8-Day Kenya Family Safari

Met at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and given a safari briefing before transfer to Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages — a charming, family-friendly base in the scenic Karen suburb.

Early breakfast then drive to Nanyuki in the Kenya Highlands. Lunch at the famous Trout Tree Restaurant — built around a giant Sacred Fig on the banks of the Burguret River. Check-in at Soames Hotel for dinner.

Depart with picnic lunch boxes for Ol Pejeta Conservancy — home to Kenya's largest black rhino population. Visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Education Centre, then hand-feed 'Baraka', Kenya's famous tame blind black rhino. Afternoon lion tracking experience 3:30–5:30pm in a shared conservancy vehicle.

After breakfast, descend from the Kenya Highlands into the Great Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha for lunch. Afternoon boat ride among cormorants, pelicans, herons, kingfishers, fish eagles and hippos. Walk with Maasai giraffe, dik-dik and zebra on Crescent Island Game Sanctuary.

Drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive for lunch at Tipilikwani Camp. Afternoon relaxation then your first evening game drive when the temperature cools.

Full day in the Mara. Early morning drives are most productive. Explore the plains in search of the Big Five and wildebeest herds. Visit the Mara River crossing routes (seasonal).

Full day game viewing in the Masai Mara Reserve. Optional sunrise hot-air balloon (extra cost) or Maasai village visit. Another wonderful day among Africa's finest wildlife with the whole family.

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your charter flight back to Nairobi. Met and transferred to JKIA for your onward flight.