With Ravina Tours and Travels, you get chance to explore Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania seamlessly with our safari experts and hundreds of Kenya safari Tours. We offer affordable Africa safaris irregardless of your budget size.When you choose to book your safari with us, you’re not just reserving a trip you’re securing peace of mind. From the moment you make your first inquiry to the day you return home, every detail of your adventure is carefully planned and professionally handled. Our team of local experts ensures transparent pricing, secure payments, and personalized itineraries tailored to your needs. Whether it’s your first safari or a return to the African wilderness, we guarantee a smooth, safe, and unforgettable experience. You can reach out to our team for amazing Africa safari Tours of lifetime.Reach out to our team of consultants and get the best Deals today!
When you choose a Tanzania Safari Tour, either as the main destination or combine Kenya- Tanzania Safari Tours, it is the ultimate choice.You may opt to choose the main Tanzania Bush Safari or combine Bush and Beach Safari experience.
Or have you always been dreaming of climbing mount Kilimanjaro?Ravina Tours & Travels are called the Tanzania Safari specialists for a reason, that is we offer wide range of Tanzania holiday experience at unbeatable prices!We are always flexible!You can choose one of your best Tanzania holiday tour from our Tanzania safari packages then we customize it the way you would love it be!
We normally offers all types of Tanzania safari experiences from a budget group joining Tanzania Safaris to Ultra-Luxury Safari experiences.During holiday in Tanzania, you will experience some of the best sightings in the world with some being up and close with the animals.
This creates unforgettable lifetime experience!It is only in Tanzania where you can spot millions of animals in one place!If you are fascinated about calving, then Tanzania has it all lined up for you!
Thousands of travellers have booked with Ravina Tours and Travelers for their Tanzania holidays and have always left best safari feedbacks from their unforgettable experiences.You can take time and read their reviews on google reviews, tripadvisor and even safaribookings third party platforms.We guarantee you the best experience for Tanzania Holidays!See you in Tanzania!
Kenya Short Stay Safari Tours are perfectly crafted for travelers with limited time who still want an authentic taste of Africa’s wild beauty. In just 2–4 days, explore iconic destinations like the Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park, or Lake Nakuru National Park, enjoying thrilling game drives, close-up wildlife encounters, and breathtaking landscapes. Ideal for business travelers, weekend escapes, or stopovers, these short safaris deliver maximum experience in minimum time without compromising comfort or adventure.
This is a magical experience safari where you get to have a glimpse of Amboseli from Nairobi.
You will be picked from the hotel or your place of residence early in the morning for your safari tour to Amboseli. The park is normally famous for its beautiful sceneries with the backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro that dominates the landscape of the park.
After arriving with en route game drive, have a short picnic lunch and some rest.
Thereafter, proceed for the afternoon game drive where you will be able to see large herds of elephants within the vicinity.
Later you will check out of the park for your drive back to Nairobi arriving at 6pm and have a drop off at your hotel or residence.
If you are planning for Kenya safari tours in Amboseli, the best time to visit is between June and October as well as January and February. High season period in Amboseli normally happens between December and March as well as July to October. During these months, the parks become busy and the cost of lodges are high.
If you are looking into having the best weather while in Amboseli, then June to September would be the best time for you to make the visit. This is because during these months, there are little rainfall and you will most likely spot animals grazing freely at the savanna fields.
For a one day Kenya safari trips to Amboseli, the costs would range between $230 and $400 per person inclusive of the packed lunch and transfers.
Hot air balloon safari in Masai Mara Maasai village cultural visit
The Kenya Medium stay Kenya safari tours are normally the most popular safari option and ranges between 4 and 8 days of ultimate bush safari experience with combination of Kenya major national parks.
The medium stay Kenya safari tours normally features accommodation options on comfortable tented camps and lodges and you may opt to choose safari van or land cruiser for your safari tour. The mode of transport to for your safari would mostly be dependent with your budget and also the season that you would wish to go on safari. During the rainy season, most of the parks gets muddy and roads becomes impassable and therefore I would not advice to choose safari van during this season.
For a medium stay Kenya safari tour option, it comes with a lot of flexibilities that may include 7 Days Samburu-Lake Nakuru,Naivasha & Masai Mara, 5 Days Kenya Classic Safari, and 7 Days Best of Kenya Safari tours. These options are quite flexible and allows one to be in position of opting more than one destination making the safari to be more exciting and unforgettable.
You will be picked from your residence or hotel in Nairobi at around 4.00 am for your Masai mara safari on a private safari jeep. Along the way at around 8.00 am, you will stop for breakfast or have to carry picnic breakfast. Arrive at Masai Mara National Reserve at around 9.00 am ready for the days game drive and activities.
Your game drive will start from the Sekenani gate all the way to Mara River and it is an exciting experience.
The Masai mara National Reserve is famous for wildebeest migration whereby over 1.5 million animals move to Kenya which happens between July and November. During this period, it quite easy to spot the big Five.
At around 1pm, you will enjoy packed lunch under the tree at the park overlooking a vast landscape of savanna grasslands. Alternatively, upon request, you can have a buffet lunch at Keekorok Lodge and we would be happy to arrange that for you and normally costs $25 per person.
At 2.45pm, enjoy the afternoon game drive until 4.30pm whereby you will exit the park for your journey back to Nairobi arriving at 8.00pm making it the end of 1 day Kenya Safari Trip from Nairobi.
Transport in a private 4×4 safari jeep with pop-up roof
Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
All park entry fees to Masai Mara National Reserve
Packed picnic lunch
Bottled drinking water during the safari
Pickup and drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or residence
All government taxes and VAT
International flights and visas
Travel insurance and medical cover
Optional buffet lunch at Keekorok Lodge (USD 25 per person)
Tips and gratuities to driver/guide
Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
Maasai village visit (optional)
Items of personal nature such as souvenirs or laundry
Our Kenya flying safari tours bring you closer to wildlife, landscapes and the best parks in less time. Whether you are curious about Masaai Mara, Amboseli among other parks, Ravina Tours & Travels makes planning your journey easy and hard to forget.
You will arrive at the Jomo Kenyatta/ Wilson Airport, where you will be picked from and transferred to your hotel by Ravina Tours & Travels. You will then be briefed about your Kenya safari tour. You will board your one-hour scenic flight to the Masaai Mara, and enjoy sights of the dramatic Kenyan landscape with views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and the towering cliffs bordering the Great Rift Valley. Your driver guide will take you to the Mara River to see the Great Wildebeest Migration. You will go back to your lodge in Masaai Mara where you will have dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, you will begin your day with a safari game drive to see as much as you can before heading back to Nairobi. You will see new vantage points to view the wildlife in Masaai Mara, like gazelles and antelopes eager to explore the new day. At 11:00 am you will head back to the airstrip to have your flight back to Nairobi This marks the end of your Kenya flying safari tour.
Starting at 1900$ per person, this safari in Kenya is ideal for people traveling with infants and elders, providing a mid-range luxury accommodations that can be easily customised. After enjoying breakfast , you will start your day on a morning drive and take with you a tour guide who will take your round the Maasai Mara reserve to see wildlife, later you will brought back to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
You will be accommodated at Beyond Kichwa Tempo Tented Camp.You will embark on a morning game drive with your Ravina tour guide. You will have an option sunset participation of hot air ballon ride, you can also visit Maasai Village in the afternoon. This reserve is home to more than 300 species of birds. In the evening, after a full day of exploring you will return to your lodge or hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
You will have your morning breakfast before heading to the airport for your flight back to Nairobi. In the city. You will enjoy lunch and enjoy in city sightseeing the transported to your return flight home. This marks the end of your safari in Kenya.
Kenya Medium Safari Tours are ideal for travelers seeking a deeper, more balanced safari experience over 5–7 days. These journeys combine iconic wildlife destinations such as the Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli National Park, offering unhurried game drives, varied landscapes, and rich wildlife encounters. From tracking big cats on open plains to watching hippos glide through freshwater lakes beneath dramatic escarpments, medium safaris strike the perfect balance between adventure, comfort, and discovery allowing Kenya’s wilderness to reveal itself at a relaxed, memorable pace.
This Kenya safari tour is one of the best safaris one can choose from if you want to have a balance of bush luxury safari experience. Your safari will start with an early morning transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli for one day.
The second day you will be transferred to Lake Nakuru National Park with a short stopover at Nairobi for lunch before proceeding with your safari trip to Lake Nakuru. You will arrive in time then check in at your lodge.
If the time allows, proceed for evening game drive before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. As the sun rises in the morning and after breakfast and check out proceed to Masai Mara National Reserve for another exciting Kenya safari experience.
After check in and lunch you will proceed for afternoon game drive then returns back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
The following morning has another exciting game drive after check out and breakfast for half day then return to Nairobi.
Our safari guide will pick you from your hotel or airport early in the morning for Amboseli National Park, a distance of 221.5km and would take approximately 4 hours.
You will arrive at your pre booked lodge around mid afternoon ready for check up and early lunch before proceeding for the afternoon game drives at Amboseli National Park.
Amboseli National Park is one of Kenya’s best rated destinations owing to the diversity of wildlife found in the park and also the beautiful landscapes with Mount Kilimanjaro views in the background. It is situated in the southern parts of Kenya overlooking Mount Kilimanjaro from a distance. The park is home to Kenya’s big five and is the only destination that you can find highly aged elephants in the world such as the infamous Ulrica and Ganesh aged 62 and 61 respectively.
After the afternoon game drive, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Wake up early morning with great views of Mount Kilimanjaro which is also referred to as the roof of Africa as it is the highest mountain in Africa. Enjoy your morning breakfast then proceed for another game drive at Amboseli National Park. Later, check out of the lodge for another exciting journey through the vast savannah through Nairobi for Lake Nakuru National Park experience.
While en route Nakuru, you will pass by the Great Rift Valley stopover point for a little stretching and photography. Later, proceed for 2-3 hours’ drive to Lake Nakuru National Park arriving late afternoon to your lodge for check in, dinner and overnight stay.
On your third day while on safari, wake up early in the morning at 5.30 am ready for breakfast then at 6.00am, proceed for game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park. This is one of unique Kenya safari tour whereby you get to have experience of Kenya major parks in just Five days.
Lake Nakuru National Park is one of the best parks in Kenya with over 350 different bird species and wild animals. While on your game drive, you may come across the endangered white and black rhinos and not forgetting the Rothchild giraffe. Later on, depart for Masai Mara National Reserve arriving in time for late lunch, check in before you proceed with the late afternoon game drives.
When you go to Masai Mara, you are likely to see more animals and bird species than any other park in Kenya and beyond. Some of the most common ones include baboons, grey jackals, zebras, elephants and pride of lions relaxing after heavy meals.
The highlight of Masai Mara normally happens between July and September when the crossing of Wildebeest from Serengeti to Masai Mara through crocodile infested Mara River.
Later in the evening return to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight Stay.
Today you will have a full day experience in Masai Mara National Reserve.This is the best time to have the greatly needed Masai Mara Safari where you may come across the Great Migration happening between July and October.
The Great Wildebeest Migration normally occurs once every year whereby millions of wildebeest crosses the Crocodile infested Mara River.
You have a full day to search for predators such as lions,cheetahs,leopards and also birds in the park.You will have a picnic lunch under a tree inside the park then proceed with your game drives.
Later in the evening, return to the lodge for dinner and restful night. You also have option of indulging on spa and bush dinners on pre select lodges which offers the best luxury experience.
Today, you will wake up early then proceed for your morning game drive as you enjoy your last moments of Kenya Safari tour.The morning hours normally offers the best experience as predators are doing the hunt.
Later on, return to the Lodge for sumptuous breakfast before checking out, typically before 10 am on your way to Nairobi.If you would want to enjoy morning hot air baloon safari, then you may opt for it as well.
This is normally a 1- hour experience whereby you get a bird’s view of the Masai Mara.This is a pure unforgettable Masai mara experience that very few people always get chance to experience.
The drive from Masai Mara to Nairobi normally takes 5-6 hours and you will be dropped at your hotel or airport for flight back home.
Reflect on unforgettable memories that you have created from your Kenya Safari Tours on your way back home!
International flights and visas
Travel insurance and personal medical expenses
Optional activities:
Hot air balloon safari in Masai Mara
Maasai village cultural visit
Spa treatments or bush dinners (if offered)
In a week long stay for your safari in Kenya you can combine hiking, beach relaxation, cultural interactions, conservation projects and visits to various national parks and reserves. If you are on your honeymoon or a couple looking for a romantic Kenya safari tour, you can easily fit time in at the beach for leisure with animal viewing, but still this combination of attractions can be enjoyed by everyone. Start by visiting Nairobi National park where you will get to see antelopes, rhinos and lions. Then visit Tsavo West National Park at the Tanzanian border and get to see the “Big Five”. Then spend three nights at Diani Beach that has stunning white sand beach between monkey sanctuaries and jungles. If you know you are fit and like an adrenaline pump activity spend seven day in the country hiking, climbing Mount Kenya. You will proceed to Naro Moru to meet your tour guide then start your ascent of Kenya’s second highest peak. To reach to your first camp you will walk through bamboo and rosewood forest to reach your second camp then cross the Mackinder Valley and reach the mountain’s summit at Point Lenana. On your last day, you will finalise the descent, stop for lunch and shopping at a local market then catch your flight.
The more days you have for your Kenya safari tour the better, this means you get to visit more national parks and do more activities in Kenya. Spend time in Amboseli National Park that is close to Africa’s tallest mountain during your ten days Kenya safari tour. Prior to your first game drive, depart from Nairobi in search for wildlife in five different areas. After this you will hike through Hells’s Gate National Park then stop at Mount Longmont for amazing breathtaking views of the Rift Valley. Also visit Lake Nakuru to see black and white rhinos and endangered Rothschild giraffes. Spend your next three nights at Maasai Mara National Reserve after taking great phots of flamingoes at Lake Bogoria. Take a tour of the high altitude Training Centre in Iten and witness athletes in motion and see them running at high altitudes. With a well planned Kenya Safari Tour itinerary, spend time at the Maasai Mara National Reserve to watch wildlife the proceed to spend your remaining days at Diani Beach for great leisure at the white sand beaches.
You will arrive at the airport where you will be collected from the airport. Early in the morning you will get briefing by your tour guide, your journey begins with a drive through the central highlands tea plantations to the floor of the great Rift Valley. You will briefly stop at the viewpoint and take photos of the magnificent view of the Great Rift Valley. Arrive in time for check in and lunch at your camp. After you will go in an afternoon game drive until sundown then return to camp for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast you will have a full day game drive through the Masai Mara vast plains and a complete picnic lunch. The reserve is famously known for being an annual migration of the wildebeests, zebras and antelopes. It takes place between July and October an is an all year destination. Visit Masaai village to learn the traditional way of life of the Masaai community. For an additional cost you can take a ballon safari with a champagne then return to your camp for dinner and overnight stay
Depending on your preference, you will have either morning or afternoon game drive. Photography safari will be perfect on this day and on this place as Masaai Mara is full of game.
You will leave Masai Mara and head to Lake Nakuru after taking your breakfast. Enjoy a large population of lesser and greater flamingos after your arrival at lunchtime. The park covers an area of 188 square kilometres and has over 400 bird species. Got on an afternoon game drive within the park after lunch where you will see four of the Big Five species.
Check out and head towards Naivasha after enjoying a delicious early breakfast. At Lake Naivasha you can take a boat ride then go to Nairobi for your lunch. You will reach Amboseli in the evening then check in and proceed to take your dinner and an overnight stay.
On this day, I recommend getting up early in the morning to enjoy an excellent game viewing and a view of the snow capped Mount Kilimanjaro. After breakfast you will see the swamp’s magnificent wildlife that is present all dyad very relaxing. After your afternoon game drives of seeing the Big Five head to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
This day marks the end of your tour. You will leave Amboseli after breakfast and head to Nairobi, making a few stops along the way and arrive late in the evening. You will departure at Nairobi International Airport.
Have you been dreaming of experiencing a luxurious wildlife safari? Why not visit Kenya?Kenya is the home of wildlife safaris in East Africa, with diverse landscapes and sweeping grasslands of the Masai Mara National Reserve, making it home to the Big 5, including lions, Leopards, Buffalos, Elephants, and Rhinos.Despite the wildlife, Kenya gives you a magical experience on its own from the time you arrive in Nairobi, where you will be received by the Ravina Tours and Travels team, to the entire luxury safari experience that you will live to remember.
Here is a detailed, magical 6-night 5-day Kenya safari Luxury package for you when you are looking forward to visiting Kenya as a solo traveler, a couple for a honeymoon safari, a birthday safari experience, a family safari, or even a chama safari.
When you envision a luxurious safari, you are likely picturing Kenya.The luxurious safari experience in Kenya is characterized by intimacy & exclusivity, featuring highlights such as a hot air balloon ride at sunrise or sunset, a private bush breakfast with champagne, a bush dinner under an acacia tree while watching the sunset, and, most importantly, luxurious accommodations in hotels. Your luxury safari will begin with some human touch, and we design every journey with care and personal attention, ensuring you get the best.
On your arrival in Nairobi, you will be picked up by the Ravina Tours and Travels team, warmly handing you a bouquet of flowers that will make you feel valued and welcome. Later, you will be accompanied by our Ravina Tours and Travels driver to your 5-star hotel at Emara Ole Sereni, where you will rest as you prepare for your safari encounter ahead of you.
Emara Ole Sereni Hotel is located in Nairobi, along Mombasa Road, near the Nairobi National Park, just 12km from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. A luxurious, modern 5-star hotel that prioritizes the comfort and relaxation of travelers.
When you stay at the hotel, you can take advantage of the hotel’s breathtaking views of the Nairobi National Park and Nairobi City from the rooftop as you enjoy your breakfast or dinner in the evening, with different cuisines of your choice.
