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Kenya Family Holidays

From our Kenya beach holidays to our Kenya family safaris, plan a wonderful experience for all ages

Create family memories that will last a lifetime

Spark their imagination on a Kenya family holiday

Is Kenya the ultimate family holiday? For many of our team who travel with their children year after year, Kenya is just that — the perfect balance of bush and beach, adventure and relaxation. Start your trip tracking lions and elephants on safari, then end it unwinding on white-sand beaches, where snorkelling, kite surfing, and sunset strolls await. This winning combination makes Kenya a true family classic.

Family-friendly lodges in Kenya

From the moment you arrive, you’ll find camps and lodges that embrace children — not just tolerate them. We go the extra mile to create experiences that spark curiosity and wonder: warrior academies, ‘poo safaris’, bush schools, and stargazing sleepouts with hot chocolate by the fire. Our carefully chosen camps offer flexible schedules, swimming pools for downtime, and guides who are brilliant with younger guests. Whether you’re travelling with little adventurers or teens, we’ll recommend the right lodges for your family’s needs.

Kenya family safaris

Game drives in Kenya deliver magical “real-life Lion King” moments from lions lounging in the shade to giraffes striding across golden plains. The Masai Mara offers Big Five sightings, while Laikipia and Lewa are ideal for camel rides and cultural encounters. The Rift Valley Lakes are another highlight, with their vast flocks of flamingos.

Kenya offers plenty of bucket-list moments; from feeding giraffes over breakfast at Giraffe Manor to a sunrise hot air balloon and champagne bush breakfasts – a firm favourite with teenagers, or even climbing Mount Kenya for active families.

Family Kenya beach holidays

After your safari adventure, the Kenyan coast beckons. Family favourites like Diani and Lamu beaches offer soft sands, warm seas and a relaxed, barefoot vibe. Teens can try kite surfing and snorkelling, while younger kids will love exploring rock pools and building sandcastles. Add fresh seafood, beachfront villas or hotels with family-friendly facilities, and you’ve got the perfect end to your adventure.

Planning your bespoke Kenya family holiday

At Far and Wild, we’ve taken our own families on safari — so we understand your concerns, questions, and hopes. We’ll advise you on the best camps for your children’s age, whether you’d benefit from a private vehicle, and how to pace your trip so that it works for everyone. Whether you're planning a first safari or a return adventure, we’ll make it extraordinary.

Family Safari Kenya

Kenya Family Safari & Beach Holiday

A classic Kenya family safari holiday, combining wildlife, culture, and quality time together on the beautiful Indian Ocean coast.
£4,750 pp. Learn more
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Our Kenya specialist, Otti, says

Kenya is such an exciting place for a family holiday. Whether you and the kids are spotting elephants on the savannah or swimming in turquoise waters or learning to make Kenyan chapati with a local cook. It’s the mix of wildlife, culture, and coast that makes it so special — there’s something magical here for every age.

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Shirley Newman

What can I say….my son and myself had the most wonderful time in Kenya thanks to the first-class itinerary that Ben and Louise put together for us. We spoke with Ben many times to ensure he ‘got it right’. This was our 2nd visit to Kenya, and it certainly lived up to our expectations and memories. Throughout our time in Kenya, we saw many lions, giraffes, elephants, ostriches, hyenas, cheetahs, and leopards, to name just a few. Nothing was too much trouble for all the staff; we cannot have been looked after any better. I would highly recommend Far and Wild; they are so knowledgeable and have personally visited the lodges and areas. We are already planning another visit, and we cannot wait. Since our return again Ben phoned to see how it went in addition to emails.

August, 2025
Elizabeth Spells

I have just returned from the most amazing trip to Tanzania, booked with Far & Wild. Everything went so smoothly from the first time I spoke with them. The planning was great, the itinerary was perfect for us, and the lodges were amazing. We spent 10 nights with an amazing guide, travelling through Northern Tanzania and even got to see the migration, which was a lifetime ambition of mine. This wasn't our first safari, so we were nervous as to how it would compare, but it was spot on. We're particularly grateful that she suggested a private 'bush lunch' in the Ngorongoro Crater as the public picnic spot was very busy! I will certainly be using them again to book our next trip....we're thinking of a relaxing beach stay next time to get over the excitement of safari!

July, 2024
Orla Rhodes

Just back from another amazing F&W organised trip to Namibia with the family (8 adults). Having been there before, Alistair tailored our trip to include our favourite locations and added a new one for us, Okonjima Plains camp, which we loved.The quality of accommodation and guiding, activities, food and drinks was exceptional throughout. Although not inexpensive I felt it was good value for the level of luxury we had. Kwessi Dunes, Shipwreck lodge, Ongava, Okonjima with pit stops Windhoek (city tour recommended ), Swakopmund (Sandwich Harbour and Walvis Bay tour) and Grootberg lodge (best sundowner drive )

June, 2024
Arnhild Schia

We had a wonderful trip to São Tomé and Príncipe - a small island nation in the Gulf of Guinea with paradise (almost empty) beaches and jungle forest. It was all well organised by Far and Wild and we stayed at Omali lodge at Sao Tome, then on Roca Sundy, and Sunday Praia at Principe - a great combination of different types of resorts/hotels. Omali is close to Sao Tome town with its colonial buildings, markets, hustle and bustle. Roca Sunday gives an old plantation experience and Sundy Praia a luxury beach experience. Very friendly (from time to time a bit slow) service, great fresh food, specifically if you like fish/seafood, vegetables and fruits (almost all sourced locally). Nice temperature between 23 and 30 degrees Celsius, nice swimming conditions. We really recommend this for those who want to experience a pristine destination with few other tourists and friendly and welcoming people. The islands also feel (and I believe are) very safe. At Principe, there are no dangerous animals, snakes or whatever, and it was great to be able to hike in the jungle without being very conscious of where to put your hands and feet. Go before everyone else does!

July, 2024
Henri Papenfus

Back home again, basking in the joys of a superb safari. Every aspect you arranged for us, including linking up with Mack Air and Wild Horizons locally to transport us. The choice of camps, Camp Hwange in Zimbabwe and Muchenenje Safari Lodge in Botswana, was spot on and exactly what we had hoped for - ideally situated, comfortable, in good surroundings, and with excellent wildlife on the doorstep and throughout the wider country. The service staff in each looked after us very well, catering was excellent, and the game guides were professional, knowledgeable and helpful. The weather was, as usual for that part of the world, also good at the time of our visit. Blue skies and stunning sunsets. Warm but not too hot during the day, although quite cold at sunrise when viewing game. The viewing started. You made us happy, and we recommend you to similar safari enthusiasts with confidence.

June, 2024
AC

Far and Wild went above and beyond to make sure my trip to Zambia was special. I would definitely recommend them and their services to anyone wanting to travel to Africa.

May, 2024
Tiny

Lovely holiday at the amazing Almanara on Galu beach, a beach like no other. Far and Wild excelled themselves from beginning to end of our holiday in beautiful Kenya.... What a country!,

April, 2024
Stodge

Wow! These guys are amazing. Can’t recommend them highly enough. Friendly AND efficient! Sorted out our trip (last minute and lots of different family member needs, sorry!) in record time and everything worked like clockwork. Trip of a lifetime to the Masai Mara. Will be back (and use F&W again!)!

March, 2024
Fiona C

It was a dreamy holiday on the Kenyan Coast - Far and Wild, their efficiency and professionalism allowed us to relax and be the happiest family alive !! We cannot fault them, their care and understanding of what we wanted from a holiday ensured we had the most memorable trip. We will be booking with them again for sure!

March, 2024

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