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Special Kenya family Safari, this holiday offers comfortable accommodation
and activities for the children.
KENYA FAMILY SAFARI HOLIDAY SPECIAL
7 Nights / 8 Days - Sweetwaters - Samburu - Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara
- Nairobi
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Day
01: NAIROBI – SWEETWATERS
Your
safari adventure begins with a warm welcome by our customer service representatives
upon your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Your home tonight will
be at the exquisite SWEETWATERS TENTED CAMP in the secluded heart of the Ol Pejeta
Ranch and Rhino sanctuary. Built within a private ranch, the camp is a “Rhino
heaven” which also supports a wide variety of other wildlife such as elephants,
giraffes etc, it is only here that you can have a night game drive at extra cost.
25 of the 30 luxurious tents overlook the water hole and some are built on stilts
to offer you a better view. Each luxurious tent comes with en-suite facilities,
a patio (verandah) and is set under a thatch roof. A visit to the Chimpanzee
sanctuary should not be missed and remember to pack your swimming gear because
the camp has a swimming pool, table tennis, board games and satellite television.
Lunch will be served at the Camp. Dinner and overnight at luxurious SWEETWATERS
TENTED CAMP
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Day
02: SWEETWATERS – SAMBURU
After
breakfast, we drive further north to SAROVA SHABA LODGE. It’s located high
above the banks of the life-giving Uaso Nyiro River in the Shaba Game Reserve.
The lodge beautifully incorporates the existing natural springs as one of its
special features. The 1989 movie “Born Free”, a true-life story of George and
Joy Adamson was shot in the Game Reserve and some of the scenes were shot at the
lodge. An open-air restaurant over looking the river, swimming pool, curio shop,
bars, and it’s location at an oasis make it a perfect base from which to explore
the Shaba Reserve, as well as its sister reserve - Buffalo Springs to the west.
Apart
from being the only location in Kenya where you will find Gerenuk, the reserve
is renowned for its unique collection of other species of animals, such as Somali
Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Beisa Oryx, Grevy Zebra, Cheetah, and Lions. After
Enjoying an afternoon Game (wildlife) viewing in the reserve filled with scenic
beauty, we return for dinner and overnight at SAROVA SHABA LODGE .
Day
03: SAMBURU
Before dawn we head out in search of Africa’s wild cats. From the game drive
we return to the lodge for breakfast and relax perhaps read a book/novel, sunbathe
and go for a refreshing dip in the uniquely designed swimming pool before heading
out again on your afternoon game drive. All meals & overnight at, SAROVA SHABA
LODGE .
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Day
04: SAMBURU – LAKE NAKURU
After
an early breakfast drive south through Isiolo, crossing the northernmost foothills
of Mount Kenya, until we reach Nanyuki town. Heading west we make a brief stopover
at Thomson Falls and then
drive southward to Lake Nakuru. Lake Nakuru is known as an ornithological paradise
by birdwatchers because the lake is world famous as the location of the greatest
bird spectacle on earth which boasts any where between one and two million lesser
and greater pink flamingos that feed on the abundant algae thriving in the lakes
warm waters. The park has also been established for the protection of endangered
species such as the rhino and is also home to Columbus monkeys, Leopards, Giraffes,
and a variety of plain antelope.
Lunch
will be served at LAKE NAKURU LODGE.
An
afternoon game drive around the lakeshore will be the main feature for the afternoon,
dinner & overnight at LAKE NAKURU LODGE..
Day
05: LAKE NAKURU –LAKE NAIVASHA
After
an early breakfast, our safari will be destined for Lake Naivasha, the only freshwater
lake in the Rift Valley. The lake is home to a large colony of hippos and it’s
also a Mecca for bird watchers and researchers since over 400 different species
of birds have been recorded here.
The
lakes location and wildlife makes it an ideal place for an afternoon boat ride.
A visit to the liberating Crescent Island, which is completely undeveloped, wild
and free, is one of the few places on earth where you can walk among herds of
zebra, wildebeest, gazelle, giraffe and dik diks. There are no predators and no
fences so it will be quite a liberating and exciting feeling to walk among the
wildlife.
Lunch
will be serverrd at Lake Naivasha. In the afternoon enjoy an unforgettable and
memorable boat ride. Later enjoy your dinner prepared from the freshest lakeside
produce and ingredients. Dinner and overnight at LAKE NAIVASHA COUNTRY CLUB.
Day
06: LAKE NAIVASHA – MASAI MARA
Today
our safari expedition will take us to the jewel of Kenya’s parks, the world famous
Masai Mara Game Reserve. This is Kenya’s number one park and is always on every
tourist’s “Must see list”. Full of life with various types of animals and birds,
Masai Mara crown’s the climax of every safari in Kenya. Apart from the big five,
the Masai Mara is most famous for the spectacular annual migration of over a million
wildebeest, zebra, gazelle etc from the Serengeti in northern Tanzania crossing
the Mara River into Kenya in search of fresh feeding grounds, which takes place
in late July or August. .
Lunch
will be served at the excellent MARA SERENA LODGE your new home for the next two
nights. After lunch
and some time for relaxation, or sunbathing and going for a dive in the pool,
your driver/guide will take you for an afternoon game drive in search of the shy
and elusive leopard, the solitary and ill-tempered Rhino, lions, buffalos, and
many others. As the sun starts to edge its way dip into the African horizon it
will be the perfect opportunity to capture the beautiful Mara landscape on a camera.
Dinner & overnight at, MARA SERENA LODGE.
