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Kenya Family Safaris and Holidays

Africa's best authentic tailor-made safaris

A Kenyan safari is a fantastic choice for a family holiday. Go on game drives and cultural excursions, and participate in family-friendly activities that cater to all ages. This will be a memorable experience for the whole family!

Why Should You Go on a Family Safari in Kenya?

See the Great Migration

Witness the iconic Great Migration, when millions of wildebeests travel across Kenya, with your family. This is one of the most incredible events on nature’s calendar!

Family-Friendly Lodges

Many Kenyan safari lodges offer engaging activities for kids and even specialised kids’ programmes, as well as babysitting facilities ideal for travelling families.

Incredible Wildlife Opportunities

Experience Kenya’s spectacular wildlife – including the Big Five – against the backdrop of diverse landscapes.

Cultural Excursions

Enjoy cultural experiences with the ancient Maasai and Samburu communities, where you can learn more about their traditions and way of life.

Create Lifelong Memories

Share wildlife experiences in one of the best safari destinations in Africa with your family!

Best Destinations for Family Safaris in Kenya

Masai Mara

The Masai Mara is Kenya’s most famous safari destination – and for good reason! This is one of the best places to see wildlife in Africa. Thanks to the expanse of grassy plains here, many herbivores can be found, which in turn supports an impressive number of predators.

One of the most incredible natural events on the calendar occurs in the Masai Mara: the Great Migration. This spectacle sees millions of wildebeests traverse the plains of the reserve, resulting in dramatic river crossings and predator interactions.

Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park is renowned for its large elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Offering a quintessential African safari experience, here you can go on Big Four Kenya safaris (rhinos aren’t present).

This national park consists of five different habitats: open plains, acacia woodland, thorn scrub, swamps, and marshlands, where a variety of animals meander. The swamps in the middle of the park are a must-visit; here you’ll see hippos bobbing around, numerous birds fluttering about, many herbivores coming to drink, and elephants taking baths.

Laikipia Plateau

One of East Africa’s finest and most exclusive wildlife destinations, this vast, lesser-visited region offers exclusive safari experiences with diverse wildlife and luxurious lodges.

Laikipia Plateau provides an essential stronghold for rare animals such as the Grevy’s zebra and black rhino. It also supports impressive numbers of lions, leopards, cheetahs, and dry-country specialities such as reticulated giraffes, greater and lesser kudus, gerenuks, and Beisa oryxes.

5 Tips for a Family Safari in Kenya

1. Visit in the Dry Season

Travel during the migration season (the peak is between June and October) for a spectacular wildlife experience.

2. Opt for Family-Friendly Accommodations

Choose lodges that have family-friendly suites and offer kids-focused programmes.

3. Have a Cultural Excursion

Incorporate a visit to a local community for an educational and cultural experience.

4. Get the Kids Involved

Pack binoculars and wildlife guides for kids as these can really enhance the experience for them.

5. Plan Downtime

Balance game drives with downtime for younger children, and embrace flexibility with your itinerary.

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"Chrizaan was friendly, organized and extremely knowledgeable about lodges and safari options that we were interested in. We booked an 11 night tour through Zimbabwe and Botswana starting in Victoria Falls at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge then going to Botswan..."

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"Going to south and central Africa was a bucket list item for me and booking a big and expensive trip always feels a bit risky and you hope you have made the right choice. Booking with Discover Africa was fantastic from beginning to end! Our trip coordina..."

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"Working with Susan made our experience just perfect. She has everything organized and it all went so well. Her recommendations were perfect. We loved the safaris she chose, the lodges, guides, staff and the experience were wonderful."

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