This itinerary is deliberately paced for families with children — shorter game drives than our standard safaris, hands-on activities that keep younger travellers engaged, and family rooms or interconnecting tents at every stop.
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival at Nairobi, then a short afternoon game drive in Nairobi National Park, an easy introduction to safari right at the city’s edge.
Arrive Nairobi, Nairobi National Park
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeNairobi Tented Camp (family tents)
LuxuryNairobi Serena Hotel (family suite)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2
A morning at the Giraffe Centre, hand-feeding Rothschild’s giraffes, followed by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust’s elephant orphanage, both genuinely engaging for children.
Giraffe Centre and Elephant Orphanage
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
A drive to Lake Naivasha, with an afternoon boat safari among hippos and birdlife, a gentle, low-key activity that works well for younger children.
Transfer to Lake Naivasha
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeLake Naivasha Sopa Lodge (family rooms)
LuxurySawela Lodges (family cottages)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
A drive to the Maasai Mara, with a shorter afternoon game drive on arrival, paced for younger attention spans.
Transfer to Maasai Mara
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeSarova Mara Game Camp (family tents)
LuxuryAngama Mara (family suite)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
Two shorter game drives either side of a relaxed midday break at the lodge, avoiding a single long, tiring outing.
Morning and Late Afternoon Game Drives
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
A visit to a local Maasai village, engaging and educational for children, followed by a final game drive.
Maasai Village Visit and Final Game Drive
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
A flight to Nairobi for your onward international connection.
Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Permits & Costs
| Nairobi National Park entry | ~$50 per person per day; children under 18 discounted |
| Maasai Mara conservancy/reserve fees | ~$100 per adult, reduced rates for children |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust entry | Donation-based, typically ~$10 per person |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Families with children roughly aged 6 and up, looking for a genuine safari paced sensibly rather than adapted from an adult-only itinerary.Tour Includes
- Travel in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof hatch
- Giraffe Centre, elephant orphanage & Maasai village visits
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All accommodation per itinerary, family rooms/tents
- Meals as specified
- Park entry & reserve fees
Tour Excludes
- International flights
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance