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Kids Safari- Family Safari Holidays in Kenya

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

I have worked at safari lodges that do not encourage children, this was mainly due to the fact that they did not have the facilities to cater for children, this however does not mean that if you have kids, you should not go on safari, you just have to make sure that the safari you are going on is right for you and your family.

All Inclusive Safari Adventures
Probably the easiest way to do this is to go on an all inclusive safari holiday, designed specifically with children and families in mind.

The Adventure Company (see banner link below) offers just this with child friendly safari holidays, not only in Kenya, but Tanzania, Botswana, South Africa and Namibia. And whilst initially their safaris don’t look that cheap, they do include pretty much everything including flights and all transfers. I guess what you are paying for is  not having the hassle of having to organise flights, transport, accommodation and the safaris as well as piece of mind as you know that the holiday is designed with families in mind.

Example Family Safari in Kenya:

Land of The Masai Family Holiday

Highlights include:

• Meet Masai Warriors in Kenya
• Explore the Masai Mara Game Reserve
• Elephant Orphanage & flamingos

Nairobi

You catch a daytime flight to Nairobi. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel where you will sleep for 2 nights.

Whilst in Nairobi, the capitol of Kenya, you will be taken to meet the animals supported through local conservation projects, namely giraffes and elephants at the Sheldricks Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Manor where you and your family will get to view the animals in close proximity and learn about them and their plight in the modern world. Your safari begins at the Naro Moru River where Mt. Kenya towers in the distance.

Kenya’s Rift Valley Lakes

The Sweetwaters Game Reserve offers excellent game viewing, and has been instrumental, through its breeding programme, in helping to conserve the endangered black rhinos. Onwards to the Rift Valley lakes – Nakuru to see flamingos and rhinos; Naivasha to view hippos from a cruise boat (optional).

Masai Mara Game Reserve

On day 7 of your tour, you’ll descend into the Great Rift Valley and rolling grasslands of the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve. The Mara is effectively a northern extension of the Serengeti, the most famous of neighbouring Tanzania’s national parks, which lies just across the border. Sightings of the ‘Big Nine’ (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, cheetah, giraffe, zebra and hippo) are common, as are herds of wildebeest which roam across the plains. You should arrive at your lodge in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. You’ll explore the extensive grassy plains where elephant, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, and various gazelles – with attendant predators of lion, cheetah, jackal and hyena can be seen.

Masai Culture

You will also get to meet and know some of the semi-nomadic Masai tribesman to learn about their fascinating culture – including a lesson in how to throw a Masai hunting spear, this is fantastic especially for the children who will learn about a culture completely different to their own.

More Information
For more information on this and other family safaris in Africa take a look at The Adventure Company link below:

Further reading:

• Family Holidays Kenya
• Family & Kids Safari Holidays in Africa

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