Family Safari
A safari built around kids — shorter drives, family rooms, a giraffe walk, a boat ride, and guides who turn a game drive into a treasure hunt.
5 days · 4 nights · Good year-round
About this experience
We designed this trip with our own kids in mind. It keeps drive times short, picks lodges with pools and interconnecting family rooms, and builds in the active, hands-on things children actually love — walking with giraffe on Crescent Island, a hippo boat ride, junior-ranger activities, and a Maasai afternoon learning to throw a (blunt) spear. The wildlife is still world-class; it's just paced for small humans.
Best for
- Families with kids
- Multi-generational trips
- First-time safari
Trip features
- Private vehicleYour own 4x4 and driver-guide
- Starts any dayPick your own date, 7+ days ahead
- Can be tailoredChange lodges, add days or parks
- Children welcomeAges 3–12 at half price
- Pickup in NairobiAirport or your hotel
- English · Swahili · French · GermanGuide languages
Signature experiences
Optional extras we can add to this trip. Prices are per person and confirmed when you book.
Lift off at dawn over the plains, drift silently above the herds, and land to a champagne bush breakfast. The definitive Mara morning.
A boat out among the hippos and fish eagles of Naivasha, then a walk on Crescent Island where the game roams free.
Spend an hour in a working manyatta — the jumping dance, fire-making, and a look at daily Maasai life, hosted by the community itself.
A lantern-lit table set out under the stars, your own chef and a crackling fire — the safari dinner people remember for years.
Day by day
What each day looks like, from pickup in Nairobi to drop-off.
An easy first day — short drive to Naivasha, an afternoon boat ride past hippos, and a relaxed lodge with a pool to shake off the flight.
Walk among zebra and giraffe (no predators, totally safe) on Crescent Island — kids love being out of the car. Afternoon at the pool or a bike ride at Hell's Gate.
Transfer to the Mara with a picnic stop. Gentle afternoon game drive — the guide runs a 'spot the animal' game that keeps everyone glued to the windows.
A morning drive with a bush breakfast, back for lunch and a pool break, then a shorter afternoon drive. Junior-ranger certificate and a Maasai village visit.
One last morning drive, brunch, and the road back to Nairobi — tired, happy and full of stories.
What's included
Included
- 4 nights full-board family accommodation
- Park & reserve fees (children half price)
- Private 4x4 + patient, kid-friendly guide
- Crescent Island walk & Naivasha boat ride
- Junior-ranger activity & Maasai visit
- 24/7 WhatsApp support
Not included
- International flights
- Kenya eTA (under-16s are often exempt — we check for you)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Hell's Gate bike hire ($15, optional)
- Tips
Route & pickup
Where the trip goes, and where we meet you. Pickup is confirmed the day before you set off.
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- 01 NairobiDay 1 · City
- 02 Lake NaivashaDay 1 · Rift Valley lakes
- 03 Maasai MaraDay 3 · National park & reserve
- 04 NairobiDay 5 · City
Good to know
Bookara started running trips in 2026, so there are no guest reviews on this trip yet. Ask us anything on WhatsApp before you book; you'll talk to one of the two founders.
A 30% deposit holds your dates, and the balance is due 45 days before you travel (book closer than that and you pay in full). Cancel 90+ days before departure for a full refund, 60–89 days before for 50% back. Full terms.
Common questions
What's the youngest age you'd recommend?+
We take families with children of any age, but safaris flow best from about 3 up — old enough to enjoy the animals and manage a game drive. Many Mara camps set a minimum age of 6 for shared vehicles; we choose family-friendly properties that welcome younger kids.
Are the long drives a problem with children?+
That's exactly why this itinerary avoids them — every transfer is short, broken with a stop, and we build pool time into the middle of each day. No marathon road days.
Can you handle dietary needs and car seats?+
Yes — tell us allergies, fussy eaters and ages and we'll brief the lodges and bring appropriate child seats. Just give us a heads-up when you book.
Book on WhatsApp
Your chat opens with the trip pre-filled — no payment needed now. Our team replies between 7am–10pm EAT.
Request saved
WhatsApp is opening with your details pre-filled — just hit send.
- 1 Send the pre-filled messageYour trip details are already written for you.
- 2 Confirm in chat — or pay the deposit onlineSame reference either way. Our team replies 7am–10pm EAT.
- 3 Instant confirmationWhatsApp message + email receipt the moment your deposit lands.
Your request ref becomes your booking reference once the deposit is paid.
Book direct with the operator
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Licensed & certified
Kenya-registered operator in Nairobi with experienced driver-guides.
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Run from Nairobi
We plan and run your trip ourselves, with driver-guides we know, and stay reachable on WhatsApp throughout.
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Secure payment
Card or Apple Pay through Paystack (USD). Taxes and park fees are in the price you see.
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Flexible cancellation
Full refund up to 90 days before departure; a 30% deposit holds your dates.
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