(per person, excluding international flights)
3 nights Masai Mara & 5 nights Zanzibar
A luxurious family holiday that combines a short safari at a tented lodge with a swimming pool in the Masai Mara, with a luxurious boutique resort on Zanzibar. It is a wonderful option for families with children of at least 8 years old, and is fully inclusive of meals and drinks throughout.
Kichwa Tembo Tented Lodge in the Mara offers thoughtful family accommodation in tented style rooms, where you can all share the same room or have interconnecting bedrooms. The WildChild activity programme, is also great for younger children and can allows a greater understanding of their environment and the Masai culture. Throw in some exciting game drives and relaxing by the Indian Ocean, and it all adds up for stress free family time.
This is a brilliant holiday in the summer school holidays, but is also a great option and much better value over the February or October half term. Our per person price is based on travel in October and is one quarter of a family price (2 adults and 2 children under 12 years).
Yes. This itinerary is designed to work well for families with mixed ages by balancing engaging safari experiences with time to relax at the coast. The structure allows for active mornings, quieter afternoons and a beach stay where children can unwind.
Kichwa Tembo is particularly well suited to families. Located in a private concession bordering the Maasai Mara, it allows for flexible game drives without the pressure of strict park hours. This makes it easier to adapt days around children’s attention spans.
The camp has a welcoming, informal atmosphere and experienced guides who are comfortable tailoring wildlife experiences for younger travellers.
The Maasai Mara offers some of the most consistent wildlife viewing in Africa. Children are likely to see elephants, giraffe, zebra and wildebeest, as well as predators such as lion and cheetah.
Because wildlife densities are high, game drives tend to be rewarding without needing long hours in the vehicle.
This itinerary allows for a more flexible approach to safari days. Game drives can be shorter or longer depending on how your family is feeling, and guides can focus on animals and landscapes that interest your children most.
This flexibility helps the experience feel enjoyable rather than demanding.
The combination of the Maasai Mara and a beach stay provides variety without complexity. The safari element is iconic and easy to understand, while the beach portion offers a familiar and comforting environment for children.
It is a reassuring way to experience Africa for the first time as a family.
Yes. The itinerary is fully tailor made. We can adjust the length of stay, accommodation choices or balance between safari and beach to suit your children’s ages and interests.
Our role is to help you shape a family journey that feels smooth, enjoyable and well supported.
