There is nothing more intriguing than a safari vacation. Especially when you choose to take that safari in Kenya during a family vacation. Safaris are one of the best ways to make memories with your entire family. During your trip to Kenya, your family will see tons of wildlife. Some of the wildlife will be quite up close, where you will feel like the wild animals are part of your safari group. Today, I am sharing a sample itinerary for an intriguing safari experience during a family vacation in Kenya. Your family’s itinerary may look different since I will personalize it according to your vacation wants and needs.  And there are so many family friendly things to do in Kenya, I won’t blame you for wanting to add them all. 

10 Day Amazing Safari During Your Family Vacation in Kenya

Day One: Nairobi 

Day one of your intriguing safari family vacation in Kenya will begin with you landing at the airport and being taken to your hotel. You will have the rest of the day to relax and get used to your new surroundings. That also includes getting up to speed in a new time zone.  

Use this time to take a few family photos. Maybe even start a journal to record everything you experience together as a family.  

Day Two: The Ngong Hills 

Your entire family will feel like a native today as you travel towards the Ngong Hills. You will see an old colonial farmhouse that Karen Blixen lived in. You’ll have the chance to wander through the gardens before going to the Giraffe Centre. There you will see the Rothschild giraffe living its best life.  

Day Three: Nairobi and Amboseli 

You will leave early today for your trip to Amboseli National Park. I recommend flying, as it will get you there much faster. Once you have arrived in Amboseli, you will be taken to your hotel to check in. During the drive to the hotel, you will be taken on your very first game drive.  

Don’t worry, you will have another game drive after lunch. So, if you don’t see much during the first one, the second one shouldn’t disappoint.  

Day Four: Amboseli National Park 

This entire day will be spent inside Amboseli National Park. Your guide will show you the popular sights within this park, while also pointing out the wild animals you see along the way. A couple of the animals you might see include hyenas, cheetahs, wildebeest, and zebras.  

Day Five: Amboseli and Samburu 

Day five of your safari family vacation in Kenya will be a busy one. After a delicious breakfast, your family will be whisked away for one last game drive before being taken to the airport. At that point, it will be time to fly to Samburu for the next portion of your vacation.  

Day Six: Samburu National Reserve 

Your first full day in Samburu National Reserve will be full of game drives. You can choose not to go on one, but I don’t recommend doing that. The reason I don’t recommend it is you know the one game drive you don’t go on will be the one with the most action!  

After all, you won’t want to miss seeing the elephants, giraffe, ostrich, and gerenuk up close.  

Day Seven: Samburu and Masai Mara 

Another flight is scheduled for today to take you from Samburu to the Masai Mara. Your family won’t be able to contain their excitement over the fact they are finally going to see Masai Mara up close!  

You will be taken directly to your accommodation to check in and eat lunch. Then the fun begins with a game drive that takes place just before the sun sets.  

Day Eight: Masai Mara National Reserve 

Your first full day in Masai Mara will have you taking to the air during a hot air balloon ride. There is nothing better than seeing the vast wilderness, and some of the wildlife, from miles above. This will be the perfect day for making memories with your family!  

If you can, I recommend scheduling your vacation in Kenya for when the Great Migration takes place. Then you can watch millions of animals run across the reserve while in the hot air balloon.  

Day Nine: Masai Mara National Reserve 

Driving through the Masai Mara National Reserve will be the highlight of your next to last day in Kenya. Even the smallest things will matter the most today, because you won’t want to miss even a moment during your family vacation.  

Some of the animals you will see today include hippos, elephants, rhinos, lions, and cheetahs.  

Day Ten: Masai Mara and Nairobi 

You will have one last chance to go out on safari in Masai Mara before being taken to the airport for your flight back to Nairobi. This ten-day family vacation in Kenya for an intriguing safari will have gone by way too fast. However, you will always have the memories you made along the way. Cherish them and make others during future vacations.  

This itinerary was packed of safari adventures, which is usually what happens when travelers go to Kenya to see the wildlife. So, don’t be surprised if your family’s itinerary looks similar. However, I will add other activities to your days if your family is interested in doing something other than safari in this part of the world.  

So, are you ready to have me create a personalized family vacation itinerary for your trip to Kenya or another destination?  

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