6-Day Family Safari Itinerary in Africa

• Day 1: Start your day with an early morning game drive at Maasai Mara National Reserve. Spot the Big Five and enjoy the beautiful scenery. After the game drive, visit the Maasai Village to learn about their culture and way of life. End the day with a sunset balloon ride over the Maasai Mara (subject to weather conditions).
• Day 2: Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, which is famous for its flamingos and rhinos. Spot thousands of pink flamingoes, and enjoy a game drive in search of rhinos and other wildlife in the park. After the game drive, take a walk around Lake Naivasha, and have a picnic lunch on Crescent Island.
• Day 3: Head to Amboseli National Park, famous for its views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy a game drive in the park, and spot herds of elephants, lions, and other wildlife. In the evening, visit a Maasai village and participate in their traditions like dance and song.
• Day 4: Visit Tsavo East National Park, which is one of the largest wildlife reserves in the world. Spot big cats like lions, leopards, and cheetahs, and also see other wildlife like rhinos, zebras, and giraffes. After the game drive, visit the Lugard Falls to watch the waterfalls and crocodiles along the river.
• Day 5: Return to Maasai Mara National Reserve for another game drive. See if you can spot any wildlife that you missed on the first day. After the game drive, visit the Mara River and watch the wildebeest migration (August to September only).
• Day 6: End your trip with a visit to Nairobi National Park, located just minutes from the city center. Enjoy a game drive in the park and see wildlife like lions, rhinos, and leopards. After the game drive, visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to see baby elephants and learn about their conservation efforts.

Time and Cost Estimates:

• Maasai Mara National Reserve (full day, $80 per adult and $40 per child)
• Maasai Village (1-2 hours, $25 per person)
• Sunset balloon ride (1 hour, $450 per adult and $225 per child)
• Lake Nakuru National Park (full day, $90 per adult and $45 per child)
• Walk around Lake Naivasha (1 hour, $10 per person)
• Amboseli National Park (full day, $70 per adult and $35 per child)
• Maasai village visit (1-2 hours, $25 per person)
• Tsavo East National Park (full day, $100 per adult and $50 per child)
• Lugard Falls (1 hour, $10 per person)
• Nairobi National Park (half day, $60 per adult and $30 per child)
• David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (1 hour, $7 per person)
Total Estimated Costs: $1,762 for four people

Transportation:

During the trip, you will need to hire a safari jeep with a driver/guide. The costs of hiring a safari jeep start from $120 per day, and travel time varies depending on the distance between parks.

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, consider adding a visit to the Great Rift Valley or Masai Mara Conservancies. If you have less time, consider skipping Lake Naivasha or the Maasai Village.

Airports:

The main airport in Nairobi is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), located about 15 kilometers from the city center. Wilson Airport (WIL) is the domestic airport in Nairobi, located about 6 kilometers from the city center. Most safaris depart from Nairobi or from nearby hotels.