8-Day Wild Kenya Family Safari Adventure – Mid-Range Wildlife & Outdoor Activities
This 8-day family safari is designed for travelers who want a deeply immersive Kenya wildlife safari, blended with fun outdoor activities, cultural encounters, and diverse landscapes. From the elephant-filled plains of Amboseli, to the freshwater beauty of Lake Naivasha, to the pink-dotted shores of Lake Nakuru, and finally the legendary Masai Mara, you and your loved ones will explore Kenya’s most iconic parks in a way that feels personal, safe, and unforgettable.
This journey is crafted for families seeking quality time, discovery, and excitement — a chance to unplug from routines and reconnect with one another in nature’s greatest playground. Every day balances comfort, adventure, and meaningful wildlife moments your children (and you) will talk about for years.
✨ Availability is limited, especially for 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 activities such as balloon safaris, cultural visits, and coastal beach stays can be arranged.
Tour Highlights
Close-up elephant encounters beneath the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli.
Family-friendly activities — biking in Hell’s Gate, boating at Lake Naivasha, and walking among wildlife on Crescent Island.
Classic Big 5 game viewing in Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara.
Immersive Maasai cultural visit led by Maasai warriors.
Multiple full-day safaris customized to your family’s pace and interests.
Handpicked mid-range lodges ideal for families — pools, space, and nature all around.
Scenic drives across Kenya’s Rift Valley landscapes.
Option to extend to the Kenyan Coast for a beach finale.
Tour Map
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and hotels.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
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 3 years
The minimum age for this tour is 3 years.
Day 1
Nairobi → Amboseli – First Glimpse of Kilimanjaro
Your family safari begins as we pick you up from Jomo Kenyatta Airport or your Nairobi hotel, then start the scenic drive to Amboseli National Park. After checking in at Amboseli Sopa Lodge, enjoy a hot lunch and settle into your new home surrounded by the wild. In the afternoon, we head out for your first game drive — searching for elephants, zebras, buffalo, and big cats set against the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.
As the sun sets, return to the lodge to relax, swim, or simply enjoy the quiet sounds of the bush.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch (Dinner not included) | Drinking water
Transport: Road transfer
Accommodation
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Day 2
Full-Day or Two-Session Game Drive in Amboseli
Today you choose your adventure. Option 1: Pack your lunch and spend the entire day exploring Amboseli’s swamps, open plains, and woodlands — the best places to spot large elephant families up close. Option 2: Enjoy an early morning game drive, return for breakfast and lunch, rest during the hot hours, then head back out for a magical 4pm game drive.
Whichever option you choose, we tailor the timing to your family’s comfort, ensuring a day filled with wildlife and memories.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Drinking water
Transport: Road transfer by safari vehicle
Accommodation
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Day 3
Amboseli → Nairobi Lunch Stop → Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, depart Amboseli for Nairobi, stopping at the famous Carnivore Restaurant for a fun lunch experience. Continue west toward the Great Rift Valley and pause at its iconic viewpoint for photos of Mt. Longonot and Mt. Suswa.
Arrive at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort in the late afternoon. You may choose to relax by the pool, wander the spacious grounds, or enjoy the sight of giraffes and hippos that often graze nearby.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Drinking water
Transport: Road transfer
Accommodation
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
Day 4
Hell’s Gate Biking & Hiking → Lake Naivasha Boat Ride → Lake Nakuru
After breakfast, drive to Hell’s Gate National Park, one of Kenya’s rare parks where you can walk, cycle, or self-drive among wildlife. Enjoy the freedom of biking past zebras and gazelles or hiking between dramatic cliffs and geothermal formations.
Next, head to Lake Naivasha for a serene boat ride and guided walking safari on Crescent Island, a favorite with families. After lunch, continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in the late afternoon at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Drinking water
Transport: Road transfer
Accommodation
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Day 5
Lake Nakuru → Masai Mara – Big Cats & Maasai Culture
Start your morning with a game drive in Lake Nakuru, known for rhinos, tree-climbing lions, Rothschild’s giraffes, and colorful birdlife. Afterward, exit the park and drive across the Rift Valley to Masai Mara National Reserve.
Stop for lunch in Narok before continuing to the Mara. Upon arrival, Maasai warriors will welcome you and guide you to a Maasai Village for an intimate cultural experience — dances, stories, and insight into their coexistence with wildlife.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Drinking water
Transport: Road transfer by safari vehicle
Accommodation
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Day 6
Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara
Enjoy a full-day exploration of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife area — the Masai Mara. From lions and cheetahs to wildebeest and elephants, this savannah is alive with drama and beauty. Your family will enjoy a picnic lunch beneath a flat-topped acacia as wildlife grazes nearby.
Optionally, you may book a sunrise hot-air balloon safari (extra cost), followed by a champagne bush breakfast — magical for families celebrating milestones.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Drinking water
Transport: Road transfer by safari vehicle
Accommodation
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Day 7
Masai Mara – Morning & Afternoon Safaris
Today offers flexible exploration based on your family’s rhythm. Begin with an early morning game drive, followed by a relaxed breakfast and time to unwind at the lodge — swim, journal, read, or enjoy the birdlife. Later in the afternoon, head back into the reserve for another game drive when the light turns golden.
Alternatively, spend the entire day on safari with packed lunch boxes.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Drinking water
Transport: Road transfer by safari vehicle
Accommodation
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Day 8
Masai Mara → Nairobi – End of Family Safari
After breakfast, begin your scenic drive back to Nairobi. Stop in Narok Town to experience the vibrant market culture, then enjoy lunch at a local hotel. Arrive in Nairobi in the mid-afternoon, where we drop you at your hotel or the airport.
If your schedule allows, consider adding a relaxing extension to Diani or Mombasa for a perfect beach-and-bush family holiday.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch (Dinner not included) | Drinks not included
Transport: Road transfer
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 | n/a | 3,338 |