OVERVIEW   INCLUDED   ITINERARY  ENQUIRE

• Explore Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
• Enjoy 2 nights in Amboseli, with morning and afternoon game drives at a comfortable family pace.
• Experience a Lake Naivasha boat safari, looking for hippos, fish eagles and other birdlife.
• Spend 3 nights in the Masai Mara, with plenty of time for game drives in search of lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes and other wildlife.
• Travel throughout the safari in a private 4×4 safari cruiser with an experienced guide dedicated to your family.
• Finish with a relaxed return to Nairobi, giving your family time to rest before your international journey home.

• All road transport in a private 4×4 safari cruiser.
• Services of an experienced English-speaking driver/guide.
• 2 nights’ accommodation in Nairobi.
• 2 nights’ accommodation in Amboseli.
• 1 night’s accommodation at Lake Naivasha.
• 3 nights’ accommodation in the Masai Mara.
• 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.
• Airport 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.
• 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 and recovering from your international journey.
• Depending on your arrival time, enjoy the hotel facilities or have a relaxed family dinner.
• Get a good night’s rest before beginning your safari the following morning.

Overnight: Family-friendly hotel in Nairobi

DAY 2: NAIROBI TO AMBOSELI – FIRST FAMILY GAME DRIVE

• After breakfast, meet your private safari guide and begin your journey south towards Amboseli National Park.
• Watch the scenery change as you leave Nairobi and travel towards the open landscapes of southern Kenya.
• Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in time for lunch and check-in.
• Relax during the early afternoon before heading out for your first family game drive.
• Look out for Amboseli’s famous elephants, together with giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes and other wildlife.
• On a clear day, enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro rising beyond the plains.
• 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 while temperatures are cooler and wildlife is active.
• Explore Amboseli’s plains, wetlands and 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.
• Enjoy lunch followed by some downtime for both parents and children.
• Head back into the park during the afternoon for another game drive.
• Watch for elephants returning towards the wetlands and predators becoming more active as temperatures cool.
• Return to your lodge for dinner and your second 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.
• Travel through changing landscapes as you make your way into Kenya’s Great Rift Valley.
• Stop along the way for refreshments and short breaks, particularly helpful when travelling with younger children.
• Arrive at Lake Naivasha and check in at your lodge.
• Later, head onto the lake for a boat safari, offering a completely different wildlife experience from your traditional game drives.
• Look out for hippos in the water and birds such as African fish eagles, pelicans, kingfishers and herons.
• Return to the lodge for dinner and a peaceful evening beside the lake.

Overnight: Family-friendly lodge at Lake Naivasha

DAY 5: LAKE NAIVASHA TO MASAI MARA – INTO BIG CAT COUNTRY

• After breakfast, check out and begin your road journey towards the Masai Mara.
• Continue through the Great Rift Valley towards Narok before entering the famous Mara ecosystem.
• Arrive at your lodge or tented camp 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 across the Masai Mara.
• Explore different areas of the reserve as your guide follows the day’s wildlife movements.
• Search for lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hyenas, antelopes and other animals across the open plains.
• Because the vehicle is private, your guide can adjust stops and the pace of the day around your family’s interests.
• 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 period.
• Return to your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner.

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 wildlife is active and the temperatures are pleasantly cool.
• Look out for big cats, elephants, giraffes, antelopes and birdlife while enjoying the morning light across the Mara plains.
• Return to your lodge or camp for breakfast and spend the late morning relaxing.
• Enjoy lunch at the lodge and allow the children some downtime before heading out again.
• Later, depart for an afternoon game drive as temperatures cool and wildlife activity increases.
• Families can also add an optional Maasai village visit or other activities depending on the selected accommodation.
• 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 NAIROBI – SCENIC JOURNEY BACK

• Enjoy breakfast at your lodge before checking out of the Masai Mara.
• Begin your road journey back to Nairobi with your private safari guide.
• Travel through Narok and the Great Rift Valley, with stops along the way for refreshments and comfort breaks.
• Arrive in Nairobi later in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel.
• Check in and enjoy a relaxed final evening after your safari.
• Spend the night in Nairobi, avoiding the pressure of connecting a long Mara road journey directly with an international flight.

Overnight: Family-friendly hotel in Nairobi

DAY 9: NAIROBI – DEPARTURE

• Enjoy breakfast and a relaxed final morning in Nairobi.
• Depending on your international flight time, spend the morning at leisure or add an optional Nairobi experience.
• Check out of your hotel at the appropriate time.
• Meet our representative for your private transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
• Depart Kenya with memories of elephants beneath Kilimanjaro, hippos on Lake Naivasha and unforgettable wildlife encounters across the Masai Mara.

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