Kenya's Heritage Flying Safari

There have been and are other Family Safaris, but no other appears to offer such a wonderful opportunity for a whole family - from grandparents to children to be able to interact with the culture, children and wildlife of Africa, and, more importantly, to interact with each other in a superbly unique environment, whilst enjoying the traditional fun and adventure of a Safari!

All the hotels and lodges featured are very children friendly , and the arrangements for most days allow for the children to be taken care of by trained animators and naturalists, whilst the adults can participate, or do other things, as they wish. Air travel is used extensively to allow for more time for fun and educational activities, and less time becoming agitated, tired and restless on bumpy and dusty roads.

THIS Family Safari offers child discounts, even with the children in their own room, thus avoiding the often cramped alternatives of two extra camp beds in the parents' or grandparents' room!

Key features include

All accommodation has a pool
Naturalists are readily available to look after the children
Air travel is used extensively to reduce time spent on bumpy and dusty roads including flights: Nairobi/Samburu and Nairobi/Mara/Nairobi/Mombasa
Game drives are in a 4x4 vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide
All meals, snacks (except in Nairobi) and bush meals on safari
A few of the children’s activities include: interaction with Maasai from children to village elders, making campfires, throwing spears, basic Kiswahili lessons, tracking and spoor-casting, traditional dancing and much more...

Day 1:- Nairobi

Upon an early morning arrival into Nairobi you will be met and transferred to the Safari Park Hotel. After check in (please note early check in is subject to availability and at the discretion of the hotel), freshen up and proceed to Daphne Sheldricks Elephant Orphanage followed by lunch at any of the nearby restaurants or cafes (which is on your own account).

After lunch visit the famous Giraffe Centre, where one has the opportunity to feed the rare Rothschild giraffe. Later this afternoon return to your hotel where the remainder of the day is at leisure.

Overnight at the Safari Park Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.

Activities Include:

Introduction to Samburu by your naturalist, a genuine Samburu Warrior. You are then introduced to other families who may be staying, and given details of the daily program. (This is of course a wonderful opportunity to interact with people of other nationalities).

An early morning game drive, and an afternoon game drive in a 4x4 vehicle accompanied by an English speaking naturalist / driver who permanently lives in Samburu, and is thus an expert on the area. A visit to a Samburu Village, and a lecture on the Samburu People, and a chance to meet the people - from the Village Elders to Warriors to young girls, who do most of the work.

You will also get the chance to buy Samburu crafts made by the people you meet. A visit to a Samburu School in session (subject to school holidays), and the chance to take part in lessons.

A display of Samburu dancing, where you are encouraged to participate. You will learn to throw a spear, and to light a fire by rubbing sticks together, and other Samburu activities.

A Nature and Bird walk, where you also learn about Samburu medicines taken from plants and trees. A lecture on the wildlife of Samburu. A short basic Kiswahili lesson. A Sundowner treat as you watch the sun set spectacularly over the plains whilst enjoying a drink and some snacks.

A bush breakfast on the banks of the river. Some free time for swimming, reading, or just watching and listening to Africa, and enjoying making friends from around the world.

Day 3:- Samburu

Morning and afternoon activities in Samburu National Reserve.

Overnight at the Samburu Intrepids on a full board basis.

Day 5 Lake Naivasha

This morning depart for a morning game drive to Lake Nakuru National Park and return back to the lodge for lunch and the remaining of the afternoon will be spent at your leisure to enjoy all the local activities offered. Overnight at Great Rift Valley Lodge on a full board basis.

Day 6 Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara Game Reserve

After breakfast, you drive to the Naivasha Ebony Curio Emporium, the largest of its kind in the world, where one can watch expert craftsmen working. It is fascinating! This is where the countries best work can be purchased at factory prices. Return back to the lodge for lunch before being transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to the Masai Mara where you will be met by a lodge vehicle with a game drive enroute to the lodge.

Overnight at Mara Intrepids Camp on a full board basis.