Moreover, Nairobi has several luxurious hotels that you can consider during your stay in Nairobi, such as Hyatt Regency in Westlands, Mövenpick Hotel, TradeMark Hotel, Sarova Panafric Hotel, Serena Hotel, Kempinski Hotel, and 4 Points Sheraton, just to mention a few.
Early in the morning, after your breakfast, at around 9:00 AM, you will be picked up by an Ravina Tours and Travels driver who will take you to Wilson Airport, which is about 15 minutes from Emara Ole Sereni Hotel. However, before you leave the hotel, you will be briefed about the day that is ahead of you.
Therefore, your flight to the Masai Mara with Safari Link will depart at 10:00 AM, so that you arrive at the Mara at 11:00 AM, since the flight will only take 45 to 60 minutes. The flight will land at the nearest airstrip at the Mara that is also close to your hotel.The most preferred airstrip is always the Angama Airstrip, which is exclusive to visitors staying at the Angama Mara Lodge, one of the best luxury lodges in the Masai Mara, where it offers private flying experiences in the Mara.
On arrival, you will meet driver waiting to receive you, and help you with your luggage to the hotel, which will only take approximately 5 minutes. However, if you prefer to walk to the lodge, through Oloololo Gate on the northern part of the reserve, where Angama Lodge is located on the Oloololo escarpment. On arrival at Angama Mara Lodge, you will be welcomed with a warm, wet towel and a glass of champagne, and then you will check in to your luxurious, spacious room. Once you settle in and relax, lunch will be waiting for you at the restaurant. Most luxurious lodges at the Mara serve meals including international cuisines and local safari food with drinks like wine or cocktails, depending on your preference.
In the evening, as the sunsets, you will get the chance to admire the beauty of Kenya up in the sky, through the hot air balloon experience for approximately an hour, which takes you into a different world that will make you immerse yourself in the wild even more. The hot air balloon is always known to be expensive, but it is always worth every coin. Moreover, you can also do a short and sweet flying safari. This exclusive hot air balloon experience offers you and your loved ones an intimate and private experience.
On landing, you will be treated to a bush luxurious dinner as you soak in the sunset. Such a luxurious experience is perfect for wedding anniversaries, marriage proposals, honeymoons, birthdays, and graduation celebrations.
Seeing the Great Wildebeest Migration
Guided nature walk
Go for a cultural Masai visit, interact with the Masai community, learn their way of living, and also support their work through buying hand-made souvenirs that will remind you of your trip in the Masai land.
Enjoy a horseback safari
Wildlife photography
Also, see more luxurious lodges and camps in the Masai Mara.
Luxury Lodges in the Masai Mara
On this day, Ravina Tours and Travels will give you a different kind of experience. In the morning, at around 7:00 am, you will be picked up by the driver with a 4*4 Land Cruiser with a pop roof to enjoy game drives and Kenya’s beautiful landscapes as you travel. The distance from the Masai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park is 240 km, which is about 4 to 6 hours. However, the first 2 to 3 hours are always very dusty and bumpy, therefore you are advised to stay calm and hydrate.
They say there is always light at the end of the tunnel. After a few hours of struggle, you will stop at the Olare gift shop for around 30 minutes break before continuing with your journey.After another 3 hours, you will head straight to the Cliff luxurycamp in Nakuru, 25 km from Lake Nakuru National Park. You will be served delicious food for lunch, which is presented beautifully, so that you will be satisfied.On this day, all you need is relaxation before getting to the activities. The Cliff luxury camp offers a serene, luxurious, and intimate atmosphere with breathtaking views of Lake Nakuru, ensuring you have a luxurious stay as you had envisioned.
Later in the evening, you will experience a personal and intimate spa experience, including full body massages, deep tissue, sauna, pedicure, and facials, leaving you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
Lake Nakuru National Park is one of the famous National Parks in Kenya, known for birdwatching, especially Flamingos and white rhinos, which are not found in other National parks in Kenya.
The driver will pick you up at around 9:00 AM, not too early, since the luxury camp is so near the Lake Nakuru National Park.On arrival, ticketing will be done, and you will be set to explore the best of the Lake Nakuru National Park. Out of the Big 5 wild animals, you will be able to encounter the Lions and their cubs, Buffalos, Leopards and the White Rhinos.The flamingoes are the most popular attraction here. They say thousands of flamingoes flock here annually, and at times the entire Lake Nakuru National Park turns pink. With years of experience, we realized that most travellers aim to visit Lake Nakuru National Park just because of this sighting.
The park is the home of more than 500 bird species that you can see, learn about them and also capture. Are you a bird lover or a bird photographer? Lake Nakuru National Park is the best place for you.
Other places that you can visit to make your trip more interesting are:
Also, apart from the Cliff luxury camp, other luxury hotels that you can consider in Nakuru include:
On this day it is a different kind of experience from the wildlife safari. Here you tend to explore and enjoy there coastal side of Kenya.
Diani is one of the top luxurious holiday destinations in Kenya, that offers various activities and touristic attractions such as the luxurious beach itself, rich history, vibrant night life and diverse cultural experiences. You will start your journey in the morning as you head to Nairobi back to the airport where you can board your flight to Diani, Ukunda from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport ( JKIA) with airlines like Jambo Jet, Skyward Express and Safari Link.The flight takes off at 9:30 AM and in an hour you will be at the Ukunda Airstrip. On arrival you will meet Ravina Tours and Travels representative who will help you with your luggage and help to transfer you to one of the luxurious hotels near Diani, the Diani Beach Hotel that is only 2km apart.
On arrival at Diani Beach Hotel, you will check in accompanied by very friendly and welcoming staff. You wll then spend the rest of the day resting or have a beach walk at Diani Beach.
You will start your day with your breakfast, you can decide to have a swim in the morning as you enjoy the hotel’s offers. In the afternoon, you will experience the fun of the Diani Beach through engaging into water sports such as snorkelling, scuba diving, kitesurfing and paddleboarding.
Later in the evening as the sun sets you will go for a sunset cruise. Then you will have dinner and spend your night at your hotel.
At night after your dinner, you can also go and experience the Diani at the Diani night clubs or Diani Beachfront bars featuring DJ sets and live bands like the Rhumba, Jazz or Zilizopendwa. At somepoint cultural purformances will be there, popular spots like Shakatak Disco, Manyatta. Tandoori Bar giving high-energy night parties, cocktails and amazing ocean views.
At the end of your tour in Diani your soul will be revived again.
Also see some of the best Mombasa Beaches and other luxurious coastal packages.
Being your last day in Diani, you will be served heavy breakfast, visit the beach one last time then go back to your hotel and check out as you prepare yourself to depart for Nairobi.
Ravina Tours and Travels driver will pick you up at around 11:00 AM which is the check out time then transfer you to the Ukunda Airstrip (UKUA) and in about 1 hour 15 minutes you will be at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
Depending on your itinerary you can spend a night or two in Nairobi before travelling back home to your home country.
This luxurious safari package includes:
For an enjoyable and memorable luxurious safari in Kenya it is best to go during the dry season between the months of June to October ( Peak Season). During this time for instance you will get to experience one of the 7 wonders of the world The Masai Mara Great Wildebeest Migration that crosses from the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania crossing the Mara River.
Also you can opt to go the luxury safari from January to April ( low season) when there are fewer crowds travelling perfect for your luxurious wildlife and beach experience.
Going for a luxurious safari tour in Kenya is not only about ticking off the safari destinations but it is about blending completely with nature while creating memories.
Here are some of the things to expect when going for a luxury Kenya Safari Tour.
Ravina Tours and Travels, offers detailed guidelines on:
Responsible tourism in laymans language is about travelling to a destination and leaving it better than you found it that aligns with sustainable tourism.
This can be done through:
For years now Ravina have been helping travellers explore Kenya by taking them to luxurious safaris through their knowledge and expertise about Kenya and its amazing destinations.
From the moment you make your booking, Ravina Tours and Travels team takes it fully from there professionally customizing for you luxurious, personal and intimate safari package that matches all your expectations and needs and will be worthy your entire experience in Kenya.
Ready to go for a luxurious safari in some of the best destinations in Kenya?
Book today with Ravina Tours and Travels via info@ravinatoursandtravels.com
Kenya is one of the most iconic safari destinations in Africa that you should visit during your safari tour. Just imagine what luxury treatment is and that exactly what you will receive from flights, high end amenities and high end experiences which include wildlife, nature, culture and adventure.
Yes Kenya is very safe for travel as your time will be spent in luxury hotels with 24 hour security surveillance. Also you will be accompanied by one of our destination team member ensuring your safari experience in Kenya is exactly how you had envisioned and incase of anything they are there to help.
Kenya offers a wide range of safari experiences to suit every traveler, from short stay safaris of 2–4 days for quick wildlife escapes, to medium safaris of 5–7 days that explore multiple ecosystems at a relaxed pace, and long safaris of 8–14 days for deep, immersive journeys across iconic landscapes like the Masai Mara and Amboseli National Park. For something distinctive, golfing safaris combine thrilling game drives with play at elite courses such as Muthaiga Golf Club, while honeymoon safaris focus on romance, privacy, and luxury pairing intimate bush experiences with serene coastal retreats like Diani Beach for a truly unforgettable African escape.
Late last year, my family and I went on a 9-day Kenya safari with my friends at Ravina. My family and kicked off our 9-day Kenya safari in Nairobi, where we visited several nature conservancies, played with dogs, which play a significant role in anti-poaching initiatives, explored artisan workshops, and stayed at comfortable lodges with excellent services.
Kenya is a top destination owing to its friendly people, stunning landscapes, and abundant wildlife, including the Big Five. Visiting Kenya is worth every penny, and I definitely plan to visit the country again in the future. Kenya offers something for everyone! Ravina Tours and Travel helped us plan our 9-day Kenya safari, ensuring the trip met all our needs. What was even more amazing was how their friendly tour consultants created a personalized itinerary for us and offered us extremely competitive rates for the 9-day Kenya safari, making the entire experience seamless and unparalleled. For an experience similar to ours, contact Ravina Tours and Travel at info@ravinatoursandtravels.com or +254722103340 for a customized itinerary and a competitive quote, turning your dream of going on a Kenya safari into a reality.
My family and I arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) at around 10.30 am, where we were met by an Ravina Tours and Travel driver who greeted us and warmly welcomed us to Kenya. The driver helped us to maneuver the arrival procedures at the airport, after which he transferred to Hemingway’s Nairobi, where we would stay for the next two nights.
Hemingway’s Nairobi is located in the leafy suburbs of Karen. The tranquil property has 45 rooms with British explorer and luxury vibes. The rooms have canopied beds, towering ceilings, grand staircases, and monkeys swinging above the breakfast tables by the pool. It is the ideal spot to kick off your safari from.
Fora Perks at Hemingway’s Nairobi Included:
On this day, we woke up early, took our breakfast, and headed to the Giraffe Centre, which is the headquarters of the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife. The Giraffe Centre was established in the late 1970s to protect the then-endangered Rothschild giraffe. Currently, there are over 300 Rothschild giraffes in national parks and reserves in Kenya. At the Giraffe Centre, you are allowed to see and even feed the giraffes, allowing you to create an unforgettable experience. The Centre is also committed to teaching children in Kenyan schools about the giraffes in the country.
After feeding giraffes at the Giraffe Centre, my family and I headed to Ocean Sole, where about 47 tons of washed-up flip-flops are collected annually and turned into art. Over 1,000 artisans are employed at the workshop full-time, making it a significant contributor to the Kenyan economy. We toured the workshop, making us appreciate the incredible work of the artisans. The artistry was exceptional, if I must say! An unforgettable experience on this tour was when we got a chance to sit down with one of the head artists to create our own flip-flop animals.
In the afternoon, we headed to the Karen Blixen Museum in the leafy suburbs of Karen, approximately 10 to 16 km from the city centre. The museum is named after Karen Blixen, as it is her former home. The museum is situated on a sprawling farm, which was used to grow coffee. What we loved most about the Karen Blixen Museum was how tranquil and gorgeous it was, allowing us to enjoy breathtaking views.
When on an African safari, you will take several domestic flights to move from lodge to lodge or from one destination to the next. After taking our breakfast at the lodge, we headed to Wilson airport, where we boarded a domestic flight to Lewa Conservancy, landing at Lewa Downs airstrip. Lewa Conservancy is a haven for abundant wildlife, particularly Kenya’s endangered wildlife such as black and white rhinos, Grevy’s Zebras, and over 400 bird species. Lewa is big on protecting endangered wildlife species and helping communities to value and protect animals.
While at Lewa, we stayed at the intimate, family-run Sirikoi lodge. In the lodge, we stayed in luxe tents, which were sophisticated and comfortable. The tents had natural light, vibrant fabrics, and soaking tubs that allowed us to enjoy the scenic views of the surrounding landscapes. The tents also offered prime wildlife views, making our stay there truly magical and unmatched. Some of the activities you can engage in while at Sirikoi lodge include guided treks, game drives, camel riding, scenic flights over Mount Kenya, community visits, and relaxation by the pool after an adventurous day.
On this day, we took another 20-minute flight to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, which sits on a 90,000-acre piece of land. Ol Pejeta is famous for its rhino and chimpanzee conservation efforts. However, we were also able to spot diverse wildlife, including lions, wild dogs, leopards, and Grevy’s Zebras, among others.
Here, we stayed at Sanctuary Tambarare, which is tucked away in a fever-tree groove at the base of Mount Kenya. Sanctuary Tambarare has 10 modern and luxurious safari tents and a new family villa, which is also tented. The tents are decorated in blue, white, and tan, creating a homely and luxurious feel. In addition, the tents are fitted with floor-to-ceiling windows and a private veranda, which ensures that guests enjoy the breathtaking views of wildlife and landscapes right from the comfort of their rooms. In the evening, we headed to the boma, where we enjoyed cocktails by the fire. This particular experience gave us a chance to bond as a family while immersed in the beauty of nature.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy has one of the largest game-to-area ratios among Kenya’s parks and reserves and has the fastest-growing rhino population in Africa, illustrating its dedication to conservation efforts. Ol Pejeta is amazingly home to the last northern white rhinos in the world, that is, Najin and Fatu. While at Ol Pejeta, we visited the conservancy’s conservation centre, where we learned about what the subspecies and species as a whole have endured and the conservation efforts being implemented to ensure their ongoing existence.
One thing that you should not miss doing at Olo Pejeta Conservancy is dog tracking. The conservancy’s canine unit plays a major role in anti-poaching efforts. My family and I really enjoyed learning about the dogs, meeting their keepers, touring their kennels, and playing the hide-and-seek game with the canines. While the hide-and-seek game is fun, it is also used as a training exercise for the dogs.
On this day, we woke up early, had breakfast, and boarded another domestic flight to the Masai Mara. Our main purpose at the Masai Mara was to view wildlife. The word ‘Mara’ is a Masai word for ‘Spotted.’ The shadows of the small clouds looming in the sky spot Masai Mara’s 580 square miles of savannah. The Masai Mara is home to hundreds of animals and over 600 bird species.
The Masai Mara, in combination with the Serengeti, comprises Africa’s most diverse ecosystem. The Mara hosts the iconic Great Migration as wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles migrate from Tanzania’s Serengeti to Kenya’s Mara. Crocodiles are usually waiting in the Mara River waters, ready to prey on the migrating animals. The Great Migration occurs between July and October, making it an ideal time to visit the reserve if you are looking to witness the phenomenon, which is considered to be among the seven wonders of the world.
On our safari in the Masai Mara, we stayed at Sanctuary Olonana, a luxury lodge which is perched on a private stretch of the Mara River. Owing to its floor-to-ceiling windows, guests enjoy the scenic views of the surrounding landscapes and wildlife such as hippos and crocodiles lounging in the river. In addition, the lodge’s nature-inspired furniture creates the perfect atmosphere for guests to feel fully immersed in the beauty of nature and still enjoy luxury and comfort. One thing that we really appreciated about Sanctuary Olonana lodge is its support of the local community by establishing a local primary school, an organic garden, and also participating in indigenous tree planting, among other efforts.
On this day, we woke up early, took our breakfast at the lodge, and headed out for a morning game drive. On the game drive, we get an opportunity to enjoy the scenic views of the Mara landscape and abundant wildlife, including the Big Five (Lions, buffalo, Rhinos, leopards, and Elephants). After the game drive, we headed back to the lodge, where we took lunch and headed to our rooms to freshen up and relax.
Late in the afternoon, we headed out for an evening game drive, giving us an opportunity to spot abundant wildlife and enjoy the stunning sunset views. After the game drive, we headed back to the lodge, where we freshened up, had a delicious dinner, and spent the night ahead of the next day’s adventure.
The Masai Mara National Reserve is expansive. As such, a single day is not sufficient to truly experience all the magic that the Mara has to offer. So on this day, we visited the local Maa community to learn about their culture and way of life, making our experience extremely immersive and unforgettable. The Masai people, who are mostly dressed in blue and red traditional attire, were so hospitable and impressively self-sufficient in their way of life. These Maa people took us on a tour of their village and shared their extensive knowledge of nature, that is, regarding animals and plants. Overall, our day was fulfilling and educational.
On the 8th day, we boarded a domestic flight from the Masai Mara back to Nairobi. We spent our night in a lodge near the airport ahead of our flight back home the next day. Overall, our experience on the 9-day Kenya safari was to die for and definitely something we consider repeating sometime in the future.
