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Minimum Rate Per Adult: US$
Departing From: Nairobi
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights Kenya Family Safari
Departure Time: 0800 Hrs (possible to leave earlier than)
Departures: Daily
Minimum Persons Required: 2
Accommodations: Luxury lodgeBest Time: All round the year
9 Days Kenya Family Safaris - Family Safaris in Kenya
Day 1: Nairobi
Arrive Nairobi airport, met and assisted. Transfer to The Norfolk Hotel for an overnight rest.
Day 2: Aberdares
Drive to The Aberdare Country Club for overnight. Activities include horse-riding, tennis, swimming, golf, fishing or walking with your family. B,L,D
Day 3 and 4: Samburu Game Reserve
Drive to Samburu Game Reserve for game viewing and the children’s first experience of the Adventurer’s Club. Meals and overnight Samburu Intrepids Club. B,L,D
Day 5: Sweetwaters
Drive to Sweetwaters, a 24,000 acre private game reserve with magnificent views across the plains to the twin snow capped peaks of Mt. Kenya. Activities are game viewing drives, a visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary and to see Morani, the tame rhino. Meals and overnight Sweetwaters Camp. B,L,D
Day 6: Great Rift Valley
Drive to Lake Naivasha for lunch and afternoon boat trip to Crescent Island. Dinner and overnight Lake Naivasha Country Club. B,L,D
Day 7 and 8: Masai Mara
After early breakfast depart for Nairobi’s Wilson Airport and flight over the Rift Valley to the Masai Mara game reserve for game viewing and the children's Adventurer’s Club. Meals and overnight Mara Intrepids Club. B,L,D
Day 9: Depart
After breakfast, return flight back to Nairobi for lunch at the Carnivore Restaurant. Afternoon visit to Giraffe Centre where children can hand feed giraffes. Proceed to Karen Blixen Museum and later transfer to the airport for departure from Kenya. B,L
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Family Wildlife Safari in Kenya
10-Days family safari visiting most popular parks in Kenya, with
interesting features for children and adults alike.
Our years of experience have taught us that families travelling together
have unique needs in terms of areas of interest, itinerary design and
pace. As a result of this, we have sampled specific itineraries to suit
families, and this is one of them.
This is by no means exhaustive, and should act only as a guide as to our
flexible safari programs. Write to us with specific requirements and we
shall be happy to work with you in creating a most memorable family
safari. Important information to provide should include number of
children and their ages.
The prices quoted below are based on 2 adults (parents) and two children
aged below 12 yrs. Again this is meant to give you a guide in your
planning budget.
Brief information about this safari:
The safari departs from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park, located about
250 km South of Nairobi and lying at the foot of the majestic Mt.
Kilimanjaro. The park is famous for its big game and great scenic beauty
- the entire landscape is dominated by Mt Kilimanjaro.
After Amboseli there is a day/night break in Nairobi so as to cut short
the driving distances, before proceeding to Sweetwaters Game Reserve.
While in Nairobi, enjoy a walk at “The Nairobi Safari Walk”, which is
quite an adventurous experience, and as well visit Giraffe Centre, with
a chance to feed the giraffes.
Sweetwaters Game Reserve is a private sanctuary near the foot of Mt.
Kenya, with variety of wildlife. Among the highlights at the reserve
include a visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary located within the reserve,
which is the only one of its kind in Kenya, a visit to Morani the tame
rhino, the Visitors Information Centre and the optional night game
drive. It will certainly be worth your time to stay here for 2 nights (1
full day).
The safari then proceeds to the floor of the Rift Valley, to Lake Nakuru
National Park, world famous for flamingos that carpet the lake. The park
is home to a variety of wildlife, including the endangered black rhino.
Lake Naivasha will be your next stop, where the family will enjoy a boat
ride on the lake and a guided walking safari at Crescent Island, one of
the few places in the world where one can walk freely amidst wild
animals – there are no predators.
The highlight of the safari is the finally the visit to Maasai Mara,
arguably Kenya\'s most popular game sanctuary, where you will have the
best opportunity of spotting the Big Five- lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino
and elephant.
10 Days Kenya Family Safari
Day 1: Nairobi/Amboseli
Depart Nairobi in the morning for Amboseli National Park arriving
Amboseli Serena Lodge in time for lunch. The park is famous for its big
game and great scenic beauty whose entire landscape is dominated by Mt
Kilimanjaro. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Approx transit time: 4 hrs
Meal Plan: {L, D}
Day 2: Amboseli
Early morning pre-breakfast game drive at 6.30am, when you have the best
chance to see Mt. Kilimanjaro. Return to the lodge for late breakfast.
The rest of the morning is at leisure. Afternoon game drive. All meals
and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 3: Nairobi (Excursions)
Depart Amboseli in the morning with a game drive en route, and drive
back to Nairobi arriving approx 13:00hrs. Lunch will be at The Carnivore
Restaurant, followed by a walking safari at the entrance of Nairobi
National Park – The Nairobi Safari Walk.
Proceed for a tour of the Giraffe Centre, a plus for the children who
will get the chance to feed the giraffes, then drop off at Nairobi
Safari Club for overnight stay on Bed & Breakfast.
