10-Day Ultimate Africa Family Safari
Duration
10 Days
Destination
Kenya & Tanzania
Style
Family Favourite
Best For
Wildlife & Adventure
Women-Led · Custom-Made Luxury Safaris · Exclusive African Wilderness Escapes
Overview
Designed for families who want to see it all: from chimp encounters at Ol Pejeta to the spectacle of the Serengeti. Ten days across Kenya and Tanzania, with game drives, boat rides and hands-on wildlife experiences that children will remember for life.
Trip Highlights
Chimpanzee sanctuary and black rhino at Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Boat ride at Lake Naivasha and walking safari at Crescent Island
Big Five and the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara
Family-friendly lodges with child-specific activities
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1Arrive Nairobi
Arrive at JKIA. Our representative meets and transfers you to your Nairobi hotel. Optional: early evening visit to Giraffe Centre to hand-feed the resident Rothschild's giraffe.
Day 2Nairobi – Ol Pejeta Conservancy (approx. 3.5 hrs)
Drive north through the highlands to Ol Pejeta in Laikipia. Arrive by midday. Afternoon game drive through the conservancy: one of Kenya's most biodiverse private reserves. Visit the famous Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary (Jane Goodall Institute) and the wildlife orphanage. Night game drive optional.
Day 3Ol Pejeta – Lake Naivasha (approx. 2–3 hrs)
Morning game drive visiting the rhino sanctuary (home to both black and white rhino). Drive south to Lake Naivasha, arriving for lunch at a lakeshore lodge. Afternoon boat ride to Crescent Island for a guided walk among giraffe, zebra and antelope with no predators to worry about: perfect for families. Sundowner on the lakeside.
Day 4Lake Naivasha – Maasai Mara (approx. 5 hrs)
After breakfast, drive west to the Maasai Mara, arriving for lunch at the camp. Rest before an afternoon game drive from 3 to 6 p.m. The Mara's sheer abundance of wildlife rarely disappoints on the very first drive.
Day 5Maasai Mara – Full Day
Full day of game drives in the Maasai Mara Reserve. In season, the Mara River crossings bring enormous herds of wildebeest in one of nature's most dramatic spectacles. Picnic lunch by the river. Optional Maasai village cultural visit.
Day 6Maasai Mara – Full Day
A second full day in the Mara. Spend the morning tracking predators and the afternoon birding or visiting the Mara Conservancies for a different, quieter game-viewing experience. Optional: guided bush walk with Maasai ranger (extra cost).
Day 7Maasai Mara – Serengeti (border crossing or charter flight)
Depart after breakfast for the Serengeti via the Isebania/Sirari border: approximately 7–8 hours by road with packed lunch. Alternatively, charter a flight from Keekorok airstrip (approx. $658/person extra) to arrive at Seronera by early afternoon. Evening game drive into the great Serengeti.
Day 8Serengeti – Full Day
Spend the day with full-day game drives in the Great Serengeti. One of the most densely predator-populated ecosystems on Earth. Morning drives often catch cheetah hunts on the open plains. Picnic lunch in the field. Optional hot air balloon sunrise flight.
Day 9Serengeti to Ngorongoro
After breakfast, depart the Serengeti and drive east through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area highlands. Stop at Olduvai Gorge to visit the museum and fossil site where some of humanity's earliest ancestors were discovered. Arrive at your crater-rim lodge in the afternoon. No game drive today. Check in, take in the extraordinary view over the crater floor 600 metres below, and spend the remainder of the day at leisure exploring the lodge and its surroundings.
Day 10Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive – Transfer to Arusha – Departure
An early start for a morning game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater: one of the world's most extraordinary wildlife spectacles. The 260 square kilometre crater floor shelters the Big Five in remarkable density, including some of East Africa's last free-roaming black rhino. Picnic lunch on the crater floor. Return to the rim in the early afternoon, then drive to Arusha for your onward flights from Kilimanjaro International Airport. End of Saringi Tours services.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- All accommodation on a Full Board basis (as specified)
- All game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Expert English-speaking guide and driver
- All national park and reserve entry fees
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Mineral water during all game drives
- Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover
Not Included
- International flights and any domestic or regional flights not expressly listed as included in your confirmed quote
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Kenya electronic travel authorisation (eTA) fees, where required for your passport
- Tanzania visa or entry-permission fees, where required for your passport
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Personal items (laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs)
- Optional balloon flight in the Serengeti, booked and priced separately; other activities not listed as included
- Any costs arising from flight delays or itinerary changes
- Optional charter flight Mara → Serengeti ($658/person)
- Meals outside the meal plan stated for each day of this itinerary
- Mainland Tanzania government inbound travel insurance, where required: US$44 per adult, US$22 per child aged 3–17, with ages 0–2 free. Purchase separately before travel; not included in the safari price.
Good to Know
Your route covers Ol Pejeta, Naivasha, Maasai Mara & Serengeti. The arrival arrangements on Day 1 and the final-day transfer form part of this itinerary; share your flight times with us before booking so we can check the connections.
Entry documents: check the passport, visa and entry-permission requirements for Kenya and Tanzania before travel. Requirements depend on your passport and can change. We confirm the planned crossings and arrival points with your itinerary.
The proposed route includes flight transfers on Day 7. Ask us to confirm the exact flight legs, fares and baggage allowance in your quote; an itinerary reference alone is not confirmation that an airfare is included.
Allow time for the road journeys shown in the daily plan. Driving times are estimates, with stops, road conditions and border formalities affecting the day. Tell us about mobility needs or a preference for shorter travel days while we plan the route.
Ask us to confirm the scope and validity of any operator-arranged emergency evacuation cover for this route. Keep your own comprehensive medical and travel insurance suitable for the countries and activities in your itinerary.
Last checked 9 October 2026: mainland Tanzania's mandatory inbound travel insurance began on 1 October 2026. Eligible travellers must arrange the applicable NIC policy before travel; your usual private travel insurance does not replace this entry requirement.
Your first Tanzanian arrival on this route is in mainland Tanzania. Use the official NIC portal to arrange the applicable policy before travel.
Standard insurance rates are US$44 per adult aged 18 or over, US$22 per child aged 3–17, and free for ages 0–2, subject to the insurer's eligibility rules and checkout. Insurance age bands may differ from lodge child rates. Cover is for up to 92 days, with the actual dates shown on your certificate. Keep the certificate and QR code accessible throughout the trip.
Residents of EAC and SADC member states qualify for the mainland exemption under NIC's published rules. This is residence-based, not simply a passport exemption. Confirm eligibility with NIC before departure.
The government policy is purchased separately and excluded from this safari price. Keep comprehensive personal travel insurance suitable for your activities, medical needs, cancellation risks and other countries visited. Government cover has limits and exclusions; any separately arranged evacuation service does not replace it. Rules and rates can change, so recheck the official portals before travel.
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