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The 9 Day Kenya Family Safari is a small group overland safari which tours through Kenya, Nairobi, Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Giraffe Center, Naivasha , Lake Naivasha, Mt. Kenya, Lake Nakuru National Park, Morani Rhino Center.

Day 1 - Nairobi
JKIA – INTERNATIONAL ARRIVAL
Upon arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi you will be met and assisted by our representative for transfer to the House of Waine, a quaint private house in a quiet suburb of Nairobi. Depending on your arrival schedule you may opt for some of the excursion that we offer or relax at the pool and lovely living areas. Meals and overnight will be at the House of Waine (LD)

Day 2 Maasai Mara Game Reserve
After breakfast you will visit the nearby Giraffe Center for endangered Rothschild giraffe, followed by the Daphne Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (as featured in BBC's Elephant Diaries). After lunch at the Carnivore Restaurant you will be transferred to the Wilson Airport for a scheduled flight to the Maasai Mara. On arrival you will be met at the airstrip for transfer to your camp. You will have an introductory nature walk with a naturalist is followed by an off-road game drive before returning for dinner and overnight at the Siana Intrepids Camp (BLD)

Day 3 Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Breakfast at the lodge followed by morning and afternoon game drives.

{Today you also have an opportunity to go on a spectacular Optional balloon ride across the Maasai Mara. The BALLOON SAFARI ADVENTURE begins in the pre-dawn hours and the magnificent view over the park is thrilling. Towards the end of the flight, you rise to a height of 1500 feet for a panoramic view of the twisting Mara River and the savannah below. After an hour or so in the air, your safari finishes with a flourish: a champagne breakfast in the bush, cooked on the balloon's burners! Please note that this is an optional extra not included in the main tour package price – In the event of unfavourable weather a full refund will be given if the balloon does not take off}.

This is your full day to explore the Mara a ravishingly beautiful place that also offers long, undisturbed views and utterly dramatic panoramas. Lunch, dinner and overnight will be at the Siana Intrepids Camp (BLD)

Day 4 Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Breakfast at the lodge followed by morning and afternoon game drives. You will have the services of a professional Driver / guide will introduce you to the magnificent birds of Kenya. Return to camp before sunset for an exhilarating bush dinner (arrange for a minimum 6 persons in the group). Meals and overnight will be at the Siana Intrepids Camp (BLD)

Day 5 Naivasha
Departure at 0730hrs. After breakfast check out and drive on the floor of the Rift Valley to the Great Rift Valley Resort whose setting overlooks Lake Naivasha. The resort offers an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, riding, pool and an adventure club. After lunch at the lodge you will visit the Elsamere Born Free Centre, former home of Joy and George Adamson. You will also take a boat safari on the lake, followed by traditional English tea under tall fever trees. Return for dinner and overnight at the Great Rift Valley Lodge (BLD)

Day 6 Naivasha
Today you will relax and enjoy lodge facilities or take optional excursions. Meals and overnight at Great Rift Valley Lodge (LDBB)

Day 7 Mt. Kenya
Departure at 0730hrs. After breakfast we depart early for Lake Nakuru National Park to observe the huge flocks of Flamingo and Pelican. You may also see Black and White Rhino, Leopard, Lion and Rothschild Giraffe. After lunch at the Sarova Lion Hill Lodge within the park you will proceed to the world-famous Mt. Kenya Safari Club. Dinner and overnight will be at the Mt Kenya Safari Club (BLD)

Day 8 Mt Kenya
Departure at 0830hrs. Wake up to glorious views of Mt Kenya on a clear day. After breakfast you will visit the Sweetwaters wildlife sanctuary, host to the Jane Goodall Sanctuary. Here you will see the chimps that are undergoing rehabilitation, and visit the Morani Rhino Center to learn about Rhino conservation. Afterwards return to the Club for a late lunch and an afternoon of relaxation before dinner & overnight at Mt Kenya Safari Club (BLD)

Day 9 Departure
After breakfast, we drive back to Nairobi where you will be dropped off at the Jomo Kenyatta airport for your flight back home. Our representative will reconfirm your flights and assist at check-in. An optional dayroom can be arranged in Nairobi before transfer to the airport for your onward international flight recommended. (This Family safari is best extended with a beach holiday)

The Package Excludes:

• All International Flights + Taxes
• Visas
• Travel & Personal accident insurance
• Tips & personal expenses such as telephone calls…etc.
• Excursions not detailed in above program

Included flights:

• Scheduled one way flight Nairobi –Maasai Mara

Added Value:

• Complimentary 188 page Africa Safari Guide covering the whole of East Africa
• Complimentary Safari Pouch with a pen
• Complimentary Hat

Tour Price:

• 01 Nov 09 - 15 Dec 09 - US$3890
• Children below 12 years pay 60% of Adult Rate