8 Days Premium Family Safari from Nairobi

Comfortable Family Departure

Pickup is scheduled between 6:30 and 7:00 a.m. from JKIA or a confirmed Nairobi hotel. Travel 255–300 km through the Great Rift Valley and Narok, taking 5½–7 hours excluding lunch, traffic and family comfort stops. Child seats or booster seats must be requested and confirmed before arrival.

First Family Game Drive

After lunch and room allocation, begin an afternoon game drive around 3:30 p.m. Children can look for elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and colourful birds while our guide introduces simple wildlife facts. Everyone must remain seated while the vehicle is moving and follow instructions at sightings. Return around sunset for dinner and an early night.

Destination:

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Mara Leisure Camp

  premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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Morning on the Savannah

Breakfast is served around 6:00 a.m., followed by departure between 6:30 and 7:00 a.m. Explore open plains and riverine habitats while searching for lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes and zebras. Our guide will vary explanations according to the children’s ages and interests.

Picnic in the Reserve

Enjoy a supervised picnic lunch at an authorized location between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. Children must remain beside their guardians and never feed animals. Continue with an afternoon game drive, including permitted comfort breaks whenever practical. Return between 5:30 and 6:00 p.m. for dinner, rest and family discussion about the day’s sightings.

Destination:

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Mara Leisure Camp

  premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Wildlife Learning Journey

Depart around 6:30 a.m. after breakfast or with a packed meal. Explore a different part of the reserve according to road conditions and wildlife movement. Children may keep a simple animal checklist while the guide explains tracks, habitats, food relationships and responsible behaviour around wildlife.

Relaxed Afternoon Exploration

Lunch is served around 1:00 p.m. at an approved picnic location. Continue the drive without forcing children to remain focused continuously; safe breaks and quiet periods make the long day more comfortable. Migration activity depends on season and rainfall. Return before 6:00 p.m. for dinner and the final Maasai Mara overnight.

Destination:

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Mara Leisure Camp

  premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Farewell to the Mara

A short game drive may operate around 6:30 a.m. when the family is comfortable and the transfer schedule permits. Return for breakfast and check out between 8:30 and 9:00 a.m. Parents should confirm that medication, favourite toys and essential items remain inside accessible hand luggage.

Journey to Nakuru

Travel 230–270 km through Narok and Mau Narok, requiring 5–6½ hours excluding lunch and stops. Arrive in the Lake Nakuru area during the late afternoon and settle into your premium family accommodation. Children should use the pool only when supervised, and families must follow escort instructions at unfenced lodges.

Destination:

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

  premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Family Nakuru Safari

Begin the Lake Nakuru game drive around 6:30 a.m. Explore woodland, open areas and the lakeshore while searching for rhinos, buffaloes, Rothschild’s giraffes, baboons, antelopes and birds. Our guide will explain why animals require protected habitats without promising any particular sighting.

Lake Naivasha Afternoon

After breakfast or brunch, drive 75–100 km to Lake Naivasha, taking 1½–2½ hours. Check into your premium accommodation and relax. A boat excursion may be arranged when operator age limits, life-jacket sizes and water conditions are suitable. Children must never approach the shoreline without an authorized adult because hippos can leave the water.

Destination:

LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

Overnight:

Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort

  premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Safe Family Lake Experience

Breakfast begins around 6:30 a.m. Families may join a 60–90-minute boat trip if safety and age requirements are met. Life jackets are compulsory, and guardians remain responsible for children. Guests who do not join can enjoy approved lodge areas instead.

Journey to Amboseli

Travel 310–360 km through Mai Mahiu, Nairobi’s outskirts and Emali, requiring 6–8 hours excluding lunch, traffic and family stops. Carry water, snacks, medication and simple entertainment for children. Arrive during the late afternoon and settle into your premium Amboseli accommodation before dinner.

Destination:

LAKE NAIVASHA NATIONAL PARK

Overnight:

Satao Camp

  premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Kilimanjaro and Wildlife

Depart between 6:15 and 6:30 a.m. after an early breakfast arrangement. Clear conditions may reveal Mount Kilimanjaro, although clouds are common. Search Amboseli’s plains, woodland and wetlands for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, predators and birds.

Family Safari Afternoon

Lunch is served between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. Continue the wildlife drive or return to the lodge for rest when private arrangements and park logistics permit. Children should remain quiet at sightings and never place hands or objects outside the vehicle near animals. Return around 6:00 p.m. for dinner and a final family safari evening.

Destination:

AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

Overnight:

Satao Camp

  premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Last Family Game Drive

A short game drive may begin around 6:30 a.m. when the Nairobi schedule permits. Families can complete their animal checklists and enjoy final views across Amboseli. Return for breakfast and check out between 8:30 and 9:00 a.m.

Nairobi Drop-Off

Travel 200–240 km through Emali, taking 4–5½ hours excluding lunch, traffic and family stops. Drop-off is provided at JKIA, Wilson Airport or a confirmed Nairobi hotel. Avoid booking a tight flight connection because road delays can be unpredictable.