Kenya Family Holidays & Vacations

As for the documentations you need for your holiday in Kenya, keep in mind entry requirements can change, so please contact your local Kenyan embassy or high commission to verify that the following information below is up to date.

-A passport is required for all foreign visitors and must be valid for at least six months.

-No visa is required. Instead, all visitors must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA).

-Visitors must apply in advance for the eTA on www.etakenya.go.ke.

-The standard processing time is three days, but you can apply up to three months prior to travel and early application is recommended.

-When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas, a yellow-fever vaccination certificate is required.

-For more information we strongly direct checking the website of your local Kenyan embassy/high commission or the government travel advisories below:

Australia     –   www.smartraveller.gov.au

Canada     –   travel.gc.ca

EU Member States     –   ec.europa.eu

Ireland     –   www.ireland.ie

New Zealand     –   www.safetravel.govt.nz

United Kingdom     –   www.gov.uk

United States     –   travel.state.gov

The best family accommodations in Kenya cater to every family member’s dream of adventure, relaxation, and discovery, ranging from luxury lodges to spacious interconnecting tented safari camps, with most of accommodations offering amenities and engaging activities for kids. Food shouldn’t be a concern, since most lodges and camps provide Western-style meals and a willingness to accommodate specific special dietary requirements, but it’s always a good idea to bring your kids’ favorite snacks just in case.

You’ll want to stay at safari lodges that cater to families and offer features like swimming pools, spacious family tents/suites and kids’ programs that are age-appropriate including safari activities; these tented camps and luxury lodges are usually in prime locations making it advantageous for you to explore the park.

Moreover, on selecting the right accommodation for your family safari holidays, we still maintain that the best places to visit in Africa with family involve the right accommodations in prime areas, examples; lodges or camps with beachfront views, safari lodges inside the parks for easy movements while on game drives; allowing you to have hot lunch while on safari, optional private villas, and lodges with lots of amenities.

When planning a vacation with young children, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better experience that exposes your little ones to nature, wildlife and traditional African cultures.

With our knowledge and experience, whether it’s your first visit to Africa or a return adventure, booking a Kenya family holiday is without regret the best ever decision you can make. There exists lots of child-friendly safari lodges and plenty of amazing safari parks and entertainment spots to enjoy when going on an Africa safari with kids. Moreover, we also have something in store for you at the neighboring Serengeti and Ngorongoro in Tanzania.

We have a whole collection for inspiration for your next adventure, depending on what you looking for be it wildlife family trips, beach family holidays, action and adventure family holiday, to cultural family holidays, just mention it and we will be there with you as you plan your bucket list family holiday.

There’s no way you’re going to miss out on anything when you come to Africa on one of our family holidays: our recommended Africa family holiday destinations take in virtually every iconic experience on the continent from Big 5 game viewing to ‘desert island’ beach life and we’ve made sure that there’s as much for you to do as there is for the kids.

With Africa’s Big five safari animals in breath-taking abundance, both Kenya and Tanzania deliver excellent family safari tours, and they’ve been doing it for years: In addition, there are also ample excellent exclusive-use of safari villas perfect for adventurers of all ages. We’d also advise going for fly-in safari options if you are not a fun of road trips, or rather mix flight safaris and road travel: Don’t forget to consider the travel seasons – check with us on our guide on the best time to visit Kenya for safari expeditions.

Our guide on the locations suited for Kenya family holidays; choosing the right safari location is key for an enjoyable Kenya family safari. Not every wildlife safari destinations in Kenya is suitable for children to visit but, luckily, there are plenty of regions that are, including the well-known Masai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu and Ol Pejeta Conservancy. These locations are not only fantastic for first-time safari goers but also families of all ages, offering lots of wildlife sightings, extensive wide-open plains, and unlimited tour activities, such as camel trekking, horse riding, and cultural interactions with visits to Maasai and Samburu villages where you’ll gain insights into traditional cultures and participate in local customs, dances, and crafts.

What it comes to breaking down safety issues, below are some of our best family holiday travel tips.

