7-Day Family Safari Adventure To Maasai Mara

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A family safari in the heart of the Masai Mara is an experience with activities for the entire family. With plenty of opportunities to learn and grow together, memories made together last a lifetime. Our family safari itineraries are tailor-made to suit each family for the duration of their stay, taking into consideration the age of the children and any speci...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Introduction to the Young Explorers Club is a great icebreaker.
    • Rise early for a morning game drive.
    • Head out to the tree plantation to identify plants and learn about the benefit
    • Learn the importance of bead making to the Maasai community.
    • Enjoy the scenery without disturbance.

What's this trip about?

    A family safari in the heart of the Masai Mara is an experience with activities for the entire family. With plenty of opportunities to learn and grow together, memories made together last a lifetime. Our family safari itineraries are tailor-made to suit each family for the duration of their stay, taking into consideration the age of the children and any special interests or requests.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityNairobi
End CityNairobi

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly
  • Safari

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Kenya

Attractions

  • Maasai Mara
  • Masai Mara National Park
  • Nairobi

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Bird watching
  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • Game drive
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Accommodation & Activities according to the program
    • All meals included
    • Return domestic flights from Nairobi to Mara – all taxes included
    • Airport transfers in Nairobi
    • Airstrip transfers in Mara
    • Unlimited shared day game drives at Basecamp Masai Mara
    • Unlimited shared day/night game drives at Leopard Hill
    • Walking safaris at Leopard Hill
    • Bird walks at Basecamp Masai Mara
    • Optional picnic breakfast and lunch
    • Sunrise/sunset yoga experience at Leopard Hill
    • Tea and coffee service in own tent if desired
    • Private dining at the platform, on availability
    • Optional visit to our community projects
    • Free Wi-fi at Basecamp Masai MaraMasai Mara and Leopard Hill
    • Reserve park fees and Mara Naboisho Conservancy fees
    • AMREF Flying Doctor Cover during the stay

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Itinerary

Day 1

Upon landing at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and transferred to Wilson Airport by our driver-guide for a scheduled flight to Masai Mara. At Olkiombo Airstrip in Masai Mara, our skilled Maasai guide will be waiting to transfer you to y...

Day 2

Rise early for a morning game drive. Before heading off for your game drive, the children are given a wildlife workbook in which they can record the wildlife they will see on the game drive. Try and spot any wildlife you may have missed the previous day. Later, head b...

Day 3

After having breakfast you will set out for a camp walk adventure. Head out to the tree plantation to identify plants and learn about the benefit of these trees to the local Maasai community. Each child will have time to help in transplanting tree seedlings that will ...

Day 4

Enjoy an early morning game drive complete with a picnic breakfast. Once at the camp, visit the Basecamp Maasai Brand (BMB) workshop where the children will have an opportunity to create their own unique items such as bracelets. They will also learn the importance of ...

Day 5

Today in the company of your Maasai guide head out for a game drive in the conservancy. The area around Leopard Hill is restricted from motorized vehicles so you are able to enjoy the scenery without disturbance. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure. At mealtimes, ou...

Day 6

As the parents head out for a morning walking safari the children under 12 years will go on a walk around the camp and learning how Maasai’s track various wildlife by identifying their footprints and dung droppings. Identify the different bird species that reside in M...

Day 7

Make the most of your last game drive safari before returning to camp for a sumptuous breakfast. As part of their learning adventure, the young explorers will have time for an interactive session with their guide. The guide will ask general knowledge questions about A...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,195
Price per day$456
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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