Start your adventure with a stay at the iconic Giraffe Manor hotel, a chance to feed endangered Rothschild Giraffe right from your breakfast table! Head up to the Laikipia Plateau where an abundance of wildlife and exciting activities await. Why not take a family safari on horseback as you trot amongst Grevy’s zebra, impala and Jackson’s hartebeests?
You’ll also explore the private Naboisho Conservancy where you’ll stay in a family suite and benefit from a private vehicle so you can focus on the wildlife you and the kids want to see. This is an area known for lion, leopard, elephant and wildebeest, among hundreds of other species.
Finally, you’ll fly to the beach for some family time in the waves! There’s still chance for one last safari, underwater, snorkeling in the turquoise sea.
Why book this trip
Stay at the iconic Giraffe Manor, where endangered Rothschild giraffes roam freely for a truly unique experience.
Kids can enjoy exciting activities like feeding giraffes, camel rides, exploring prehistoric sites, and jumping in waterfalls.
A safari ignites a passion for wildlife, with expert guides sharing fascinating animal facts.
Cultural visits offer meaningful interactions with local communities and traditions.
End the journey with a beach escape, perfect for relaxation, kayaking, and snorkelling in warm tropical waters.
Day 1, Giraffe Manor
Begin your trip with a stay at one of the most iconic hotels in the world – Giraffe Manor. Watch as they lope across the lawn looking for a treat, and perhaps enjoy a family game of croquet on the lawn.
Accommodation: Giraffe Manor
When to go to Kenya
When to Go to Kenya
You can go to Kenya all year round, with the best months being January, February and July to October.
After a final breakfast with the giraffes, you’ll fly to Lewa Conservancy. This conservancy has done incredible work on rhino conservation so combining this with the Masai Mara, gives you the best possible chance to tick off all of the Big 5!
Accommodation: Lewa Wilderness
Where to go in Kenya
Nairobi National Park
Modern day Nairobi is a place of skyscrapers and hustle and bustle, its elevated position of 1,800 metres above sea level gives it an air of cool. It can be a great place to acclimatise to Africa either before or after venturing on a safari of Kenya’s wildlife and beaches. The Karen Blixen Museum is often a point of interest and a well-run homage to the author of ‘Out of Africa’ and Karen herself lived here between 1914 and 1931. The African Fund for Endangered Wildlife’s Giraffe Centre offers yet more wildlife appeal and was established to protect the Rothschild Giraffes and to educate people on the conservation of these popular animals.
Head out in the jeep on twice daily game drives – look out for the blue ostrich that can only be found in this area. As well as searching out lions, zebras and elephants, take the chance to do a night safari to look for nocturnal wildlife. On horse or camel-back you can get surprisingly close to usually skittish antelope.
Accommodation: Lewa Wilderness
Laikipia Plateau
An idyllic and lesser-visited area that is often referred to as the gateway to Northern Kenya, the Laikipia Plateau is an undiscovered ecosystem of wilderness terrain that covers over two million acres and is home to indigenous Samburu, Kikuyu and Boran tribes. The unique and varied habitats here create stunningly scenic landscapes, from arid plains to icy mountains and sweeping hills, making it an excellent choice for the discerning safari enthusiast looking for something authentic, away from the tourist trails. It is estimated that 10% of Kenya’s black rhino community are found here in Lewa, so it is also a good place for Big Five game sighting, whilst avoiding the crowds.
Day 6, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy – Naboisho Conservancy
Today you’ll be driven to the airstrip for your flight to Naboisho conservancy, with an unfenced border to the Masai Mara enjoy the bountiful wildlife, without the crowds.
Accommodation: Ol Seki
Masai Mara
Known as Africa’s greatest wildlife reserve, a world-renowned place of adventure.
Benefit from a private vehicle and guide for stress-free game drives that can be tailored around your family’s wishes. The kids can splash in your own private pool on your deck during your downtime on warm days.
Kenyan Coast
The immense 490-kilometer rugged coastline that defines Eastern Kenya is lined with palm trees and the glistening waters of the Indian Ocean. This vibrant interaction of imported and native influences from Africa, Arabia, and Asia gave birth to Swahili culture and lead to the creation of Kenya's most spoken language. Today, the rich tapestry of people and cultures continues to thrive on the island. The Kenyan Coast offers the ideal retreat after your safari adventure. Unwind in style with scuba diving, snorkeling and kitesurfing at our selection of luxurious accommodations and island retreats.
This morning, enjoy one final breakfast overlooking the savannah before you fly to the Indian Ocean. Settle into your family cottage and take a dip in the crystal-clear waters.
Accommodation: Kinondo Kwetu
Wildlife in Kenya
The Big Five
Seeing the 'big five' on safari is a must for any wildlife enthusiast. The term ‘Big Five’ came from the early game hunters and refers to a group of animals that are considered to be the most dangerous species to hunt on foot.
Your cottage stay by the beach is all inclusive, so the only thing you need to think about is choosing between simply enjoying relaxing family time by the pool, taking a kayak out on the ocean, snorkeling in the sea in search of marine life or visiting a local community.
Accommodation: Kinondo Kwetu
The Last of the Big Tuskers
Renowned photographer David Yarrow has travelled across the globe to capture his inimitable black-and-white images of the world’s wildlife, from polar bears in the High Arctic and emperor penguins in Antarctica to the magnificent megafauna that range across the plains of Africa. One of his more recent assignments took him in search of the largest of the large: Africa’s “big tusker” elephants, so called because of their huge tusks that each weigh in excess of 50kg and reach almost to the ground.
As your flight to Nairobi isn’t until the afternoon, we’ll arrange for a late check out for you and a final lunch by the sea before you head back to Nairobi for your international flight home.
Kenya Travel Information
Kenya Travel Information
Our Kenya travel information page is a growing resource to help you with all aspects of planning your Kenya safari holiday.
Meet the world’s tallest mammals over breakfast at the iconic Giraffe Manor. A beautiful boutique hotel where endangered Rothschild giraffe roam freely between the nearby forest and the verdant green lawns, as warthog scuttle in their footsteps in search of leftovers. This popular property books out up to two years in advance, so early booking is recommended.
Lewa Wilderness
A collection of nine cozy cottages perched on the edge of a deep valley, where wildlife can often be seen roaming from your private verandah or the dining area and lounge. On winter evenings return to a roaring fireplace in your room having come back from an exciting days game drive, horse-riding or walking safari!
Ol Seki
Located in the private Naboisho conservancy, you’ll benefit from lower vehicle numbers and impressive wildlife sightings, with high numbers of lion, elephant and leopard. Each of the spacious luxurious tents, as well as the infinity pool, offers expansive views over the plains.
Kinondo Kwetu
A charming boutique hotel decorated in Swahili style where you can choose to do as much or as little as you please. Located on a quiet piece of paradise beach, hang in a hammock with a good book, snorkel the turquoise seas or visit a local village.
