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Family Safari in Kenya and Tanzania
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Family Safari in Kenya and Tanzania

Kenya, Tanzania12 days

The journey

Overview

East Africa’s Kenya and Tanzania are the definition of classic safari country, home to the vast Maasai Mara and Serengeti. Experience them both at their most inspiring on this family-friendly adventure, witnessing abundant wildlife — from baby elephants to the big cats — roaming vast, sun-drenched panoramas. By night, share the thrill of discovery and relax during stays at spacious, comfortable lodges in the region’s greatest parks and reserves.

Highlights

  • Discover Africa’s astounding animal life from custom-made vehicles with an unobstructed view from every seat
  • The in-depth tracking expertise of your superb safari guides sets the stage for unforgettable wildlife encounters on every game drive
  • Feed giraffes by hand and watch elephants at play on visits to the Giraffe Center and the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Nairobi
  • Younger guests will engage with the Worldway Travels x A&K Child Activity Coordinator, who joins you from start to finish to arrange fun activities
  • Be there as the legendary wildlife of Ngorongoro Crater springs into action on an early morning visit ahead of the crowds, made possible by the privileged location of your lodge on the crater rim
  • Privately visit Olduvai Gorge, where the Leakey family discovered fossils linking mankind to its distant ancestors

Day by day

Day 1

Arrive Nairobi, Kenya

Begin in Nairobi, a microcosm of the African continent and the capital of Kenya. It serves as your gateway to East Africa’s natural wonders. At your hotel, meet your Child Activity Coordinator, who may greet you with a friendly “jambo” (that’s Swahili for “hello”).

Day 2

Nairobi - Magical Meetings With Giraffe & Elephant

Visit the Giraffe Center to hand-feed Rothschild's giraffes. Next, at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, watch young elephants at play with the keepers who help reintroduce them into the wild. Proceed to Oloolua Forest for an Worldway Travels x A&K-exclusive folklore experience, listening to a storyteller weave folktales handed down for generations. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner.

Day 3

Amboseli National Park – On the Prowl

Depart for Amboseli National Park, home to prolific herds of elephants. Spanning 150 square miles of Kenyan savanna, woodlands, wetlands and ephemeral lakebed — with Mount Kilimanjaro’s distinctive profile as its centerpiece — this iconic park also harbors giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, lions and hundreds of bird species. After lunch at your lodge and perhaps a lesson in spear throwing with your Chil

Day 4

Amboseli National Park – Into the Midst of Wildlife

Discover more of this spectacular wildlife haven on morning and afternoon game drives through acacia woodlands, lush marshes and open plains.

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania – The Lost World

Drive into Tanzania, stopping at Kafika House, which provides transformative healthcare to local children living with disabilities, a project **supported by Worldway Travels x A&K Philanthropy**. Then eat lunch in Arusha before flying to Manyara and continuing overland to your lodge, perched on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. This ancient, UNESCO-listed volcanic caldera encircles panoramic prairies with crater wal

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater – Ideal Early Access

This morning, descend into the crater, arriving ahead of most visitors — thanks to the ideal location of your accommodations on the crater’s rim — to view the resident wildlife at its most active time of day. Later, visit a Maasai village, where you meet with the village elder and learn how to make the tribal community’s unique beaded jewelry.

Day 7

Serengeti National Park – Traces of Early Humankind

Depart for Serengeti National Park. Stop for a privately guided visit at Olduvai Gorge, a historic archaeological site. Arrive at your lodge and, time permitting, set out on a rousing game drive. Spanning 5,700 square miles of golden grassland, the park supports one of the world’s largest concentrations of wildlife, such as antelopes, hyenas, leopards, giraffes, lions and buffalo. During part of t

Day 8

Serengeti National Park – Far More Than the Big Five

Set out on thrilling morning and afternoon game drives, seeking out Africa’s Big Five: leopards, Cape buffalo, elephants, rhinos and lions, among other plentiful wild species.

Day 9

Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya – Rift Valley

Journey by air and overland to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya’s finest wildlife experience, offering excellent game viewing year-round. The unending landscape hosts some 450 bird species, 95 animal species and the country’s largest lion population. After settling into your camp near the Mara River, set out on a game drive.

Day 10

Maasai Mara Game Reserve – Family Fun

Set out on morning and afternoon game drives. In camp, join your Child Activity Coordinator on a bush treasure hunt, and watch your chef make a local dish.

Day 11

Maasai Mara Game Reserve – On Safari

On a final day of game drives, you may witness the daily life of members of the colorful Maasai tribe. Learn about the LifeStraw Project that brings safe drinking water to local residents, a project **supported by Worldway Travels x A&K Philanthropy**. Tonight, savor a farewell dinner.

Day 12

Depart Nairobi

Fly to Nairobi and enjoy a reserved dayroom. Transfer to the airport and depart.

What's included

  • Expert local guides & seamless transfers
  • Carefully selected luxury accommodations
  • Selected meals & signature experiences
  • Private arrival & departure transfers

Not included

  • International airfare
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas where applicable
  • Gratuities & personal expenses

Accommodations

  • Nairobi Serena Hotel
  • Amboseli National Park
  • Ol Tukai Lodge
  • Ngorongoro Crater
  • Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
  • A&K Philanthropy

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