Start your family vacation with a visit to the Nairobi National Park, located just outside the city centre. Start your morning with the park's game drive where you can spot lions, elephants, buffalos and giraffes. The park is perfect for a family picnic, so pack your lunch and enjoy it at the picnic sites. Later in the afternoon, visit the Ivory Burning Site Monument and learn about the history of elephant poaching and conservation in Kenya. End your day at the Maasai Market where you can buy traditional African artifacts to take back home.
Start your second day at the Giraffe Centre where you and your family can get up close with the endangered Rothschild's giraffes and even feed them. After that, head to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and watch baby elephants being fed and learn about their conservation efforts. In the afternoon, visit the Bomas of Kenya to learn about the different Kenyan tribes' cultures through traditional dances and crafts. End your day with a dinner at Carnivore Restaurant and try out various game meat, including crocodile, ostrich, and zebra meat.
Start your final day by heading to Mombasa, a coastal city with beautiful beaches. Enjoy the scenic drive from Nairobi to Mombasa, and once you arrive, spend the day relaxing on the beach, swimming, and enjoying water sports. If you're interested in history, visit the Fort Jesus Museum to learn about Mombasa's colonial past. End your day with a sunset dhow cruise on the Indian Ocean, where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the sunset and a delicious seafood dinner.
If you have an extra day, you could take a side trip to the Lake Naivasha for a boat ride and bird watching. For some adventure, visit the Hell's Gate National Park and hike through the narrow gorges and see wildlife such as zebras, antelopes, and buffalos. For more family-friendly activities, visit the Nairobi Railway Museum for a unique train experience or the Snake Park and National Museum of Kenya to learn about Kenya's history and wildlife.
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