Journey highlights
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Specially designed for families with kids under 10 years old in mind, the 13 days family bush and beach takes you on a magical African safari, showing young children the wonders of the bush on this family-friendly Kenya vacation and safari. From Nairobi conservation centers to the secluded plains of Laikipia, your family will learn of the wonders of this environment, and the importance of conservation. Moving on to the famed Maasai Mara, you will receive the quintessential safari experience before unwinding along the calm turquoise shores of the Indian Ocean. Over two weeks, this comprehensive tour will inspire a true passion for Africa in every member of your family.
Safari Itinerary
Arrival Nairobi, Transfer Hemingways Nairobi
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and assisted to transfer to Hemingways Nairobi. Overlooking the Ngong Hills in Nairobi’s tranquil and upscale neighbourhood of Karen, this luxurious boutique hotel is a haven of elegant charm. With great service and a tranquil atmosphere, Hemingways Nairobi makes an ideal 1- or 2-night stopover for travellers beginning or ending their Kenya safari. It is popular with high-level delegations and VIPs, and is a sought-after meeting place for well-heeled Kenyans.
Overnight: Hemingways Nairobi.


Nairobi, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center
This morning you will be met by your private driver who will carry you away into the lush Nairobi suburb of Karen. Here, you will check into the iconic Giraffe Manor. This spectacular 1930s building has been converted into a conservation center and lodge for the endangered Rothschild giraffe. Arriving in time for lunch, it will be important to keep an eye on your meal since the resident giraffes have a tendency to pop their heads through the window for a bite. Afterward, stroll next door to the AFEW Giraffe Center, where you and your children will be able to learn more about this endangered species and the associated conservation efforts. Guides will happily take you on a guided tour around the sanctuary.
In the late afternoon, you will head over to the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage where your newly adopted elephant awaits you at this nursery and rehabilitation center. Upon arrival, the caregivers will lead a parade of baby elephants across the grounds for a late afternoon romp. The babies play and tease each other and their caregivers, putting on an adorable display for you and your family. There will be an opportunity to learn more about conservation initiatives here, in addition to the rehabilitation process that these calves will eventually undergo. You will return to your hotel in time for dinner, before returning to your family suite for the evening.



Laikipia Plateau, Lewa Safari Camp
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Wilson airport for your schedule flight to Laikipia Plateau. On landing you will be met and assisted to transfer and check in at Lewa Safari Camp. Nestled within the sprawling Laikipia plains, the charming Lewa Safari Camp is set on the privately-owned Lewa Wildlife Conservancy; home to a splendid array of wildlife, and some of Kenya’s most spectacular scenery. Spacious and luxurious, each of the camp’s thatch-covered tents boast a comfortable bed, lovely ensuite bathroom and private veranda. The guest areas overlook a popular waterhole and include a dining room, library, bar and an inviting sitting area with a fireplace. In between game viewing adventures, guests can retreat to the coolness of a sparkling swimming or enjoy a spot of game viewing from the camp’s hide. Adventures include twice-daily game drives, guided walks, Ngare Ndare forest excursions, horseback safaris and camel rides, as well as enchanting cultural tours.
Explore the unique landscape of Lewa Conservancy - travel out across the plateau, catching the bush at its most lively. With warm coffee, tea and snacks in hand your family will explore this spectacular and remote wilderness in a private safari vehicle, in pursuit of the Big Five (lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos and rhinos), the birds, the insects and the ungulates. Since your lodge is in a private game reserve, your adventures will be completely unobstructed and exclusive. As you follow a pride of lions teaching their offspring to hunt, or observe a leopardess as she shows her cubs to climb a tree, you will experience some of the most intimate wildlife encounters in the country.



Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Neptune Mara Rianta Luxury Camp
After breakfast, you will be transferred to your local airstrip for your schedule flight to Mara North Conservancy. You will be received and transferred to Neptune Mara Rianta Luxury Camp.
Nestled in the heart of the exclusive Masai Mara North Conservancy. Immersed in the original bush among indigenous plantations and trees, the 20 luxury tents are directly overlooking the Mara River, which winds itself around the camp with gently flowing waters surrounded with wild life and teeming with large groups of Hippos.
The Mara North Conservancy is a collective of lodge owners who work in partnership with over 800 local Maasai landowners to promote conservation and sustainable tourism in the region. As a private reserve, you will experience near exclusivity as you traverse the plains and rivers – a pleasant contrast to the Mara. Rising early, you may wish to set out today with a picnic breakfast to enjoy in a hide or beside the river. A safari here will give you plenty of opportunities to watch the resident lion prides closely. Alternatively, you may wish to set out on foot with a local Maasai Warrior, for greater intimacy and familiarity with your surroundings. These warriors will be able to show you and your family the techniques that have enabled them to survive in this challenging landscape for centuries.



Diani Beach, Afrochic Diani
After breakfast, you will bid farewell to the bush and head out on your schedule flight to Diani beach. Upon landing you will be transferred to Afrochic Diani - An intimate and luxurious hotel sprawled on the pristine shores of Diani Beach. AfroChic Diani Beach is situated on the pristine white sands of Diani Beach, on the South Coast of Mombasa. This exceptional villa-style hotel was once a private residence, and now offers just 10 suites that have been decorated to blend the region’s African influence with the hotel’s tropical surrounds. Stay in the Executive Suite, Garden View Deluxe Room, Junior Suite or the Ocean View Deluxe Room. Each intimate room boasts a lovely ensuite bathroom, satellite television, DVD players, personal bars and balconies with magnificent views of the Indian Ocean.
Enjoy superb menus offering deliciously fresh seafood along with a variety of French, Indian, Swahili and Chinese dishes. Feel free to dine in the dining room, veranda and the lush green garden, or privately on your bedroom balcony or the under the beach gazebos.
Take refreshing dips in the sparkling pool, lounge under the gazebos situated on the beach and leisurely stroll hand in hand around the beautifully landscaped gardens. Miles of expansive and near deserted beaches await discovery, and for those who love golf, an 18-hole Championship Golf Course is close to the hotel. Local boutiques, spas, and craft markets are a short ride away, and day trips to Shimba Hills Reserve and Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary add to the Kenyan coastal experience. Adventures include game drives, guided walks, cultural village tours, horseback riding, birdwatching, windsurfing, deep sea fishing, scuba diving, cycling and visits to the surrounding attractions. Those in need of pampering can indulge in soothing couples spa treatments.



End of Tour, Depart
After a fresh fruit breakfast and a few final moments lounging on the beach, your sun kissed family will gather to drive back to the airstrip. Flying into Wilson Airport in Nairobi, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to catch your return flight home.
Tour Inclusions
- Airport Transfer Services
- Transport in a spacious 4 x 4 WD safari land cruiser
- Full board accommodation in your preferred luxury lodge/camp
- All park fees and government taxes
- Game drives
- Schedule Flights as specified on itinerary
- Mineral water
- Services of a professional English speaking driver guide
- The flying doctors emergency medical evacuation / rescue insurance cover
Tour Exclusions
- International and local flights
- Tips and gratuities
- Excursions
- Visa
- Travel & Medical Insurance
- All expenses of personal nature (e.g. telephone, drinks, laundry, optional activities, souvenirs etc.)
- Premium Drinks
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