8-Day Kenya Family Safari To Samburu – Ol Pejeta – Nakuru – Masai Mara Safari (Family-Friendly Adventure)
This 8-day Kenya family safari is designed for families who want to reconnect, slow down, and create shared memories that stay alive long after the trip ends.
From Samburu’s rugged landscapes and rare wildlife species, to Ol Pejeta’s rhino sanctuaries, to flamingo-ringed Lake Nakuru, and finally the legendary Masai Mara, this is a journey that blends adventure, bonding, comfort, and learning for all ages.
You’ll move at a relaxed pace, experience child-friendly game drives, meet inspiring conservation heroes, and witness wildlife moments your children will talk about for years.
Whether this trip marks a family reunion, graduation celebration, birthday, or simply a long-awaited escape, this safari invites you to discover Kenya together, as one.
✨ Availability is limited, especially for flights and lodges — reach out today to check availability.
✨ If this itinerary isn’t your perfect match, we’ll happily tailor it to your needs.
✨ Add-on experiences can be arranged on request (balloon rides, Nairobi excursions, extra nights).
Tour Highlights
Discover the Samburu Special Five — gerenuk, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Grevy’s zebra & Beisa oryx.
Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary & meet Baraka the blind rhino at Ol Pejeta.
Enjoy family-friendly game drives in Lake Nakuru, home to endangered rhinos & Rothschild giraffes.
Experience the world-famous Masai Mara Big Five safari with golden savannahs & big cat sightings.
Learn about the Maasai way of life during an immersive cultural village experience.
Perfect pacing for families — relaxed drives, comfortable hotels, and engaging wildlife moments.
Scenic road transfers across Kenya’s mountains, Rift Valley, and savannah plains.
Tour Map
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tou
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Minimum age of 18 years
The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi – Welcome to Kenya
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, we greet you warmly and assist with your private transfer to your Nairobi hotel.
Take the day to unwind, recover from your flight, and let the excitement settle in.
If you arrive early, we can arrange optional family-friendly excursions such as the Giraffe Centre, Nairobi National Museum, or a Nairobi city tour.
Meals: At own expense
Transport: Airport transfer included
Accommodation
Ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands Hotel
Day 2
Nairobi → Samburu National Reserve – Into the Northern Frontier
After breakfast, we depart Nairobi at 7:00 am for the dramatic northern frontier, passing coffee farms, Mt. Kenya views, and vibrant roadside markets.
We arrive at Samburu around noon and enjoy a game drive en-route to the lodge.
After lunch and rest, we head out for your first Samburu safari, searching for elephants, big cats, and the unique wildlife species only found here.
Sunset brings us back to the lodge for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Road transfer Nairobi → Samburu
Accommodation
Samburu Sopa Lodg
Day 3
Full Day in Samburu – Searching for the Special Five
An early start gives you the best chance of spotting leopards, elephants, Grevy’s zebras, and reticulated giraffes.
After your morning drive, return for breakfast and pool time overlooking Samburu’s rugged hills.
Later in the afternoon, another game drive reveals more wildlife moments, including elephants gathering at the riverbanks and antelope grazing against the dramatic backdrop of the Northern Frontier.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: 4×4 game drives
Accommodation
Samburu Sopa Lodge
Day 4
Samburu Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Rhinos & Chimpanzees
After breakfast, we enjoy an en-route game drive as we leave Samburu and head toward Nanyuki, arriving around 11:00 am.
After lunch, your Ol Pejeta Conservancy safari begins with a visit to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, followed by a game drive searching for black and white rhinos, lions, and elephants.
A highlight for families is meeting Baraka the blind rhino, an unforgettable hands-on conservation experience.
End the day with photos at the Equator before relaxing at the lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Road transfer Samburu → Ol Pejeta
Accommodation
Soames Hotel
Day 5
Ol Pejeta → Lake Nakuru – Flamingos & Rhino Country
After breakfast, we drive south toward the Great Rift Valley, stopping at Thomson Falls for scenic family photos.
We check into the hotel in Nakuru before entering Lake Nakuru National Park for an extended afternoon game drive.
Look out for white rhinos grazing along the lake, Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, and the glittering flocks of flamingos that have made Nakuru famous.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Road transfer Ol Pejeta → Nakuru
Accommodation
Merica Hotel
Day 6
Lake Nakuru → Masai Mara – Into the Kingdom of the Big Cats
After breakfast, we begin our scenic drive to the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, arriving at midday.
A game drive en-route to camp introduces you to the Mara’s big herds and rolling golden plains.
After lunch and rest, we venture out again at 4:00 pm, a perfect time to spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, and grazing antelope families across the savannah.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Road transfer Nakuru → Masai Mara
Accommodation
Olkinyei Mara Tented Camp
Day 7
Masai Mara – Big Five Family Adventure
After an early breakfast, we set off for a half-day game drive into Mara’s prime wildlife corridors.
Search for the Big Five, hippos and crocodiles along the Mara River, and the vast herds roaming the plains.
Return for lunch and relaxation before heading out again at 4:00 pm for your final golden-hour safari, chasing last sightings and soaking in the beauty of Africa’s top wildlife destination.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: 4×4 game drives
Accommodation
Olkinyei Mara Tented Camp
Day 8
Masai Mara → Nairobi – Maasai Cultural Visit
After breakfast, visit a nearby Maasai village for a warm cultural exchange where your family learns about traditional life, warrior stories, beadwork, and community values.
We then drive back to Nairobi, stopping for lunch en-route.
Upon arrival, we drop you at your hotel or the airport for your outbound flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Transport: Road transfer Masai Mara → Nairobi
Accommodation
No accommodation (End of tour)
Important to know
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Rates Per Person
| Month/Season | Solo 1 room | 2 people 1 room |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2025 - Jan 3, 2026 | 3472 | |
| Jan 4, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026 | 3097 | |
| Jul 1, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027 | 3472 | |
| Jan 4, 2027 - Jun 30, 2027 | 3097 | |
| Jul 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 | 3472 |