My advice to ensure your experience on a 9-day Kenya safari is top-notch is to plan your trip using a trusted tour operator. With that said, Ravina Tours and Travel is the best tour operator for an exemplary Kenya safari experience, as their expert tour consultants make sure that your trip is personalized to ensure all your expectations are met and exceeded. To top it off, Ravina Tours and Travel tour consultants will make sure to give you the most competitive prices for your 9-day Kenya safari, making sure your trip is seamless and worth every dime! Contact Ravina Tours and Travel at info@ravinatoursandtravels.com or +254722103340 and turn your dream of going on a 9-day Kenya safari into a reality!
The beauty about this adventure for your Kenya safari tour is, it also has a Mombasa beach holiday where you can indulge in breathtaking wildlife sightings and a all inclusive beyond belief beach experience. You begin your journey in Nairobi and end it in Diani Beach or Mombasa for your ultimate medium Kenya safari package.
You will greet and acquit yourself with your safari guide guide. You will then receive a short trip before starting your Kenya safari tour to Masai Mara game reserve. You will make a stop at the edge of the Rift Valley escarpments and take in the awe-inspiring view of the escarpment along the way. It stretches from the Red Sea to Mozambique in South Africa. As you go down this valley you will pass by Narok town, where you will be surrounded by the Savannah plains that signal your arrival in Masaai Mara. Once you arrive at your lodge, check in and enjoy your lunch. In the afternoon, you will go on a game drive to view the abundant wildlife. Get back to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
After having your breakfast early in the morning, you will spent the whole day viewing wildlife in this rich ecosystem of Masaai Mara. You will explore the vast true studded reserve in search of Giraffes, Cheetah, Buffalo, Antelopes, Elephants, Lions and many more. This game reserve has the highest wildlife concentration per square kilometre than any other park in Kenya. You will visit the Mara river to complete your gaming viewing to see hippos and crocodiles. You will then head back to your hotel for meals and overnight stay.
The day is still not over for time spent at this game reserve. You will extend your trip in Masai Mara to see endless opportunities of wildlife. Take part in game walks led by local Masai Morans and an optional visit to Masaai Manyatta. Experience an exciting Balloon flight to enhance your gaming viewing. Get back to your lodge in the afternoon for a late night dinner and overnight stay.
Before setting off from Masaai Mara to Lake Nakuru, start your day with an early morning breakfast. On arrival, you will be served a delicious lunch then head on for an afternoon game drive, to explore both the national park and the Lake. Be on the look out for impressive flocks of flamingos that line the edge of alkaline Rift Valley, along with other beautiful bird species eg pelicans. Don’t miss the opportunity to spot rhinos. Proceed to your lodge for your accommodation and overnight stay.
Before sunrise you will be up for breakfast and departure. You will head out of Lake Nakuru and proceed to Amboseli National Park. Along the way, you will make a stop for lunch in Nairobi the continue your journey. You will see exciting views of Mount Kilimanjaro as you get closer to Amboseli National Park.Amboseli is known for its abundant wildlife. You will arrive late in the afternoon where you will have a short game drive as you proceed to check in, in your lodge. You will be served dinner and an overnight stay.
You will spend this day exploring Amboseli National Park, with two most rewarding game drives reserved for you. Start your game viewing after an early breakfast. Views and presence of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, adds soul fulfilling backdrop for both animal lovers and photography enthusiasts. Head back to your lodge for breakfast and overnight stay.
Start by checking out from your lodge then have an early breakfast. On your way to the exit, enjoy a short game viewing and last sights of Mt.Kilimanjaro. Drive through Email town to hunters lodge for hot lunch. There after continue with your tour passed Tsavo river to Tsavo East national park through Manyani gate. Tsavo East is well known for its rich in wildlife and one of the most active parks in terms of game viewing. Animals like Buffalo, Lions, Leopards, Hyenas among many others roam the savannah plains. Drive later to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
You shall be up at dawn for a morning game drive before breakfast. As you traverse the park in search of grazers and hunters, you will experience the splendour of an African sunrise that engulfs the savannah. After breakfast, you will head out for another wildlife viewing in search of what you may not have seen during your past days of your Kenya safari tour. Head back to your lodge for lunch then check put and drive to Mombasa or Diani Beach.
Whether you choose to go spot dolphins, wind surfing, snorkelling, diving or dhow cruise, take advantage of your day exploring this excursions. With all these plenty of activities be sure to enjoy this time and keep your beach holiday packed. You will enjoy a stress free experience that is also very relaxing with warm and welcoming people from the coastal region.
Your beach resorts tour is booked on an all inclusive meal plan. Spend another day at the white sand beaches either in Diani or Mombasa. Start your day with early morning breakfast and walks at the beach with sub bathing. After a long day spending time with the locals, head back to your hotel or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
This day marks the end of your unforgettable 11 days safari packages. Enjoy an early breakfast and start packing up for your departure from the beach resort. Head to the airport after completing your check out process.
With so many inland wilderness areas, it is highly expected that you might get torn between the romantic, exciting aquatic setting of the Indian Ocean beaches and the high pace action of a bush safari. The bush tours in Kenya draw travellers from around the world who wish to see carnivores and herbivores roaming freely amidst prime habitats.
For your bush safari in Kenya, there is plenty of places you can visit like Amboseli National Park where the elephant savannah plains are dominated by Mount Kilimanjaro as its backdrop. Masaai Mara National Reserve offers a bush kind of tour where the massive herds of wildebeests and zebras and antelopes seasonally traverse an ancient wildlife part as part of the migration.
You will arrive at JomoKenyatta International Airport and be welcomed by your safari guide from Ravina Tours & Travels. If you want a luxury place for your accommodation you can stay Sara Stanley Nairobi or Hilton Garden Inn. For a mid-range accommodation you can stay at Eastland Hotel Nairobi or Progressive Park Hotel. For a budget-friendly accommodation you can choose to stay at either Progressive Park Hotel or Olive Gardens Hotel. Your guide will transport you to your hotel of your choice, taste and preference where you will have dinner and overnight stay.
You will get a brief about your 14 day bush and beach safari in Kenya after breakfast. On this day you will spend the day exploring Nairobi City. A perfect day to do some shopping and exchanging your money to Kenyan currency as you prepare for the next safari day. To learn about Kenya’s culture through dance and drama, visit Bomas of Kenya, a unique Kenya’s cultural centre. Different cultural tribes perform here like the Emu drumming, Kikuyu circumcision ceremony, Kalenjin warrior dancers and Arabic-influenced Swahili Tara. For accommodation you can choose to say at Eastland Hotel Nairobi. Your tour guide driver will take you back to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Enjoy an early morning breakfast, after you will travel to Masaai Mara. Your journey will take you through the Great Eastern arm of the Great East African rift valley. At Narok you will have a stop to have a view of the Rift Valley. You can also do a souvenir shopping before arriving at your lodge in the afternoon for dinner and overnight stay.
Wake up to an adventure day, take your breakfast as you enjoy a full day game viewing on the vast plains of the Masaai Mara where you will have a chance to see buffalos, zebras, cheetahs, lions, and warthogs. Part of this game drive will take you to Mara River, where the wildebeests tend to cross from Tanzania to Kenya. It is known as the migration of wildest or the Great Migration. The great river is full of hippos and crocodiles even when there is no migration this is also a great view for you, something you should not miss out. Your game drive will mainly focus on Ngama Hills for black rhinos, Hammer Top Plains, Sand river for large herds of elephants, Keekorok and Mara River for hippo viewing. Now you see why Masaai Mara is famous for having a huge population of wildlife. Your driver will escort you back to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
You will visit Masaai community after taking your early morning breakfast, where you will be introduced to some Masaai traditions like starting a fire without a lighter. Enjoy your trip adventures like visiting Masai Market, Masai homestead and get a presentation of their own community. Participate in their activities such as jumping high like a Masaai warrior, it is healthy for your muscles.Travel to Naivasha town which will be your base for the next day’s activities. Your guide will then escort you in the afternoon to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
In the morning, wake up for an adventurous day to Hell’s Gate National Park, here you can enjoy activities like bike safaris, walking safaris, rock climbing and a game drive. On your game drive, after breakfast you will see a wide variety of wildlife like lions, giraffes, buffalos and eland antelopes. The Fischer’s Tower and Central Tower columns are the remnant of the parks’s volcanic history where you can climb, it is 50 m high and you will be surrounded by towering cliffs and gorges. The park is also home to five geothermal power stations at Olkaria.
Your driver guide will take you back to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
You will enjoy a range of optional activities on this day to take part in. It will include a boat trip on Lake Naivasha aimed at viewing several bird species, hippos and a visit to the crescent island where you will view waterbucks, Impalas, buffaloes and zebras. You can also choose to trek Mount Longonot for a day, it is a volcanic mountain that has a crater on top. It takes only 3 to 5 hours to get from the base to the crater, but if you want to go round the crater, the extra distance is 7km making it a full day activity. Once you choose the activity of your choice and are done with it, your driver will take you back to your hotel for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, you will head to Nairobi city and your arrival will be early in the afternoon. You will have an opportunity to explore some of the vibrant beautiful life of East African Nation. From high end bars to discotheques you will have variety of places to chose from. For accommodation you can stay at Eastland Hotel Nairobi. In the afternoon, you will head to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
You will enjoy your breakfast and move Eastwards, where your stop will be at Voi town, a stone throw from Tsavo East National Park. You will relax and finally check in your accommodation. For accommodation you can stay at Sentrim Tsavo Lodge. You will then go back to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Tsavo East is Kenya’s biggest National Park with over 700 lions roaming the park today. After having your breakfast, you will go for a game drive where you will see elephants, leopards, cheetahs, and giraffes. This is where the famous movies “The Ghost and the Darkness” took placed was based on true life events. In the evening you will return to your accommodation place for dinner and overnight stay as you prepare for the next day.
You will depart for Diani o the shores of Indian Ocean to enjoy the coastal life, after breakfast. What awaits you here are the white sandy beaches, amazing sunsets, nightlife, surfing and snorkelling. The Arabic history is evident in the coastal people, food and buildings. You will arrive at midday, check into your place of stay and enjoy the rest of your day, as you have an overnight stay.
At your stay in Diani Reef Beach Resort & SPA or Swahili Beach Resort, after breakfast you will spend your time in the white sands, swimming, snorkelling and walking at the white shores experiencing the Coastal culture. In the evening you will get back to your place for farewell dinner and your last overnight stay for your Kenya Bush and Beach safari tour.
On this day after breakfast , you will travel to Nairobi to catch your flight back home after finishing you check out process. Depending on the season of travel you will either take the road to train and get to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and say farewell to your 14 day keys bush and beach tour. This is where your tour ends, we welcome you again.
Planning your honeymoon Kenya safari tour? Kenya has variety of options on offer to help you tailor your honeymoon safari tour in Kenya to suit your budget, interests and personal taste. After your wedding having a Kenya honeymoon safari tours in Kenya is the most romantic yet exciting way to start the rest of your lives together with your spouse. Africa Holiday Safaris combine the thrill and adventure of wild spaces with intimate spaces in the bush and at the beach. There many places you can experience a honeymoon you want to remember for the rest of your life Kenya, for wildlife viewing you can visit Masaai Mara National Park and the game reserve. You can enjoy paranoiac views of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Amboseli honeymoon safari tour in Kenya. In Laikipia north of Nairobi, you can have a luxurious experience in conservancies like Lewa or Ol pejeta. In Mombasa you can have white sandy beaches of Diani Beach, we highly recommend combining a safari with a beach holiday to make your honeymoon Kenya safari tour more exciting and unforgettable.
You will arrive at Nairobi Airport where you will be warmly greeted by Ravina Tours representative who will take you to your hotel for check in. You will then embark on a romantic couple journey to Aberdares National Park. Both you and your wife will see diverse landscape, adorned streams of rivers, cascading waterfalls and majestic mountain peaks with V-shaped valleys. As you explore the park, you will catch glimpses of Forest Elephant, graceful buffalos, hyenas and the elusive mountain Bongo. You will also see unique bird species such as Jackson’s Francolin and the Aberdare Cisticola. For a touch of romance for your Kenya safari tour, be sure to visit the stunning Chania Falls. At around 6pm your guide will take you back to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Start your day with breakfast and check out to set off for the amazing Lake Nakuru National Park. You will pause at the equator viewpoint along the way, perfect for a couple photo with your spouse. You will enjoy a game drive once you arrive at the park. After lunch, you will explore Lake Nakuru National Park in the afternoon. Animals you might encounter include white and black rhinos and the rare Rothschild giraffe. You will then be taken back to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
You will check out of your cozy lodge and start your journey to the amazing Masaai Mara National Reserve after having breakfast. When you arrive to the park , you will have your first game drive, enjoying beautiful majestic sights of the reserve before having a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, you will have a game drive to encounter several members of the Big Five, along with several cats, hyenas, playful baboons and cheetahs. You and your spouse will return to the lodge for a night’s rest, dinner and overnight stay.
You will start with an early breakfast and a morning game drive and have breathtaking views of the wildlife from an open-roof vehicle. You will have a chance to view some of the Big Five like elephants, lions, leopards and buffalos. Before continuing your Kenya safari tour with your spouse, both of you will have lunch first. You will both return to the camp as the day goes down for a delicious dinner and a peaceful overnight stay.
You will arrive around noon, in time for hotel check I and lunch. Your honeymoon Kenya safari tour guide will take you to see the shores of Lake Nakuru where you will board a boat. Some of the animals you will get to see in the park are Thomson gazelles, waterbucks, wildebeest, giraffes, zebras, dik-diks and reptiles. You will embark on a serene boat ride back to your camp for an overnight stay and a romantic dinner.
You will check out of your hotel after having a delightful breakfast and have a scenic drive to Nairobi. You will have a lunch in the city then head to the airport for your flight to Diani Beach. You will arrive at Ukunda Airstrip in Diani at around 4pm then relax for dinner and overnight stay.
You will savour at your leisure in the hotel with options to indulge in water sports activities for the remaining days. Go for walks on the pristine stretch of the white sands with your spouse. Embrace the verdant forest caressed by gentle surfable waves. Enjoy North Cost of the beach, it is a perfect paradise for a romantic escape.
This day marks the end of your safari tours Kenya, you will have breakfast then decide if you want to enjoy the hotel’s cozy ambience or to its amazing activities until afternoon. Your Ravina Tours and Travels tour guide will then transport you to Diani Airstrip for your 4:30 pm flight. You will arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by 5:45pm and depart back to your home or country.
One of the best kept secrets that Kenya offers are the golfing Kenya safari tours. The opportunity to see wildlife, play your favourite game and relax on the beautiful white sandy beaches makes your holiday unique. During your Kenya Golf safari tour, you will be playing on private member’s golf clubs which gives you ways to mingle with Kenyan golfers. Ravina Tours create your golf holidays to suit your wishes to perfection. In Nairobi we have many golf courses you can choose from like Muthaiga golf club, Limuru country club, Windsor golf club, Royal Nairobi golf club and Sign golf club. In Mombasa we have Nyali golf club, Mombasa golf club, Leisure Lodge Resort & Golf club resort and Vipingo Ridge.
You will arrive at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your Golf Kenya safari tour where you will be met by a Ravina Tours representative and taken to your hotel. Your drive from the airport will take about half an hour passing along Mombasa Road into Nairobi. You will enter a well forested area before emerging on to the approach to the club. Windsor Golf and Country Club is beautifully designed in a country setting and you have to see it to believe it. You will spend the next two nights here.
You will have bed and and breakfast early in the morning. It has a 18 hole championship course that was designed to international standards by Tom Macauley. It has a total length of 7, 400 yards, a water surrounded 18th green and other spectacular holes that is meticulously maintained making it a challenging course for golfers of all standards that after your breakfast.
You will also experience and enjoy a heated pool, tennis courts, driving range and bird watching of over 200 species recorded on the grounds, Later in the afternoon you will have dinner and overnight stay.
You will choose to either have leisure in the hotel or go for an optional shopping tour in the city. It is hard to avoid shopping and last minute packing before your drive to the airport for your flight back home. You will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after lunch where a Ravina representative will assist you to check in to your home-bound flight.
Have you ever imagined spending time with your family, driving in a 4×4 Land Cruiser in the wild, floating over scenic landscapes in a hot air balloon, or lounging on a beautiful deck while enjoying the glorious weather, breathtaking sights of magnificent wildlife, and striking plains? A Kenya family safari holiday is the ultimate opportunity to bond and create long-lasting memories for you and your family.
While there are many places in the world where you can go for a safari or beach holiday, Kenya is home to some of the best destinations in the world. The country boasts of family-friendly safari holiday destinations, where families, which may comprise parents, their kids, and even sometimes grandparents, or other extended family members. An important thing to note to ensure that your safari or beach holiday is family-friendly is to ensure that your days are not so packed, allowing you time to enjoy the beautiful scenery and, at the same time, relax.
On a Kenya family safari holiday, you will get the chance to see majestic wildlife, among them the Big Five (lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffaloes), enjoy the scenic views, immerse yourself in the rich culture of the surrounding community, and relax on the beautiful white sand beaches.
For a magical and unmatched experience, here is what to expect on your 10-day Kenya family safari holiday at a glance.
On the first day, you will drive or fly to the Masai Mara. If you choose to use a Land Cruiser or a Tour van, you will start your journey at about 8 am and travel 255 km to arrive at the Masai Mara Oloololo gate, which will take you about 5 and a half hours to get there. If you plan to fly to the Masai Mara, you will first arrive at Wilson Airport for a domestic flight with airlines such as Safarilink and AirKenya, which will take you about 45 minutes to Kichwa Tembo Airstrip, which serves the and Beyond Kichwa Tembo Camp. On arrival at the airstrip, you will be warmly greeted and welcomed by an Ravina Tours driver who will transfer you to the camp. The distance between Kichwa Tembo Airstrip and the lodge is about 5.6 km, which will take you approximately 16 minutes to get there.
