11 Day Kenya Ultimate Family Safari
Nairobi | Samburu | Ol Pejeta | Lake Naivasha | Masai Mara | LUMO Conservancy
Journey Through Kenya's Iconic Wilderness
Our family-friendly 11-day Kenya adventure combines the very best of Kenya's parks and reserves with hands-on experiences that inspire younger guests. Meet elephants at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary in Samburu, visit the chimpanzee sanctuary and Baraka the blind rhino in Ol Pejeta, walk among giraffes on Crescent Island, join Bush School adventures in the Masai Mara, explore LUMO Conservancy, then fly back to Nairobi for your evening departure.
Day 1 . Nairobi
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where a Best Safaris representative greets you and transfers you to your airport hotel. Settle in and enjoy a relaxed evening before your family safari begins.
Highlights & Schedule
- Day 1: Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, meet-and-greet by our representative and private transfer to Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport, with the evening at leisure.
Day 2–3 . Samburu National Reserve
Head north to Samburu National Reserve, home to elephants, leopards and the Samburu Special Five: Gerenuk, Grevy's zebra, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx and reticulated giraffe. Spend two days exploring the Ewaso Nyiro River in a family-friendly lodge.
Highlights & Schedule
- Day 2: Early morning departure from Nairobi to Samburu, arriving in time for check-in, lunch and a first afternoon game drive.
- Day 3: Full day of game drives along the Ewaso Nyiro River, including a special visit to Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, a community-run sanctuary caring for orphaned elephant calves.
Day 4–5 . Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Travel towards Mount Kenya to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to the Big Five and the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa. Two days of game drives and family-friendly wildlife encounters await.
Highlights & Schedule
- Day 4: Drive from Samburu to Ol Pejeta for lunch at camp, then an afternoon game drive including the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Baraka the blind black rhino.
- Day 5: Full day of morning and afternoon game drives, with optional lion tracking, a visit to the northern white rhinos or a night game drive.
Day 6 . Lake Naivasha
Descend through the Great Rift Valley to the freshwater shores of Lake Naivasha for a gentler, hands-on afternoon with the whole family.
Highlights & Schedule
- Day 6: Optional early game drive, then a scenic drive through the Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha, followed by an afternoon boat ride and a guided walking safari on Crescent Island among giraffes, zebras and gazelles.
Day 7–8 . Masai Mara National Reserve
Enter the world-famous Masai Mara, where predator-rich plains, vast herds and a family bush camp make for unforgettable days. Children can join Bush School adventures while you track lions, leopards and cheetahs.
Highlights & Schedule
- Day 7: Drive from Lake Naivasha into the Masai Mara, check in and lunch at your tented camp, then an afternoon game drive across the open plains.
- Day 8: Full day of game viewing across the savannah, with Bush School adventures and interactive learning for younger guests.
Day 9–10 . LUMO Wildlife Sanctuary
Fly from the Masai Mara to the Taita Hills for LUMO Community Wildlife Sanctuary, an exclusive conservancy with panoramic hill views, prime wildlife tracking and nature activities for children.
Highlights & Schedule
- Day 9: Early morning game drive and breakfast, then a scheduled flight from Olkiombo Airstrip to Taita Hills (about 11:30 to 13:45), and an afternoon game drive at LUMO.
- Day 10: Full day of game drives in LUMO Conservancy with children's nature activities and panoramic hill views.
Day 11 . LUMO to Nairobi, Departure
Enjoy a final morning game drive across LUMO Conservancy before boarding your flight back to Nairobi, where a relaxing day room awaits before your international departure.
Highlights & Schedule
- Day 11: Early morning game drive and breakfast at LUMO, scheduled flight from Taita Hills to Nairobi, day room with lunch and dinner at Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport to rest and repack, then evening transfer to the airport for your international flight home.
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