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Kenya Family Safari

From

CAD 2,712

Duration

8 days

Countries

Kenya

Activity

easy

Group size

Max 16

Rating

4.9 · 43 reviewsvia Intrepid Travel

The adventure

Swap the bustle of Kenya's capital for the calls of flamingos, zebras and rhinos as you journey from Nairobi to Maasai Mara. Set out on 4WD game drives in search of your family’s favourite Lion King characters, including lions, cheetahs and elephants, spend time with the Maasai locals and learn about their traditional tribal culture. See giraffes up close at the Langata Giraffe Sanctuary, look for hippos playing in the shallows of the Mara River and spend a night near Lake Naivasha. Travel across the Great Rift Valley hear native birds sing as you walk around Crater Lake and relax at camp each night with the other families – the kids will love the swimming pools!

At a glance

Duration

8 days

Route

Nairobi → Nairobi

Countries

Kenya

Activity level

easy

Style

Culture & History, Family, Wildlife & Safari

Group size

Max 16

Ages

Flights

Not included

Solo travellers

Welcome

Day by day

Your journey through

Botswana

Day 1NairobiJambo! Welcome to Kenya. Your adventure begins in Nairobi Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 5 pm tonight. You can arrive at any time as there are no activities planned until this important meeting. If you and your family arrive early, perhaps maybe head out and explore visit the National Museum of Kenya, the Karen Blixen Museum or the highly recommended explore Bomas of Kenya where traditional homesteads of several Kenyan tribes are displayed in an outdoor village. Or, to get a glimpse of some animals, or head to the David Sheldricks Elephant Orphanage and the Giraffe Centre. After your meeting, maybe get to know the other families over dinner at a local restaurant.

Nairobi

Jambo! Welcome to Kenya. Your adventure begins in Nairobi Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 5 pm tonight. You can arrive at any time as there are no activities planned until this important meeting. If you and your family arrive early, perhaps maybe head out and explore visit the National Museum of Kenya, the Karen Blixen Museum or the highly recommended explore Bomas of Kenya where traditional homesteads of several Kenyan tribes are displayed in an outdoor village. Or, to get a glimpse of some animals, or head to the David Sheldricks Elephant Orphanage and the Giraffe Centre. After your meeting, maybe get to know the other families over dinner at a local restaurant.

Scenic view of snowcapped Mount Kilimanjaro amidst clouds and acacia trees.

Your journey through

Kenya

Day 2Lake NakuruAfter breakfast, you and your family will visit Langata Giraffe Sanctuary. See the animals up close and learn about the sanctuary’s conservation project. Then, continue to Nairobi National Park – a large game reserve known for breeding endangered black rhinos. When you arrive, set up camp then watch the sunset as you sit down to dinner with your family.

Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, you and your family will visit Langata Giraffe Sanctuary. See the animals up close and learn about the sanctuary’s conservation project. Then, continue to Nairobi National Park – a large game reserve known for breeding endangered black rhinos. When you arrive, set up camp then watch the sunset as you sit down to dinner with your family.

Day 3Lake NaivashaGet the family together, and set out on an early morning game drive around Lake Nakuru. As you drive, be sure to look out for the white rhinos that can often be found around the shores. After, meet some of the friendly locals at the nearby village before continuing to Lake Naivasha. When you arrive, the rest of the day is free for you to explore camp at your own pace. Maybe hire a bike or simply relax or play a board game with your family.

Lake Naivasha

Get the family together, and set out on an early morning game drive around Lake Nakuru. As you drive, be sure to look out for the white rhinos that can often be found around the shores. After, meet some of the friendly locals at the nearby village before continuing to Lake Naivasha. When you arrive, the rest of the day is free for you to explore camp at your own pace. Maybe hire a bike or simply relax or play a board game with your family.

Day 4Lake NaivashaAfter breakfast, you and your family will head towards Crater Lake. When you arrive, lace up your walking shoes and set off on a guided walk along one of the many trails. The waters of the lake draw many animals to the area. As you walk, look for giraffes wandering among the acacia, buffaloes wallowing in the swamps and colobus monkeys calling from the treetops. Later, maybe take the family on an optional boat ride across the lake or simply relax at camp - the kids will love the nearby swimming pool!

