12 Days Kenya Family Safari and Beach Holiday
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12 Days
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Departure/ return location: Nairobi
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Departure Time: Morning
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Average Cost: $7800 pp
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12 Days
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Departure/ return location: Nairobi
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Departure Time: Morning
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Enquire Availability
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Average Cost: $7800 pp
- Explore Amboseli National Park, famous for large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Enjoy a Lake Naivasha boat safari, looking for hippos, fish eagles and other birdlife along the freshwater lake.
- Spend 3 nights in the Masai Mara, with private game drives in search of lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes and other plains wildlife.
- Travel in a private 4×4 safari cruiser, allowing your family to enjoy game drives at a comfortable pace.
- Fly from the Masai Mara to the coast and unwind with 4 nights on the white-sand beaches of Diani.
- Combine wildlife, adventure and beach time in one relaxed 12-day family holiday designed for both adults and children.
- All road transport in a private 4×4 safari cruiser.
- Services of an experienced English-speaking driver/guide.
- 1 night’s accommodation in Nairobi.
- 2 nights’ accommodation in Amboseli.
- 1 night’s accommodation in Lake Naivasha.
- 3 nights’ accommodation in the Masai Mara.
- 4 nights’ accommodation at a family-friendly beach resort in Diani.
- Meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Bottled drinking water during the safari.
- Amboseli and Masai Mara park entry fees and applicable government taxes.
- Lake Naivasha boat safari.
- Game drives as outlined in the itinerary.
- Scheduled flight from the Masai Mara to the Kenya Coast.
- Scheduled flight from Diani/Ukunda to Nairobi.
- Airport, airstrip and hotel transfers as specified in the itinerary.
- International flights.
- Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA).
- Travel and medical insurance.
- Personal expenses and optional activities.
- Maasai village visit, unless added to the package.
- Hot-air balloon safari in the Masai Mara, unless added to the package.
- Optional excursions and water activities in Diani.
- Alcoholic and premium drinks unless included by the selected property.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Any meals, activities or services not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN NAIROBI – WELCOME TO KENYA
- Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where our representative will meet and welcome your family to Kenya.
- Transfer privately to your Nairobi hotel for check-in.
- Spend the rest of the day relaxing after your international journey.
- Depending on your arrival time, you can enjoy the hotel facilities or have an early dinner and prepare for the safari ahead.
Overnight: Family-friendly hotel in Nairobi
DAY 2: NAIROBI TO AMBOSELI – FIRST FAMILY GAME DRIVE
- After breakfast, meet your safari guide and begin your road journey south to Amboseli National Park.
- Travel through the changing landscapes of southern Kenya, with views of Mount Kilimanjaro possible as you approach Amboseli on a clear day.
- Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in time for lunch and check-in.
- Spend some time relaxing before heading out for your first afternoon game drive.
- Look out for Amboseli’s famous elephant herds, as well as giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes and other wildlife.
- Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Family-friendly lodge or tented camp in Amboseli
DAY 3: AMBOSELI – MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME DRIVES
- Wake up early for a morning game drive when wildlife is active and Mount Kilimanjaro is often at its clearest.
- Explore Amboseli’s open plains, wetlands and acacia woodland in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras and numerous bird species.
- Return to the lodge for breakfast and spend the late morning relaxing with the family.
- Enjoy lunch at the lodge followed by some downtime during the warmer part of the day.
- Head out again in the afternoon for another game drive as temperatures begin to cool.
- Return to your lodge for dinner and your final night in Amboseli.
Overnight: Family-friendly lodge or tented camp in Amboseli
DAY 4: AMBOSELI TO LAKE NAIVASHA – GREAT RIFT VALLEY & BOAT SAFARI
- After breakfast, check out and begin your journey towards Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley.
- Enjoy the changing scenery along the way, with stops for refreshments and stretching when needed.
- Arrive at Lake Naivasha, check in and enjoy lunch at your lodge.
- Later, head out onto the lake for a boat safari, a fun change of pace after your Amboseli game drives.
- Look out for hippos in the water and birds such as African fish eagles, pelicans, kingfishers and herons.
- Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and a relaxed overnight stay.
Overnight: Family-friendly lodge at Lake Naivasha
DAY 5: LAKE NAIVASHA TO MASAI MARA – INTO THE SAVANNAH
- After breakfast, check out and begin your journey to the Masai Mara.