Approx transit time: 4 hrs
Meal Plan: {B, L}
Day 4: Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive through the Kikuyu countryside
to the lower slopes of Mt. Kenya – across the equator Sweetwaters Game
Sanctuary, arriving Sweetwaters Tented Camp in time for lunch.
Afternoon game drive in the private reserve, including a visit to the
Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only one of its kind in Kenya. Return to
Sweetwaters Tented Camp for dinner and overnight (with an optional night
game drives).
Approx Transit time: 3½ hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 5: Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary
Another full day in the Reserve, with morning and afternoon game drive.
You will also visit Morani the tame rhino and the Visitors Information
Centre.
All meals and overnight at Sweetwaters Tented Camp.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 6: Lake Nakuru
After breakfast drive down to the floor of the Rift Valley - to Lake
Nakuru National Park, making a brief stop at Nyahururu Thomson Falls.
Arrive Sarova Lion Hill Lodge in time for lunch, followed by an
afternoon game drive in the park.
Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approx 400
other species of birds visiting the lake. Also, many species of game can
be found in the park including the introduced Rothschild giraffe, black
and white rhino, waterbuck, reedbuck, lion, buffalo, leopard, baboon and
many species of plains game.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Approx Transit time: 3 hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 7: Lake Naivasha
Another morning game drive in Nakuru, then depart for Naivasha, arriving
Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon boat ride on Lake
Naivasha and a walking safari at Crescent Island, one of the few places
in the world where one can wander on foot amidst wild animals - there
are no predators.
Return to Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Approx Transit time: 1hr
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 8: Maasai Mara
Depart after breakfast and drive further along the floor of the Rift
Valley to Maasai Mara, arriving Mara Serena Lodge in time for lunch.
Afternoon game drive as you get a feel of this vast game filled reserve.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Approx Transit time: 5½ hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 9: Maasai Mara
Full day in Maasai Mara, Kenya's most popular game sanctuary where you
will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five (lion, leopard,
buffalo, rhino and elephant). Morning and afternoon game drives with an
optional visit to a local Maasai village. All meals and overnight at
Mara Serena Lodge.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 10: Back to Nairobi/Out
Depart Maasai Mara after breakfast, driving back to Nairobi to arrive
approx 1300hrs.
Drop at your hotel or transfer to the airport for onward flight to the
next destination.
End of our services.
Approx Transit time: 6 hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Prices:
Per adult sharing - US$
Per child sharing - US$
Prices include:
Private transportation in a custom safari minibus with pop-up roof ideal
for game viewing and sightseeing
- Services of a trained and experienced English speaking driver/guide
- Fullboard accommodation in the lodge/tented camp
- Bottled water for use during the safari
- Game drives and all park entry fees
We also offer free membership with Flying Doctors\' Society of Africa to
all our clients while on safari with us. This will offer you, the
traveller security in the knowledge that should a medical emergency
arise, the Flying Doctors Service and evacuation to a reputable hospital
are just a call away. This service covers only rescue and we recommend
that you take out all of the necessary Travel/Medical Insurance before
commencing on your journey.
Not included:
Expenses of personal nature such as visas, travel/baggage insurance,
laundry, beverages, tips etc.
Family Itinerary
Our Family Safari’s are designed to allow you as a family to explore
wild Africa whilst learning and experiencing this beautiful country and
her people from a safe and secure base. Our staff will be with you all
the time and we have qualified staff to look after your children should
you wish to dine out for an evening or spend sometime alone.
We have excellent relationships with lodge owners all over Kenya who are
happy to welcome children especially in terms of safety, fun and diet.
Or maybe you would like a family camping safari! The open fire, the
stars above and lots of songs, dancing and drums – all Kenyan style!
Most especially we run our own charity which looks after Kenyan children
who are from poor backgrounds. Our staff have particular experience of
working with children and you will have an opportunity to see yourself
schools in Kenya and your children can have a really unique experience
of life for young people in Kenya, plus you can see the work of our
charity Moving Mountains and learn about the concept of Aid in Africa.
Kenya Family Safari Adventure
Family Safaris in Africa
Going on a family safari in Africa will be one of the most rewarding and
exciting vacations you'll ever take. But, taking your family on safari
in Africa isn't cheap so you want to pick the right safari tour, and
country, in order to get the most out of it. This article will help you
plan the right safari for your family and offers tips on keeping the
children happy en route, as well as specific family-friendly safari
recommendations.
Age Restrictions on Safaris
Many safari tours have age restrictions on children, which is why an
independently booked and planned safari is usually a better option for
those traveling with children under 12. This is because many tour
operators feel it's unsafe for small children to be sitting in the back
of an open safari vehicle while viewing wildlife. Children are also more
prone to sunburn, falling ill or general boredom on these long drives.
Also, when you view wildlife it's important to keep quiet and that's
sometimes difficult to enforce with a small child.
Some adventure safari options like canoeing or walking safaris are not
suitable for children under 12.
While you may find it easier to hire a car and book your own safaris,
here are some excellent family-friendly safaris you could go on or at
least get inspired by:
*14 Days Family adventure and Safari
* 9 Day Kenya Family Safari
* 12 Day Kenya Family Safari Holiday
* 10 Day Family Safari tour
* Family Adventure Vacation in Kenya
* Tanzania Family safari
Kenya Family Safari Holiday
