16-Day Kenya Family Safari & Mombasa Beach Holiday

Duration: 16 Days / 15 Nights
Destinations: Nairobi • Amboseli National Park • Lake Naivasha • Lake Nakuru National Park • Maasai Mara National Reserve • Mombasa (Diani Beach)

Tour Highlights

• Family-friendly safari through Kenya’s premier wildlife destinations.
• Search for the Big Five in world-famous national parks.
• Enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli.
• Boat safari on Lake Naivasha and guided walk on Crescent Island.
• Visit Lake Nakuru, home to rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, and diverse birdlife.
• Relax on the white-sand beaches of Diani Beach near Mombasa.
• A perfect combination of wildlife, adventure, culture, and beach relaxation.

Day 1 – Arrival in Nairobi

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where you will be welcomed by your safari representative and transferred to your hotel. Relax and prepare for your family adventure.

Days 2–3 – Amboseli National Park

Drive to Amboseli National Park. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives while searching for elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, and numerous bird species against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Days 4–5 – Lake Naivasha

Travel to Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley. Enjoy a boat safari to view hippos and birdlife, followed by a guided walk on Crescent Island among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. The afternoon is free to enjoy the lodge’s family-friendly facilities.

Days 6–7 – Lake Nakuru National Park

Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park for excellent wildlife viewing. Look for endangered black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, leopards, buffalo, waterbucks, and seasonal flamingos.

Days 8–11 – Maasai Mara National Reserve

Travel to the Maasai Mara for four unforgettable days of game viewing. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in search of the Big Five and, from July to October, the Great Wildebeest Migration. Optional activities include a visit to a Maasai village or a sunrise hot-air balloon safari.

Days 12–15 – Mombasa Beach (Diani Beach)

Fly from the Maasai Mara to the Kenyan coast and transfer to your beach resort at Diani Beach.

Spend four relaxing days enjoying:

• Swimming in the warm Indian Ocean.
• Snorkeling and glass-bottom boat excursions.
• Family-friendly water sports.
• Sunset dhow cruises.
• Optional visits to Wasini Island or Shimba Hills National Reserve.
• Leisure time by the pool and on the beach.

Day 16 – Departure

Transfer to Moi International Airport, Mombasa, for your domestic flight to Nairobi or onward international departure.

Recommended Family Accommodation

• Nairobi: Eka Hotel or Tamarind Tree Hotel
• Amboseli: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge or Ol Tukai Lodge
• Lake Naivasha: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
• 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
• Diani Beach: Baobab Beach Resort & Spa, Southern Palms Beach Resort, Leopard Beach Resort & Spa, or Swahili Beach Resort

Best Time to Travel

• June–October: Excellent wildlife viewing and the Great Wildebeest Migration in the Maasai Mara, with pleasant beach weather.
• January–March: Warm temperatures, clear skies, outstanding wildlife sightings, and ideal conditions for a beach holiday on Kenya’s coast.