- Travel through the Great Rift Valley and continue towards Narok before entering the Mara ecosystem.
- Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in time for lunch and check-in.
- Spend some time relaxing after the journey before heading out for your first Masai Mara game drive.
- Search the open plains for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, cheetahs and other wildlife.
- Return to camp in the evening for dinner and your first night in the Masai Mara.
Overnight: Family-friendly lodge or tented camp in Masai Mara
DAY 6: MASAI MARA – FULL-DAY FAMILY GAME DRIVE
- After breakfast, depart with packed lunch boxes for a full-day game drive in the Masai Mara.
- Explore different parts of the reserve as your guide follows the day’s wildlife movements.
- Look out for lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hyenas, antelopes and the many other species found across the Mara.
- Stop at interesting sightings and enjoy the flexibility of having a private safari vehicle exclusively for your family.
- Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated spot in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive.
- Depending on the season, you may explore areas around the Mara River, particularly during the Great Migration months.
- Return to your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Family-friendly lodge or tented camp in Masai Mara
DAY 7: MASAI MARA – MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME DRIVES
- Wake up early for a morning game drive when temperatures are cooler and wildlife is particularly active.
- Search for big cats and other wildlife while enjoying the soft morning light across the Mara plains.
- Return to camp for breakfast and spend the late morning relaxing with the family.
- Enjoy lunch at the lodge, with time for the children to rest before the afternoon’s activities.
- Later, head out for your final afternoon game drive in the Masai Mara.
- Families who wish to add another experience can arrange an optional Maasai village visit or other activities depending on the selected camp.
- Return to camp for dinner and your final night in the Masai Mara.
Overnight: Family-friendly lodge or tented camp in Masai Mara
DAY 8: MASAI MARA TO DIANI – FROM SAFARI TO THE BEACH
- Enjoy breakfast at your camp and a relaxed final morning in the Masai Mara.
- Check out and transfer to the nearest airstrip for your scheduled flight to the Kenya Coast.
- Enjoy aerial views as you leave the savannah behind and travel towards the Indian Ocean.
- On arrival, meet our representative for your transfer to your beach resort in Diani.
- Check in and spend the remainder of the day relaxing by the swimming pool or exploring Diani’s white-sand beach.
- Enjoy dinner at the resort and your first evening on the Kenyan coast.
Overnight: Family-friendly beach resort in Diani
DAY 9: DIANI BEACH – FAMILY DAY AT LEISURE
- Wake up to a relaxed morning on the Kenyan coast with no early safari departure.
- Enjoy breakfast at the resort before spending the day at your family’s own pace.
- Swim in the pool, walk along the white-sand beach or simply relax beneath the palm trees.
- Children can enjoy the resort’s family facilities and activities, depending on the selected property.
- Optional water sports and coastal activities can also be arranged.
- Spend the evening together at the resort before dinner.
Overnight: Family-friendly beach resort in Diani
DAY 10: DIANI BEACH – OPTIONAL COASTAL ADVENTURES
- Enjoy another leisurely breakfast overlooking the tropical surroundings of Diani.
- Spend the day relaxing at the resort or choose from optional family-friendly coastal experiences.
- Depending on your family’s interests and children’s ages, activities may include snorkelling, boat trips, dolphin excursions or other water activities.
- Alternatively, keep the day completely free for swimming, beach time and relaxation.
- Return to the resort for a relaxed evening and dinner.
Overnight: Family-friendly beach resort in Diani
DAY 11: DIANI BEACH – FINAL FULL DAY BY THE INDIAN OCEAN
- Enjoy your final full day on the beautiful Kenyan coast.
- There are no scheduled activities today, allowing your family to decide exactly how you would like to spend it.
- Take a morning walk along the beach, swim in the warm Indian Ocean or enjoy the resort’s facilities.
- Revisit a favourite activity or simply spend the afternoon relaxing together.
- Enjoy your final evening in Diani and dinner at the resort as your Kenya family holiday draws to a close.
Overnight: Family-friendly beach resort in Diani
DAY 12: DIANI TO NAIROBI – DEPARTURE
- Enjoy breakfast and your final morning at the beach resort.
- Check out and transfer to Ukunda Airport for your scheduled flight to Nairobi.
- On arrival in Nairobi, you will be met and assisted with your onward transfer.
- Depending on your international flight schedule, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your journey home.
- Depart Kenya after 12 days of family adventures across Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, the Masai Mara and Diani Beach.
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