East Africa Tours

Lake Nakuru & Amboseli Family Safari

Duration5 days

LocationKenya

Group8 persons

Rating

A relaxed 5-day Kenya safari designed for families. Spot rhino, buffalo and flamingos at Lake Nakuru, then travel to Amboseli for elephant herds with Mount Kilimanjaro behind them. Short drives, family-friendly lodges and child-friendly guiding keep everyone comfortable.

Lake Nakuru National Park: rhino sanctuary, giraffe and birdlife
Amboseli National Park: large elephant herds and Kilimanjaro views
Family-friendly lodges with space for groups of up to 8
Flexible pace with time to rest between game drives

Ideal for parents and grandparents travelling with children. Contact Day Safaris Adventures for dates, group sizes and a free quote.

What's included

Accommodation in lodges/tented camps as per itinerary
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Bottled drinking water during game drives
Game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Government taxes and service charges
Meals as stated in the daily itinerary
Park, conservancy and entry fees
Professional English-speaking driver-guide

Not included

Anything not listed under "What's Included"
International flights to and from your home country
Optional activities (e.g. hot air balloon safari)
Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, phone calls)
Tips and gratuities for guides and staff
Travel, medical and cancellation insurance
Visa fees and entry permits (unless stated)

5-day itinerary

A day-by-day breakdown of your adventure.

Day1

Nairobi to Lake Nakuru - Flamingo Paradise

7:00 AM departure from Nairobi. Drive through the Rift Valley escarpment to Lake Nakuru National Park (3 hours). Check-in at your lodge. Afternoon game drive along the lake shore to see thousands of flamingos turning the lake pink. Spot white and black rhinos in the sanctuary. Look for tree-climbing lions.

Family-friendly lodge in Lake Nakuru (Sarova Lion Hill or similar)Full Board

Scenic
Drive,
Flamingo
Viewing,
Rhino
Sanctuary

Day2

Lake Nakuru - Full Day Family Safari

7:00 AM breakfast. Full day exploring Lake Nakuru. Visit Baboon Cliff for panoramic views. Search for Rothschild giraffes, waterbucks, zebras, and buffalo. Picnic lunch at Makalia Falls. Afternoon game drive to spot leopards in the acacia forest. Return to lodge for swimming and family activities.

Family-friendly lodge in Lake NakuruFull Board

Full
Day
Game
Drive,
Makalia
Falls

Day3

Lake Nakuru to Amboseli - Journey to Kilimanjaro

8:00 AM breakfast. Drive to Amboseli National Park (6-7 hours) via Nairobi. Lunch en route. Arrive at Amboseli in the late afternoon with views of Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa's highest peak) emerging from the clouds. Evening game drive.

Amboseli family lodge (Amboseli Serena or similar)Full Board

Scenic
Drive,
Mount
Kilimanjaro
Photography,
Evening

Day4

Amboseli - Elephants with Kilimanjaro Background

6:00 AM early morning game drive to photograph elephants against the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. Return to lodge for breakfast. Morning at leisure - swimming or cultural visit to a Maasai village. Afternoon game drive to Observation Hill for 360-degree views of the park and its swamps.

Amboseli family lodgeFull Board

Early
Morning
Elephant
Photography,
Maasai
Village

Day5

Amboseli to Nairobi - Return Journey

6:30 AM final game drive in Amboseli. Return for breakfast and checkout. Drive back to Nairobi (4 hours) with lunch en route at a family-friendly restaurant. Arrive in Nairobi by 3:00 PM. Drop-off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your Nairobi hotel.

No accommodationFull Board