Day
07: MASAI MARA
An early morning game drive before
dawn, followed by breakfast, is the perfect start of another unforgettable and
memorable day in Africa.In between the morning and afternoon game drives you can
take time out to swim in the pool or simply sit back, relax and enjoy the peaceful
atmosphere of the lodge and the natural flora and fauna surrounding it. All meals
and overnight at, MARA SERENA LODGE.
Day
08: MASAI MARA – NAIROBI
After
breakfast we drive back to Nairobi with a game drive enroute arriving early afternoon.
Dinner and overnight at The Stanley Hotel.
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13 Days Kenya
Family Safaris
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- Special Kenya family Safari, this holiday offers comfortable
accommodation and activities for the children.
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- Day 1 Nairobi
to Sweetwaters
- Transfer from
Nairobi's JKIA to Sweetwaters, arriving for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and
overnight at Sweetwaters Camp.
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- Day 2
Sweetwaters
- Morning and
afternoon game drive at Ol Pejeta ranch, which is a sanctuary for the black rhino. Dinner
and overnight at Sweetwater’s Camp.
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- Day 3
Sweetwaters to Samburu / Buffalo Springs
- Drive to Samburu
arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive in the park. Dinner and over
night at Samburu Serena Lodge
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- Day 4 & 5
Samburu / Buffalo Springs
- Morning and
afternoon game drive in Samburu. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Serena
- Lodge.
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- Day 6 Samburu
to Mount Kenya
- Drive to the
Mountain Lodge arriving in time for lunch. The rest of the day is at leisure to watch
the animals that come to the watering hole. Dinner and
overnight at Serena Mountain Lodge.
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- Day 7 Mount
Kenya to Lake Eementaita
- Drive to the shores
of Lake Elementaita, one of the beautiful Rift Valley Lakes, home to thousands
of flamingos. Afternoon at leisure to relax by the pool or take a leisurely walk the
lake shores. Dinner and overnight at Sunbird Lodge.
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- Day 8 Lake
Elementaita / Lake Nakuru
- Drive to Lake
Nakuru National Park for a game drive. Return to the Lodge for lunch. Afternoon at
leisure. Dinner and overnight at Sunbird Lodge.
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- Day 9 Lake
Elementaita to Masai Mara
- Drive across the
floor of The Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara, with game viewing on route. Stop for a
picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight Mara Serena Lodge.
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- Day 10 Masai
Mara
- Morning and
afternoon game drive in the Masai Mara. Dinner & overnight Mara Serena
- Lodge.
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- Day 11 Masai
Mara
- Drive to a
different part of the Mara with game viwing on route. Arrive for lunch. Afternoon game
drive. Dinner and overnight at Karen Blixen Camp.
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- Day 12 Masai
Mara
- Morning and
afternoon game drive in the Masai Mara. Dinner & overnight Karen Blixen Camp.
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- Day 13 Masai
Mara to Nairobi
- In the morning
drive from the Mara to Nairobi, arriving in the early afternoon. Transfer to
Nairobi’s JKIA for your departure flight.
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- Kenya Family Safari
Holiday
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- 11 Days Kenya Family Safari Combined with Mombasa Beach
Holiday
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- Welcome to Kenya! Kenya is one of the best countries
in Africa for seeing large concentrations of animals throughout the
year. Come explore Lake Nakuru- a breeding ground for flamingo- up to 2
million birds migrate here; Kenya is a birdwatchers dream, with more
than 1,000 species recorded. Then, the Maasai Mara- Kenya’s Maasai Mara
National Reserve is renowned for the Great Migration of millions of
herbivores and the Maasai and Samburu tribes people live and tend to
their livestock alongside the resident wildlife. Finally, explore
Kenya’s coast- with its beautiful beaches, spectacular coral reefs and
fascinating towns with an Arabic flavor.
Day 1: Nairobi, Kenya
Arrival at (Jomo Kenyatta) International
Airport and transferred to the hotel. A welcome meeting will be held to
give you an overview of your safari and what to expect.
Dinner is not included tonight, but there are many good restaurants
available in the city.
Sarova Stanley Hotel
Day 2: Lake Nakuru
Transfer by road to Lake Nakuru, where you will enjoy an afternoon game
drive. This is a very scenic drive via the Rift Valley. When in season
hundreds of flamingos can be seen on the lake.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
Day 3: Lake Naivasha
Transfer by road to Lake Naivasha.
Here you have the option of visiting Elsamere Farm and going on a scenic
boat ride. Please note these are at an additional expense and can be
arranged directly with your guide.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Day 4: Maasai Mara Game Reserve
After breakfast leave Naivasha for Maasai Mara arriving in time for
lunch. After lunch, take
an afternoon game drive.
Breakfast
Sarova Mara Game Camp
Days 5 & 6: Maasai Mara Game Reserve
On these days you'll spend your mornings and evenings on game drives
through the Maasai Mara. You can also partake in an optional balloon
safari over the reserve. This activity is possible on both days, but
recommended for day 6. The balloon safari is a popular activity, so
pre-booking is essential to avoid disappointment.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sarova Mara Game Camp
Day 7: Nairobi - Mombasa
After breakfast you are transferred to the Maasai Mara Airstrip for your
flight to Nairobi to connect to you flight to mombasa. Dinner
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort
Days 8, 9 & 10: Mombasa North Beach
two days at leisure to relax on the beach or take in various optional
activities on offer; visit Mombasa Old Town, Mombasa Marine National
Park, boat trips and various water sports. Please note all of these
activities are at an additional cost.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort
Day 11: Mombasa- Depart
Today you will be transferred to Mombasa (Moi) International Airport in
time to catch your international flight home. Services end upon arrival
at the airport.
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