Nairobi's city wildlife, Samburu's unique northern species and the Maasai Mara's legendary Big Five — a fun-filled family adventure built around Africa's most kid-friendly wildlife experiences.
Nairobi's city wildlife, Samburu's unique northern species and the Maasai Mara's legendary Big Five — a fun-filled family adventure built around Africa's most kid-friendly wildlife experiences.
Met at JKIA and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, visit the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage — a truly magical experience for children of all ages as orphaned baby elephants are fed and walked. Dinner and briefing about the adventures ahead.
Drive north through Kenya's central highlands to Samburu — one of Kenya's most exciting northern parks. The drive itself is a great introduction to Kenya's landscapes. Arrive for lunch and afternoon game drive finding the Samburu Special Five — Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, gerenuk and Somali ostrich — found nowhere else in Kenya.
A full family day in Samburu — morning game drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River where crocodiles and elephants gather at the banks, and afternoon activities including an optional guided bush walk. The reserve's unique wildlife and spectacular scenery make it one of the best family safari destinations in Kenya.
Drive west and south through the Great Rift Valley into the Maasai Mara — home of the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth. This long but rewarding drive passes through dramatic landscapes and Maasai communities. Arrive for an afternoon introduction game drive.
A full day on the plains — morning and afternoon game drives covering the vast Mara ecosystem. Children love the sheer density of wildlife: lion prides, elephant herds, cheetah families and the enormous hippo pools. Picnic lunch at the hippo pool with amazing family photo opportunities.
Morning game drive then an optional visit to a Maasai village — one of the most educational and fun experiences for children, learning about traditional Maasai warrior culture, cattle herding, fire-making and the extraordinary jumping dances. Afternoon game drive before a final sundowner.
Final morning game drive before the drive back to Nairobi, arriving mid-afternoon in time for your onward international flight. An unforgettable family adventure through Kenya's greatest wildlife destinations.