Let’s talk about malaria; although the risk of malaria varies from season to season, many of African holiday destinations and beach safari destinations lie within Africa’s malarial belt and you are strongly advised to work with your safari expert advisor to see whether your planned family itinerary takes into consideration affected areas and what steps to take as you plan ahead. Families with young children and/or babies are advised to check with their home doctors before travelling to Africa for safari. About the question on malaria-free destinations, if you just follow our guide on things to know about taking babies or toddlers on an African safari you won’t experience any travel issues.

You can consider use of the following: use insect repellents, wear long sleeved tops and trousers in the evenings and early mornings and sleep under mosquito nets at night.

Family safari activities: If you’re planning family safari holidays then activities such as game drives, guided nature walks and boat trips will be on the cards and your children will be longing to join in. Check first with us, your safari experts and let’s see whether they’ll be allowed to join your group activity at the accommodation that you are interested in. Keep in mind that some Kenya safari lodges allow children from the age of six on activities while others require that the child is over 12. This is a safety measure that ensure kids are only matched to child-friendly safari activities at our recommended safari lodges.

Private villas/family accommodation: the exclusive-use accommodation is a popular way for families to get the freedom and privacy of home within a holiday environment – available in both beach and safari destinations, these private family accommodation is fully serviced with the option of engaging the services of chefs, guides and baby-sitters, self-catering and entertainment facilities.

Our family vacation tours last between six (6) and fourteen (14) nights. Each tour is carefully planned to ensure you get the most out of your vacation, regardless of how long or short you’re staying for. But this depends if you are travelling with small kids or on a holiday with teenagers because their levels of attention and care is very different.

Our private family holidays start from USD $2,600 per person, however, the final safari price of your trip will depend on your completed tour itinerary with every special safari requests that you need. This you can discuss with our expert travel consultant, and we’ll keep you updated on safari costs throughout the entire process ahead of planning & booking family African safari tours.

The best time to go on Kenya family holiday is entirely dependent on where you’d like to visit. Since we offer a wide range of all-inclusive African family holidays, climates and peak safari times vary.

For example, if you’re deciding on a family holiday to Tanzania with the kids, the best time to visit is between January and June. As for Uganda, Botswana, Rwanda, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, the best time to visit these places differ in terms of weather patterns which vary largely.

We ensure kids clubs for children aged four months to +11 years across select luxury, family-friendly holiday resorts. On your family vacation safaris you can expect safe and fun childcare in our recommended facilities, where there exists fantastic activities and experiences for your little ones.

You can rest back and comfortably rely on our trusted and dedicated teams to deliver exceptional care for your kids – as you equally enjoy your stay!

Our insider knowledge enables us to plan your trip down to every last detail, delivering on what matters most to you.

Take a look at our guide on going on safari with teens;

First things first, as you prepare for going on safari with children; – teenagers/ kids they tend to sleep a lot at odd hours, have different tastes, can be really loud on and off at times as they seek reassurance from you time and again.

When preparing for your family holidays in Kenya with children, you’ll want to prioritize health, trip comfort, and social engagement. First, consult your doctor about any recommended safari vaccinations and malaria prevention, as well as packing essentials like child-friendly insect repellent, sunscreen and a smaller first-aid kit.

Secondly, in terms of weather temperatures you’ll want to always ensure your kids are comfortable. Kenya’s temperatures can be different throughout the day, so pack some (hot and cold clothes) that can be easily layered, hats and comfortable shoes. Keep bottled water and snacks on hand during game drives or activities.

Lastly, keep little ones entertained and engaged by packing some binoculars, a small camera, and a wildlife safari guidebook during game drives. These are just some of the things that take the pressure off – providing entertainment and activities for your children completely out of your hands.

 Our conclusion

This isn’t about box-ticking or just going on a safari. We want to show you and your family the world in a way that works for you, and for you alone; which is why we’ve created a selection of African family safari packages that combine fantastic properties, destinations, and activities.

