Family Holidays in Kenya

Family holiday in Kenya

A well planned family holiday would not only strengthen the bond between family members, but would also leave great memories for the family to forever cherish. Imagine watching your kids learn how to swim, wind surfing, water skating or going on a safari watching thousands of birds and wild animals, discovering new places and finally relaxing on the sandy beaches or engaging in any of the family activities available on the beach; Kenya would offer you that.

Whether you’re looking for a large family villa to accommodate the whole family or a hotel with facilities to please the adults and the kids, Kenya has it all; from luxury hotels with Kids’ Clubs that keep the kids busy to allow the adults sometime alone, to Lodges that are surrounded by a wealth of attraction for the family to explore or a beachfront family resort with lots of family activities.

What to do on Family Holiday

• Going on Family Safari
  A family safari holiday could be full of excitement for Kids; hand feeding giraffes, stroking young baby elephants, discovering wild animals on a hot air balloon flight, going on a guided bush walk led by the famous Masai warrior and visiting a Masai traditional village.
  
  Not only, will a well planned family safari be an unforgettable and exciting, but will also be very safe and educative to the young once; who have fresh minds and want to learn about Africa and its environs. Some of the major place for a family safari in Kenya would include the famous Masai Mara national Reserve, Lake Nakuru, giraffe center, Amboseli national park and private conservancies in the Laikipia region.
  
  As we all know, children tend to get bored from doing one thing for long; at Kentz Safaris, we try to mix the game drive with other activities like horse riding, mountain biking, hiking, swimming, playing family football, tennis, picnics and so on.
  
  A family safari has no age restrictions, but we at Kentz safaris recommend that families with kids between 0 – 5 year should avoid the long safaris drives, and engage in short trips to animal orphanage, museums and other attractions that are close to your hotel.

• Family Beach Holiday
  Kenya is blessed with excellent weather, long stretch of beaches and beautiful islands. Some of the beaches are private and located on well secluded areas; the beaches are unpolluted and less populated for families who prefer some time alone just relaxing, sunbathing and enjoying the various family activities at the beach.
  
  Along the stretched line of beaches, there are luxury family resorts and villas that are strategically located on the beachfront and have plenty of Kids facilities. The three main cities and towns along the Kenyan coastline are Mombasa, Malindi and Lamu.

• Other Outdoor Activities
  The nice warm climate in Kenya, gives families a perfect opportunity to have; family day trips, picnics and excursions to major towns, lakes, mountains, museums, theaters and other major attractions in Kenya.

When is the best time for a Family Holiday in Kenya?

Kenya is generally sunny and relatively dry throughout the year, the long rains are between March-May and the short rains in November-December; due to the climate change, the amount of rainfall may vary year to year, so kindly check with us for an upto date weather information.

On normal day, the central parts of Kenya; Laikipia and Mt. Kenya regions are generally warm during the day with below 27°C and cooler during the nights ( temperature below 16°C). At the coastal area (Mombasa, Lamu and Malindi), the normal days are generally humid, with cool breezes from the Indian Ocean that makes it comfortable. In western regions, the days are generally hot and humid; while the Northern regions are hot and dry.

With this in mind, we can say the best times for family holiday, is during the summer (June – September) or January to March when it’s sunny and dry. For short holidays would also include Christmas and Easter holidays.

Meals

In most family hotels and Lodges, their meals are usually prepared early to allow the kids to eat and sleep early. For special diet, an advance notice is required to allow enough time to prepare the meals. The Hotels menus have a wide variety of delicious foods available, from the African cuisine, Indian buffet to the western breakfast.

Health requirements

There are no vaccination required for families to travel in Kenya, but we strongly advise our clients to take an anti malaria vaccine/tablets or visit their personal doctor for proper information. This information may change depending with the health department in Kenya, kindly check with your local Kenyan embassy or Contact us for an update on vaccination requirement.

Family Holidays Packages

Hotels in Kenya

Whether it’s a holiday with your family, friends or a business trip; Kenya offers a wide range of luxury accommodation. From the prestige 5 star Hotels, Lodges and Safari Camps, to lesser remote tented camps and hostels. May it be a wildlife safari holiday, a city excursion or a more relaxed beach holiday; there is always accommodation for you. Check out some of the hotels below or contact any of our holiday experts to find you an accommodation that suits you.

some of the tips to know before your family safari holiday

1. There are some free time in between the game drives, Take some playing games, books or cards for the kids to use on the down time during the safari.
2. It is always nice to be adventurous, there are so many family activities available that children love to engage in.
3. in order for you to enjoy, we advice our clients not to rush; spend at least two to three nights per safari camp and don't try to do too much on a single family holiday.
4. When planning your safari, try combine a couple of safari camps, that way you will view different attractions in Africa.
5. If time allows, spend the last few nights on the beach, its a nice way to cool down and dust off after a safari.
6. Besides the personal supplies, other important supplies would include painkillers, Sun cream, insect repellents, a wildlife book if you love reading, binoculars, Sun hat and a camera with a spare memory card.
7. for the kids, it is always nice to have a small rucksack for each child, the kids pack their small stuff to use while on a game drive.

 

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