What you can expect

Embark on our all-inclusive best luxury family safari in Africa and explore our Kenya adventure safaris on our Masai Mara safari tours and Samburu affordable safaris in Kenya. Our African safari tours are perfect for families and combine fun and adventure safari tours, luxury and relaxing safari journeys, wildlife and culture, which keeps both parents and children entertained. Discover the Maasai and Samburu tribes, learning about their ancient cultures and beliefs in our unique Warriors Academy, which is perfect for families with children. From encountering giant crocodiles and hippos of the Mara River and large prides of lion, to enormous herds of Samburu elephant, our African safari tours for families in Kenya is both enlightening and educational for the whole family.

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We invite you to experience our all-inclusive family safari holidays in Kenya with including Masai Mara packages and Samburu National Reserve safari with accommodation in our best luxury lodges and camps in Kenya. On our Kenya adventure safaris, you will spend 3-nights at Saruni Samburu in a luxury villa accommodation in Samburu National Reserve, where you will encounter truly authentic African safari experiences. The next 3-nights will be spent at Saruni Mara or Saruni Wild, in a luxury family villa (subject to availability), for an intimate safari experience. Benefit from all-inclusive accommodation at affordable rates and safari activities, internal flights and road transfers.

Day 1: Welcome to Kenya!

Welcome to Africa! Upon your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be welcomed by one of our friendly representatives who will transfer you to Wilson Airport for your scheduled flight to Samburu National Reserve. The flight duration will be 1-hour and upon your arrival at Samburu, one of our representatives will welcome you and transfer you to Saruni Samburu Lodge via a game drive. Here you will check-in at your luxury villa and enjoy a meal and relax before your afternoon game drive in Kalama Conservancy, which borders Samburu National Reserve, and covers 200 000 acres of pristine wilderness. 

Your accommodation at Saruni Samburu includes luxury villa with ensuite bathroom, three daily meals/bush meals, soft drinks, beers, house wines and select non-luxury spirits, shared day and night game drives in 4x4 vehicles, guided bush walks, Warrior's Academy, sundowner, picnic,  photographic hide and bird watching. 

3-Nights at Saruni Samburu, Kalama Conservancy, Samburu, Kenya

Located in the Kalama Conservancy which borders Samburu National Reserve in Kenya, Saruni Samburu is a deluxe designed lodge with spectacular views over the Northern Frontier District and Mount Kenya. There are six spacious luxury villas which consists of two single-room villas for singles/couples and four two-bedroom villas perfect for families. Single bedroom villas have ensuite bathrooms, dressing rooms, lounge, dining area, and outdoor verandah. Two-bedroom Villas have ensuite bathrooms, dressing rooms, lounge, dining area, outdoor veranda. The lodge has a photographic hide, 2 x swimming pools, Wellness Spa, Curio Shop, Yoga and exercises.

Day 2: Samburu National Reserve Safari Activities

Shortly after breakfast, prepare for your early morning safari game drive into Samburu National Reserve where you will encounter various wildlife such as the "Samburu Special Five", such as Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy Zebra, Beisa Oryx, Somali Ostrich and Gerenuk. These are all rare animal species you will only find in this part of the country. You may also encounter some of the Big Five animals such as Lion, Elephant, Leopard. In the afternoon before heading back to the lodge, indulge in a picnic lunch in a shady area of the Samburu Reserve. Back at the lodge, you will enjoy a complimentary 30-minutes Back & Neck massage in the Samburu Wellbeing Spa.

Day 3: Samburu National Reserve Safari Activities

Your early morning safari game drive departs soon after breakfast as we continue exploring the abundant wildlife in the Samburu National Reserve. Today we will discover the wildlife along the Ewaso Nyiro River, such as crocodiles, birdlife, bathing elephants and more. Enroll in the Warrior's Academy in the afternoon and experience the Samburu villages by learning their traditional activities such as using a bow and arrow, beading and hearing their stories and songs. In the evening, we will enjoy a game drive in Kalama Conservancy, exploring the wildlife-rich area and ending off the day with a bush dinner under the stars and a night game drive to seek out the nocturnal species in the park. The highlight of your stay will surely be the Samburu Warriors dancing, candles and fire under the African skies.

Day 4: Mara North Conservancy/Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Soon after breakfast and check-out, you will be transferred to the Samburu airstrip for your flight to Masai Mara. The flight duration will be 1-hour, 30-minutes. Upon your arrival, one of our friendly representatives will welcome you and transfer you to either Saruni Mara or Saruni Wild lodges. On your way from the Mara Airstrip to the lodge, enjoy a game drive with a picnic lunch under a shady tree overlooking the hippos in the river, or you may choose the option to proceed straight to the lodge accommodation to relax and enjoy a game drive later in the afternoon in the Mara North Conservancy, which border the Masai Mara National Reserve. 

Your 3-night stay at either Saruni Mara or Saruni Wild accommodation includes classic cottage or luxury villa (depending on the size of your group) with ensuite bathroom, three daily meals/bush meals, soft drinks, beers, house wines and select non-luxury spirits, shared day and night game drives in 4x4 vehicles, guided bush walks, Warriors academy, sundowner, picnic, and bird watching.

