Tour overview
Tour Overview
This 10-day family safari offers the perfect blend of wildlife encounters, cultural immersion, and leisure. From Nairobi’s vibrant city life to the pink-hued shores of Lake Nakuru, the savannah plains of Maasai Mara, and the tranquil beaches of Diani, this adventure delivers Kenya’s finest family experiences in one seamless journey.
Expect comfort, flexibility, and plenty of laughter along the way.
Trip Summary
- Explore Kenya’s top national parks and reserves
- Enjoy game drives, cultural visits, and relaxing family time
- Stay in family-friendly lodges with pools and scenic views
- Perfect for first-time visitors, couples, or families with kids
- Activities include game drives, bush picnics, village tours, and beach days
Included
- Breakfast
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. You’ll be met by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel. Depending on arrival time, enjoy a visit to the Giraffe Centre or Nairobi National Museum. Overnight at Tamarind Tree Hotel or similar
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2: Nairobi – Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, drive to Lake Naivasha through the Great Rift Valley. Stop at viewpoints for photos and a short nature walk. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride on the lake to see hippos and water birds, followed by a visit to Crescent Island for a guided walking safari.
Overnight Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge. Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 3: Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru National Park
Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy a morning game drive where flamingos, rhinos, and giraffes roam freely. Visit Baboon Cliff for scenic views and family photos.
Lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge. Afternoon at Leisure time by the pool or optional visit to a local community project. Overnight at Sarova Lion Hill or Flamingo Hill Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, drive to the world-famous Maasai Mara. Arrive in time for lunch and your first evening game drive in search of the “Big Five.”
Overnight at Mara Serena Lodge or Basecamp Explorer (family tent) Full Board
Day 5: Maasai Mara – Full Day Game Drive
Spend a full day exploring the vast savannah. Watch elephants, lions, cheetahs, and herds of wildebeest roam the plains. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the Mara River and learn about the ecosystem from your guide.
Optional: Visit a Maasai village for a cultural experience.
Overnight at Mara Serena Lodge or Basecamp Explorer. Full Board
Day 6: Maasai Mara – Relaxation & Bush Breakfast
Start with an early morning game drive followed by a bush breakfast in the wild. The rest of the day is free for family time at the lodge, swim, play board games, or enjoy nature walks.
Overnight at Mara Serena Lodge, Full Board
Day 7: Maasai Mara – Nairobi – Flight to Diani Beach
After breakfast, fly from Maasai Mara to Nairobi and connect to Ukunda/Diani Beach on the Indian Ocean coast. Upon arrival, transfer to your beach resort for relaxation.
Overnight at Baobab Beach Resort or Swahili Beach Resor Half Board
Day 8: Diani Beach – Family Beach Day
Spend the day relaxing by the turquoise waters. Optional activities include snorkeling, camel rides, or visiting Colobus Monkey Sanctuary. at Baobab Beach Resort, Half Board
Day 9: Diani Beach – Cultural Experience
Visit Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest and learn about the Digo people’s traditions. Afternoon at leisure or e njoy a sunset dhow cruise.
Overnight at Baobab Beach Resort, Half Board
Day 10: Departure
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before your transfer to Ukunda Airstrip for your flight to Nairobi, connecting to your international flight home.