lake Elementaita UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 3: Enter the Imaginarium
Dive into creativity and community collaboration.
- Exercise/play led by our 8-year-old coach. Forget HIIT workouts, we will learn how to best climb a tree, play hide and seek competitively and run not just for the burn, but as pirates vs mermaids!
- Maisha workshop fashion challenge and the “IMAGINARIUM" world building game designed just for this retreat.
- Gala runway show featuring customized fashion pieces with local community and artists.
Day 4: Connection & Rituals
Experience meaningful connections and ancient practices.
- Local community school visit and team building activity with Nisria’s beneficiaries
- Sunset Cacao ceremony.
- Final night celebration at a local iconic cafe, here's a hint, its in a literal bus stop ;)
Day 5: Departure or Maasai Mara Extension
Choose your adventure: departure or extend your journey into the wild.
- If departing: Leisurely breakfast, free time, and transfer to Nairobi by 11 am.
Maasai Mara Extension
- Early morning scenic drive to the Maasai Mara game village.
- Safari game drive.
- Maasai Mara village evening activities.
- Our "not so real" but "not so fake" documentary adventure begins! Co-creating with our photographer across the next 2 days, we will capture "The Wes Anderson X Sir David Attenborough Adventure" in film. It will make sense later, we promise ;)
Day 6: Safari & Return to Nairobi
Immerse yourself in the magic of the wild before returning to Nairobi.
- Sunset safari game drive.
- Local village activities.
- Scenic drive back to Nairobi.
- Departures from Nairobi.
✨ Important Note: This retreat is designed for adults who are ready to play. It's whimsical, a little experimental, and built on community connection. Some details (like specific meals in Maasai Mara or workshop lunch locations) may shift, we'll keep the spirit intact, and the surprises are half the fun.
🌟 Meet Your Guides & Hosts
Every playground needs its counselors, the ones who hold the space, spark the games, and keep the campfire stories alive.
At The Great Escape, your guides aren't just facilitators. They are comedians, dreamers, strategists, and play activists who believe that joy is serious business. From bedtime storytellers to our honorary "8-year-old head coach," you'll be led by a team that knows how to mix wisdom with wonder.
Noha Bashir
20 years clawing up the corporate ladder, she finally escaped. Now she spends her days helping others escape.
Standup comedian, science and play based training architect and your camp counselor for The Great Escape.
Nur M’nasria
At 15, Nur led her first community initiative. 25 years later, she runs an NGO that supports 300 beneficiaries through innovative, impactful programs: ranging from rescuing children to providing education and care.
Dianne N Ghogomu
Retreat friend and coach, Kenya based artist, Somatic Educator, coach and cacao ceremony holder will take us on a multi-sensory journey inwards, and outwards with our scenic surrounding landscapes.
Stephen
Junior Camp Counselor, Senior in positive energy and play mastery! Our fitness coach Stephen will replace your morning run with Pirates & Mermaids hide and seek, squats with tree climbing, jumping jacks with skipping rope danceathon and more
Muturi
Our photographer for the whole retreat. He will capture the magic and co-create with us. He will be the visual conductor for our Imaginarium reality-bending Safari Wes Anderson "not real not fake" film.
Mama Njambi
Lead caretaker of Nisria's safe homes for women and children without who none of the work done all around the world to fundraise and mobilize on the ground would not have been possible. She will lead us on our school and safe house visits.
Eliza Kariuki
Maisha by Nisria lead fashion designer, and will be our mentor and guide for the fashion challenge. Her and her team's designs started as an upcyling eco conscious initiative, reaching all the way to Nairobi Fashion Week runways and more.
Cynthia Mwangi
Nisria project manager and the person who keeps us all in check, but still manages to make all our wild ideas feasible, on time and on budget.
Accommodation
Nairobi JW Marriot
Kikopey Beach Camp
Maasai Marra Reserve Camp
Photo Gallery
Previous events, games, retreats and fashion. Basically an example of what's in store for you with us in The Great Escape.
Ready to escape?
Email us for packages and booking info Sasa@Nisria.co
Maisha
Maisha
Maisha is a fashion and design studio in Nakuru, Kenya featuring authentic fashion pieces made from ethically repurposed materials. We believe our project is a living entity as all our products are created from inspiring stories, hence the name Maisha – a Swahili word that means ‘alive and well’.
