Kenya Family Safari
Safari adventure designed for children
Your Route
Nairobi → Ol Pejeta → Lake Naivasha → Masai Mara → Nairobi
Route Details
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Laikipia
Family-friendly conservancy with endangered species education.
Highlights
- Chimpanzee sanctuary visit
- Rhino tracking with kids
- Conservation education programs
Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha
Lakeside activities and Crescent Island walking.
Highlights
- Boat ride with hippos
- Walking among giraffes on Crescent Island
- Birdwatching for kids
Masai Mara
Masai Mara
Classic Mara safari with family-friendly lodges.
Highlights
- Big Five game drives
- Maasai village visit for kids
- Junior ranger programs
A Typical Day
Sample from Ol Pejeta Conservancy
7:00–12:00
Morning game drive (shorter for kids)
12:00–15:00
Lunch and pool time
15:00–18:00
Chimpanzee sanctuary
18:00–21:00
Early dinner, stargazing
Activities
Included Activities
Optional (additional cost)
Is This Right for You?
Best for
Families with children of all ages, multi-generational groups, and parents wanting educational travel.
Not ideal for
Serious photographers needing long game drives, couples seeking romance, or very young infants.
Trade-offs
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Best Time to Go
Dry Season
Best game viewing and school holiday alignment
Why This Itinerary Works
Every Vurara Safaris itinerary reflects specific trade-offs. Here is the reasoning behind this route:
8 days balances depth at each location against travel fatigue. Shorter trips sacrifice wildlife time; longer trips face diminishing returns.
Segment order minimizes backtracking and positions high-density wildlife areas at optimal points in the journey.
Mid-range tier balances comfort with value. Private guiding available; camps offer quality without premium positioning.
Families with children of all ages, multi-generational groups, and parents wanting educational travel.
Why each segment was chosen:
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Location selected for wildlife density, logistical efficiency, and alignment with stated priorities.
Lake Naivasha
Location selected for wildlife density, logistical efficiency, and alignment with stated priorities.
Masai Mara
Conservancy positioning allows off-road driving and night drives not permitted in the national reserve.
These decisions are not arbitrary. They reflect documented trade-offs from thousands of safari conversations.
How Vurara Safaris makes decisionsCustomization Options
Accommodation Options
Travel Modes
Available Extensions
Diani Beach
Add beach time for family relaxation
Cost Context
$5,000–$9,000/pp
Per person estimate
This cost band represents typical per-person pricing for this itinerary pattern. Actual costs vary based on accommodation tier, travel mode, season, and party size.
Excluding international flights, per adult
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