Kenya Luxury Family Safari

Luxury Family Safari

A Kenyan safari makes a great holiday for a family-there’s so much to see and do for each and every member. From swimming in the pool or a waterfall, exploring the African bush on foot, riding on horses, learning how to make fire, interacting and dancing with Maasai warriors or watching the big five from the safety of your safari vehicle, this safari package has plenty of fun filled activities to offer for children of all ages as well as adults.

First night is spent at the elegant Giraffe Manor. Home to the Rothschild’s giraffes, the manor offers a unique yet wild experience like no other. Here you and the kids can hand feed the giraffes at close range. Although the giraffes are gentle , they are wild therefore interaction with them at any given time is not guaranteed.

Next stop is Borana Conservancy, the most exclusive places to safari in Kenya. It is located at the foot of Mount Kenya just North of the equator, resting on the Laikipia Plateau. The privately owned conservancy is home to a great population of black and white rhinos.
Here you will spend 3 nights at Borana Lodge, home to the Dyer Family for 3 generations. You’ll also experience the inspiration behind Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ and visit the original Pride Rock.
Borana is known for its wide range of safari activities including horseback riding, game drives, guided walks, mountain biking, quad biking, fishing, or a visit to the Ngare Ndare forest for a canopy walk over the forest elephants and a swim in the waterfall.
The Conservancy also shares traversing rights with the neighboring Lewa Conservancy, allowing guests to go on game drives there as well. If you are looking to break the twice daily game drive routine, this is the place to be.

Finally, the Safari ends in the Masai Mara’s North Conservancy where you will stay at Mara Bush Houses or Acacia house depending on the size of your family.
Experience peace and tranquility away from the most-visited parts of the Mara. Waterbuck and zebra wander into the grounds to graze, while lion, leopard and cheetah prowl the plains of the community-owned conservancy.
As the houses are exclusive-use properties, you’re free to design your own itinerary. Choose to sleep in and enjoy a leisurely breakfast on your deck or head out early to watch the sunrise in the bush. Stay out all day or spend the afternoon lazing around the pool with a cold drink and a good book. It’s your safari.

We guarantee you that this family adventure will leave your family with experiences and memories that will last for a life time.

Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Nairobi, Kenya

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where you’ll be warmly received and transferred to the Giraffe Manor. Relax after the long flight and later visit the Giraffe Centre located within the manor. Other places of interest include the Daphne Sheldrick and Karen Blixen Museum.

Overnight at Giraffe Manor

Day 2: Borana Conservancy

This morning after breakfast with the giraffes, you will be transferred to Wilson Airport for your flight to Lewa Downs, where your guide will be waiting to meet and transfer you to the lodge just in time for a delicious lunch. Take a swim or relax by the pool before heading out on an evening game drive or bush walk with a sundowner on the pride rock.

Day 3 and 4: Borana Conservancy

There are a couple of options as to how your days will be structured. You can choose to head off on an early morning horse ride or game drive, set off on a bush walk tracking wildlife, mountain biking excursion, finishing off with a sundowner on Pride Rock.

Another option (at an extra cost) is to take a picnic breakfast and visit the Ngare Ndare Forest Canopy Walkway and swim in the refreshing Blue Glacial pools, part of the Mount Kenya ecosystem and one of the last remaining high altitude equatorial cedar forests.

Day 5 - 7: Mara North Conservancy

Depart Borana at 08:00 on a game drive down to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, where your flight will leave at 09:30 and arrive in the Masai Mara at 11:00. Your safari guide will be waiting to greet you.

Mara Bush Houses have a dedicated team to cater to your family’s every want and need.

Enjoy game drives through the hills, valleys, and plains of the Greater Mara area. Along the way you can investigate tracks, discover the sounds and smells of the bush, and even visit local schools where your children can make pen pals and learn of the local traditions.

You will have three days to explore the region and enjoy the feeling of being in African bush.

Day 8: Nairobi

Depart Maasai Mara for Nairobi dropping off at JKIA for your onward flight to the Coast or back home.
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Safari Information

Duration 8 Days
Price Low Season from US$ 8,280 Per Person High Season from US$ 10,730 Per Person
Price Includes Full board 3 meal plan (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)Accommodation in Standard rooms as per offerShared day and night game drivesAll Park and Conservancy entry feesGame drives and activities as per itineraryFlights as per itineraryLocal airstrip transfers in the parks/conservanciesAt Giraffe Manor - House wines, house soft drinks, house beers, house spirits. Entry to the AFEW Giraffe Centre, orchid house dining, boules, croquet.At Borana Lodge - Soft drinks, beers, house wines, selected house spirits. Guided bushwalks, horse riding, mountain biking.At Acacia & Mara Bush Houses - All drinks (champagne), sundowner, bush breakfast. Visit to local school, village (US$ 30 pp) and trading centre. Night game drives, guided walks, participation in local community colleges.
Price Excludes Kenyan VisaSingle room supplementFestive Season supplementsTips to driver guide and camp staffExtra activities not included in priceExclusive use of vehicleAll drinks not included in priceHealth and Travel insuranceAny other service not mentioned in what’s included
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