Other lodges or camps you can stay at in the Masai Mara include Fairmount Mara Safari Club, Sarova Mara Game Camp, Bushtops Luxury Camp, Mara West Camp, Mara Interpids, Sala’s Camp, Hemingways River Camp, Sentinel Mara Camp, Kilima Camp, Naibosho Camp, Olare Mara Kempinski, Angama, and Maji Moto Eco Camp, among others. Your lodge or camp of choice is determined by the budget you have for your family safari holiday.
Upon arrival at the lodge, you and your family will be welcomed warmly and taken to your accommodation. After taking lunch, you will then be allowed to rest in your tent while enjoying the stunning views of the flora and fauna in the Mara.
In the afternoon, you and your family will go on a private game drive where you will get the chance to see the majestic Big Five in their natural habitat. Private game drives are recommended if you have children under the age of 6 years for safety purposes. Children aged 0-5 years are not permitted on game drives. However, children aged 0-5 years are allowed on a game drive if parents pay for a private vehicle.
In the evening, you and your loved ones will enjoy a sundowner experience at the scenic Oloololo Escarpment, where you will be offered wine or your favourite soft drink as you soak in the awe-striking sunset view. You will then head back to the hotel, where you will be served dinner before retiring to bed ahead of tomorrow’s adventure.
On this day, you will wake up early and take your breakfast, after which you will go for a private game drive at 8 am, giving you a chance to witness predators on the hunt and abundant wildlife, and enjoy the scenic views of the Mara. Among the animals that you can expect to spot while on the game drive are the Big Five (lions, leopards, buffalo, rhinos, and elephants) and diverse bird species, making your experience truly magical and worthwhile. While on the game drive, you will also explore the Great Migration route and other migrations, such as the Mara River. If you are visiting the Mara between July and October, you will spot the wildebeest crossings and elephant herds at the Mara River.
You will then head back to the camp at around 1.00 pm for a sumptuous lunch. The Kichwa Tembo Camp offers excellent family-friendly meals served in buffet style. There are also special kids’ menus available to ensure your children’s needs are well met. After lunch, you will take your kids (if you have any) to the WILDchild programme, where children aged between 3 and 12 years learn about how to preserve and appreciate nature. Other activities that your kids can enjoy, while under the supervision of the camp’s guides and staff, include bug collecting, frog safaris, short walks, baking with the chef, and bark rubbing. However, the aforementioned activities are seasonal. You can also utilize childminding services at the camp.
While your kids attend the WilDchild programme at the camp, you and your other family member(s) will go for a bushwalk in the afternoon, where an experienced Masai guide will provide you with adequate information on the diverse flora and fauna in the Mara, ensuring your experience is top-notch. Other activities you can also decide to engage in the afternoon include local community visits and a horseback riding safari. At sunset, you will head back to the camp, where you will pick up your kid(s) from the WILDchild programme or childminding service and head to your tent, where you will freshen up before taking your dinner. After dinner, you will head to your tents to rest ahead of the next day’s adventure.
On day 3, you will wake up early and take your breakfast at 7 am, before leaving Kichwa Tembo Camp at 8 am to head to Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge. You will drive for 220 km, which will take you about 5 hours to arrive at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge. Once you arrive at the lodge, you will be welcomed by the friendly and accommodating staff before being shown to your rooms. The check-in time at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge is between 2.00 om and 3.00 pm. However, early or late check-in should be communicated to the lodge in advance.
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge will offer you a top-notch family-friendly experience. At the lodge, you and your family will enjoy a variety of fun activities apart from game drives, including stargazing, storytelling, archery, cooking lessons for kids, bouncing castles for kids, trampolines, childminding services, delicious food served in buffet-style, and spacious rooms.
You will be served with lunch and allowed to relax in the lodge, enjoy its stunning surroundings, and also engage in fun activities such as swimming. In the evening, you will head back to your room to freshen up before heading to the restaurant to take your dinner, which will be served in buffet style. After dinner, you will head to your rooms, where you will spend the night, waiting for the next day’s exploration.
Other family-friendly lodges in Nakuru that you can consider staying at while on your family safari holiday include Lake Nakuru Lodge, The Cliff-Lake Nakuru National Park, Flamingo Hill Tented Camp, Hotel Waterbuck, Lake Elementaita Serena Camp, Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, The Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort, Sarova Woodlands Hotel and Spa, and Lake Mbweha Safari Camp.
On this day, you will wake up early and take your breakfast at the lodge’s restaurant before heading out for a game drive at 8.30 am. The distance between Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge and Lake Nakuru National Park is about 8.6 km, which will take you about 21 minutes to cover.
A game drive in Lake Nakuru Park is family-friendly because it is short and comfortable, allowing individuals to spot giraffes, lions, rhinos, and diverse bird species, particularly flamingos. While on the game drive, you will visit the Baboon Cliff to see the majestic baboon families. You will also visit Lion Hill for panoramic views of the lake, Makalia Falls, flamingos, and wildlife, and an opportunity to take photos and rest before heading back to the lodge.
You will head back to the lodge for late lunch. Your meals will be served in buffet style, giving you a chance to enjoy both international and local cuisine. After lunch, you will be allowed to engage in family activities. The activities you may decide to engage in include board games, a cooking session (koroga), and kids’ games on the bouncing castle and trampoline. After your activities, you will freshen up in your rooms and go for dinner, which will also be served in buffet-style. You will spend the night at the lodge ahead of the next day’s exciting expedition.
On day 5, you will take your breakfast and depart for Naivasha by road. Check-out time at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge is usually around 10.00 and 11.00 am. Upon arrival in Naivasha, you will have lunch at Lake Naivasha Resort, where you will be staying. Check-in at Lake Naivasha Lodge starts at 10.00 am.
Other family-friendly lodges or resorts in Naivasha include Enashipai Resort and Spa, the Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort, Dove Nest Lodge, Sawela Lodge, Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort, Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge, Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club, and Chui Lodge, among others.
In the afternoon, you will visit Hell’s National Park, where you will engage in several activities, including hiking through gorges (the lower Gorge), biking past wildlife such as zebras, buffalo, and giraffes, rock climbing (Fischer’s Tower), and visiting the geothermal steam vents. Visiting Hell’s Gate National Park is family-friendly, as there are no dangerous predators along the way, making the adventure safe. You will return to the lodge in the evening, take dinner, and rest, ahead of the next day’s adventure.
Hell’s Gate National Park entrance fees vary by visitor status. Non-Residents pay around $50 for adults and $25 for children, East African Citizens/Residents pay around KShs 500 to 675, and Kshs 250-350 for children, and African Passport Holders (Non-EAC) pay about $20 and children $10. In addition, hiring vehicles, bikes, and camping gear may incur extra costs.
On this day, you and your loved ones will wake up early and enjoy breakfast at 7 am at the lodge. Lake Naivasha lodge is practically on the lakeside, so you will walk for a few minutes before getting to Lake Naivasha. At Lake Naivasha, you will enjoy a 1-hour scenic boat ride, where you have the opportunity to spot hippos, African Fish eagles, pelicans, and other wildlife such as giraffes, antelopes, and zebras along the shoreline. After the boat ride, you will depart for Amboseli at around 8.30 am. Check-out time at Lake Naivasha Lodge is usually at 10.00 am.
Amboseli is located on the southern Tanzanian border, approximately 240 km southeast of Nairobi. Upon arriving at Amboseli, you will stay at Ol Tukai Lodge, where you will be warmly welcomed by the staff at the lodge. The family-friendly facilities you will enjoy at Ol Tukai Lodge include a spacious playground, a children’s pool, and convenient services such as babysitting, early suppers, and kids’ menus. Ol-Tukai has a safe environment that houses spacious rooms and stunning views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and elephants from the pool.
You can spend the rest of the day relaxing in the lodge while enjoying the various services there for an unforgettable experience. In the evening, you will enjoy a buffet-style dinner, which will offer you and your loved ones to enjoy a blend of continental and African cuisine, while enjoying the breathtaking view of the surrounding landscapes and majestic elephants.
On Day 7, you will wake up early and take your breakfast. You will head out for a game drive in a 4×4 Land Cruiser at 8:30 am. The early morning game drive will offer you an opportunity to witness predator hunts, take perfect photographs, sight abundant wildlife, and enjoy cooler temperatures.
Amboseli has a wide array of wildlife, such as vast and iconic elephant herds, giraffes, lions, cheetahs, zebras, hippos, buffaloes, and wildebeest, over 400 bird species, and spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, making it a magical destination for a family safari holiday. Amboseli National Park is the second most visited national park after the Masai Mara National Reserve.
You will head back to the lodge for lunch, which will be served in buffet style. In the afternoon, you be allowed to relax at the lodge and engage in activities such as bird walks, playing board games (scrabble and monopoly), attending a wildlife lecture, exploring the gift shop to buy souvenirs, or even spa treatments. In the evening, you will be served dinner, either in a bush setting or at the lodge. However, a bush dinner should be booked early, and it may incur extra charges. You will spend the night at the lodge ahead of your transfer to Diani the next day.
The spacious lodge’s rooms, which are chalet-style twin or double rooms, are ideal for families and allow guests to enjoy the striking views of the wetlands, Kilimanjaro, and abundant wildlife. The lodge also has a multi-room villa known as Kibo Villa, which is perfect for larger families.
On this day, you will wake up early, take your breakfast, and then head to Amboseli Airstrip at 8 am, where you will take a scenic bush flight to Ukunda Airport using a domestic airline such as Safarilink or AirKenya Express. The distance between Amboseli Airstrip and Ukunda Airport is about 316 km, which will take you about 1 hour to cover by flight.
If you and your family are nature enthusiasts and want to experience the beautiful landscapes and diverse ecosystems on your way to Diani, you can decide to travel to Diani using the SGR. However, to get to the SGR terminus, you first drive for about 97 km from Amboseli to the Emali SGR terminus, which will take you approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. At the Emali SGR station, you will board the SGTR train, which will take about 6 hours to cover 360 km before arriving at Mombasa. Upon arriving at Mombasa SGR terminus, you will be transferred by an Ravina Tours driver to Diani (55.6km away), with the trip taking about 1-1.5 hours.
You may also decide to arrange for a short flight, which may take about 7 to 20 minutes from Mombasa International Airport to Ukunda Airport near Diani Beach. Among the airlines that offer flights from Mombasa to Diani are Safarilink and Mombasa Air Safari. The rates for a flight from Mombasa to Diani range between KShs 4,000 and KShs 8,000, depending on the season.
In Diani, you will stay at Baobab Beach Resort and Spa. At the lodge, you will be welcomed warmly at the lodge by staff and shown to your rooms. Check-in time at the resort is typically at 1.00 pm. However, you can arrange for early or late check-in by contacting the resort in advance. After freshening up, you will head to the hotel’s restaurant, where you will be served fresh and diverse cuisine in buffet-style. Baobab Resort and Spa is a family-friendly resort owing to its:
Other lodges or resorts that you may consider staying at while in Diani include Diani Reef Beach Resort and Spa, Southern Palm Beach Resort, Leopard Beach Resort and Spa, Diani Sea Resort, Diamonds Leisure Beach and Golf Resort, Swahili Beach, Nomad Beach Resort, Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort, Diani Sea Lodge, and Waterlovers Beach Resort.
On this day, you will wake up and take your breakfast by at least 8 am. After breakfast, a friendly and accommodating staff will take you on a hotel tour, which will take approximately an hour. After the tour, you will lounge at the swimming pool while sipping your favorite drinks. At lunch time, you will head to one of the resort’s restaurants, where you will be served delicious meals in buffet style.
In the afternoon, you and your family can head to the beach and engage in various activities such as volleyball, football, or even water sports such as kayaking, scuba diving, snorkelling, water polo, and windsurfing. Other activities you and your loved ones can engage in while at the resort include archery, Zumba, aerobics, playing shuffleboard, tennis, badminton, or basketball, practicing yoga, and going on a nature walk.
In the evening, you will head to the resort, freshen up in your room, and head to the restaurant for dinner. After dinner, you will head to bed while reminiscing on the unparalleled and magical occurrences of the day.
On this day, which will be the last day of your Kenya family safari holiday, you will wake up early and have breakfast. You can enjoy a brief swim after breakfast before checking out at 10.00 am. Ravina Tours driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to Ukunda Airport, which will take you about 12 minutes to cover the approximately 5.5 km. At Ukunda Airport, you will take your flight to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport or JKIA, using domestic airplanes such as Safarilink, AirKenya, Skyward, Flightlink, and FlexFlight.
At the end of the day, this 10-day family safari holiday will offer you and your loved ones an opportunity to experience diverse ecosystems, all the way from the Masai Mara plains, the stunning Lake Naivasha, and Nakuru, diverse wildlife, coastal landscapes, and diverse and tasty cuisine. For the best family safari holiday for you and your family, contact Ravina Team at info@ravinatoursandtravels.com. Our team of expert tour consultants will ensure your safari holiday is planned to the letter, ensuring your experience is top-notch and family-friendly.
Our classic family safari holiday is family-friendly and offers diverse experiences ranging from scenic views of the Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli, sightings of a wide array of wildlife, and vegetation. Booking your family safari holiday with Ravina Tours should be on your bucket list. Contact us at info@ravinatoursandtravels.com to turn your family safari holiday dream into reality.
Kenya is an all-year-round safari destination. However, the time you go on a family safari holiday is dependent on your budget, the season (low or high), and the activities you intend to engage in or the experiences you want. The high season is usually between June and October since there is great wildlife viewing and the weather is dry. However, rates are higher during the high season due to the high number of guests visiting these destinations. The low season, which may be between November and April or May, is usually the wet season. In the low season, the rains can disrupt game drives or visits to the beach and make some areas inaccessible. However, during the low season, the number of guests and rates are lower. Therefore, you should decide on the specific experience you want and also consider your budget before deciding on the ideal time for you to go on a Kenyan family safari holiday.
When packing for a Kenya family safari holiday, there are a few essentials you should ensure to pack. For instance, neutral-colored (khaki, green, or brown) clothing is essential when going on a family safari holiday in Kenya. Long-sleeve shirts or tops are helpful for protection against the sun or bugs. A warm fleece or jacket, comfortable closed shoes, a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, a scarf for dust, and swimwear should be packed when going on a Kenya family safari holiday. It is also essential to pack essential medications (if any), a camera, phone, and camera chargers or power bank, sunscreen, bug spray, and dinner outfits. Packing swimwear is also necessary for an all-around experience in the wild and at the beach. However, your packing list is largely dependent on your preferences.
Yes. Kenya is visa-free for most nationalities, particularly Africans and individuals from some Caribbean nations. However, visitors must have an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before travelling. However, citizens of East African countries such as Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, and Uganda are exempt. The eTA should be obtained via etakenya.go.ke.
Kids aged 5 years and above enjoy family safari holidays the most. However, most lodges have facilities and services that carter for kids younger than five years. Our consultants at Ravina Tours will guide you to the best hotel, lodge, or camp based on your needs and those of your family members.
You can combine beach relaxation with a Kenya Family Safari for a top-notch experience. You start your holiday by visiting the wild in areas such as the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli, and end it relaxing on the beach. However, when travelling with kids, do not overschedule or have too many activities in one day, as children need frequent breaks because they get tired easily. Contact Ravina Tours info@ravinatoursandtravels.com for the best package for an unmatched Kenya Family Safari Holiday.
Other activities that you can engage in while on a Kenya Safari Holiday, apart from game drives, include horseback riding, local community visits, nature walks, and hot air balloon safaris, among others. Kids can also engage in kids’ clubs at the lodges or camps, and activities such as bug collecting, frog safaris, short walks, baking with the chef, and bark rubbing. You can also enjoy the beach, where you can engage in activities such as windsurfing, snorkelling, scuba diving, and beach football and volleyball. The specific activities you take part in while on a Kenya Family Safari Holiday depend on your budget and also the lodge or camp you stay in while on vacation, as each lodge or camp offers different experiences for guests. Contact Ravina Tours at info@ravinatoursandtravels.com for a personalized family-friendly itinerary and package that will allow you engage in all the activities you want while on your Kenya Family Safari.
While on a Kenya Family Safari, other places you can view wildlife apart from the Masai Mara and Amboseli include Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, Samburu, Tsavo East and West, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Aberdare National Park, and Nairobi National Park. Lake Nakuru is well-known for flamingos and hippos, while Lake Naivasha is popular for hippos. Samburu is known for unique wildlife such as the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra, gerenuk, beisa oryx, and Somali ostrich, and dry landscapes. Tsavo East and West are home to diverse wildlife, particularly elephants and lions. If you want to see lions or wild dogs, Ol Pejeta Conservancy is the place for you. If you are looking for an urban Kenya family safari experience, Nairobi National Park is the place to visit. So, there are numerous places to go on a Kenya family safari holiday depending on the specific experience you want.
Yes. Kenya is a safe destination for families. Book your Kenya Family Safari Holiday with Ravina at info@ravinatoursandtravels.com as we prioritize your safety and that of your family while in lodges or camps, on game drives, and even on the beach.
Planning to go on a safari in Kenya and Tanzania and don’t know where to start, join thousand of travellers who have made this process easy for themselves by planning their safari to these beautiful countries with Ravina Tours and Travels. Being right next to each other, you can easily combine your safari without having to choose or being limited to only visit one. A Kenya and Tanzania safari will offer you the best way way to explore East Africa. This safari is a green ticket to unwind in East Africa beautiful white sandy beaches, have wild game drives where you will enjoy wildlife sightings in national parks and game reserves. What these two countries offer in terms of your vacations will leave you in awe for more, with interesting cultural stories and unforgettable lifetime memories, don’t forget to book your safari with Ravina Tours and Travels. In this article, you will know all that you need to explore these countries. Tag along and enjoy to start planning your safari and remember, journey of a thousand miles starts with one small step. And am sure you don’t want to be left out by many who make this first step with Ravina Tours and Travels.
