Family Safari Adventure
A 6-day, 5-night safari designed around families - shorter drive days, interactive wildlife encounters and family-friendly lodges with swimming pools - taking in Nairobi's conservation centres, Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara.
Itinerary
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| Day | Destination | Travel | Key Sightings | Overnight | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nairobi
Nairobi - Giraffe Centre & Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
|
Drive |
-
|
Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi | B L D |
| 2 |
Lake Nakuru National Park
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
|
Drive |
White Rhinoceros
Black Rhinoceros
Flamingo
+1
|
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge | B L D |
| 3 |
Masai Mara National Reserve
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara
|
Drive |
African Lion
African Elephant
Topi
|
Mara Sopa Lodge | B L D |
| 4 |
Masai Mara National Reserve
Full Day in Masai Mara
|
Drive |
African Lion
African Leopard
Cheetah
+1
|
Mara Sopa Lodge | B L D |
| 5 |
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara & Maasai Village Visit
|
Drive |
African Elephant
Maasai Giraffe
|
Mara Sopa Lodge | B L D |
| 6 |
Nairobi
Departure
|
Drive |
-
|
- | B L D |
Full Day-by-Day Itinerary
A gentle first day visiting the Giraffe Centre for a hand-feeding encounter and the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to watch orphaned baby elephants at their mud bath - a memorable, easy introduction to Kenya's wildlife for younger travelers. Overnight in Nairobi.
A shorter, family-paced drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, with a relaxed afternoon game drive and swimming pool time back at the lodge. Overnight on a full-board basis.
Morning game drive at Lake Nakuru, then continue to the Masai Mara with regular rest stops along the way. Overnight on a full-board basis.
A full day of game drives, broken into shorter, more flexible sessions to suit younger children, followed by pool time at the lodge. Overnight on a full-board basis.
An optional, interactive visit to a local Maasai village with bead-making and traditional dancing, followed by an afternoon game drive. Overnight on a full-board basis.
Final morning game drive, then depart the Masai Mara for Nairobi. Lunch at the renowned Carnivore Restaurant before your onward transfer.
Best Time to Visit
Jun-Oct and Jan-Feb for the clearest game viewing and driest roads
High Season - Jun-Oct & Jan-Feb
Dry weather makes for the clearest game viewing, with animals gathering at rivers and waterholes. Masai Mara river crossings peak July-October. Expect busier parks and the highest rates of the year.
Low Season - Mar-May & Nov
The "green season" brings lush scenery, dramatic skies and newborn wildlife, with far fewer visitors and the lowest accommodation rates. Expect afternoon showers, muddier roads and a handful of camps closed for maintenance.
What to Expect
This circuit is paced for families: shorter drive days, lodges chosen for their swimming pools and family rooms, and interactive stops - the Giraffe Centre and Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Nairobi - built in alongside the classic Lake Nakuru rhino sanctuary and the Big Five game drives of the Masai Mara.
Route Map
Approximate route followed during this safari.
What's Included
- All transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Giraffe Centre and Sheldrick Wildlife Trust entry fees
- Park entry fees for Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara
- 5 nights' accommodation at family-friendly lodges with pools, full board
- Lunch at the Carnivore Restaurant, Nairobi, on Day 6
What's Excluded
- International flights
- Optional Maasai village visit (paid locally)
- Travel insurance and visa fees
- Tips and gratuities
- Drinks and items of a personal nature
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