SVAF 001: 09 Nights/ 10 Days Kenya Family Safari: Wildlife, Adventure & Beach Holiday

Experience the best of Kenya on an unforgettable 10-day family safari and beach holiday. This carefully designed Kenya family safari combines exciting wildlife encounters, spectacular landscapes, cultural experiences and relaxing beach time on the Kenyan coast.

Ideal for families travelling with children, the journey takes you from Nairobi to the wildlife-rich Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru National Park and the legendary Maasai Mara, before continuing to Lake Naivasha, Nairobi and Mombasa.

From seeing elephants, rhinos and lions in the wild to exploring Hell’s Gate and relaxing on Bamburi Beach, this Kenya family holiday offers an exciting mix of adventure and relaxation for parents and children alike.

Kenya Family Safari Highlights

  • 🦏 Discover wildlife and conservation at Ol Pejeta Conservancy
  • 🦒 Enjoy a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park
  • 🦁 Explore the wildlife-rich Maasai Mara
  • 🛖 Experience Maasai culture on an optional village visit
  • 🚤 Enjoy a scenic boat ride on Lake Naivasha
  • 🥾 Explore Hell’s Gate National Park
  • 🌋 See the spectacular Great Rift Valley
  • ✈️ Fly from Nairobi to Mombasa
  • 🏖️ Relax on beautiful Bamburi Beach
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy an unforgettable African adventure designed for families
Day 1: Nairobi – Arrival in Kenya

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, where our Kenyan representative will warmly welcome your family and transfer you to Safari Park Hotel.

Settle in and relax after your international journey, ready for your Kenya family safari adventure to begin.

Meals: Bed and Breakfast
Accommodation: Safari Park Hotel

Day 2: Nairobi – Ol Pejeta Conservancy

After breakfast, depart Nairobi for Ol Pejeta Conservancy, located in Kenya’s scenic Mt. Kenya region.

Arrive in time for lunch at Sweetwaters Tented Camp before heading out on an afternoon game drive. Ol Pejeta is renowned for its impressive wildlife population and is home to the Big Five – elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo and leopard.

The conservancy is also famous for its rhino conservation programme and chimpanzee sanctuary, making it an excellent destination for families who want to combine wildlife viewing with learning about conservation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Tented Camp

Day 3: Ol Pejeta – Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, stopping briefly at Thompson Falls in Nyahururu.

Continue to Lake Nakuru and enjoy lunch at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge before an afternoon game drive.

Lake Nakuru is renowned for its diverse birdlife and wildlife. Look out for black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, buffaloes, leopards, waterbucks, baboons and other plains game.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge

Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara

After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch at Mara Sopa Lodge.

The Maasai Mara is one of Kenya’s premier wildlife destinations, famous for its abundant wildlife, dramatic landscapes and exceptional game viewing.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive across the Mara plains, with opportunities to see lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and many other species.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge

Day 5: Maasai Mara – Full-Day Safari

Spend a full day exploring the magnificent Maasai Mara on game drives.

The reserve offers some of Kenya’s finest wildlife viewing, with opportunities to encounter the Big Five as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos and numerous other species.

During the Great Wildebeest Migration season, you may also have the opportunity to witness dramatic river crossings along the Mara River.

Optional Maasai Cultural Visit

In the evening, visit a traditional Maasai Manyatta to experience Maasai dances, traditions and culture.

Cost: USD 35 per person, payable directly at the village.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge

Day 6: Maasai Mara – Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, depart for Lake Naivasha, one of the scenic lakes of Kenya’s Great Rift Valley.

Enjoy lunch at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort before visiting Hell’s Gate National Park. Depending on your interests, activities may include hiking, rock climbing, gorge walks, bird watching and wildlife viewing.

Later, enjoy a relaxing Lake Naivasha boat ride and experience the beautiful scenery, abundant birdlife and hippos often seen around the lake.

Boat Ride: Payable directly to the boat operator. The lodge rate is approximately USD 30 per person per hour.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

Day 7: Lake Naivasha – Nairobi – Mombasa

After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha and travel towards Nairobi through the spectacular Great Rift Valley.

Stop at the Rift Valley View Point for panoramic views and photographs, with Mount Longonot visible in the distance.

Continue to Nairobi for lunch before transferring to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight to Mombasa.

On arrival at Moi International Airport, a representative from Travellers Beach Hotel will meet your family and transfer you to the hotel.

The evening is free to relax and enjoy the Kenyan coast.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Travellers Beach Hotel

Day 8: Mombasa – Beach Holiday

After an exciting wildlife safari, enjoy a relaxing day on the Kenyan coast.

Spend the day at Bamburi Beach, swim in the warm Indian Ocean, relax by the pool or simply enjoy quality family time.

Optional excursions and activities can also be arranged through the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Travellers Beach Hotel

Day 9: Mombasa – Beach & Leisure

Enjoy another relaxing day on the beautiful Kenyan coast.

Spend your final full day swimming, enjoying the beach or participating in optional excursions and activities available through the hotel.

This is your chance to unwind and enjoy the tropical side of your Kenya family holiday.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Travellers Beach Hotel

Day 10: Mombasa – Nairobi – Departure

After breakfast, enjoy your final moments on the Kenyan coast before transferring to Moi International Airport for your flight connection to Nairobi and onward international departure.

Your Kenya family safari and beach holiday comes to an end, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Kenya’s wildlife, landscapes, culture and coast.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Departure

Why Choose This Kenya Family Safari?

This 9-night Kenya family safari is designed to give families a balanced Kenyan holiday without making the journey entirely about game drives.

Children can discover wildlife at Ol Pejeta and Lake Nakuru, experience the excitement of the Maasai Mara, explore the landscapes of Hell’s Gate and Lake Naivasha, and finish the adventure with relaxing days on the Mombasa coast.

It is an ideal combination of Kenya safari and beach holiday, giving parents and children the opportunity to experience both the wild heart and tropical coast of Kenya.

Best Time for a Kenya Family Safari

Kenya can be visited throughout the year, although wildlife experiences vary by season. The Maasai Mara is particularly popular from July to October when the Great Wildebeest Migration passes through the ecosystem.

For families, the best travel period will depend on your preferred weather, wildlife experiences, school holidays and budget.

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