With of access and well-planned safari road trail, these countries are considered the to be the best for wildlife destinations, especially if it is your first time planning a safari. In Tanzania, Serengeti National Park is the most famous for hosting countless wildlife while in Kenya Masai Mara National Reserve wins the race compared to other national parks and reserves. Both Kenya and Tanzania house all the Big Five, that is elephants, leopards, rhinos, lions and the buffaloes. If you also want more of these wildlife sightings, both countries give you a why and the answer as well. Other species you will find include cheetahs, zebras, hyenas, giraffes, cheetahs, antelopes just to name a few.
If you only think all that Kenya and Tanzania have to offer is amazing views of wildlife, you are in for a rude shock. Wildlife makes these countries an Amen destinations to most tourists, but also other unique features make these countries standout. For example Tanzania is famous for hiking in the tallest mountain in Africa, Mt.Kilimanjaro, Kenya on the other hands is well known for offering hiking and mount climbing exercises in Mount Kenya, Africa’s second highest peak. And the fact that they border each other means you can combine your safari excursion and get to visit both countries at a go.
There are many different ways you can book your safari to Kenya and Tanzania but whichever you get to choose should be the safest method because it will affect both the impact and experience you get to have. The most common one tourist choose is booking through a local tour operator or through a travel agent, but if you enjoy doing it yourself you can do a self drive safari. Whichever you choose, you should come first regardless of what anyone says.
If you want to own your trip from the start to the end, then this is the option you are looking forward to have. I will share with you some of the insights of what makes this a good option, its cons and pros. It can be exciting to have everything done by yourself, but in these tours, what makes them more interesting is not being a solo ranger. This is because when it come to getting the best deals, tour operators normally negotiate the best rates for you. So if you are looking to save some few bucks, this is the first con you will experience.
Another con you will definitely experience is if you are travelling to Kenya and Uganda in a SUV vehicle. You most likely to face challenges accessing the parks, since they prefer a 4×4 safari vehicle because of the terrain. However if you choose to pay a 4×4 jeep safari vehicle, you will pay roughly around $ 150 to $200 per day, but you will have an easy smooth time accessing the parks.
The hidden con that you might not see it as one, is not having a tour guide, these tour guide usually have an advanced knowledge about the parks, the best trails to follow and where to spot wildlife. The cons for doing it yourself safari drive to Kenya and Tanzania weigh more heavily than the pros. But I this is your taste, let me not stop you.
In my most humble opinion, I find this to be the best option. It relieves stress for you and what you have to do is just pay a tour company such as Ravina Tours and Travels to to do all the booking processes for you, from handling your arrival, hotel bookings, park entry fees, tour guides till the last day when you get to return. The biggest pros of using a local tour operator is they handle everything for you.
When booking your safari with a local tour operator, they range from either group safari tours or private tours. For a better tour experience, a private tours offers you more quality and a tailored experience. It is best to check reviews of the tour company you are travelling with on independent searches from Google sites. For your Kenya and Tanzania safari tour consider booking with Ravina Tours and Travels, this local tour operating company is known to be the best for such safaris. They save you on time, money and craft the best customised itineraries with no hidden costs.
Both these countries lie across the equator, meaning they have the best climate and weather for your safari throughout the year. Depending on what activity you want to have, this will influence the month you go for your safari. If you are going for a bush safari in the national parks, then the best month is November to February and August to October. If you are visiting the countries for a hiking experience, the best months to visit the mountains is from June to September, the weather conditions favour these activities. June to mid October is one of the two main dry seasons in East Africa, and is often the best time to do your safari in Kenya and Tanzania, despite it being a peak season. If you want to travel at a time when the rates are low and few people present in Kenya and Tanzania destinations, then the best time to visit is during the rain season in the month of March to May.
If you are timing to catch the great wildebeest migration, one of the most intimate safaris on the planet and only happens between the border of Kenya and Tanzania in Masai Mara and Serengeti National Park respectively, then the best time to spot this migration is from July to mid September.
In order to have a quality experience in the wild and visit the key safari destinations for both Kenya and Tanzania, I would suggest a maximum of at least 10 days in total. 5 days for your safari in Kenya and the remaining days for your safari in Tanzania. If this sounds short for you and you have more time and money to spend in these beautiful countries, then a 14 day safari itinerary would do you a perfect poetic justice here at Ravina Tours and Travels, where you can email them at info@ravinatoursandtravels.com
Some of the vital information you need to know that most articles often miss to let you know when combining your safari in Kenya and Tanzania, I will graciously bless you with it. This information can make you familiarise with the trip bore you even start your journey, which will reduce stress you normally have when going to a new place for the first time.
Crossing Borders
Beside getting your visas right and ensuring you have all the necessary paperwork required is all you need when crossing the border from Kenya to Tanzania and vice versa. You can do the border crossing either by land or air, air is however the fastest means with less human traction. If you are using air as means of crossing this borders. You need to be aware that there is no direct international airport to take you to this region. If lets say you are flying from Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya to Tanzania, you will use two flights and a 45 minute drive in a car.
If you are crossing the border through land, you will be required to provide necessary documentation such as visas, your passport, travel insurance documents and medical certificate. You also need to be aware that tour companies that operate in Kenya are not allowed to operate in Tanzania and vice versa. But need not to worry because if you book with Ravina Tours and Travels, they will do all that for and change you into their jeep safari in Tanzania. Border crossing from Kenya to Tanzania is always smooth and takes a maximum of 10 minutes.
Tourists from other continents being welcomed in Kenya and Tanzania are always required to submit their visas upon arrival. These countries include Australia, Canada, United Kingdom and United States just to name a few, if you happen to forget your visa, you can still apply for it upon arrival, but it is best to come prepared. To apply for these visas costs $50 per person. For Americans these visas are more priced since they will require a multiple-entry visa that cost
$100 per person. To save you from unnecessary delays at the airport entry, I would suggest that you take care of your visa documentation at least 1 to 2 months prior before commencing your trip to Kenya and Tanzania since visa processing is a long one and can take a few weeks. It is good to know that you don’t need visa to access Kenya since they introduced a visa-free policy, but you will have to apply for eTA, an Electronic Travel Authorisation to roam freely in Kenya.
A must have vaccination certificate when you are crossing the border from Kenya to Tanzania is the yellow fever vaccine. You can easily get yellow fever in Kenya, however such cases are few in Tanzania and if you have a low immunity, this can impact your safari negatively. You will be denied access if you don’t have this vaccine certificate. To protect yourself from random diseases, you can also vaccinate yourself against Typhoid, Hepatitis A& B.
If you are on other medication drugs, carry them with you and have a travel health kit. Anti-malaria drugs are necessary to have, almost a must because Kenya and Tanzania are well familiar with mosquito presence.
Kenya, governed by Honourable President William Samoei Ruto is the perfect getaway to take you to intimated wildlife viewing. Famous for hosting the “ Big Five” and the only country that has a national park inside the city, what you will do and enjoy in this country can’t fit in your to do list. From visits to Masai Mara national Park, to Samburu National Reserve, lake Nakuru National Park, mountains, hidden gems, camps and lodges just to name a few.
Tanzania, governed by President Samia Suluhu Hassan since March 2021 offers an extraordinary safari with magnificent wonderful places to visit. Quite similar to Kenya, there is a small difference that comes in visiting Tanzania like Mount Kilimanjaro, trekking chimpanzees at Tarangire National Park as the major ones, other than that what Tanzania offers is quite similar with what Kenya offers its tourists.
You will be received by Ravina Tours and Travels representative guide at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transported to your place of accommodation. After checking in, you will then be taken to Masai Mara National Reserve as you enjoy views of the Great Rift Valley. On arrival, you will have safari game drives at the reserve where you will get to see the Big Five. Around lunch time, you will have a break to eat a Kenyan meal then resume your safari game drive and in the afternoon your guide will take you to Mara Enkajiang Camp for dinner and overnight stay.
On this day after breakfast, you will enjoy early morning game drives touring the savanna in Masai Mara and its numerous wildlife. You will have an interesting day throughout, apart from wildlife you can also have an optional hot air balloon after your game drives, then proceed to take your lunch the camp. After your delicious lunch, you will embark touring the big Masai Mara National Reserve and later in the afternoon you will be transported back to your place of stay for dinner and an overnight stay.
You will begin your day in high spirits. After breakfast you will check out of your camp and let your Ravina Tours and Travels tour guide drive you to visit Lake Nakuru National Park in the Great Rift Vally. This day you will be served with great views of the Great Rift Valley escarpments as you enter Lake Nakuru. Once you arrive in Lake Nakuru, you will be taken to see beautiful various birds, common ones are the flamingoes and you will get the opportunity to see the rare Rothschild giraffe, the white and black rhinos. You will then have your lunch and continue exploring what Lake Nakuru National Park has to offer. Later in the afternoon, your driver will escort you to Lake Nakuru Hill court Resort and Spa, here you will have dinner, relax and an overnight stay.
This day will begin early as you you check out of your resort and proceed to tour Lake Naivasha. This lake is a fresh water lake and is known for hosting abundant wildlife and beauty. On this lake you will enjoy boat riding activities as you get to spot huge hippos and encounter diverse bird species. Another highlight you will have fun partaking in is a walking safari on Crescent Island. It is a sanctuary for mostly herbivores animals such as giraffes, zebras and wildebeest. You will then have lunch and continue exploring the place, later in the afternoon, Ravina Tours and Travels guide will escort you to check in Lake Naivasha West Beach Camp where you will have dinner and an overnight stay.
After taking your early morning breakfast, you will depart for Amboseli National Park after checking out of your beach camp. This drive from Lake Naivasha to Amboseli takes a maximum of 5 hours and what you will enjoy on the drive is the scenery beautiful backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa’s highest peak. You will check in Amboseli Neat Camp, have a late lunch and proceed to explore Amboseli. What Amboseli serves is numerous sighting of huge elephants, the wildebeest, baboons and giraffes just to name a few. After having your game drive, you will be taken back to the camp to have dinner, relax and an overnight stay.
This is the day that I know you have been waiting for and it has finally arrived. This is the day you get to cross the border from Kenya to Tanzania and head to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is a known hidden gem to most tourists who visit the place with Ravina Tours and Travels. You will have a maximum of 4 hour drive after breakfast and checking out. Once you arrive in Tanzania, you will check in at Nsya Lodge have lunch and take you game drive. This game drive will allow you to see elephants , waterbucks, impalas, leopards, cheetahs, lions and giraffes just to mention a few. After in the afternoon you will be driven back to your lodge where you will unwind and have a delicious dinner and overnight stay.
After having your early morning breakfast, you will check out and proceed to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Serengeti National Park. This drive takes 3 hours as you pass through Ngorongoro Conservation Area. When you get near Serengeti National Park, first you will proceed to check in at Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp and take your lunch. After you will head to your safari jeep and start your game drive at the park. Depending on the time you visit, you will see the Great wildebeest migration and numerous of wildlife. To make your safari more exciting you can enhance your trip with a hot air balloon safari where you will have a bird’s eye view of Serengeti. You will be driven back to your camp, have dinner and an overnight stay.
Also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will have a one hour drive from Serengeti after checking out and having your champagne breakfast. Once you arrive at the crater, you will check in at Ngorongoro Wild Camp and continue with your game drive. At the crater, you will encounter and spot endangered species such as eland, giant tusked elephants, black rhinos. Other animals you will spot include lions, buffalos, zebras, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, gazelles and zebras. After you will have lunch and continue with your game drive till afternoon where you will be driven back to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Early in the morning you will check out and take your champagne breakfast as you check out of your camp and drive to Lake Manyara.. You will arrive and check in at Lake Manyara Fanaka Safari Lodge, the head out for your game drive. In this park what will excite you is seeing the tree climbing lions and beautiful diverse landscapes of acacia woodlands, ,mahogany trees, grassy flood plains and giant fig trees. You will be taken back to the camp to take your heavy lunch and head out to continue exploring the park. Other wild animals you will encounter ar the mongoose, dik-diks, elephant herds, wildebeest, and lions. You will be driven back to the lodge to have dinner, showers and an overnight stay.
This day sadly marks the end of your safari excursions. After having an early morning breakfast, you will proceed to check out of the camp. Ravina Tours and Travels driver will then drive you to Arusha to catch your flight or connect you back to Nairobi. Ready to book this Kenya and Tanzania combined safari with Ravina Tours and Travels reach them out at info@ravinatoursandtravels.com
Despite sharing with you this amazing itinerary, you may wonder what is included and excluded from your itinerary and this is why I get to share this important information about it. This itinerary will include meet and greet services, all meals from breakfast to dinner, accommodation, park and national reserves entry fees, specified transfers, a 4×4 safari vehicle, any emergency evacuation services and scheduled transfer options. What is excluded includes visa fees, tips, international flights, photography services, optional activities such as spa, massages, sauna and luxury wine and champagnes. This is not to say that what is excluded you can’t have it at all, you can choose to have it, just that you will be required to pay an extra fee for those services.
Browsing on all google pages and you still wonder what are the top Kenya Tanzania destinations? I will share with you a detailed information of places you can enjoy in these two countries. First we have Kenya and the top destinations in this country includes Masai Mara National Reserve, Amboseli National Park, Nairobi National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha National Park and Ol Pejeta Conservancy and if you are looking to also have a beach experience consider Diani and Watamu beaches. Next comes Tanzania where we have Serengeti National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. I count these destinations as the top, not because they are famous but because of what every tourists feels after they have experienced this place.
This places that I am going to share with you, offer you a real and authentic feeling. Since you are combining a safari in Kenya and Tanzania, I would highly recommend these places to offer you the best accommodation you are looking for. We have Oldeani Mountain Lodge, Tawi Lodge, Semite Serengeti Safari Camp, Kirimu Camp Serengeti, Enkakenya Camp and Tloma Lodge Karatu in Tanzania. In Kenya we have Maji Moto Eco Camp, Rhino Tourist Camp, Agama Mara, Mara Naibosho Conservancy and Embooo Camp, just to mention a few.
When it comes to combining a safari in Africa between two countries, I honestly don’t think you can outdo a Kenya and Tanzania combined safari. These countries share a major attraction found only on the border of the two countries that you can’t find anywhere in the world, the Great Wildebeest Migration. Other than that, what they offer is unique and similar in cost. And it makes the perfect sense to combine them, I am sure you can manage to spare at least 20 days to explore both this countries, like I said, 5 days you spend inKenya and 5 days you spend in Tanzania.Allow yourself to experience this magic with Ravina Tours and Travels.
The answer is yes. Kenya and Tanzania have a political stability that ensures it is safe for welcoming tourist all over the world. When you book your safari with reputable tour operating company like Ravina Tours and Travels, you are guaranteed maximum secure for you and your luggage. With over 10 years of experience operating in East Africa, we make sure your safety comes first from secure game drives to professional guides who are well trained in animal behaviour until when you depart back to your country. You cant go wrong in trusting us.
A Kenya and Tanzania combined safari, is very welcoming to kids, with family friendly safaris that have been designed paying a special keen attention to kids. They feature shorter game drives, accommodations that are safe for kids and flexible schedules. Parks such as Masai Mara, Amboseli and Serengeti are best for accommodating kids, with short driving distances between camps.
July to October is the best time to visit this action that happens between the Kenya and Tanzanian border in Masai Mara National Reserve and Serengeti National Park. This migration is a thrilling experience where you will see thousands of wildebeest crossing the Mara River that is infested with large crocodiles waiting to attack and feed from this migration. With our expert and professional guides in Ravina Tours and Travels, they will position you at the best spot where you can witness this captivating natural phenomenon.
It is best that you pack light and have necessary clothing that you will need for early morning game drives and when the sun is up . Carry jackets and jumpers that will come in handy for morning and afternoon game drives, t-shirts and vest with capes when the day becomes hot. Comfortable shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, binoculars and a telephoto camera equipment and lenses with extra batteries or a well kept good camera phone for collecting memories. We can also customise a list depending on your itinerary and day of travel to ensure you are well conversant with your safari.
There is a slight difference in as much as both offer numerous encounters with the wildlife. Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park is ten times larger than Kenya’s Masai Mara however Masai Mara has a higher wildlife density and guarantees you views of wildlife. On the other hand Tanzania host Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa and features unique destination like Ngorongoro Crater and other beautiful crater lakes.
Both Kenya and Tanzania host the Big Five, lions, buffaloes, leopards, rhinos and elephants, other encounters you are guaranteed to see in your combined Kenya Tanzania safari include the Rothschild giraffes, zebras, antelopes, hyenas, warthogs, hippos, crocodiles and gazelles. And because you will be roaming on different national park, you are guaranteed to see numerous wildlife. As a tip, carry with you a binoculars and if you are a photo enthusiast bring along with you a camera.
This question depends on whether you are doing a self drive of are travelling using a local tour operator. It also boils down to the mode of transport you are having, if you are using air, then it is quite straightforward. If you are using road, there are two ways you can cross the border. The first is through Isebania Border from Masai Mara to Serengeti and only takes 30 to 60 minutes, ensure you have a valid visa. The second one is through Namanga border from Nairobi to Arusha popular for tourists who enjoy city views.
What I will share with you varies from season, accommodation and method of transport you get to use. Cost are normally divided into three categories from budget camping safari that ranges from $250 to $350 per person, mid range safari that are priced at $400 to 600 per person and luxury fly-in safari that range between $800 to $1500 per person.
Our expertise in handling complex logistics makes us an ideal partner for your cross border adventure. We have established our presence in Kenya and Tanzania and that means we effortlessly manage your combined safari from planning till the day you commence your safari and when you get to depart back to your home country. Our services are quite friendly, from budget friendly, mid range to offering luxury safaris in this safari. We tailor make these packages based on your preference, comfort and taste you want.
