14-Day Kenya Family Wildlife Safari & Watamu Beach Holiday

Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights
Destinations: Nairobi • Amboseli National Park • Lake Nakuru National Park • Maasai Mara National Reserve • Watamu

Tour Highlights

• Family-friendly safari through Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife parks.
• Discover the Big Five and abundant birdlife.
• Enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli.
• Experience thrilling game drives in the Maasai Mara.
• Relax on the white-sand beaches of Watamu and explore the Indian Ocean.
• A perfect combination of wildlife, culture, and beach relaxation.

Day 1 – Arrival in Nairobi

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where you will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day relaxing after your journey.

Days 2–3 – Amboseli National Park

Drive to Amboseli National Park for two nights. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives while searching for elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, wildebeest, and many bird species, with magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Days 4–5 – Lake Nakuru National Park

Travel through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. Explore the park on game drives, looking for white and black rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, leopards, buffalo, and seasonal flocks of flamingos.

Days 6–9 – Maasai Mara National Reserve

Continue to the Maasai Mara for four days of exceptional wildlife viewing. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in search of the Big Five and, from July to October, the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration. Families can also visit a traditional Maasai village to learn about local customs and culture.

Days 10–13 – Watamu Beach

Transfer to Nairobi and take a domestic flight to Malindi, followed by a short transfer to Watamu.

Spend four days enjoying Kenya’s beautiful coastline:

• Relax on Watamu’s white-sand beaches.
• Snorkel or dive in the Watamu Marine National Park.
• Take a glass-bottom boat excursion.
• Visit the Gede Ruins.
• Explore Mida Creek by canoe or enjoy a sunset dhow cruise.
• Optional dolphin-watching excursion (seasonal).

Day 14 – Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Malindi Airport for your domestic flight to Nairobi and connect with your international departure.

Recommended Family Accommodation

• Nairobi: Eka Hotel or Tamarind Tree Hotel
• Amboseli: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge or Ol Tukai Lodge
• Lake Nakuru: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge or Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
• Maasai Mara: Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Sarova Mara Game Camp, or Keekorok Lodge
• Watamu: Medina Palms, Turtle Bay Beach Club, Gecko Resort, or Hemingways Watamu

Package Includes

• Airport meet and greet
• Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
• Professional English-speaking safari guide
• Park and conservation fees
• Accommodation throughout the tour
• Full-board meals during the safari
• Breakfast and dinner at the Watamu beach resort (or all-inclusive where selected)
• Domestic flights (Nairobi–Malindi and Malindi–Nairobi)
• Airport and hotel transfers
• Bottled drinking water during game drives

Best Time to Travel

• June to October: Outstanding wildlife viewing, pleasant weather, and the Great Wildebeest Migration in the Maasai Mara.
• January to March: Warm temperatures, excellent game viewing, and ideal beach conditions for swimming and snorkeling in Watamu.