10 DAYS BEST OF KENYA FAMILY SAFARI

As you walk out of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, your personal guide greets you with a big smile: 'Karibu Kenya - welcome to Kenya!' The guide takes you straight to your hotel, where you can relax and take in the African atmosphere. If your flight arrives earlier, we will offer you a complimentary city tour to giraffe center, Kobe tuff and Karen Blixen Museum.

The next day your guide takes you on an exclusive, private safari that allows you to travel at your own pace. Enjoy the luxury of your own safari jeep and take the liberty to stop and watch the animals as long as you like! 

• Main destination: Nairobi
• Accommodation: Acacia Tree Suites- https://acaciatreelodgekenya.com/

After breakfast, your journey begins as you drive north to Samburu National Reserve, an area known for its stark beauty and unique wildlife. Arrive in Samburu in time for lunch, check in, and have a short rest. After lunch, enjoy your first game drive in Samburu, where you'll spot rare northern species like the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, and Beisa oryx.

The next day you will explore Samburu reserve on full day outing with packed picnic lunches. Samburu is famous for its truly wild, semi-arid landscape, and the large concentration of wild animals and birdlife. Samburu is popular for hosting the rare Northern Kenya animal species (gerenuk, reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx and Somali ostrich) which are not found in the other popular parks and reserves in Kenya. It is also home to all of the African big cats (lion, cheetah and leopard), alongside other big game including elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, hippos, impalas, waterbucks and many others. In between the game drives, there is an opportunity to visit a Samburu village for cultural experience at an additional cost.

• Main destination: Samburu Reserve
• Accommodation: Sarova Shaba Game Lodge- https://www.sarovahotels.com/shabalodge-samburu/

Wake up to a relaxed morning breakfast then check out from camp and proceed to Ol Pejeta which is about 2 to 2.5 hours drive passing through scenic landscapes of central Kenya. Arrive at Ol Pejeta Conservancy shortly before noon and check into your lodge or camp, have hot lunch and then have the rest of the afternoon at leisure. You can opt to take a dip in the pool or enjoy spa facilities at the camp. Dinner and overnight.

You will spend the next day exploring the conservancy a full day adventure. Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a private wildlife conservancy located in central Kenya, near the foothills of Mount Kenya. It is renowned for its conservation efforts, particularly in rhino protection, and for offering a unique and diverse safari experience. Ol Pejeta is renowned for its diverse wildlife, including the Big Five. You can focus on spotting elephants, rhinos, and buffaloes while enjoying the varied landscapes. You can also spot other animals such as giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, wild dogs, and various species of antelopes. It’s a great place for game drives, where you can see these animals in their natural habitat. The sanctuary is the only one of its kind in Kenya and provides a safe home for rescued chimpanzees from illegal pet trade or orphaned in the wild. The conservancy offers exceptional game drives, with opportunities to see a variety of species in close proximity.

• Main destination: Ol Pejeta Conservancy
• Accommodation: Maisha Sweetwaters Camp- https://maishasweetwaterscamp.com/

Relaxed morning breakfast then check out for your drive to Lake Naivasha (approximately 4-hour drive).  Arrive to the lake for late lunch followed by a relaxing afternoon boat ride on the lake, famous for its hippos and over 400 species of birds. You will proceed on boat to the Crescent Island where you can take a guided walk on Crescent Island, a sanctuary where you can walk among giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife. Later cruise back to the main land . Drive to lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

• Main destination: Lake Naivasha
• Accommodation: Sawela Lodge Naivasha- https://sawelalodges.com/

After breakfast, head to Hell’s Gate National Park, where you’ll enjoy a walking safari or cycling safari – a rare chance to get up close to wildlife without the barrier of a vehicle. It is one of Kenya’s most unique and thrilling parks known for its striking landscapes, geothermal activity, and abundant wildlife.

We will rent a bike and explore the park’s extensive network of roads. Cycling is a fun way to get close to the wildlife, and you’ll have the chance to appreciate the park’s beauty at your own pace. For a more adventurous experience, climb Fischer's Tower, a striking volcanic plug that rises dramatically from the ground. It's a great spot for photographers and those seeking a challenge.

After exploring, you will proceed for an early lunch at one of the lake resorts and start your journey to Maasai Mara. The drive takes about 5-6 hours depending on traffic. Arrive to your camp in Maasai Mara in the evening, freshen up and later dinner and overnight.

• Main destination: Maasai Mara
• Accommodation: La Maison Mara https://lmrhotel.com/mara/

Enjoy two relaxed days in Masai Mara with morning and evening game drives in the reserve, you may opt to have a full day romantic adventure outings in the reserve, with a packed Picnic Lunch to be taken at a scenic, designated location on the Masai Mara savannah plains.

Masai Mara Game reserve remains the most exciting wildlife ecosystem in the Natural world. It is host to the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals than any other wildlife park in the region. The scenic appeal of the tree-studded Savannah plains, the moderate climate, and the diversity of wild game species make it a one-stop-shop for game viewing activities. You will traverse the Masai Mara reserve on Wildlife viewing drives encountering the big five and more of the lesser game. You will visit the Mara River Mara which involves visiting various river crossing points to witness and capture the wildebeests crossing the great Mara River in numbers along with predator prey action.

One of these days, you have the option of per taking an early morning balloon ride over the Mara plains that will be crowned with a champagne bush breakfast. As you ascend aerially, beautiful features unfold before your eyes – gentle rolling hills, meandering rivers and lush grasslands. After the leisurely champagne bush breakfast.

You also have an option of an hour visit the Maasai village for a cultural encounter.

The Mara balloon ride cost 450USD per person ***Not included in cost*** Optional Activity

Maasai Cultural Village Visit – 20 USD per person ***Not included in cost*** Optional Activity

• Main destination: Maasai Mara
• Accommodation: La Maison Mara https://lmrhotel.com/mara/

Being the final day of your safari, you will have a relaxed morning breakfast and check-out for your drive back to Nairobi. You may opt of souvenir shopping in Karen, farewell lunch at Talisman hotel (own cost) after which you will be dropped off at your hotel, airport or location of your choice within. This marks the end of the tour.