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Summary
9 Days Kenya Family Safari Holidays allows you to experience a wonderful Kenya Family Holiday. This safari offers a chance to explore Kenya’s best and most pristine wildlife habitats on an itinerary designed for fun. It is a delightful journey for travelers with limited time away from home yet who desire an in-depth safari experience. It also allows you to experience the highs of Mount Kenya to the spectacle of Lake Nakuru and the impressive wildlife of the Masai Mara and the beach paradise of the coast. A family holiday to Kenya can create memories never to be forgotten.
Package Includes
Extensive Game drives All meals included while on safari Full board Accommodation All applicable Game Park entrance fees Safari vehicles carry mineral water Guaranteed window seating with open top for easy photography Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari Professional Photographic Safari guide Round trip transport from Nairobi to and Back Transport in 4×4 Toyota Mini Van
Package Excludes
International Airfare A visit to a Masai Village Accommodations in Nairobi Cost of obtaining passport and visas Gratuity for your professional driver guide, Porterage/ waiters at hotels Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner Membership in Flying Doctors Society – Emergency air rescue Optional Hot Air Ballooning (cost per person is 470 US Dollars), Nature walks etc Personal expenses such traveling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, laundry, emails, faxes and phone calls beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary
Activities
- Animal Tracking
- Bird Photography
- Evening Drives
- General Photography
- Landscape photography
- Wilderness Trail
- Wildlife Photography
- Game drive
- Bird Watching
- Culture
- Photo-safari
Places
- Maasai Mara, Kenya
- Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya
- David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Kenya
- Lake Nakuru, Kenya
Physical Condition
- Normal Physical Condition
Connectivity
- WiFi and phone coverage throughout
Day-by-day Description
Day 1Arrival in Nairobi
Activities Included
Township tourToday is the start of your safari in Kenya’s bustling capital. Your family will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. In the evening you'll meet your guides for a briefing about your epic safari! Attractions include the National Museum, home to most of the great prehistoric finds made by the Leakey Family, the Parliament, and Kenyatta International Convention Center. For the night you will be staying at Sarova Panafric Hotel, where you will also receive a wonderful dinner.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Travel Time: 1 hrs
Day 2Elephant Orphanage Excursion
Activities Included
General Photography Scenic Drive Photo-safariYou'll begin your Kenya wildlife safari experience at Daphne Sheldrick’s accomplished Elephant Sanctuary. You'll be able to admire the playful nature of these young elephants and experience a close up encounter with Africa’s giants. We'll move onto the Langatta Giraffe Sanctuary to see the rare and endangered Rothschild’s Giraffe. After the excursion, you will proceed for lunch at the Carnivore Restaurant. The afternoon will be spent at leisure and you'll return to the Sarova Panafric Hotel for your dinner and get some rest for the next day.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Orphaned Elephants
Travel Time: 6 hrs
Day 3Rhino and Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Activities Included
Bird Photography Evening Drives General Photography Landscape photography Wilderness Trail Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Photo-safariAfter breakfast, you'll drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy arriving in time for lunch at Maiyan Resort. After lunch, you will go for a game drive in the Sweet Water’s Reserve, stopping to visit the Rhino Sanctuary in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, which has been instrumental in saving the highly endangered Black Rhino. We'll also visit the Chimpanzee sanctuary which is an ideal opportunity to learn more about these incredible animals. We'll then return to the lodge for dinner and enjoy the beauty that the rest of the day has to offer.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Sweetwaters Wildlife Reserve
Travel Time: 4 hrs
Day 4Lake Nakuru
Activities Included
Bird Photography General Photography Landscape photography Seascape Photography Wilderness Trail Wildlife Photography Game drive Culture Photo-safariAfter breakfast, we'll depart for Lake Nakuru arriving in time for lunch at the Sopa Lodge. Lake Nakuru is a shallow soda lake, renowned for its huge concentration of flamingos and over 460 species of birds. The Lodge has a special activity room for children, well stocked with games such as archery, darts, table tennis, movies and activities to ensure they have a memorable Kenyan family holiday.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Lake Nakuru Lodge, Kenya
Travel Time: 6 hrs
Day 5High Tea at Elsamere Farm
Activities Included
Bird Photography Boat Cruise Landscape photography Morning Drives Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Culture Photo-safariToday we'll travel to Lake Naivasha, arriving in time for lunch at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge. In the afternoon, we'll enjoy a high tea at Joy Adamson’s famous Elsamere Farm. Joy was a British naturalist and author of the international best seller “Born Free”. The farm house was bought in 1967 and is now a conservation center, focusing on lake ecology and creating environmental awareness. We'll also pay a visit to the museum and the nursery on the Elsamere Farm before heading to our lodge for the night.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge, Rift Valley, Kenya
