Overview
A family adventure to remember
Kenya is among our favourite destinations for a family safari, with wonderful guides, a great mix of activities tailored to suit all ages and a bounty of wildlife in beautiful locations.
This trip is a real family adventure, combining the freedom of a Laikipia ranch with a classic safari in the Maasai Mara. Look forward to learning how to track animals with a Maasai guide, exciting game drives, meeting local schoolchildren for a game of soccer, an epic helicopter flight over Mount Kenya, horse rides, mountain biking, and seeing the 'Big Five' and much more.
Highlights
Trip highlights
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Rhino spotting in Borana
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Scenic helicopter flight over Mount Kenya
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Classic safari on the Mara
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Meeting Maasai families
Inclusions
What's included
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Eight nights of luxury family accommodation
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Tours, family experiences and safari activities
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Internal flights and private transfers
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Price per person based on a family of four sharing
An unforgettable trip with a positive impact
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Community & Culture
Properties and experiences that uplift and empower local communities.
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Conservation
Supports wildlife projects, protected areas and ecosystem regeneration.
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Footprint
Lodges and camps chosen for their sustainability credentials and initiatives.
Days 1 — 2
One night in Nairobi
Begin your discovery of Kenya with a night at a charming guesthouse in a green suburb of Nairobi after being met at the airport.
During your time here, we can arrange tours to nearby attractions such as the former home of Karen Blixen, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust's elephant orphanage or the Giraffe Centre.
Days 2 — 5
Laikipia adventure
South of Samburu, the rolling hills of Laikipia were once prime ranching land. Today, many properties have been restored to their wild natural state. Borana is one such pioneer that, with neighbouring Lewa, has created a beautiful 376 square kilometre sanctuary that is now the best place in all of Africa to encounter white and black rhinos, which thrive here in numbers seen nowhere else.
You’ll be based out of a family cottage, exploring on game drives, nature walks tailored for younger ones, and mountain bike rides and horseback rides suitable for all abilities, with a chance to join hands-on conservation experiences and village tours to visit a local school. A highlight here is taking a spectacular helicopter flight up to the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya.
Days 5 — 9
Migration on the Mara
Discover one of Africa’s most important conservation and wilderness areas from your very own private safari camp set up at the heart of the action. The Maasai Mara hosts an astounding diversity and density of wildlife year-round, especially lions, leopards, cheetahs and elephants. Between July and October, millions of wildebeest and zebra cross from the Serengeti in Tanzania to create an awe-inspiring natural spectacle known as the Great Migration.
Based out of a safari camp on a community-owned conservancy bordering the Mara, you’ll get to enjoy game drives without the national park’s crowds, as well as enjoy the freedom to explore on guided safari walks and night excursions to spot nocturnal species. This also means you are directly supporting local communities and conservation through your stay, getting to meet the Maasai who are sharing their land with you.
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Example trips
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Browse our example trips and get in contact to start planning your very own adventure.
What makes us different
Why Niarra
Niarra Travel is a forward-thinking travel company headquartered in London born out of a passion to do things differently.
In Swahili, a Bantu language spoken by millions in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa, the name Niara means "with utmost purpose" and our team are united by a passion for exploration and a belief that the right kind of travel can make the world a better place.
Our Travel Researchers are here to create incredible trips with a positive impact for you.
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Unforgettable experiences
Creating your trip is entirely collaborative and our Travel Researchers are here for every step.
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Positive impact
Curated sustainable experiences and accommodation that maximize the benefits to local people and place.
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Fairness and transparency
An open, competitive pricing structure that ensures more money goes to where it's needed in the destination.