In addition, we commit to responsible tourism when you choose to travel with us and your safari is in direct correlation in supporting conservation efforts and community development. To embark on your Kenya and Tanzania combined safari book your safari today with us at info@ravinatoursandtravels.com or call us on our WhatsApp line at +254 722103340
Have you ever imagined spending time with your family, driving in a 4×4 Land Cruiser in the wild, floating over scenic landscapes in a hot air balloon, or lounging on a beautiful deck while enjoying the glorious weather, breathtaking sights of magnificent wildlife, and striking plains? A Kenya family safari holiday is the ultimate opportunity to bond and create long-lasting memories for you and your family.
While there are many places in the world where you can go for a safari or beach holiday, Kenya is home to some of the best destinations in the world. The country boasts of family-friendly safari holiday destinations, where families, which may comprise parents, their kids, and even sometimes grandparents, or other extended family members. An important thing to note to ensure that your safari or beach holiday is family-friendly is to ensure that your days are not so packed, allowing you time to enjoy the beautiful scenery and, at the same time, relax.
On a Kenya family safari holiday, you will get the chance to see majestic wildlife, among them the Big Five (lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffaloes), enjoy the scenic views, immerse yourself in the rich culture of the surrounding community, and relax on the beautiful white sand beaches.
For a magical and unmatched experience, here is what to expect on your 10-day Kenya family safari holiday at a glance.
On the first day, you will drive or fly to the Masai Mara. If you choose to use a Land Cruiser or a Tour van, you will start your journey at about 8 am and travel 255 km to arrive at the Masai Mara Oloololo gate, which will take you about 5 and a half hours to get there. If you plan to fly to the Masai Mara, you will first arrive at Wilson Airport for a domestic flight with airlines such as Safarilink and AirKenya, which will take you about 45 minutes to Kichwa Tembo Airstrip, which serves the and Beyond Kichwa Tembo Camp. On arrival at the airstrip, you will be warmly greeted and welcomed by an Ravina Tours driver who will transfer you to the camp. The distance between Kichwa Tembo Airstrip and the lodge is about 5.6 km, which will take you approximately 16 minutes to get there.
Other lodges or camps you can stay at in the Masai Mara include Fairmount Mara Safari Club, Sarova Mara Game Camp, Bushtops Luxury Camp, Mara West Camp, Mara Interpids, Sala’s Camp, Hemingways River Camp, Sentinel Mara Camp, Kilima Camp, Naibosho Camp, Olare Mara Kempinski, Angama, and Maji Moto Eco Camp, among others. Your lodge or camp of choice is determined by the budget you have for your family safari holiday.
Upon arrival at the lodge, you and your family will be welcomed warmly and taken to your accommodation. After taking lunch, you will then be allowed to rest in your tent while enjoying the stunning views of the flora and fauna in the Mara.
In the afternoon, you and your family will go on a private game drive where you will get the chance to see the majestic Big Five in their natural habitat. Private game drives are recommended if you have children under the age of 6 years for safety purposes. Children aged 0-5 years are not permitted on game drives. However, children aged 0-5 years are allowed on a game drive if parents pay for a private vehicle.
In the evening, you and your loved ones will enjoy a sundowner experience at the scenic Oloololo Escarpment, where you will be offered wine or your favourite soft drink as you soak in the awe-striking sunset view. You will then head back to the hotel, where you will be served dinner before retiring to bed ahead of tomorrow’s adventure.
On this day, you will wake up early and take your breakfast, after which you will go for a private game drive at 8 am, giving you a chance to witness predators on the hunt and abundant wildlife, and enjoy the scenic views of the Mara. Among the animals that you can expect to spot while on the game drive are the Big Five (lions, leopards, buffalo, rhinos, and elephants) and diverse bird species, making your experience truly magical and worthwhile. While on the game drive, you will also explore the Great Migration route and other migrations, such as the Mara River. If you are visiting the Mara between July and October, you will spot the wildebeest crossings and elephant herds at the Mara River.
You will then head back to the camp at around 1.00 pm for a sumptuous lunch. The Kichwa Tembo Camp offers excellent family-friendly meals served in buffet style. There are also special kids’ menus available to ensure your children’s needs are well met. After lunch, you will take your kids (if you have any) to the WILDchild programme, where children aged between 3 and 12 years learn about how to preserve and appreciate nature. Other activities that your kids can enjoy, while under the supervision of the camp’s guides and staff, include bug collecting, frog safaris, short walks, baking with the chef, and bark rubbing. However, the aforementioned activities are seasonal. You can also utilize childminding services at the camp.
While your kids attend the WilDchild programme at the camp, you and your other family member(s) will go for a bushwalk in the afternoon, where an experienced Masai guide will provide you with adequate information on the diverse flora and fauna in the Mara, ensuring your experience is top-notch. Other activities you can also decide to engage in the afternoon include local community visits and a horseback riding safari. At sunset, you will head back to the camp, where you will pick up your kid(s) from the WILDchild programme or childminding service and head to your tent, where you will freshen up before taking your dinner. After dinner, you will head to your tents to rest ahead of the next day’s adventure.
On day 3, you will wake up early and take your breakfast at 7 am, before leaving Kichwa Tembo Camp at 8 am to head to Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge. You will drive for 220 km, which will take you about 5 hours to arrive at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge. Once you arrive at the lodge, you will be welcomed by the friendly and accommodating staff before being shown to your rooms. The check-in time at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge is between 2.00 om and 3.00 pm. However, early or late check-in should be communicated to the lodge in advance.
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge will offer you a top-notch family-friendly experience. At the lodge, you and your family will enjoy a variety of fun activities apart from game drives, including stargazing, storytelling, archery, cooking lessons for kids, bouncing castles for kids, trampolines, childminding services, delicious food served in buffet-style, and spacious rooms.
You will be served with lunch and allowed to relax in the lodge, enjoy its stunning surroundings, and also engage in fun activities such as swimming. In the evening, you will head back to your room to freshen up before heading to the restaurant to take your dinner, which will be served in buffet style. After dinner, you will head to your rooms, where you will spend the night, waiting for the next day’s exploration.
Other family-friendly lodges in Nakuru that you can consider staying at while on your family safari holiday include Lake Nakuru Lodge, The Cliff-Lake Nakuru National Park, Flamingo Hill Tented Camp, Hotel Waterbuck, Lake Elementaita Serena Camp, Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, The Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort, Sarova Woodlands Hotel and Spa, and Lake Mbweha Safari Camp.
On this day, you will wake up early and take your breakfast at the lodge’s restaurant before heading out for a game drive at 8.30 am. The distance between Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge and Lake Nakuru National Park is about 8.6 km, which will take you about 21 minutes to cover.
A game drive in Lake Nakuru Park is family-friendly because it is short and comfortable, allowing individuals to spot giraffes, lions, rhinos, and diverse bird species, particularly flamingos. While on the game drive, you will visit the Baboon Cliff to see the majestic baboon families. You will also visit Lion Hill for panoramic views of the lake, Makalia Falls, flamingos, and wildlife, and an opportunity to take photos and rest before heading back to the lodge.
You will head back to the lodge for late lunch. Your meals will be served in buffet style, giving you a chance to enjoy both international and local cuisine. After lunch, you will be allowed to engage in family activities. The activities you may decide to engage in include board games, a cooking session (koroga), and kids’ games on the bouncing castle and trampoline. After your activities, you will freshen up in your rooms and go for dinner, which will also be served in buffet-style. You will spend the night at the lodge ahead of the next day’s exciting expedition.
On day 5, you will take your breakfast and depart for Naivasha by road. Check-out time at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge is usually around 10.00 and 11.00 am. Upon arrival in Naivasha, you will have lunch at Lake Naivasha Resort, where you will be staying. Check-in at Lake Naivasha Lodge starts at 10.00 am.
Other family-friendly lodges or resorts in Naivasha include Enashipai Resort and Spa, the Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort, Dove Nest Lodge, Sawela Lodge, Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort, Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge, Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club, and Chui Lodge, among others.
In the afternoon, you will visit Hell’s National Park, where you will engage in several activities, including hiking through gorges (the lower Gorge), biking past wildlife such as zebras, buffalo, and giraffes, rock climbing (Fischer’s Tower), and visiting the geothermal steam vents. Visiting Hell’s Gate National Park is family-friendly, as there are no dangerous predators along the way, making the adventure safe. You will return to the lodge in the evening, take dinner, and rest, ahead of the next day’s adventure.
Hell’s Gate National Park entrance fees vary by visitor status. Non-Residents pay around $50 for adults and $25 for children, East African Citizens/Residents pay around KShs 500 to 675, and Kshs 250-350 for children, and African Passport Holders (Non-EAC) pay about $20 and children $10. In addition, hiring vehicles, bikes, and camping gear may incur extra costs.
On this day, you and your loved ones will wake up early and enjoy breakfast at 7 am at the lodge. Lake Naivasha lodge is practically on the lakeside, so you will walk for a few minutes before getting to Lake Naivasha. At Lake Naivasha, you will enjoy a 1-hour scenic boat ride, where you have the opportunity to spot hippos, African Fish eagles, pelicans, and other wildlife such as giraffes, antelopes, and zebras along the shoreline. After the boat ride, you will depart for Amboseli at around 8.30 am. Check-out time at Lake Naivasha Lodge is usually at 10.00 am.
Amboseli is located on the southern Tanzanian border, approximately 240 km southeast of Nairobi. Upon arriving at Amboseli, you will stay at Ol Tukai Lodge, where you will be warmly welcomed by the staff at the lodge. The family-friendly facilities you will enjoy at Ol Tukai Lodge include a spacious playground, a children’s pool, and convenient services such as babysitting, early suppers, and kids’ menus. Ol-Tukai has a safe environment that houses spacious rooms and stunning views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and elephants from the pool.
You can spend the rest of the day relaxing in the lodge while enjoying the various services there for an unforgettable experience. In the evening, you will enjoy a buffet-style dinner, which will offer you and your loved ones to enjoy a blend of continental and African cuisine, while enjoying the breathtaking view of the surrounding landscapes and majestic elephants.
On Day 7, you will wake up early and take your breakfast. You will head out for a game drive in a 4×4 Land Cruiser at 8:30 am. The early morning game drive will offer you an opportunity to witness predator hunts, take perfect photographs, sight abundant wildlife, and enjoy cooler temperatures.
Amboseli has a wide array of wildlife, such as vast and iconic elephant herds, giraffes, lions, cheetahs, zebras, hippos, buffaloes, and wildebeest, over 400 bird species, and spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, making it a magical destination for a family safari holiday. Amboseli National Park is the second most visited national park after the Masai Mara National Reserve.
You will head back to the lodge for lunch, which will be served in buffet style. In the afternoon, you be allowed to relax at the lodge and engage in activities such as bird walks, playing board games (scrabble and monopoly), attending a wildlife lecture, exploring the gift shop to buy souvenirs, or even spa treatments. In the evening, you will be served dinner, either in a bush setting or at the lodge. However, a bush dinner should be booked early, and it may incur extra charges. You will spend the night at the lodge ahead of your transfer to Diani the next day.
The spacious lodge’s rooms, which are chalet-style twin or double rooms, are ideal for families and allow guests to enjoy the striking views of the wetlands, Kilimanjaro, and abundant wildlife. The lodge also has a multi-room villa known as Kibo Villa, which is perfect for larger families.
On this day, you will wake up early, take your breakfast, and then head to Amboseli Airstrip at 8 am, where you will take a scenic bush flight to Ukunda Airport using a domestic airline such as Safarilink or AirKenya Express. The distance between Amboseli Airstrip and Ukunda Airport is about 316 km, which will take you about 1 hour to cover by flight.
If you and your family are nature enthusiasts and want to experience the beautiful landscapes and diverse ecosystems on your way to Diani, you can decide to travel to Diani using the SGR. However, to get to the SGR terminus, you first drive for about 97 km from Amboseli to the Emali SGR terminus, which will take you approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. At the Emali SGR station, you will board the SGTR train, which will take about 6 hours to cover 360 km before arriving at Mombasa. Upon arriving at Mombasa SGR terminus, you will be transferred by an Ravina Tours driver to Diani (55.6km away), with the trip taking about 1-1.5 hours.
You may also decide to arrange for a short flight, which may take about 7 to 20 minutes from Mombasa International Airport to Ukunda Airport near Diani Beach. Among the airlines that offer flights from Mombasa to Diani are Safarilink and Mombasa Air Safari. The rates for a flight from Mombasa to Diani range between KShs 4,000 and KShs 8,000, depending on the season.
In Diani, you will stay at Baobab Beach Resort and Spa. At the lodge, you will be welcomed warmly at the lodge by staff and shown to your rooms. Check-in time at the resort is typically at 1.00 pm. However, you can arrange for early or late check-in by contacting the resort in advance. After freshening up, you will head to the hotel’s restaurant, where you will be served fresh and diverse cuisine in buffet-style. Baobab Resort and Spa is a family-friendly resort owing to its:
Other lodges or resorts that you may consider staying at while in Diani include Diani Reef Beach Resort and Spa, Southern Palm Beach Resort, Leopard Beach Resort and Spa, Diani Sea Resort, Diamonds Leisure Beach and Golf Resort, Swahili Beach, Nomad Beach Resort, Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort, Diani Sea Lodge, and Waterlovers Beach Resort.
On this day, you will wake up and take your breakfast by at least 8 am. After breakfast, a friendly and accommodating staff will take you on a hotel tour, which will take approximately an hour. After the tour, you will lounge at the swimming pool while sipping your favorite drinks. At lunch time, you will head to one of the resort’s restaurants, where you will be served delicious meals in buffet style.
In the afternoon, you and your family can head to the beach and engage in various activities such as volleyball, football, or even water sports such as kayaking, scuba diving, snorkelling, water polo, and windsurfing. Other activities you and your loved ones can engage in while at the resort include archery, Zumba, aerobics, playing shuffleboard, tennis, badminton, or basketball, practicing yoga, and going on a nature walk.
In the evening, you will head to the resort, freshen up in your room, and head to the restaurant for dinner. After dinner, you will head to bed while reminiscing on the unparalleled and magical occurrences of the day.
On this day, which will be the last day of your Kenya family safari holiday, you will wake up early and have breakfast. You can enjoy a brief swim after breakfast before checking out at 10.00 am. Ravina Tours driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to Ukunda Airport, which will take you about 12 minutes to cover the approximately 5.5 km. At Ukunda Airport, you will take your flight to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport or JKIA, using domestic airplanes such as Safarilink, AirKenya, Skyward, Flightlink, and FlexFlight.
At the end of the day, this 10-day family safari holiday will offer you and your loved ones an opportunity to experience diverse ecosystems, all the way from the Masai Mara plains, the stunning Lake Naivasha, and Nakuru, diverse wildlife, coastal landscapes, and diverse and tasty cuisine. For the best family safari holiday for you and your family, contact Ravina Team at info@ravinatoursandtravels.com. Our team of expert tour consultants will ensure your safari holiday is planned to the letter, ensuring your experience is top-notch and family-friendly.
Our classic family safari holiday is family-friendly and offers diverse experiences ranging from scenic views of the Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli, sightings of a wide array of wildlife, and vegetation. Booking your family safari holiday with Ravina Tours should be on your bucket list. Contact us at info@ravinatoursandtravels.com to turn your family safari holiday dream into reality.
Kenya is an all-year-round safari destination. However, the time you go on a family safari holiday is dependent on your budget, the season (low or high), and the activities you intend to engage in or the experiences you want. The high season is usually between June and October since there is great wildlife viewing and the weather is dry. However, rates are higher during the high season due to the high number of guests visiting these destinations. The low season, which may be between November and April or May, is usually the wet season. In the low season, the rains can disrupt game drives or visits to the beach and make some areas inaccessible. However, during the low season, the number of guests and rates are lower. Therefore, you should decide on the specific experience you want and also consider your budget before deciding on the ideal time for you to go on a Kenyan family safari holiday.
When packing for a Kenya family safari holiday, there are a few essentials you should ensure to pack. For instance, neutral-colored (khaki, green, or brown) clothing is essential when going on a family safari holiday in Kenya. Long-sleeve shirts or tops are helpful for protection against the sun or bugs. A warm fleece or jacket, comfortable closed shoes, a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, a scarf for dust, and swimwear should be packed when going on a Kenya family safari holiday. It is also essential to pack essential medications (if any), a camera, phone, and camera chargers or power bank, sunscreen, bug spray, and dinner outfits. Packing swimwear is also necessary for an all-around experience in the wild and at the beach. However, your packing list is largely dependent on your preferences.
Yes. Kenya is visa-free for most nationalities, particularly Africans and individuals from some Caribbean nations. However, visitors must have an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before travelling. However, citizens of East African countries such as Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, and Uganda are exempt. The eTA should be obtained via etakenya.go.ke.
Kids aged 5 years and above enjoy family safari holidays the most. However, most lodges have facilities and services that carter for kids younger than five years. Our consultants at Ravina Tours will guide you to the best hotel, lodge, or camp based on your needs and those of your family members.
You can combine beach relaxation with a Kenya Family Safari for a top-notch experience. You start your holiday by visiting the wild in areas such as the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli, and end it relaxing on the beach. However, when travelling with kids, do not overschedule or have too many activities in one day, as children need frequent breaks because they get tired easily. Contact Ravina Tours info@ravinatoursandtravels.com for the best package for an unmatched Kenya Family Safari Holiday.
