7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Kenya in September 2023

1. Day 1: Nairobi National Park
   30 minutes (15.3 km) from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

   Start your trip with a game drive in this unique park, where you can see wildlife against a backdrop of Nairobi's skyline.

2. Day 2: Giraffe Centre & David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
   30 minutes (15 km) from Nairobi National Park

   Feed the giraffes at the center before visiting the elephant orphans at the trust. Both make for unforgettable family experiences.

3. Day 3: Maasai Mara National Reserve
   5 hours (270 km) from Nairobi

   Take a guided safari tour through the world-renowned reserve, with plentiful opportunities to see the Big Five animals.

4. Day 4: Lake Naivasha
   3.5 hours (160 km) from Maasai Mara National Reserve

   Take a boat ride across the lake and see families of hippos and flocks of flamingos. The nearby Hell's Gate National Park offers hiking and more opportunities for wildlife spotting.

5. Day 5: Ol Pejeta Conservancy
   3 hours (180 km) from Lake Naivasha

   Visit the conservancy's chimpanzee sanctuary and see the endangered northern white rhino, the only ones in the world.

6. Day 6: Lamu Island
   4.5 hours (475 km) from Ol Pejeta Conservancy

   Take a boat to this tranquil island off the coast of Kenya. Visit the UNESCO Heritage site of Lamu Old Town, a charming Swahili town with rich history and culture.

7. Day 7: Malindi and Watamu Beaches
   2 hours (120 km) from Lamu Island

   Spend your last day relaxing on the beautiful beaches of Malindi and Watamu. Snorkeling, diving, and other water activities are available for all ages.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Nairobi National Park (4 hours, 50 KES)
• Giraffe Centre (1 hour, 100 KES) & David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (1 hour, 500 KES)
• Maasai Mara National Reserve (2 days, 6,000 KES)
• Lake Naivasha (1 day, 1,500 KES)
• Ol Pejeta Conservancy (1 day, 3,500 KES)
• Lamu Island (2 days, 10,000 KES)
• Malindi and Watamu Beaches (1 day, 3,000 KES)
Total Estimated Costs: 24,650 KES per person

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider adding a visit to Amboseli National Park, where you can see elephants with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background. If you have less time, consider skipping Malindi and Watamu beaches to spend more time in other destinations.