7 Days Luxury Family Safari Through Samburu, Ol Pejeta and Maasai Mara

Your family will be collected from Nairobi between approximately 6:30 AM and 7:30 AM. The guide will assist with luggage, child seats when arranged and a briefing covering road travel and wildlife safety. Washroom, meal and stretching stops will be included during the journey through the highlands and northern landscapes. After arriving at the family-friendly luxury lodge, you will check in, enjoy lunch and rest. A short afternoon wildlife drive may be included when timing permits, introducing elephants, giraffes, zebras and dry-country scenery.

Distance: Approximately 310–340 km
Driving Time: Approximately 5½–7 hours plus family comfort stops
Safari Time: Approximately 1½–2½ hours when arrival permits
Main Attractions: Northern Kenya scenery, elephants, giraffes and first wildlife sightings
Scenery and  Habitat: Highland farmland, rocky hills, dry savannah and riverine vegetation

Destination:

SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Samburu Intrepids Tented Camp

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, the family will explore Samburu with a picnic lunch or divided morning-and-afternoon programme. The guide will explain rare wildlife, animal adaptations and river ecology in clear, engaging language. Possible sightings include reticulated giraffes, Grevy’s zebras, gerenuks, oryx, elephants, lions and birds. Children may maintain a wildlife checklist, simple journal or photo record. Breaks can be included according to the family’s comfort and energy.

Distance: Approximately 40–80 km inside the reserve
Driving Time: Wildlife viewing throughout the programme
Safari Time: Approximately 6–8 hours
Main Attractions: Samburu special species, elephants, predators and birds
Scenery & Habitat: Dry plains, rocky country, acacia scrub and riverine forest

Destination:

SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Samburu Intrepids Tented Camp

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, you will travel toward Ol Pejeta Conservancy, with meal, washroom and stretching stops arranged along the way. After arrival, lunch and check-in, the family may enjoy an afternoon game drive. Possible sightings include rhinos, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes and zebras. The guide will explain endangered-species protection and conservation in age-appropriate language. A chimpanzee-related visit may be included when confirmed in the package.

Distance: Approximately 160–190 km
Driving Time: Approximately 3½–4½ hours
Safari Time: Approximately 2½–4 hours
Main Attractions: Rhinos, elephants, grassland wildlife and conservation learning
Scenery and Habitat: Highland grasslands, woodland, ranchland and possible mountain scenery

Destination:

SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Ol Pejeta Bush Camp

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, the family may enjoy a short wildlife drive before beginning the journey to Lake Naivasha. Regular comfort and refreshment stops will be included as you travel through highland farms and Great Rift Valley scenery. On arrival, you will check in at your lakeside lodge and enjoy a relaxed afternoon. Depending on timing, the children may enjoy the lodge grounds or an optional lakeside activity.

Distance: Ol Pejeta activity approximately 20–40 km; transfer approximately 180–220 km
Driving Time: Approximately 4–5 hours
Safari Time: Ol Pejeta approximately 2–3 hours
Main Attractions: Rhinos, highland scenery, lake views and family lodge relaxation
Scenery and  Habitat: Grasslands, agricultural highlands, escarpments and freshwater shoreline

Destination:

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Overnight:

Sawela Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, your family may enjoy a boat safari when included in the package. Approved life jackets and safety instructions will be provided before departure. Possible sightings include hippos, African fish eagles, pelicans and cormorants. After returning to the lodge, you will check out and travel to the Maasai Mara. Meal, washroom and stretching stops will be arranged before arriving at your family-friendly luxury camp.

Distance: Approximately 230–260 km
Driving Time: Approximately 5–6 hours
Activity Time: Boat safari approximately 1–1½ hours when included
Main Attractions: Hippos, fish eagles, lake scenery and Maasai landscapes
Scenery and Habitat: Freshwater lake, farms, rolling hills and savannah

Destination:

LAKE NAIVASHA NATIONAL PARK

Overnight:

Basecamp Maasai Mara

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, your family will leave with a picnic lunch for a full wildlife day. The guide will explain food chains, camouflage, animal communication and family structures. Possible sightings include lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, buffaloes and hippos. Children may continue their wildlife checklist while the private vehicle allows additional breaks or an earlier return if anyone becomes tired.

Distance: Approximately 50–90 km inside the reserve
Driving Time: Wildlife viewing throughout the day
Safari Time: Approximately 7–8 hours
Main Attractions: Lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes and grazing herds
Scenery and Habitat: Open plains, riverbanks, woodland and seasonal marshes

Destination:

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Basecamp Maasai Mara

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, your family will leave with a picnic lunch for a full wildlife day. The guide will explain food chains, camouflage, animal communication and family structures. Possible sightings include lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, buffaloes and hippos. Children may continue their wildlife checklist while the private vehicle allows additional breaks or an earlier return if anyone becomes tired.

Distance: Approximately 50–90 km inside the reserve
Driving Time: Wildlife viewing throughout the day
Safari Time: Approximately 7–8 hours
Main Attractions: Lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes and grazing herds
Scenery and Habitat: Open plains, riverbanks, woodland and seasonal marshes