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Kenya Family Safaris
If you are able to travel with your kids, you should do it. There is no better way to bring a family together during precious holiday time. As family vacations go, a Kenyan safari is hard to beat. The country’s big wildlife densities and varied landscapes make it perfect for first-time visitors. And why not end the holiday with some time on one of Kenya’s picture-perfect beaches. Your kids will love you for it.
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6-Day Mara, Lakes & Amboseli Classic Safari
$1,660 to $2,360 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli NP, Nairobi Airport (End)
Indigo Safaris
5.0/5 – 100 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Ol Pejeta Conservancy/Lake Nakuru /Masai Mara
$1,255 to $1,860 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Ol Pejeta (Laikipia), Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Right Choice Tours & Safaris
4.9/5 – 211 Reviews
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3-Day Masai Mara Joining Safari - Daily Departure
$585 to $660 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Samson’s Safaris
5.0/5 – 31 Reviews
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3-Day Tsavo East /West
$690 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 4 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Mombasa (Start), Tsavo East NP, Tsavo West NP, Mombasa Beaches, Mombasa (End)
Tanke Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 17 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
9-Day Big Kenya Safari - Mid-Range
$2,340 to $2,940 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Tsavo West NP, Amboseli NP, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Spirit of Kenya
5.0/5 – 372 Reviews
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7-Day Best of Kenya Safari - Big 5 Migration Safari 2023
$1,610 to $2,140 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Tsavo East NP, Tsavo West NP, Amboseli NP, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Back of Africa Adventure
4.8/5 – 77 Reviews
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3-Day Amboseli -Tsavo East -Mombasa Midrange Safari
$550 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Tsavo East NP, Mombasa (End)
Bienvenido Kenya Tours and Safaris
4.7/5 – 47 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Masai Mara Mid Range Safari at Jambo Mara Lodge
$440 to $530 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range ResortYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Karibu Safaris In Kenya
4.8/5 – 1040 Reviews
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3-Day Spectacular Masai Mara Mid-Range Private Tour
$630 to $755 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
African Sermon Safaris
5.0/5 – 72 Reviews
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6-Day Makiwa Special Kenya Safari
$2,500 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Samburu NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Makiwa Kenya Safaris
4.9/5 – 17 Reviews
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3-Day Maasai Mara Experience at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
$917 to $1,090 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Extra Miles Unique Adventures
4.9/5 – 50 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Masai Mara Classic Safari
$550 to $600 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Jomo Kenyatta Airport (End)
Beacon Safaris
4.8/5 – 222 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
4-Day Midrange Lake Nakuru/Maasai Mara Safari
$915 to $1,280 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Explorer Kenya Tours & Travel
5.0/5 – 172 Reviews
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3-Day Masai Mara Private Safari-Mid Range Camps
$800 to $950 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Shanjoy Tours and Safaris
4.9/5 – 27 Reviews
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4-Day Mid Range Lake Naivasha and Mara Balloon Safari
$1,528 to $1,752 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Tented Camp & HotelYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Morning Star Tours & Travel
4.9/5 – 13 Reviews
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Best Seller
10-Day Best of Kenya and Tanzania Classic Safari
$3,895 pp (USD)
Kenya & Tanzania: Shared tour (max 4 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Aberdare NP, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Mama Savana Safaris
4.9/5 – 148 Reviews
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6-Day Mount Kilimanjaro & Masai Mara Van Tour
$1,344 to $1,669 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Camptrek Safaris
5.0/5 – 9 Reviews
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Best Seller
10-Day Africa Kenya Safari Wildlife Holiday 2023
$3,724 to $4,263 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Samburu NR, Ol Pejeta (Laikipia), Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Nature's Wonderland Safaris
5.0/5 – 33 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Maasai Mara Safari
$910 to $1,185 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Tented Bush CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Tekko Tours and Travel
4.8/5 – 109 Reviews
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3-Day Keekorok Lodge Mara Road Safari
$630 to $1,060 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Kenya Safari Arcade
4.9/5 – 31 Reviews
5 Questions About Kenya Family Safaris

Answered by
Ariadne van Zandbergen
Ariadne is a renowned Africa expert and photographer. She and her husband form a team who write and update many travel guides. She first visited Kenya 27 years ago. Since then she has been back many times to explore the country’s parks and reserves.
5 Questions About Kenya Family Safaris

