Kenya is a great destination for first time safari goers, with excellent game viewing and a huge diversity of scenery and activities that makes it a wonderful place for families.
Direct flights from the UK and only a couple of hours time difference help to make Kenya accessible for children from around six years old and up.
There are a number of camps and lodges on safari that welcome children and have guides who will spend time showing them the 'Little Five' (buffalo weaver, elephant shrew, leopard tortoise, ant lion and rhino beetle), teaching them about Maasai culture and how to track animals.
The Kenyan coast and surrounding islands also have a number of hotels good for children from which they can explore local ruins, try out their bargaining skills at the markets or have a go at some water sports.
Family-friendly accommodation in Kenya
Governors' Camp
Masai Mara National Reserve
Karen Blixen Camp
Mara North Conservancy
Family-friendly activities in Kenya
Dhow & Dolphin Cruising
Take a leisurely sunset cruise aboard a traditional dhow or a dolphin cruise out into the Watamu Marine National Park.
Hot Air Balloon Flight in the Masai Mara
Watch out for the giraffe hiding in the trees, antelope on the plains and roosting birds. As the sun comes up the views are superb — one of the most beautiful sights in Africa.
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