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Classic Kenya Family Safari Holiday

Duration
11 days
Price from
£4,750 pp.
Location
Kenya, Africa
Family Safari Kenya

Trip Highlights

  • Bush School with the Kids
  • Relax on Diani Beach
  • Two Full Days on Mara North Conservancy

What's Included

  • 10 nights accommodation
  • All transfers and internal flights
  • English-speaking safari guides

Explore wildlife, culture, and the East African coast

A classic Kenya family safari holiday, combining wildlife, culture, and quality time together on the beautiful Indian Ocean coast.

This family safari holiday in Kenya is all about variety, adventure, and time well spent together. You’ll journey through three distinct ecosystems, each rich in wildlife and character, starting with the private wilderness of El Karama lodge in Laikipia. Spanning 14,000 acres, this is a place where families can really connect with nature, enjoy game drives and guided walks, and experience a genuine sense of freedom.

Our Kenya specialist, Ottilie, says:

"I've created this itinerary specifically with families in mind - less moving from place to place and more time to take it all in. It’s the perfect balance of wildlife, culture, and fun for the kids, with plenty of opportunities to relax in one of the most beautiful parts of the world. It's a trip everyone will love and remember for a lifetime."

At El Karama, younger travellers are especially well looked after. The on-site Kids’ Bush School offers hands-on, educational safari activities designed to spark curiosity – from tracking animal prints to learning bush survival skills, it’s immersive, engaging, and great fun.

Your stay at El Karama is hosted by the owners themselves, who bring a warm, personal touch to everything they do. It’s a welcoming, down-to-earth setting with exceptional service and a genuine passion for conservation and community.

Next, you’ll head to Mara North Conservancy - one of the most wildlife-rich areas of the Masai Mara, where your days are tailored entirely to your family’s rhythm. Enjoy flexible game drives with private guiding, wholesome bush picnics, and the thrill of encountering the Big Five and other iconic African wildlife in their natural habitat.

Round off your incredible family holiday on the palm-fringed sands of Diani Beach where you can slow down, swim, snorkel, and enjoy quality time together by the stunning Indian Ocean.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Let the Adventure Begin!

Staying at El Karama Lodge

Touch down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, where a Far & Wild representative will greet you and transfer you to Nairobi Wilson Airport for your scenic flight to the foothills of Mount Kenya.

Upon arrival at Nanyuki Airstrip, your private safari guide will transfer to you El Karama Lodge, your family's home for the next three nights. After settling in, enjoy a delicious lunch before heading out on your first afternoon game drive.

Days 2-3 Wild Fun Laikipia and Kids Bush School!

El Karama Bush school

Wake up to the stunning view before setting off on safari adventures designed for all ages. At El Karama, the days are filled with variety and excitement - from day and night game drives to guided bush walks, river swimming, camel treks, shamba (farm) visits, and even fly camping!

For younger explorers, Kids Bush School runs each day from 10:00am-12:30p, and is a true highlight. Activities include animal tracking, making plaster casts of raw prints, 'poo' safaris, fishing, cooking in the interactive kitchen, sculpting termite clay, painting, and much more - educational, interactive, and always fun.

Day 4 Onward to the Masai Mara

After a farm to fork breakfast, it's time to fly south to the Masai Mara. Arriving at Mara North Airstrip, you will be met by your safari guide and game driven to Basecamp Mara House, to your exclusive-use safari home for the next three nights. Get ready to settle into the heart of big cat country and one of Africa's premier wildlife destinations.

Days 5-6 Safari in the Masai Mara

Day 7 From Safari to the Sea

Staying at Almanara Villas

Enjoy one last game drive through the Mara before heading to the airstrip for your return flight to Nairobi. From there, connect to your flight to Ukunda Airstrip on Kenya's stunning southern coast.

Upon arrival, a warm welcome awaits from Almanara Villas. You will be transferred to your luxury villa, your home for the next four nights.

Days 8-10 Coastal Bliss in Diani

Day 11 Time to head home

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Duration

11 days

Location

Kenya, Africa

Price from

£4,750 pp.

Price Includes

  • Meals and accommodation as listed
  • Park and conservancy fees.
  • Activities specified as included.
  • All internal flights and transfer

Price Excludes

  • International flights to/from Kenya
  • Activities and fees not specified as included
  • Tips and gratuities, expenses of a personal nature

The price is per person based on four people (two adults and two children under 16) sharing accommodation in the low season, excluding international flights.

Accommodations and meals are as listed below:

  • 3 nights at El Karama Lodge, Laikipia - Hobbit House, full board.
  • 3 nights at Mara house, North Mara Conservancy - Private house, full board.
  • 4 nights at Almanara Villas, Diani Beach - Garden Villa - full board.
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January

January is a great time for wildlife viewing. The landscapes are lush and green after the 'short rains' and newborn animals can been seen. It is hot, but brief afternoon or evening showers cool things down, without compromising your safari. Over on the coast the sea is clear, making it ideal for diving and snorkelling, and the days are warm and bright.

February

February is an ideal time to visit Kenya, and great for game viewing. The landscapes are green and thriving thanks to the short rains, and newborn animals will be hopping around the plains. There maybe a few afternoon showers which are welcome in the heat, and don't impact on wildlife viewing. Water clarify is excellent at the moment, which is good news for watersports enthusiasts. And if you want to spot a whale shark, now is the time to try.

March

Still a good option for wildlife viewing and diving, although with the 'long rains' just around the corner, expect wetter and hotter weather.

April

April brings the start of the 'long rains' which means game reserves and national parks become muddy and harder to drive around. Over on the coast it's hot and wet, so it isn't the best time of year to travel. Some camps and lodges close during this period.

May

The 'long rains' continue into May, making park tracks difficult to navigate in the mud, and the coast very warm and wet. There will be less accommodation choice at this time as several lodges and camps during this period.

June

June is a beautiful time of year to visit Kenya, with the rains receding to just light showers, and the long dry season not far ahead. The high grasses can sometimes make it more of a challenge to spot game, but the landscapes are lush and some animals may begin arriving early for the migration. At altitude nights can be cool, but elsewhere the temperature is pleasant.

July

July marks the beginning of the great migration into the Masai Mara, and with warm and generally dry weather, this is a great time of year to visit. Days are sunny, skies are blue and there isn't too much dust around, so it's a great time for photography.

August

The migration is now in full swing in the Masai Mara, with lots of river crossing action, so if you want to see those massive herds of wildebeest and zebra, now is the time to come. Game viewing in general is excellent and it's one of the most popular times of year to visit, so some of the main parks do become crowded. Temperatures are warm and dry.

September

Game viewing continues to be excellent, and the weather is generally dry so this is another ideal month to visit Kenya's parks. The bush is less dense and as animals gather around waterholes and rivers it makes wildlife spotting much easier.

October

October is a great time if you want to avoid the crowds and don't mind the temperature slowly starting to rise. There may be a few short showers, but game viewing remains excellent with the end of the migration, and it's a good time to holiday anywhere in Kenya.

November

November heralds the start of the 'short rains' and with hotter temperatures some camps are closed. The Mara however is still open, and despite sometimes stormy skies, game viewing is still good. Fewer crowds and lower prices make this an attractive month to visit. Over on the coast water clarify is good for snorkelling and diving.

December

The 'short rains' are bringing the landscapes back to life, and as the plains start to become green again, wildlife viewing remains good, and it's a great time for birding. Some camps are closed (mainly in the north of Kenya) but many others remain open. The showers tend to fall in the afternoons and don't impact greatly on a safari. Take advantage of reduced visitor numbers and lower prices.

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