African fish eagle perched with a scenic backdrop in Nakuru County, Kenya.

Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, you and your family will head towards Crater Lake. When you arrive, lace up your walking shoes and set off on a guided walk along one of the many trails. The waters of the lake draw many animals to the area. As you walk, look for giraffes wandering among the acacia, buffaloes wallowing in the swamps and colobus monkeys calling from the treetops. Later, maybe take the family on an optional boat ride across the lake or simply relax at camp - the kids will love the nearby swimming pool!

Day 5Great Rift Valley and Loita HillsSay goodbye to Lake Naivasha as you travel to Loita Hills. Along the way, you’ll stop in Narok to get some groceries. Today's drive crosses the Great Rift Valley and into the remote region that’s home to the traditional Maasai people. Meet the Maasai warriors, who are known for their vibrant red dress and elaborate jewellery. Then, hear from a local elder as they teach you about Maasai and their history and culture. Later, you'll be shown around a traditional Maasai home and see where the resident cattle are kept.

Say goodbye to Lake Naivasha as you travel to Loita Hills. Along the way, you’ll stop in Narok to get some groceries. Today's drive crosses the Great Rift Valley and into the remote region that’s home to the traditional Maasai people. Meet the Maasai warriors, who are known for their vibrant red dress and elaborate jewellery. Then, hear from a local elder as they teach you about Maasai and their history and culture. Later, you'll be shown around a traditional Maasai home and see where the resident cattle are kept.

Day 6Maasai MaraThis morning, drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve – a large, preserved savannah along the Tanzanian border known for its grassy plains, rolling hills and wildebeest who traverse the plains during their annual migration. After setting up camp, sit down to some lunch, then head out on a 4WD game drive through the national reserve. Along the way, you’ll see animals like lions, cheetahs, elephants and zebras roaming the plains or drinking from nearby waterholes, so be sure to have your camera ready!

Maasai Mara

This morning, drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve – a large, preserved savannah along the Tanzanian border known for its grassy plains, rolling hills and wildebeest who traverse the plains during their annual migration. After setting up camp, sit down to some lunch, then head out on a 4WD game drive through the national reserve. Along the way, you’ll see animals like lions, cheetahs, elephants and zebras roaming the plains or drinking from nearby waterholes, so be sure to have your camera ready!

Day 7Maasai MaraRise early and venture into the Masai Mara National Reserve for a full day of game driving. Explore this diverse environment and see a plenty of wildlife, like lions, elephants and cheetahs. After, head back to camp for lunch by the side of the Mara River – a great chance to spot crocodiles and hippos. Relax during the heat of the day before setting off on another game drive this afternoon. Tonight, maybe tell stories by the campfire or stargaze, before falling asleep to the sound of the wilderness.

A lone ostrich exploring the expansive African savannah, showcasing wildlife in its natural habitat.

Maasai Mara

Rise early and venture into the Masai Mara National Reserve for a full day of game driving. Explore this diverse environment and see a plenty of wildlife, like lions, elephants and cheetahs. After, head back to camp for lunch by the side of the Mara River – a great chance to spot crocodiles and hippos. Relax during the heat of the day before setting off on another game drive this afternoon. Tonight, maybe tell stories by the campfire or stargaze, before falling asleep to the sound of the wilderness.

Your journey through

Botswana

Day 8NairobiThis morning, you’ll cross the plains of the Mara and climb the Rift Valley’s eastern wall past Mount Suswa on the return drive to Nairobi . En route, maybe stop for lunch or at a nearby town for one final bit of shopping.When you arrive in Nairobi, your adventure comes to an end. If you’d like to stay longer – and it’s recommended you do – just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.

Nairobi

This morning, you’ll cross the plains of the Mara and climb the Rift Valley’s eastern wall past Mount Suswa on the return drive to Nairobi . En route, maybe stop for lunch or at a nearby town for one final bit of shopping.When you arrive in Nairobi, your adventure comes to an end. If you’d like to stay longer – and it’s recommended you do – just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.