Family-friendly Kenya beach & bush adventure

Aberdares National Park

Day 1: Stay at a Treetop Hotel in Aberdales

Welcome to amazing Kenya! Arrive in Nairobi, where you meet your driver and guide. Once you are ready to begin your adventure, you will be taken out to Aberdales National Park in the central highlands of Kenya. The park spans almost 770 square kilometers and is home to black rhinos, elephants, sykes monkeys, colobus monkeys, leopards, baboons, and the occasional bongo antelope. Lions are also amongst the inhabitants. Over 250 species of birds live in the park, among them the eagles, plovers, the Jackson’s Francolin, and the monkey-eating crowned eagle. You stay in the Treetops lodge, one of two tree house accommodations in the park. From here, game drives, picknicks, hiking and fishing trips, and many other exciting activities can be organized for you.

Nakuru National Park

Day 2: See the Swamplands of Lake Nakuru

Today you leave Aberdares and travel to Lake Nakuru National Park, where you arrive just in time for lunch. Lake Nakuru National Park is situated in the Rift Valley region of Kenya and comprises of the lush Lake Nakuru, bushy grasslands, and yellow acacia woodlands.

The park’s swamps and marshes are home to water birds, including the famed pink flamingo and around 450  other bird species. In addition, buffalos, white rhinos, zebras, giraffes, hyenas and over 50 other mammal species call this area home as well, making for a fantastic wildlife experience.

In the afternoon, you will go on a game drive to see the wonders this park has to offer first-hand. Watch the sun go down over the hills, while spotting wildlife with the help of your guide. Spend the night at Sarova Lion Hill, one of Nakuru's world-classs lodges.

Maasai Mara National Park

Day 3: Witness the Great Migration in Masai Mara

After a delightful breakfast at your hotel, you´ll move on to Masai Mara, where lunch is waiting for you upon arrival at the Mara Sopa Lodge. Take some time to rest after lunch, before you go on an afternoon game drive.

The Mara is one of the most diverse places on earth in terms of wildlife. You have the chance to see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, buffaloes, warthogs, jackals, leopards, and many kinds of antelopes, as well as elephants.

The Mara is famous for its annual migration spectacle, when millions of wildebeests and zebras come from the Serengeti in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savannah: lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, jackals, hyenas, and vultures. Make sure you travel at the right time of year for this amazing natural wonder.

Maasai Mara

Day 4: Take to the Skies in a Hot Air Balloon

Today you can take the amazing opportunity to fly over the Mara in a hot air balloon. Not included in the costs of the trip, but be an unforgettable experience if you choose to do it. The balloon ride includes a champagne breakfast in the wild and of course gives you the chance to see the herds of antelopes, elephants, and many other species of wildlife from a birds-eye perspective.

Alternatively, take a morning game drive after your delicious breakfast at the lodge and enjoy a free early afternoon. At dusk, another game drive awaits you. Many animals hide during the day, and the fading light of dusk is the perfect time to see them coming out into the open. 

Lake Naivasha

Day 5: See Hippos at Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, you leave Masai Mara behind for your next destination, Lake Naivasha. Enjoy a late lunch upon arrival and spend the afternoon relaxing and taking in the beauty of this place. An optional boat ride to Crescent Island can be arranged at extra cost.

Lake Naivasha is home to an abundance of animal species: spot fish-eagles, cormorants, and pelicans in the waters. Take a guided walk to the trails of gazelles, waterbucks, zebras, and wildebeests. Hippos are resting in the water during the day or a python snake taking in the sunshine. Dinner will be served at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge, where you also spend the night.

Amboseli National Park

Day 6: Watch for Game beneath Kilimanjaro

Wake up and enjoy your breakfast. In the morning, depart Lake Naivasha for Amboseli National Park, located on the lower slopes of mighty Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. The mountain provides the most spectacular backdrop for wildlife photography. The park itself is famous for its huge elephant herds, as well as many other types of wild game, such as buffalo, black rhino, zebra, and wildebeest. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive.

Tsavo West National Park

Day 7: Adventure through Tsavo West National Park

Wake up early for a game drive in the light of dawn. You may need an extra cup of coffee, but it will be worth it, as the early hours of the morning are when the animals are most active. Return to the lodge for a well-deserved breakfast. After your respite, continue your safari adventure and head for Tsavo West National Park, a spot renowned for wildlife viewing. Arrive in time to enjoy your lunch. Spend the afternoon on a game drive, as you search for lions, cheetahs, rhinos, leopards, buffaloes, velvet monkeys, antelopes, baboons, and giraffes. Head to the Mzima Springs, a gathering spot for thirsty animals, where you can see crocodiles and hippos lurking in the water. Head back to your lodge in the evening for dinner and a night of rest. 

Diani Mombasa

Day 8: Journey to the Coast

In the morning you ´ll check out of your hotel and start your drive to Mombasa on Kenya’s coast. En route, enjoy a game drive through the park and get your camera ready. You never know when a lion or a giraffe will wander past your viewfinder! Today, lunch is on your own. Arrive in Mombasa in the afternoon and check into your hotel, where you can enjoy dinner before turning in for the evening.

Diani Beach Mombasa

Day 9: Soak in the Sun at the Beach

It is your last full day in Africa! Wake up and make the most of your day at one of Kenya’s finest beaches. Take your beach blanket down to the white sandy beach, where you can sip on your favorite cocktail as you feel the sea breezes cool you down. Watch the sunshine dazzle the waters of the Indian ocean as you use the day to relax. Or, if you prefer, use the afternoon to head into the bustling town of Mombasa and pick up some last-minute souvenirs. Return to your tranquil haven for the evening to enjoy spectacular views over the water in the light of the dying sun.

Mombasa Airport

Day 10: Time to Say Goodbye

After you’ve enjoyed your breakfast and checked out of your hotel. You will be transferred to the airport in Mombasa on time for your flight back to Nairobi, where you can catch your onward flight. Wave goodbye to Kenya out the window, and be sure to come again soon!