3-Nights at Saruni Mara or Saruni Wild, Mara North Conservancy, Kenya

Located in the Mara North Conservancy, which shares a border with the Masai Mara National Reserve, Saruni Mara consists of one family villa, one private villa and five cottages and is the only boutique lodge in the Mara. The Mara North Conservancy stretches over 74 000 acres. The 5 classic cottages each have ensuite bathrooms and private verandas. The 1 Family Villa has 1 double room and 1 twin room, both with ensuite bathrooms, fire-place, dining area, lounge and private veranda.   

Located in the heart of the Masai Mara Plains, bordering the Lemek Conservancy and the Mara North Conservancy, Saruni Wild is a luxury tented camp offering seclusion and authenticity. Indulge in the unforgettable experience of sleeping under canvas in the midst of the wilderness. There are two double tents and one family tent, both with ensuite bathrooms, hot showers and flushing toilets, private verandas with beautiful views.

Both the lodge and the camp boasts Great Migration encounters during migration season in Masai Mara (from June to October each year). 

Day 5: Mara North Conservancy/Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Soon after breakfast prepare for your early morning safari game drive on the lookout for big cats and predators in the Mara, who are seeking out their prey. Thereafter, we return to the lodge for lunch, followed by a wellness treatment in the Maasai Spa. Feeling revitalized and ready for our next activity, we depart for our afternoon game drive to a special area where we will find the largest tower of giraffe. In the evening we return to the lodge for dinner. You may choose the option of a night game drive to seek out the nocturnal animals or you may remain at the lodge and enjoy drinks under the stars on your private deck.

Day 6: Mara North Conservancy/Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

This morning we enjoy a guided bushwalk through the plains surrounding the Saruni Mara, accompanied by a Maasai guide and vehicle. You may choose the option of a game drive instead, up to the top of Kilileoni, the highest mountain in the Serengeti-Masai Mara ecosystem. In the afternoon, enroll in our Warrior's academy for wildlife encounters and bush skills studying the crocodiles and hippos of the mara River and discover the traditional cultures of the Maasai people. If the weather is favorable, enjoy a bush dinner with Maasai jumping, singing and dancing around the fire.

Day 7: Farewell!

As our journey comes to an end, our last morning affords us a visit to the Rhino Sanctuary on our way to the airstrip after breakfast and check-out. Your flight from Mara Airstrip to Nairobi departs at 11:00 am and arrives in Nairobi at 12:20 pm. We bid you a fond farewell until we meet again next time. 

What is included

• All-inclusive accommodation
• All meals/bush meals, picnic and Sundowners
• Drinks: soft drinks, beers, house wines and select non-luxury spirits
• One complimentary Back & Neck Massage (30-minutes) per room per stay at the Wellbeing Space
• Airport assistance
• Temporary Flying Doctors cover
• Shared day and night game drives in 4x4 vehicles
• Guided bush walks
• Limited laundry service
• Cultural visits transfers
• All internal flights and airstrip transfers
• Half-Day Saruni's Warrior's Academy at both accommodation establishments
• Family Villa (subject to availability)
• Conservation fees

What is not included

• Additional Wellbeing Space Spa treatments
• Private use of vehicles (USD 350.00 per day)
• Premium drinks (champagne, luxury spirits and special wines)
• Any payable additional activities
• Entry fees to cultural village visits
• Entry fees & Transport to Reteti Elephant Sanctuary
• Childcare 
• Private Guides
• International flights and Visa fees
• Gratuities (optional)
• Items of personal nature
• Late departure fees (USD 150.00 Per adult; USD 75.00 Per child) 
• Visits to Masai Mara National Reserve (Available upon request at extra cost.)

Highlights

• Explore our best Luxury family safari in Kenya and experience Samburu National Reserve and the Masai Mara adventure safaris from Nairobi.
• Stay in luxury safari lodges and camps in Samburu and Mara Conservancy with an abundance of wildlife including the migration across the Mara River.
• Discover the Maasai and Samburu tribes which is unique to our Warrior's Academy and learn about their traditional cultures, which is perfect for families.
• Explore authentic wildlife, open plains and private forested valleys in the Mara and Samburu areas including the infamous "Samburu Five", unique to Samburu.

Know before you go

• The itinerary or accommodation may be rerouted in similar lodges in case of non-availability.
• Kabura Travel & Tours team can tailor-make this itinerary to suit your personal preferences.
• Baggage allowance on internal flights is 15kg per person, preferably small, soft bags without wheels.
• Seats on the scheduled flights are subject to availability at time of confirmation.
• Flight times and durations may vary depending on airline and routing and are subject to change.
• All guests must have comprehensive travel insurance, medical insurance and emergency evacuation coverage.

Scheduled (shared) flights

• Wilson Airport to Samburu Airstrip
• Samburu Airstrip to Mara Airstrip
• Mara Airstrip to Wilson Airport

Shared Road Transfers: 

• Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Wilson Airport
• Samburu Airstrip to Saruni Samburu
• Saruni Samburu to Samburu Airstrip
• Mara Airstrip to either Saruni Mara or Saruni Wild
• Saruni Mara or Saruni Wild to Mara Airstrip
• Wilson Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Accommodation:

Saruni Samburu

• All meals and non-luxury drinks 
• Activities as per itinerary

Saruni Mara or Saruni Wild

• All meals and non-luxury drinks 
• Activities as per itinerary