Travel Time: 4 hrs
Day 6Boat cruising and scenic walks
Activities Included
Bird Photography Boat Cruise Landscape photography Morning Drives Seascape Photography Wilderness Trail Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Culture Photo-safariIn the morning, we'll embark on a boat cruise of the lake, boating along the shimmering surface, searching for hippos and other rare creatures found in the lake. On this afternoon of your family safari, you can enjoy a guided nature walk. The lake is a swamp area of spectacular scenery with good opportunities for game viewing and bird watching. Experiencing the natural habitat by foot is probably one of the best ways to get close to nature and submerge yourself in this exciting nature reserve. We'll then return to the lodge for your dinner.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge, Rift Valley, Kenya
Travel Time: 4 hrs
Day 7Masai Mara National Reserve
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Bird Photography Cheetah Tracking Evening Drives General Photography Landscape photography Morning Drives Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Culture Photo-safariAfter breakfast, we'll drive south-west to the next destination, the Masai Mara National Reserve arriving in time for lunch at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge. Masai Mara National Reserve is arguably one of the finest game reserves in Africa. We will then set out for a late afternoon game drive in the park. A wonderful day to experience the Great Migration of the wildebeest crossing a river in the Masai Mara. The Mara is known for its rolling green plains and riverine woodlands. The jewel in Africa’s crown the Mara is host to the most spectacular array of wildlife. The lions are found in abundance throughout the park, as are the elephant, giraffe, a variety of gazelle species and zebra, cheetah and leopard. After our nature-filled day, we will then return to the lodge for dinner and some rest in preparation for the next day.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Travel Time: 6 hrs
Day 8Masai Mara National Reserve
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Ballooning Bird Photography Cheetah Tracking Game Walk General Photography Landscape photography Morning Drives Scenic Drive Wilderness Trail Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Culture Photo-safariA full day will be spent exploring the park on both morning and afternoon game drives. Your Kenya Family Holiday has now reached its climax with spectacular wildlife viewing. You'll experience truly magnificent views of the panoramic vistas of the park with optional hot air balloon rides in which travelers are woken early to glimpse the golden dawn breaking over the Savannah plains. There is also a wonderful opportunity to include a cultural visit to a Maasai homestead. Game viewing is never dull in the Mara and patience is often rewarded with unique sightings. You will then return to the lodge for your dinner and your last sleep under the great African sky before your departure the next day.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Travel Time: 6 hrs
Day 9Departure
Activities Included
General Photography Landscape photography Morning DrivesAfter breakfast, we'll set and travel back to Nairobi arriving in the Kenyan Capitol at lunchtime. The afternoon will be spent at leisure before you and your family are dropped off at the airport in the evening for your flight back home. This will conclude your family's memorable trip with us!
Offical Visa Regulations and Health Requirements
For personalized details on health and visa requirements please check the IATA travel centre here
https://www.iatatravelcentre.comVISAS Tourists must have a valid visa to visit Kenya. Your passport must also be valid for at least six months after the date of your arrival in the country. In 2017 Kenya introduced ‘eVisa’, the electronic tourist visa, although you can still apply for a visa manually on arrival at the Nairobi or Mombasa airport in Kenya. The new eVisa will replace the manual application process on arrival at the airport. The transition to the new scheme has taken longer than expected. This means that you can still choose to apply for a visa on arrival at the Nairobi or Mombasa airport, or online before flying into Kenya. Manual application for a visa on arrival in Kenya: On arrival at the airport in Kenya, you will need to complete an application form and pay a fee of USD 50. The process is relatively smooth and fast. It’s handy to carry your own pen! In the field where you are requested to state your Kenyan address, please enter the name of the hotel/lodge where you are proceeding to spend your first night. Electronic visa application for Kenya: Please use the website www.evisa.go.ke to apply for an electronic eVisa. You may pay by credit card. The visa processing fee is USD 50, and there is a service charge of USD 1. The minimum period you can apply for a Kenyan visa is three months before your travel date. The visa application process involves uploading your passport picture along with your passport photograph. Your visa shall be issued approximately five days after you register. You shall be required to print a copy of your electronic visa, bring it with you for presentation along with your passport on arrival in Kenya. If you have any problems or inquiries related to applying for an electronic visa, please contact the Kenyan Embassy in your country / region.