Trips built for families; create precious new memories together, on a life-changing family trip to Africa or the coastal beaches of the Indian Ocean; the likes of Kenya’s Diani Beach or Tanzania’s Zanzibar Island. Witness wildlife in their natural habitat, watch a herd of elephants walk past your safari vehicle, spot cheetahs, or listen to a pride of lions roaring at night on your tailor-made luxury family safari. You can always have a chat with us anytime and find out some of our best Kenya family tours & safaris instore for you. We believe in the power of inspiration that’s why we are so invested in availing to you the best tips for booking family holidays in Kenya and East Africa at large to enable you save your time, stress, and energy figuring it out all by yourself.

We are different, we don’t just sell “safari packages” and fixed experiences; our trips can be custom-made to fit your desires, enabling us to offer the best Africa family tours & safaris filled with ideas and inspirations, with a purpose of not  just – inspire but also deliver value.

As for self-drive holidays, this is not available in certain safari destinations; additionally self-drive tours are expensive as compared to planned to detail tour packages. This applies to solo travelers, couples or those looking for a self-drive family holiday.

Our luxury private family adventures start from USD $2,600 per person, however, the final safari price of your trip will depend on your completed tour itinerary with every special safari requests that you need. This you can discuss with our expert travel consultant, and we’ll keep you updated on safari costs throughout the entire process ahead of planning & booking family African safari tours.

When planning a family safari tour, concentrate on one small area and mix in plenty of other activities alongside the classic safaris, although remember that some of these have age restrictions. Many camps offer options such as walking safaris, though often younger children may not be permitted. Other options may include ‘warrior’ training, learning how to track wildlife and village visits. In our experience, village visits are often a child’s favorite experience on a safari.”

When it comes to preparing kids for a safari, there’s little in the way of pre-trip planning required for children. Give them African wildlife books to read or show them African wildlife films. Beyond that, chances are the children will be even more excited than you about the prospect of a family African safari. Before setting off, make sure that the children know a safari is unlikely to be a non-stop roll call of thrilling animal sightings. Try and get them excited about seeing the little creatures, or even the unusual plants and trees.

Yes, in East Africa we have the best family safari camps and lodges in Tanzania and Kenya. Most rooms in safari camps and lodges are set out for couples. Most of the top-end, exclusive places do have a family room or tent, normally composed of interconnecting rooms. These places can be very expensive. Keep in mind that not all these places accept younger children. Larger, mid-range lodges used by big tour groups invariably have a few rooms suitable for families and will usually take children of all ages. Camping family safaris are fun for children but you do need to keep an eagle eye on them to stop them wandering off.

First and foremost, understand that “Not all safari camps and lodges will accept children below a certain age, usually 12 years. This rule is most likely in low-capacity, exclusive, unfenced camps. It’s very important that you confirm before booking whether a place will accept children.

You also need to consider transport and safari vehicles. On some family safari packages, you will be expected to share a safari vehicle with other people depending on the lodge you are staying at. This should be fine if your children are teenagers. If you have younger children, you should consider hiring a vehicle on an exclusive basis. In fact, you might find you are obliged to do so. Including younger children in a safari vehicle with people you don’t know can lead to a stressful game drive for everyone involved. Other paying travelers are unlikely to want to compromise their safari experience for the benefit of younger children.

Yes of course you can. We offer a good collection of family safaris to Masai Mara Park. A word of advice, just consider your schedule carefully. It’s easy to try and cram far too much into too short a time. Do this and you will end up spending more time traveling between parks and lodges than enjoying the wildlife.

Tanzania tops among some of the best destination for family safaris in Africa. When planning a family adventure in East Africa, consider visiting the Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park. These parks are renowned for their remarkable wildlife and captivating scenery, ensuring an unforgettable experience for your family trip.

When embarking on a family safari in Africa, selecting the right safari resort can make all the difference. There are several outstanding options that cater to families, ensuring a comfortable and memorable experience. We have a huge selection of safari accommodation in Kenya’s Maasai Mara, which offer family tents and an array of exciting activities suitable for all ages. Another fantastic choice is the Four Seasons Safari Lodge in Tanzania’s Serengeti, where you can enjoy luxurious accommodations with family-friendly amenities and awe-inspiring wildlife views.