The 11 Days Kenya Family Safari by Realm Africa Safaris™ is an all-ages luxury family safari adventure through some of Kenya’s most memorable and impressionable landscapes. Featuring fully-catered accommodations, and the flexibility of personalized schedules, this exclusive 11 Days / 10-nights Kenya family safari itinerary allows the entire family to experience up close the wonder of Kenya’s fundamental conservation practices and unforgettable wildlife.
11 Days Kenya Family Safari
TOUR DETAILS:
Tour Starts: Nairobi.
Ends: Nairobi.
TOUR VISITS:
- Giraffe Centre.
- Laikipia.
- Samburu Game Reserve.
- Masai Mara.
BRIEF ITINERARY
- Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi.
- Day 2 & 3: Visit Laikipia.
- Day 4, 5 & 6: Visit Samburu Game Reserve.
- Day 7 – 10: Visit Masai Mara.
- Day 11: Departure
11 Days Kenya Family Safari ( Day by Day – itinerary)
You will either be collected at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your hotel in Nairobi and transferred to Wilson Airport for your flight at 10:00 am to Naboisho. It is a beautiful flight passing over the fertile Kikuyu Highlands before reaching the Great Rift Valley. You will fly across the volcano-studded floor of the Rift before reaching the Loita Hills and Naboisho Airstrip. You will be met by your guide and there will be an hour’s drive to camp. We reach our camp in a grove of acacia trees by a small stream at the southern edge of the Loita Plains at Olare Lamun (the rhino salt lick) Lunch will be served and you will have a little time to relax before meeting your horses and setting off on your first gentle evening ride.
Overnight: Nairobi. | Accommodation: Karens Residence | Meal Plan: Full Board.
Day 02: Transfer to Laikipia
Today starts your adventure in Kenya! Spend the first two days in the Laikipia, a popular destination for those seeking to get a Glimpse Of the few left Black & white Rhinos of Africa. The park is located about 221 km / 137 Miles miles from Nairobi – you will fly from Nairobi to Nanyuki where you will meet up with your guide to transfer you to the accommodation arriving in time for check-In at your lodge. Lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, your guide will then lead you to the Morani information centre where you get a full and informative brief on what is available to see & do in the Ol Pejeta conservancy.
Overnight: Ol Pejeta Conservancy | Accommodation: Ol Pejeta Bush Camp| Meal Plan: Full Board.
Day 03 – Visit the Sweet water Chimpanzee sanctuary, Afternoon Game Drive.
Breakfast, thereafter head out to the sweet waters Chimpanzee Sanctuary home to approximately 39 chimpanzees rescued from physical abuse from humans. This sanctuary visit will be a Life changing experience for both the kids and yourself. Return to your camp for Lunch. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure as you prepare to go on evening game drive on the conservancy.
Overnight: Ol Pejeta Conservancy. | Accommodation: Ol Pejeta Bushcamp | Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 04 – Transfer to Samburu
After breakfast, checkout with all your belongings and transfer to Samburu Game Reserve – probably Kenya’s least visited reserve – we love it for the serenity.
** The drive to Samburu will take up to 3 hours – so you or the kids might want to use up the rest of afternoon having lunch, and relaxing at the lodge. however, should you want to venture into the wild, your guide will be more than happy to take you out on an evening game drive.
Samburu affords the best opportunity for incredible photography moments – keep your camera close.
Overnight: Samburu | Accommodation: Saruni Samburu | Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 05 – Explore Samburu
After breakfast, enjoy a morning safari in Samburu, a beautiful and game abundant park, home to rarely found species such as the Beisa Oryx, Grevy’s Zebra, Blue-necked Somali Ostrich, and Reticulated Giraffe. In the afternoon, you will visit a local Samburu village to experience the culture of the Samburu people. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Samburu | Accommodation: Saruni Samburu | Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 06 – Experience a day in the footsteps of the Warriors Life.
Today you will spend most of the day experiencing the rich culture and cultural practices of the Samburu people.
What to expect while at the Village;
- Learn and experience at first hand the bush skills, folklore and ancient wisdom needed to survive in one of the richest wildlife regions in Africa;
- Gain in-depth experience in wildlife tracking following an elephant or a leopard, learn survival skills, visit an original Masai village, learn how to use bow, arrows, pangas, and spears, build a bush camp, tend goats and cattle whilst listening to Masai or Samburu stories and songs;
- Share time with real Masai and Samburu warriors while they walk, sing, track and live the traditional life in this phase of their existence;
- It can be combined with the regular safari activities and it can last for one day up to one week;
- Learn how to bead and create traditional Masai or Samburu artefacts.
** The warrior Academy experience can be tailored to last half-day, full-day or even for a week if you have the time.
Overnight: Samburu | Accommodation: Saruni Samburu | Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 08: Transfer to Masai Mara
Know: The famous Masai Mara Game Reserve is our destination today. Known for its density of animals including the Big Five and 453 species of birds, it is one of the most visited reserves in Africa. This National Reserve’s plains are predominantly open Savannah, interspersed with patches of acacia woodland, and along the Mara River, riparian forest.Whilst game viewing is excellent in the Mara all year round, the most popular time to visit is in late July into August where over one million Wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of Zebra migrate from the Serengeti. The dramatic river crossings are a gruesome spectacle of survival of the fittest.
Day 11: Fly back to Nairobi – fly back home.
Today marks the end of your Kenya Family Safari Holiday with Realm Africa Safaris™. You will fly back to Nairobi arriving on-time to catch your International return flight back home.
Accommodation: Not Included – Costs EXTRA | Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch.
Accommodation Options: Budget, Midrange & Upmarket
This can be tailored to Individual – Private, Solo and or small group Travel.
- Speak to us about your interests | Time of travel & Travel budget.
- Keep positive through the planning process – We got your back all through.
Includes & Excludes as mentioned below:
What is included in this tour Price:
- 10 nights Accommodation at family-friendly lodges & camps.
Please Note: Accommodation named, may be subject to change but will be of a similar standard.
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- Full Board Meal Plan.
- Transportation and game drive in a 4×4 Safari vehicle.
- Escorted by an experienced family-friendly guide/driver.
- Government taxes and levies.
- Drinking water while in our safari vehicle.
- All Airport transfers.
- All activities except for those mentioned as optional.
- All Park entrance fees.
What is excluded in this tour price:
- Visa Fees.
- Any government imposed increments on park fees/taxes.
- Accommodation on the last day.
- International flights (from/to home).
- Tips (tipping guideline US$10 pp per day).
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
STANDARD OFFER:
4X4 Safari Customized Toyota Super custom – Mini Van
Our standard mode of transportation is Road transport in of 4×4 Safari Customized Vans.
The Vans have an open roof that offers a 360° animal view allowing for photography while on safari and a seating capacity of up to 06 passengers (Maximum) each with the privilege of having a personal window seat.
UPGRADE:
4X4 Safari Customized Toyota Landcruiser – Superior off Road Driving.
For our upmarket clients that wish to enjoy the Superior comfort of traveling in our state of art Toyota land cruiser, we can upgrade you at an Extra Cost.
All our land cruisers come fully air-conditioned and with a cool box fully packed with complimentary en-route drinks and snacks. The trucks all have large windows and an open roof that offers a 360° animal view allowing for photography while on safari.
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