Other activities that you can engage in while on a Kenya Safari Holiday, apart from game drives, include horseback riding, local community visits, nature walks, and hot air balloon safaris, among others. Kids can also engage in kids’ clubs at the lodges or camps, and activities such as bug collecting, frog safaris, short walks, baking with the chef, and bark rubbing. You can also enjoy the beach, where you can engage in activities such as windsurfing, snorkelling, scuba diving, and beach football and volleyball. The specific activities you take part in while on a Kenya Family Safari Holiday depend on your budget and also the lodge or camp you stay in while on vacation, as each lodge or camp offers different experiences for guests. Contact Ravina Tours at info@ravinatoursandtravels.com for a personalized family-friendly itinerary and package that will allow you engage in all the activities you want while on your Kenya Family Safari.
While on a Kenya Family Safari, other places you can view wildlife apart from the Masai Mara and Amboseli include Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, Samburu, Tsavo East and West, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Aberdare National Park, and Nairobi National Park. Lake Nakuru is well-known for flamingos and hippos, while Lake Naivasha is popular for hippos. Samburu is known for unique wildlife such as the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra, gerenuk, beisa oryx, and Somali ostrich, and dry landscapes. Tsavo East and West are home to diverse wildlife, particularly elephants and lions. If you want to see lions or wild dogs, Ol Pejeta Conservancy is the place for you. If you are looking for an urban Kenya family safari experience, Nairobi National Park is the place to visit. So, there are numerous places to go on a Kenya family safari holiday depending on the specific experience you want.
Yes. Kenya is a safe destination for families. Book your Kenya Family Safari Holiday with Ravina at info@ravinatoursandtravels.com as we prioritize your safety and that of your family while in lodges or camps, on game drives, and even on the beach.
Dearest gentle reader, it is with great privilege that I present to you the ultimate 1 week Kenya itinerary from savannah to Swahili coast. A country that boasts of showcasing the Big Five, beautiful landscapes and a touch of relaxing in the most mesmerising beaches along the Indian Ocean in the company of Ravina Tours and Travels. Kenya is among the top destinations in Africa, one of the main attractions that only happens in this country is the iconic river crossing of the Great Migration that happens at the border of Kenya and Tanzania along Mara River. The uniqueness of what Kenya offers is so amazing that if you are in doubt of whether you want to visit the country or not, you are clearly missing out on a lot. To book this iconic trip email us at info@ravinatoursandtravels.com or call us on +254 722103340
When visiting and exploring any country, common sense is key, despite you knowing that the destination is safe. Kenya thrives in offering top security to its tourists. Every park you visit you are guaranteed maximum security with guided tours and professional tour guides. Places like the cities especially in Nairobi, Kisumu or Mombasa you have to be careful. Don’t walk in the streets alone or in the dark to avoid petty theft crimes or violence against you. If you follow basic rules provided to you, you will definitely have a trouble free experience back to your home country and in safe hands.
The experience you are looking forward to have, highly answers this question, however, Kenya is a year-round travel destination with great weather to enjoy most activities. For example the dry season runs from late June to October and January to February. This period is ideal for wildlife game drives and viewing and a perfect time to relax in the coastal regions. This dry season is considered a peak season and you end up paying for higher rates so it is best to book early in advance when the rates are favourable with Ravina Tours and Travels. In the month of April and May this months are considered wet months with a cold weather, they are favourable for any traveller looking forward to enjoy privacy with less people in the park and the rates are also quite low in this period.
Kenya has very favourable weather conditions, however, early mornings and late afternoon the time tends to be a bit cold. I recommend packing heavy jackets for morning game drives, comfortable shoes and neutral coloured clothes for your safari to blend easily with the environment. Other necessary essential that will come in hand in any safari that you should involve in your packing include mosquito and bug repellant, any medication you have, a pair of binoculars, a telephoto zoom camera, they will give you good optics when the safari jeep is far from the animals.
Guided tours are very flexible and highly recommended despite self – drive option being more popular. On self drive option the biggest con is that you might not know where the animals are located which will make you miss on a lot of game viewing, where as with a professional skilled tour guide from Ravina Tours and Travels, he or she will ensure your safety and will take you directly to where the animals are found. It is always necessary to have an experienced tour guide with you if you choose the self – drive option.
Ravina Tours and Travels is a local tour company in Kenya that provides an enjoyable safari. I have used them for my safari expeditions not only in Kenya but also for my vacations in Zanzibar, Tanzania and Rwanda. What I like about them is they are different from other tour operators in Kenya. The customise your itinerary depending on your budget, comfort and interests with no hidden costs or scams. You can’t go wrong by choosing Ravina Tours and Travels.
To get the most of experience out of Kenya a week is ideal. You will spend some of the days around national parks like Amboseli, Masai Mara, Tsavo East and the rest of the days you will refresh yourself in the Kenyan coastline along beaches of Malindi, Watamu and Diani. If you spend few days from around 4 to 6 days most of your time will be spent visiting national park for game drives but you might not have enough time to relax in the white sandy beaches.
It is good to know that tipping in Kenya is never mandatory, you only do so depending on whether you want to or not, but after receiving great service, tipping is normally considered as a good travel etiquette. When it comes to negotiating for prices when you are shopping in the local markets, bargaining is your biggest friend. Sometimes locals take advantage of tourists and offer higher prices for items that should be priced low. Bargain but approach this with respect, if you don’t know how to bargain, you can go shopping with a local guide who will do so for you.
You will touch down in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital city and our representative from Ravina Tours and Travels will greet and welcome you to the country. If you have time after you land in Kenya, instead of heading straight to your place of stay you can decide to pass along Karen Blixen Museum and Giraffe Center to see the endangered Rothschild giraffe, the for lunch you can head over to Carnivore Restuarant.
Your day will begin early in the morning after breakfast. You will spend around 5 to 6 hours on the road as you head to the world famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Once you arrive at the reserve, you will first check in at the place of accommodation, have lunch and start your game drive. In this reserve you will spot the Big Five which are lions, buffalos, rhinos, leopards and elephants. You will also spot zebras, giraffes and the pride of Masai Mara the wildebeest. Late in the afternoon, you will be taken back to your lodge for refreshment, a hot shower, dinner and an overnight stay.
On this day you will explore Masai Mara from from morning till when the sun sets down, If you visit between July and September, you will enjoy a breathtaking awesome view of the Great Migration and see thousands of wildebeest crossing the dangerous Mara River to Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Apart from game drive you will also stop at the Hippo Bar at Muthu Keerok Lodge for a drink and lunch. You can have an optional visit to Masai village and communities but for an extra $10. This cultural visit will make your full day in Masai Mara more intimate and you can also participate in their dances and cultural practices. Late in the afternoon, you will head back to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
This drive takes 5 to 6 hours with a stop at Lake Naivasha where you will have a boat ride as you head to Lake Nakuru. This boat ride take you to Crescent Island and you can observe large hippos and various bird species. The boat ride is not on your package and you will need to pay $20 per person, however, it is optional. Some itineraries are different, but allow yourself to not just visit Lake Nakuru but also explore Hell’s Gate National Parkland Olkaria Hot Springs.
You will check out of your lodge and start your early morning game drive to Amboseli National Park after breakfast. This drive to Amboseli takes about 7 to 8 hours with a stop for lunch along the way. In Amboseli you will be blessed with views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa. Amboseli is famous for large herds of elephants, birdlife, and wildlife such as lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras and a unique eco-system such as the Ol Tukai and Enkongo Narok swamps which you will see. Later in the afternoon, you will be driven back to your lodge in a luxury 4×4 Ravina Tours and Travels jeep for a hot shower, dinner and overnight stay.
This day will fully be dedicated to enjoy and explore Amboseli National Park. You will start early in the morning to catch clear views of Kilimanjaro, have breakfast and start your game drive. This park is an excellent destination to view lions, cheetahs, huge elephants, hyenas and great amount of wildlife. If you are a lover of cocktails, you will stop at Ol Tukai Lodge located amidst the national park and enjoy your favourite drink enrich your full day in Amboseli . As the day comes to an end, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the Masai village and communities as you end your day back to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge
After breakfast you will check out of your hotel and start your journey to Nairobi that takes a maximum of 4 hours. Once you arrive in Nairobi, you will board the Madaraka Express train and head to Mombasa. You will pass through Tsavo National Park and see elephants, giraffes and other wildlife just to name a few. If you want to save on time, you can catch a flight instead directly to Mombasa and land in Ukunda Airport. You will arrive in Mombasa late in the afternoon and tired. You can stay at Sentrim Castle Royal Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Sentrim Castle Royal Hotel
After the thrill of safari adventures, your time at Diani Beach is slowed down. You feel at ease and enjoy the warm climate in the coastal region. You will spend your days swimming, sun basking, snorkelling, diving, kitesurfing and paddle boarding while in Diani. You can opt to stay at Gale Beach, it is quiet, laid back and offers privacy. Other activities I suggest you try is getting a beach massage that costs less than $10, visit the souvenir markets for shopping locally crafted jewels, carvings and fabrics, spending time at the Nomad Beach Bar & Restuarant for fresh seafood and sundowners. At the end of the day you will head back to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Diani Sea Lodge
Chale Island is located off the coast of Diani and is surrounded by beautiful coral reefs and mangroves. On this day you will have the time to enjoy and explore this gem of a paradise. Chale Island might be on the higher end especially in price but it is totally worth it. This place is the best if you want to fully unwind, sun bathe while still getting the best views of the Coast. You may enjoy touring in Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park or take a boat ride excursion from Diani Beach and have the chance to spot dolphins in their environment. Additionally you can swim in the crystal clear waters, snorkel and dive in the coral reefs. Later in the evening you will head back to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
This day marks the end of your adventure. You will check out off your lodge and make your way back to Nairobi. If you want to use air you can do so by taking a short domestic flight from Ukunda Airport or travel by train, options are available to choose from on what suits you best. You will be driven to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by our guide from Ravina Tours and Travels to catch your flight back home. This is how your ultimate 1 – week Kenya itinerary: from Savannah to Swahili Coast will look like. To book with Ravina Tours and Travels, email us at info@ravinatoursdandtravels.com or call us on our WhatsApp line at +254 722103340
The Kenya safari trips that we offer is curated carefully to ensure that our clients gets the best of safari experiences.The most common Kenya safari type is the 7 Days Ultimate Kenya safari.This would basically immerse you deeply into the Kenya’s most popular Masai Mara National Reserve,Amboseli and Also with choice of Lake Nakuru where you can see the endangered white rhino or Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
In most cases, we prefer using Landcruiser or safari jeep due to its comfort and also ability to maneuver all the terrains in the jungle.
Whether you are budget strict ot flexible, we have everything carefully tailored to your specification, so you need not to worry.If you are in Kenya briefly and are in need of short well curated safari, we also comfortably do short safaris.Just reach out to our top travel consultants and get your inquiry sorted asap!
Beyond wildlife , Kenya is also the home of some of the best beaches in the world with lots of activities including the swahili culture, local cuisine, snorkeling, kite boarding among many others.You may also indulge in bush and beach safari experience whereby you get to enjoy both wildlife safari and end up immersing yourself into the coastal gateaways!
The Kenya safari trips that we offer is curated carefully to ensure that our clients gets the best of safari experiences.The most common Kenya safari type is the 7 Days Ultimate Kenya safari.This would basically immerse you deeply into the Kenya’s most popular Masai Mara National Reserve,Amboseli and Also with choice of Lake Nakuru where you can see the endangered white rhino or Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
In most cases, we prefer using Landcruiser or safari jeep due to its comfort and also ability to maneuver all the terrains in the jungle.
Whether you are budget strict ot flexible, we have everything carefully tailored to your specification, so you need not to worry.If you are in Kenya briefly and are in need of short well curated safari, we also comfortably do short safaris.Just reach out to our top travel consultants and get your inquiry sorted asap!
Beyond wildlife , Kenya is also the home of some of the best beaches in the world with lots of activities including the swahili culture, local cuisine, snorkeling, kite boarding among many others.You may also indulge in bush and beach safari experience whereby you get to enjoy both wildlife safari and end up immersing yourself into the coastal gateaways!
Most travelers to Kenya are advised to have routine vaccinations up to date, including tetanus, measles, and hepatitis A. Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for travelers arriving from countries where the disease is present, and proof may be required at entry. Malaria prevention is also strongly advised, particularly for those on Kenya safari tours visiting lowland parks. Travelers should consult a medical professional before departure to ensure they are adequately protected based on their itinerary and travel duration.
Ravina Tours & Travels is one of the most trusted travel agency in Kenya, offering luxury safari experiences to some of the best parks in Africa. Our Africa Safari Tours are led by team of highly qualified drivers and guides who understands animal behavior, making your chances of seeing the big 5 to be 99%.
We use a well maintained safari vehicles well fitted with fridge, Power sockets to enable you to have a smooth time when in a safari. In addition, we work with carefully selected lodges and camps while at the same time provide excellent pricing therefore giving you the value for money. From your first inquiry to the final farewell bid, we are committed to an exceptional customer service and unforgettable Africa Holiday Experiences.
We at Ravina offers carefully curated safari packages that showcases the diversity of Africa safari tours. From the thrilling Masai Mara crossing experience to the second tallest Mountain in Kenya, each itinerary created is designed for Maximum enjoyment and fulfilling experiences.
We offer Kenya short stay safaris, Kenya Long stay safaris, Tanzania bush and Beach Holidays, Family holiday vacations, Honeymoon among many other packages. Our aim is just to ensure that each traveler booking with us gets the most out of the experiences they need.
Our Tanzania safari tours offers world most known experiences in Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater and also Tarangire. For the case of Uganda, you can experience Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest. For Rwanda, you get to enjoy premium Gorilla Trekking at the infamous Volcanoes National Park. With our itineraries ranging from short to long safaris, you will get the utmost experience from the adventures.
Kenya is generally safe for safari tourists, especially those traveling on organized Kenya safari tours with licensed operators. Safari regions and national parks are well-managed, and tourism security is taken seriously. As with any international destination, travelers should exercise common sense in cities, avoid poorly lit areas at night, and follow guidance from local experts. Most visitors find Kenya welcoming and safe, particularly when traveling with reputable tour providers.
The cost of a Kenya safari trip depends largely on travel style, accommodation level, season, and whether the safari is private or shared. On average, budget Kenya safari tours start from around USD 150 to USD 250 per person per day and typically include basic lodges, shared safari vehicles, and scheduled group departures. Mid-range safaris usually cost between USD 250 and USD 450 per person per day and offer comfortable lodges, better meal plans, and more flexible itineraries. Kenya luxury safari packages range from USD 600 to well over USD 1,500 per person per day and include high-end tented camps, private game drives, fly-in transfers, and personalized guiding. For couples, Kenya honeymoon packages often range between USD 3,500 and USD 9,000 per person for a 7–10 day itinerary, especially when combining iconic safari parks with a beach stay on the Kenyan coast.
A seven-day trip to Kenya can vary significantly depending on the experience chosen. A budget-focused 7-day Kenya safari tour typically costs between USD 1,500 and USD 2,000 per person, while a mid-range safari usually falls between USD 2,500 and USD 3,500 per person. Travelers opting for Kenya luxury safari packages should expect prices starting from USD 4,500 and going up to USD 7,500 or more per person. For honeymooners, a 7-day Kenya honeymoon package that includes luxury lodges, private vehicles, and a short beach extension often starts at approximately USD 5,000 per person and increases with exclusivity and flight options.
A Kenya safari is absolutely worth it, especially for travelers seeking world-class wildlife viewing combined with diverse landscapes and strong tourism infrastructure. Kenya offers exceptional opportunities to see the Big Five, witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, and enjoy experienced safari guides who are among the best in Africa. Compared to many destinations, Kenya safari tours provide excellent value across all budgets, from affordable group safaris to ultra-exclusive luxury experiences. The country’s accessibility, variety of parks, and ability to combine safari with beach or cultural travel make Kenya one of the most rewarding safari destinations globally.
The best safari tour company in Kenya depends on your travel goals, budget, and expectations. Travelers looking for affordability often choose operators that specialize in scheduled group Kenya safari tours, while couples and honeymooners benefit from companies that curate bespoke Kenya honeymoon packages with romantic lodges and private game drives. For high-end travelers, companies that design Kenya luxury safari packages with fly-in safaris, private conservancies, and exclusive camps are ideal. A reputable safari company should be licensed by the Kenyan tourism authorities, have strong recent reviews, clearly state inclusions and exclusions, and offer flexibility to customize itineraries based on traveler preferences.
August and September are widely considered the best months to visit Kenya due to peak wildlife activity, excellent weather, and the height of the migration season. February is another favorite, particularly for couples booking Kenya honeymoon packages, as it offers warm weather, clear skies, and fewer crowds. Travelers focused on value often choose March or early June, while April and May are the cheapest months to visit Kenya, especially for those flexible with travel plans and comfortable with occasional rainfall.
The ideal length of a Kenya safari depends on how many parks you wish to visit and your travel pace. A minimum of four to five days is sufficient for a single park experience, such as Masai Mara. However, most travelers find that seven to ten days is ideal, allowing time to explore multiple parks while enjoying a relaxed pace. Kenya luxury safari packages are commonly designed around seven to ten days to balance comfort, exclusivity, and wildlife diversity. Travelers combining safari with the coast or cultural experiences often choose itineraries lasting 12 to 14 days.
Both Kenya and Tanzania offer exceptional safari experiences, but Kenya is often preferred for first-time safari travelers due to its compact distances, excellent road networks, and wide range of accommodation options. Kenya safari tours provide easier access between parks, while Tanzania offers larger, more remote ecosystems. Travelers seeking shorter trips, strong value, and the ability to combine safari with beach holidays often choose Kenya, while those looking for ultra-remote wilderness may lean toward Tanzania.
