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Your 11-day itinerary, day by day
The day-by-day route follows the current legacy itinerary: two nights in Nairobi, four nights in the Maasai Mara and four nights on Zanzibar. We tailor room arrangements, activities and pace around your family's ages and interests.
Duration11 days
Guide price$12,034
RouteNairobi to Zanzibar
Where you stay3 family-friendly stays
Show prices inindicative only, we quote in USD
Make an Enquiry- Day 1-3
Arrive in Nairobi
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where you will be met and transferred to your cottage for two nights.
OvernightKaren Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages (2 nights)
- Day 2
Nairobi wildlife and history
Visit the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, enjoy lunch, then continue to the Karen Blixen Museum and Giraffe Centre before returning to your cottage in the late afternoon.
- Day 3-7
Maasai Mara safari
Fly from Wilson Airport into the Maasai Mara and transfer to camp in time for lunch. Spend the afternoon on safari, followed by three full days of shared morning and afternoon game drives.
OvernightCottar's 1920s Camp (4 nights)
- Day 7-11
Zanzibar beach stay
Fly back to Wilson Airport and connect with a light-aircraft flight to Zanzibar. On arrival, transfer to your beach hotel for four nights. Days 8 to 10 are free for the family to relax and enjoy the coast.
OvernightBreezes Beach Club & Spa (4 nights)
- Day 11
Return home
Enjoy a final morning at leisure before transferring to Zanzibar Airport for your onward flight connections.
Your family route through East Africa
The trip starts with Nairobi's wildlife attractions, flies into the Maasai Mara for four nights on safari and finishes with four nights on Zanzibar.
- 1Nairobi
- 2Maasai Mara
- 3Zanzibar
Each numbered stop follows the itinerary in order. Light-aircraft flights connect Nairobi, the Maasai Mara and Zanzibar to keep long road transfers out of the family trip.
Where you'll stay
Three family-friendly bases balance city experiences, safari and beach time. Every gallery below uses verified first-party property images.
Nairobi
Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
A characterful two-night base in Karen, convenient for the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Giraffe Centre and Karen Blixen Museum.
Maasai Mara
Cottar's 1920s Camp
A classic safari camp for four nights of family game viewing in the Maasai Mara ecosystem.
Zanzibar
Breezes Beach Club & Spa
A resort-style beach finish with four nights for the family to relax after safari.
Ready to plan your Kenya Family Adventure?
Share your dates, priorities and budget. One of our Tanzania specialists will come back with first thoughts and tailor this itinerary around you, with no obligation.
What's included
Every Brilliant trip is fully inclusive of the things that matter, plus a level of support you won't find with an off-the-shelf package.
In your price
- Experienced safari guides
- All domestic and internal flights listed in the itinerary
- All road transfers and airport pick-ups and drop-offs
- All accommodation as per the itinerary, amendable to your budget and preferences
- Fees for guides, scouts, drivers and cooks
- All entrance and park fees
- Fees for all activities as per the programme
- Shared or private daily game drives, depending on your route and preferences
- Full-board meal plan unless specified otherwise
- Select local-brand drinks on safari
- AMREF Flying Doctors cover
- Conservation charges
With Brilliant, you'll also get
- One-to-one planning with a dedicated East Africa specialist through our Bucket List Safari System
- A local ground-support team on hand throughout your trip
- Dedicated pre-travel support for practical questions and preparation
- A personalised guest portal and mobile app
- WhatsApp contact with your local support team
- A one-to-one safety briefing
- Step-by-step visa and travel-document guidance
- Access to our international flight specialist for US guests
The 'Life Happens' Postponement Guarantee
If life gets in the way and you need to postpone your trip, we won't charge any fees to move it and your deposit is applied to the rescheduled dates. Terms and conditions apply, enquire for details.
Prices are per person based on two people travelling together during high season (July to October). Family rooming, children's ages and flight availability affect the final quote.
Your questions answered
How much does the Kenya Family Adventure cost?
The 11-day itinerary starts from $12,034 per person based on two people travelling together during high season. Family rooming, children's ages and flight availability affect the final quote.
What ages is this family safari suited to?
Suitability depends on the children's ages, camp policies and the pace your family prefers. Tell us who is travelling and we will confirm the right rooms, activities and game-drive arrangements.
How much time is spent on safari?
The itinerary includes four nights in the Maasai Mara, with an arrival game drive and three full days of shared morning and afternoon game drives.
Are the internal journeys by road or air?
Light-aircraft flights connect Nairobi with the Maasai Mara and then Nairobi with Zanzibar, avoiding long road transfers and keeping the family itinerary comfortable.
Can we change the beach stay or add more safari nights?
Yes. The trip is fully tailor-made. We can change the Zanzibar hotel, add more safari nights, adjust Nairobi activities or reshape the pace around your family.
Talk to someone who's actually been there
Family safaris work best when the rooming, transfer times and daily rhythm are right. Our specialists will match the camps and activities to your children's ages and build in enough downtime around the wildlife experiences.
Barry
Safari Specialist & Field Guide
Alyson
Guest Experience Specialist
Tracy
Tailor-Made Safari Specialist
Holly
Guest Experience Specialist
Marc
Africa Travel Specialist
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Interested in the Kenya Family Adventure? Tell us who is travelling, the children's ages, your dates, budget and priorities. A specialist will tailor the rooms, activities, safari pace and Zanzibar stay around your family.
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Ready to plan your African adventure?
1
Listen
We start by getting to know you: your dates, who's travelling, your budget and the wildlife and moments you're dreaming of.
2
Design
Then we design your safari from scratch, hand-picking the camps, routing and pace to suit you. No off-the-shelf packages, just impartial expert advice.
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Refine & reserve
We fine-tune every detail with you, then place a 24 hour hold on your preferred camps, with no obligation, before you confirm.
Whatever your budget, group size, length of stay, preferred activity or appetite for adventure, we can help.