The perfect first family safari: baby elephants and giraffes in Nairobi, hippos at Naivasha and big cats in the Masai Mara.
Overview
Our Kenya family safari package mixes the animals children love most with plenty of variety and sensible driving times. You start with baby elephants and giraffes in Nairobi, break the journey at Lake Naivasha with a hippo boat ride, and finish with two nights of big-cat game drives in the Masai Mara.
We use family-friendly lodges and camps with family rooms and pools, and your private vehicle and guide go at your family’s pace. It is a mid-range alternative to our Family Luxury Safari.
Best for: Family. Popular with: Families from the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, France and Spain. Best time: School holidays (Easter, summer, October half-term, Christmas).
Price is from USD 1,290 per adult sharing; the final cost depends on season, accommodation and group size.
Plan your trip
Our guides: Family Safari to the Masai Mara, Giraffe Centre Nairobi and Lake Naivasha Boat Safari.
Official information: Sheldrick Wildlife Trust; Kenya Wildlife Service (park rules and fees).
Ready to go? Book this trip on WhatsApp and we’ll take it from there.
Highlights
- Baby elephants at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
- Hand-feed giraffes at the Giraffe Centre
- Hippo boat ride on Lake Naivasha
- Big cats in the Masai Mara
- Family rooms and pools along the way