Masai Mara is unquestionably worth visiting and is often the highlight of Kenya safari tours. The reserve offers one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, and leopards, along with dramatic savannah landscapes. During the migration season, Masai Mara becomes the stage for one of nature’s greatest spectacles, with massive herds crossing the Mara River. Many Kenya luxury safari packages focus heavily on Masai Mara due to its exceptional game viewing, luxury camps, and year-round wildlife activity, making it a must-visit destination for first-time and repeat safari travelers alike.
Tanzania normally offers most of balanced unforgettable safari experiences for everyone- be it culture, scenery, beach or even wildlife making it an ideal destination for Tanzania holidays.Some of the best places to visit for your unforgettable Tanzania holidays include Serengeti National Park,Ngorongoro crater,Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Park.
In case you majorly interested with a touch of paradise while on your Tanzania Holidays, then Zanzibar has it all.With Zanzibar, you get to experience the pristine clear sandy beaches, Swahili Culture,Stone town or even visit the prison island for unmatched Tanzania holidays.
Serengeti National Park in Tanzania is one of the best places to visit, as it beckons vast savannah land and also being hotspot of great migration.It is from here that you will be able to witness the crossing, which happens once every year.
Yes Tanzania is one of the best destination for holidays as it offers diverse experiences ranging from beaches relaxation holidays in Zanzibar,Mountain climbing in Mount Kilimanjaro and also best of bush experiences in Serengeti.If you are planning for safari as a group, family trip,solo adventurers, honeymooners, then Tanzania holidays has it all for you in one place!All you need to do is to request for a quote for your Tanzania holidays by sending an inquiry to Ravina Tours and Travels team.We normally reply within 1 hour from the time of your inquiry.
The ideal number of days that you may require to perfect your Tanzania holiday safari solely depends with your interest but majority of travelers normally spends between 7 and 14 days on their holidays in Tanzania.
You may also opt fro shorter safari holidays in Tanzania between 5-7 days that offers major parks such as Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire.If you have plan of combining your Tanzania safari with other experiences such as Zanzibar holidays or Mount Kilimanjaro trekking, then a 10-14 days safari would be ideal for you. This is because it offers a balanced relaxing experiences. More time for Tanzania holidays would make you appreciate more the variety of wildlife and landscape that Tanzania holidays has to offer.
Some of other factors that you might have to consider while choosing your Tanzania holiday safari duration includes travel time, travel companions and also what you would wish to achieve from activities of your Tanzania holiday.
I normally get this question many times and it would be much better if i should also address it here.The best time to have the best of Tanzania holiday is during the dry seasons, between June and October. During these months, there is great wildlife viewing thus making it the creme de la creme for Tanzania safari holidays. You can think of these months as nature’s blockbuster season as you will get to have sunny skies and wildlife jackpot for great migration.
For the months of December to February, it is like hitting jackpot on your safari.This is because there would be many baby animals everywhere. Notably, the best calving season in the Ndutu and Serengeti regions is between January and march whereby you might experience over 500,000 calves.
Summary of Tanzania Based on Seasons
Peak Season(July-October)
During peak season in Tanzania, the weather is ideal for safari as it is normally sunny and dry accompanied by short humidity.During the peak season, there is great migration and is the best time for Tanzania holidays crossings safaris. Notably, expect the prices to on higher side during peak season with majority of hotels getting fully booked pretty fast.If you are planning for Tanzania holidays during the peak season, it is important to plan early in advance as the accommodations get fully booked fast.
Shoulder Season( January-March)
In Tanzania, the shoulder seasons normally appears from January-March and also from November to December.When you opt to visit during these months, expect to have short rains with humid temperatures. The shoulder season offers best opportunity for those would wish to experience the calving season, with over 500,000 babies being born.If you are planning to have Tanzania holidays during shoulder season, expect the prices of most lodges to be lower than usual and also fewer guests making the experience better.
For November-December, expect to have short rain showers which might not be heavy to disrupt your Tanzania holiday arrangements. Experiencing Tanzania holiday during this time of the year will expose you to wide variety of bird species and beautiful landscapes. Expect to have a relaxed atmosphere during this time.
Tanzania is basically the best destination for honeymooners, as compared to any other destination in East Africa, of which i will cover everything in detail.
Tanzania having one of the most pristine beaches, abundant wildlife sightings and also best landscape, it is undoubtedly the leading honeymoon destination that should not miss in your bucket list.
On top of the list, it should be Serengeti National Park, which is known for its high density of big five.In addition, Serengeti is also well known for the Wildebeest Migration whereby millions of Wildebeest and Zebras crosses the Crocodile infested Mara River to the Kenyan Masai Mara ecosystem. Besides, the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania is also well known to have other popular parks such as Tarangire, Manyara,Ngorongoro and also Ruaha National Parks.
Another phenomenon thing that a Tanzania safari offers is the Mount Kilimanjaro climbing.This is the best Tanzania safari experience for those who would like to have even better bonding at the peak of Africa.
Mount Kilimanjaro is located in Tanzania an is the tallest mountain in Africa with height of 5,895m above sea level. The snow peaked mountain is also home to diverse flora and fauna. Going for Mount Kilimanjaro climbing is one of the best activity that anyone can undertake.
After having your Tanzania safari, a 2 hours cessna will take you to the pristine turquoise waters of Zanzibar where you will get to appreciate the beauty of Zanzibar and Tanzania safari in totality.
Ever since i last went for Tanzania safari, i have been thinking to see if i can have any cons about it. However, it is important that i put this across:
When visiting Tanzania for holiday, avoid the months of March, April and May as it is the period the country receives so much rainfall. Another major con which might be sensitive is in regards to cost. Going on a safari is undoubtedly one of the most expensive thing that you might do but believe me not, it is also the most rewarding in unthinkable ways. For a Tanzania safari, a budget of $300-450 per day would be ideal for a comfort safari experience.
Despite the above cons about Tanzania safari in general, choosing Tanzania as your holiday destination is rewarding through memorable experiences..
Tanzania is undoubtedly one of the best places to go for holiday. The typical cost of Tanzania safari depends on the type, number of days, they type of accommodation that you might be interested in and the season that you would wish to travel.
Budget Tanzania Safari Costs
A budget Tanzania Safari normally costs between $180 and $350 per person per day and it would include park fees, basic accommodations, guided game drives while on safari and meals as per the itinerary.
If you really are on budget and would like to minimize the costs, then what I would urge is to book your safari with local guide. There are many international companies out there who poses as local and when you search the term. ’Tanzania budget safari’ their websites appear on the top.
For a budget safari, expect to join other travelers and have the transport cost shared. Instead of having private game drives, you will explore the Tanzania parks together with other travelers in same tour van or safari jeep. The type of accommodations that you will get on budget safaris are mostly basic consisting of tents, simple lodges or budget campsites. Whereas these accommodation types may not be lavish ones, they place you closer to nature where you experience the beauty of Africa in the best way especially with sound of wilderness.
Best Time to go for Budget Tanzania Safari
In order to have a cost-effective Tanzania safari, you may consider choosing the best season whereby the cost of accommodations and transport is quite low. This normally is during the shoulder season.
March to May: If you would wish to go for budget Tanzania safari on low cost, then choosing March to May may be the best month to choose for your safari. During this time, there is some rain but still is suitable for safari. While some roads might not be passable, wildlife viewing during this time is excellent since the landscape is lush and green.
November- Mid December: During these months, there are short rains and most of the hotels have fewer occupancy. The rates are discounted on both accommodations and park fees. If you are planning to go on budget Tanzania Safari, you may consider joining small group for your tours, stay in campsites while limiting the number of parks that you will consider to visit.
Mid Range Tanzania Safari Costs
For mid-range safari in Tanzania, it normally costs between $300-$600 per person per day, with majority of Tanzania safaris on mid-range costing between $425 and $500 per person per day. What causes the price to be different depends on your accommodation of choice, the duration of days you will be on Tanzania safari and also the season.
Some of the most popular Tanzania mid-range safaris may include destinations such as Serengeti National Park which is incredible for Wildebeest Migration, the Ngorongoro crater offering breathtaking wildlife and has dense wildlife population and Tarangire National Park which is ideal for elephant sightings. In order to optimize on your Tanzania safari costs, you may consider having to book early, focus on 2-3 parks in order to reduce transport and park fees.
Luxury Tanzania Safari Costs
A typical Tanzania luxury safari costs between $600 per day but may even exceed it to up to $1500 per day depending on various factors. Normally, high end safari may include luxury safari lodges, hot air balloon safari options, private vehicles and even chartered flights between destinations.
The best time to go for Luxury Tanzania safari is normally between June and October, when it is quite easier to spot wildlife as they congregate along water spots. The cost of Tanzania luxury safari is typically higher than mid-range and budget safari options with accommodation options only ranging from $400 per night to $1200 per night. For a 5 Days Tanzania Luxury safari, the total cost can range between $4000 to $6500 per person, whereas for a 7 days Tanzania Safari, it may cost $5500 up to $8000.
In most cases, those safari options may exclude the international flights.
The Tanzania luxury safari is basically ideal for those who needs exceptional comfort, ultimate privacy and also curated Tanzania safari experiences. The luxury Tanzania Safari normally offers a thrill of African wildlife with world class hospitality while on your safari.
The type of safari that you choose is normally greatly affected by the type that you would choose. Some of the factors that affects the type of safari which ultimately affects the costs includes the group size, the mode of transport as well as the level of exclusivity that you get from the safari. Whereas the average Tanzania Safari may range between 10-12 days, with the duration of stay mostly depending on key attractions you would like to see and level of comfort that you desire.
Fly- in Tanzania Safari: The Tanzania flying safari offers is basically safari tours by air to the best of Tanzania national parks. The inclusions to those safaris includes all transfers to and from the airports, local flights, luxurious accommodation options, three meals a day and also all game drives as stipulated in the Tanzania luxury safari itinerary. Typically, the Tanzania safari with fly in option may include interconnecting flights on Cessna or caravan flights from the major airports in Tanzania.
Using flights for your safari is truly a fantastic way of catching birds view of major parks in Tanzania. Upon arrival at your destination, you will be met by your guide who will transfer you to your pre-booked luxurious hotel.
I normally get this question almost all the times, that between Tanzania Safari and Kenya safari, which is the best option? Which country should I choose for my unforgettable safari experience?
When it comes to Kenya and Tanzania for a beginner who is planning to go on a first safari, I would say that Kenya is more westernized as compared to Tanzania. It easier to get along with locals in Kenya and even while on Kenya safari since English is the common language spoken. Both Kenya and Tanzania is safe for travel because of lower crime rates. However, you might need to exercise caution when visiting certain towns such as Nairobi, Mombasa and Dar es salaam.
Kenya Safari Vs Tanzania Safari in terms of Park Fees and Conservation Fees
Kenya is one of the best destinations to go for safari especially with some of the famous national parks such as Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Aberdares among other parks.
Park fee charges in Kenya normally ranges between $90 to$200 per person depending on season and park.
Kenya Parks and Park Fee charges comparison chart for 2026
Kenya Parks | Tanzania Parks | |
| Maasai Mara National Park | Serengeti National Park |
Low Season | $100 | $60 |
High Season | $200 | $70 |
Concession Fees | $70 | |
| Amboseli National Park | Tarangire National Park |
Low Season | $ | |
High Season | $ | |
Concession Fees | ||
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| Lake Nakuru National Park | Ngorongoro National Park |
Low Season | $90 | $70 |
High Season | $90 | $70 |
Concession Fees | $70 | |
Vehicle Entrance(Crater) | $295 | |
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| Nairobi National Park | Arusha National Park |
Low Season /High Season | 80 | 70 |
Concession Fees | ||
Vehicle Entrance(Crater) |
The cost of Gorilla Trekking Uganda is mainly determined by the gorilla permit price, accommodation level, transport method, and length of stay. As of now, a gorilla trekking permit in Uganda costs USD 800 per person for foreign non-residents, which covers park entry, ranger guides, security, and one hour with a habituated gorilla family. In addition to the permit, travelers should budget for accommodation, which can range from USD 100 per night for budget lodges to over USD 800 per night for luxury lodges near the trekking areas, as well as transport costs by road or domestic flight. A typical 3-day Gorilla Trekking Uganda package generally costs between USD 1,400 and USD 3,500 per person, depending on comfort level and whether the tour is private or shared.
The cost of Gorilla Trekking Uganda is mainly determined by the gorilla permit price, accommodation level, transport method, and length of stay. As of now, a gorilla trekking permit in Uganda costs USD 800 per person for foreign non-residents, which covers park entry, ranger guides, security, and one hour with a habituated gorilla family. In addition to the permit, travelers should budget for accommodation, which can range from USD 100 per night for budget lodges to over USD 800 per night for luxury lodges near the trekking areas, as well as transport costs by road or domestic flight. A typical 3-day Gorilla Trekking Uganda package generally costs between USD 1,400 and USD 3,500 per person, depending on comfort level and whether the tour is private or shared.
Gorilla Trekking Uganda is expensive primarily because of conservation costs and strict visitor limits designed to protect the gorillas. Only a small number of permits are issued each day to reduce human impact and prevent disease transmission. Significant resources are invested in ranger training, veterinary monitoring, habitat protection, and community benefit programs. The permit fees also fund security patrols and ensure long-term survival of the gorillas. When combined with the logistical challenges of operating in remote rainforest regions, these factors make gorilla trekking a premium wildlife experience.
The difficulty level of Gorilla Trekking Uganda ranges from moderate to challenging, depending on the gorilla family’s location, terrain, and weather conditions. Treks can last anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours and often involve walking through dense forest, steep slopes, muddy trails, and uneven ground. While the experience does not require technical climbing skills, a reasonable level of fitness is recommended. Porters are available to assist with carrying backpacks and providing support, making the trek manageable for most travelers with average fitness levels.
Gorilla trekking is physically demanding but achievable for most people in good health. The trek involves hiking at altitude, navigating forest undergrowth, and adjusting to humid conditions. Some days may require sustained uphill walking, while others may be shorter and less strenuous. Gorilla Trekking Uganda is designed to be inclusive, and rangers adjust trekking assignments where possible to match visitor fitness levels. Travelers who exercise regularly or prepare with light hiking beforehand generally find the experience rewarding rather than overwhelming.
The minimum age limit for Gorilla Trekking Uganda is 15 years old. This rule is strictly enforced by the Uganda Wildlife Authority to ensure safety and reduce health risks to both visitors and gorillas. There is no official upper age limit, and many older travelers successfully complete gorilla treks, provided they are in good health. Those with mobility concerns are encouraged to discuss options in advance, as easier treks can sometimes be arranged depending on gorilla group locations.
Most Gorilla Trekking Uganda itineraries require a minimum of three days. This typically includes one day of travel to the trekking region, one day for the actual gorilla trek, and one day for departure. Travelers who want a more relaxed experience or wish to add other wildlife parks often choose 4 to 7 days. Extending the trip allows for additional activities such as game drives, boat safaris, or cultural visits, creating a more comprehensive Uganda safari experience.
The best months for Gorilla Trekking Uganda are during the dry seasons, which run from June to September and from December to February. During these periods, forest trails are less muddy, trekking conditions are easier, and visibility is better. The rainy seasons from March to May and October to November offer fewer crowds and sometimes lower lodge rates, but trekking can be more challenging due to slippery terrain. Gorilla trekking is available year-round, and sightings are consistent regardless of season.
Gorilla trekking permits in Uganda are in high demand and should ideally be booked at least 3 to 6 months in advance, especially during peak travel seasons. Travelers planning Gorilla Trekking Uganda during June to September or December to February should consider booking even earlier to secure preferred dates and accommodation. Last-minute permits are sometimes available in the low season, but availability is never guaranteed, making early planning highly recommended.
Gorilla Trekking Uganda follows strict rules to protect the gorillas and ensure visitor safety. Trekkers must maintain a safe distance from the gorillas, limit their viewing time to one hour, and avoid trekking if they are sick. Eating, drinking, or using flash photography near gorillas is prohibited. Visitors are also required to follow ranger instructions at all times. These rules are essential for conservation and help preserve the experience for future generations.
Gorilla charges are rare but can occur, usually as a bluff display rather than an actual attack. During Gorilla Trekking Uganda, trained rangers are present at all times and know how to handle such situations calmly and professionally. Visitors are instructed to remain still, avoid eye contact, and follow the guide’s directions. Gorillas are generally peaceful animals, and incidents are extremely uncommon due to careful habituation and experienced guiding.
Uganda is considered safe for gorilla trekking, particularly in established trekking regions such as Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Gorilla trekking areas are heavily protected, with armed rangers accompanying all groups. Travelers on organized Gorilla Trekking Uganda tours typically experience high levels of safety and professionalism. As with any destination, general travel awareness is advised, but gorilla trekking itself is very secure.
Uganda is generally safe for US citizens visiting for tourism, especially those traveling on guided Gorilla Trekking Uganda tours. The country is known for its friendly population and well-established safari industry. Travelers are advised to follow standard travel precautions, register with their embassy if required, and rely on licensed tour operators. Most US visitors report positive and safe experiences while trekking gorillas in Uganda.
Both Uganda and Rwanda offer exceptional gorilla trekking experiences, but Gorilla Trekking Uganda is often preferred for its affordability and diversity of safari options. Uganda permits are significantly cheaper than those in Rwanda, making Uganda better value for longer stays or travelers on a moderate budget. Rwanda offers shorter trekking times and easier access but at a higher cost. Travelers seeking a more immersive adventure and extended safari often choose Uganda, while those prioritizing luxury and convenience may lean toward Rwanda.
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is more expensive due to a high-end tourism strategy focused on exclusivity and luxury. Rwanda has positioned itself as a premium destination, with permit prices set significantly higher to limit visitor numbers and maximize conservation revenue per traveler. Gorilla Trekking Uganda, on the other hand, follows a more balanced pricing model that allows broader access while still supporting conservation. This makes Uganda the more cost-effective choice for most travelers without compromising the quality of the experience.
