There are not many children in the world who don’t love animals and so an exotic safari holiday is the perfect way to combine a trip that both youngsters and adults will cherish.
Safaris take place in Africa as the word is Swahili for ‘long journey’. While safaris were originally taken to hunt animals, they are now run for the purpose of seeing them in their natural habitat and hopefully taking some memorable pictures.
What better way to learn about the wealth of wildlife in Africa and the necessity of preserving it for the sake of future generations?
The safaris give you the chance to enjoy special moments in nature as a family with just your guide for company – you may get to see lions hunting gazelle or a group of giraffes browsing the treetops.
Itinerary of an Easy and Affordable Family Safari to the Masai Mara
A family of four can enjoy a family safari to one of the one most famous game reserves in Kenya. There are daily flights from London to Nairobi with Virgin Atlantic. Based on two adults and two children travelling, your seven night stay is inclusive of flights and accommodation. It is possible to mix and match different parts of the tour for different prices too.
The first day of the trip involves a bit of rest and relaxation after a long flight with a stay at Sarova Stanley. If you children cannot wait to see animals it is possible to prebook a tour around the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage.
On the third day you will fly by small plane to the Masai Mara, which is an adventure in itself. Arriving at the Mara Intrepids camp you can make yourself at home in the spacious family tents that have two separate bedrooms and an amazing view from the deck of the nearby river.
One of the big draw of family safaris is that the local Masai conservationists will be happy to teach your children about the environment so that they can combine fun with learning. One of the highlights is an obstacle course which is designed to represent the kind of challenges that animals face in the wild.
Day four is when the real excitement starts with two safari drives during the day at the times when you are most likely to see interesting animals. Choose to either start or end your day with a complementary bush breakfast or dinner to get a taste of the real Kenya.
The last two days of your trip afford some flexibility. You can get back to Nairobi early to squeeze in the beaches of Mombasa before taking your flight. Alternatively why not kick back and relax at the camp? All sorts of entertainments are offered including a two hour walking tour with an experienced guide. He can teach you about local plants and how they are used by the Masai people.
Optional Extras on your Masai Mara Family Safari
For a fantastic panoramic view of the African landscape you can book a family balloon tour during your stay at £299 per person, with discounts for children.
There is a chance to stay at the sister hotel of the Mara Intrepids Camp. This is great for youngsters as it has an adventurers club. This beach resort also sports numerous facilities.
Although a week’s safari is offered you can extend it to 11 nights for £1,519 per person (discounts for children). These rates are for Virgin holiday packages between Apr 27 and June 26, including the four night safari and seven nights accommodation.
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