Is a Kenyan family safari recommended?
“Of course, it’s a privilege for children to be able to go on safari. When planned carefully, you’ll find that a safari with kids is an enriching experience for both them and you. Nothing stimulates the senses more than spending time in the bush and children, with their inquiring minds, possibly benefit most. Kenya’s wilderness, in particular, is the perfect choice for a family safari. And the high density of animals makes wildlife viewing easy and accessible for young ones with shorter attention spans. There are plenty of child-friendly accommodation options, and camping is a big winner too. There is no better way to introduce your kids to a bush holiday.”
1Where should I go in Kenya with kids?
“Wherever you go in Kenya will be interesting and exciting for your children. Top of the list is the Masai Mara National Reserve. You can time your visit to catch the annual wildebeest migration, when millions of hoofed animals migrate towards greener pastures. Seeing the wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River is one of the most thrilling wildlife encounters ever. There is lots of predator action at this time too. You’ll definitely see four of the Big Five here, but rhino, although present, is not always easy to find. Therefore, you should make a stop at Lake Nakuru National Park. The park is centered around the scenic Rift Valley lake, and both white and black rhino are common here. Most kids love elephants and there is no better place to see these giants in big numbers than at Amboseli National Park. You’ll see some seriously big tuskers here, and if you’re lucky the sky might open up to create that picture-perfect moment of elephants in front of Mt Kilimanjaro. Slightly more off the beaten track is Samburu National Reserve. This is the place to see dry-country animals, such as gerenuk, Beisa oryx and the handsome reticulated giraffe. You’ll see local people herding their cattle on the outskirts of the reserve, and a visit to a traditional Samburu homestead is always a big hit with kids.”
2Is it safe to go to Kenya with children?
“Kenya is generally a very safe country. This is the case too when traveling with children. As long as you book with a reputable company, there is no need for any concerns. Note though that for safety reasons there are age limits for certain activities, such as walking safaris. Your guide will look out for your family’s safety, but parents obviously have a responsibility to keep a close eye on their children too. Therefore it is a good idea to choose your accommodation carefully; some places are more child-friendly than others. Things to look out for include whether the accommodation is fenced or not and whether there is direct river access. As anywhere in the world, there is crime in Kenya’s big cities, and Nairobi in particular has a bad reputation. Walking around the city unguided with your children is not recommended. However, an overnight stay and a guided city tour or excursion to one of the city’s many attractions is totally fine. Otherwise, you can safely get around with a registered taxi.”
› Read more about Safety & Security in Kenya 3What is the minimum age for children to go on a Kenya holiday?
“Compared to some other safari destinations, there are not many limitations on traveling with children in Kenya. Some lodges and hotels have age restrictions, and there might be age limits on tours. Always check with operators before booking. All packages on SafariBookings indicate applicable age limits. Group tours usually have a minimum age, but when booking a private tour, most operators are flexible. These limitations aside, you should also consider whether your children are ready for a safari in Kenya. There is no point paying a lot of money for a holiday that your children are too young to appreciate. Most safaris entail sitting in the car quite a lot. Therefore, I wouldn’t recommend taking toddlers on a safari in Kenya. Children should have quite a mature attention span and ideally a pre-existing interest in nature. As a rule, children that have been exposed to and enjoy bush camping and other such outdoor activities will be ready for a Kenyan safari at a younger age than children without any such experience or interest. Most children over about eight years old will gain a lot from a Kenyan safari if planned carefully.”
4Are there special activities for children on a Kenyan family safari?
“A game drive is the ultimate activity on a safari in Kenya with kids. Giving kids a pair of binoculars or a little camera to use all helps to engage them. While game drives are most productive in seeing lots of wildlife, it can get a bit monotonous for children after a while. Ideally, you should break up your time with some other activities. A nature walk is ideal to stretch the legs and focus on small things that are easily overlooked on drives, such as animal tracks and insects. A real highlight for old and young alike is a balloon safari. Toddlers aren’t allowed, but for kids over three years old, a flight over the wide-open savannah of the Masai Mara is an unforgettable experience. Some lodges offer star-gazing after dinner. To look at the star-studded sky with the sounds of the African bush around you is pure magic. There are some great activities for kids in Nairobi too. A trip to the David Sheldrick Trust/Elephant Orphanage is always a winner. But be warned, your little ones might convince you to adopt an elephant before you leave. For a small fee, you’ll get an adoption certificate and regular updates on the calf you’ve sponsored. Equally entertaining for kids is a visit to the Giraffe Centre. The center is a breeding place for endangered Rothschild giraffes. It’s great for conservation and lots of fun too. Imagine the look on your child’s face when standing on a platform and feeding a full-sized giraffe at eye level.”
5Kenya Reviews

Stuart is a travel writer and author of numerous Lonely Planet guidebooks, including Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania.
East Africa’s Most varied Nation
Kenya is the original home of the safari. This is the land of the world renowned Masai Mara National Reserve where tawny coloured lions feast off the hundreds of thousands of wildebeest that annually migrate into the country from...

Mark is a travel writer who grew up in Africa and has written over 700 titles for CNN Traveller, Travel Africa, BBC Wildlife and others.
Home to ‘the greatest wildlife real-estate on Earth’
The Masai Mara has been called ‘the greatest wildlife real-estate on Earth’ and for the sheer density of its wildlife it probably as no competition anywhere in the world. For a first time safari these days you probably still can’t...
Incredible nature and wildlife
Our trip to Kenya with my husband and 3 children (15,13,11) exceeded every expectation. The safari was amazing, we saw every animal up close. Our guide was brilliant and our accommodation was fabulous.
I can't recommend it highly enough.

Both Nairobi and the Wildlife Reserves are beautiful and fantastic.
We live in The Netherlands. My 21 year old son and I (father) went for two weeks, 1 week in Nairobi and the 2nd on Safari, to see 3 wildlife reserves. The people in Nairobi were very welcoming and very nice. In our hotel and everywhere...

Kenya is amazing, a combination of modernity and nature.
The whole tour was excellent, the safari in the Maasai Mara Reserve, the visit to Lake Naivasha and Nakuru National Park. It was a magical experience. Richard our guide, a very nice person, and he was always looking for us to see the best...

Once in a lifetime experience into the wild savannah
I had booked a 3-days safari in Masai Mara through a website named "safaribookings" and I inquired a few options for Masai Mara, one of the best one seemed to be "Explorer Kenya". Everything was well coordinated and our driver (Martin)...