Kenya: Family Give Back Safari

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Reconnect on safari

Geared towards disconnecting from the stress of everyday life and reconnecting with your loved ones, this off-the-grid itinerary boasts secluded and exclusive family-friendly lodges.

From safari to service project, your family will break new ground together, developing strong bonds and reuniting over what is most important. After the excitement of your days volunteering in local communities and exploring the Kenyan bush by vehicle and foot, spend your evenings together around a campfire, under the African stars recounting the incredible experiences you shared.

Suggested Length: 12 days/11 nights
Starts from: $9,500 per person

"My first safari experience was supposed to help me unplug, but in fact it plugged me into what is most important. Being immersed in the wild was life-changing, awe-inspiring, funny, beautiful, touching and scary all at once. I felt entirely at one with the animals and the elements and connected as I never had been before."

Virena Hermann
Kenya

Highlights

Visit the Ololo Regenerative Farm and savor the delicious "paddock to plate" fresh ingredients while learning about sustainable farming practices.
Learn about wildlife conservation by visiting education-focused organizations contributing to wildlife protection and rehabilitation.
Make memories at El Karama Eco Lodge, an award-winning, family-owned lodge in Laikipia known for its remarkable wildlife sightings.
Support and engage with vulnerable youth and adults at The Leo Project, a community-based organization near El Karama Eco Lodge.
Traverse Kenya's premier wildlife viewing destinations while avoiding the typical tourist circuit.
Experience the bush through exhilarating walking safaris guided by local Maasai warriors.
Enjoy picturesque picnics, savor scenic sundowner cocktails, and take adventurous night drives to search for nocturnal animals.

Sample Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVAL TO KENYA

Upon arrival in Kenya, meet our representative who will escort you to your new home for the next two nights, Ololo Safari Lodge.

Only a short 45-minute drive from Nairobi Airport, Ololo Lodge balances convenience with comfort. This home-style lodge is family owned and operated, offering a personalized experience full of authenticity. The traditional farmhouse décor is reminiscent of “Out of Africa,” with a fresh and contemporary feel.

Situated on the fringes of Nairobi National Park in a quiet, leafy suburb, this is the perfect place to unwind after a long-haul flight. Enjoy a glass of carefully selected wine on the ivy-covered terrace, or read a book under a shady acacia tree. Take advantage of a private vehicle and guide to explore Nairobi and other points of interest.

Stay in the refurbished stone-walled stables of the old Ololo Farm – a tribute to the property’s long-standing history. The stables are warm and welcoming with views overlooking the lodge’s colorful flower gardens.

Overnight Ololo Safari Lodge

Day 2

LEARN ABOUT GIRAFFES AND ELEPHANT CONSERVATION

This morning, your local guide will pick you up and escort you to the Giraffe Center, an education-focused organization where you can get up close and personal with these amazing animals!

This afternoon, visit the Daphne Sheldrick Orphanage. Born from one family’s passion for Kenya and its wilderness, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is the most successful orphan-elephant rescue and rehabilitation program in the world today, as well as being a pioneer in the conservation and protection of wildlife and habitats in East Africa.

Overnight Ololo Safari Lodge

Day 3 - 7

EXPLORE WILD LAIKIPIA

El Karama Eco Lodge is an award-winning, intimate, and family-friendly wildlife lodge located in the heart of Laikipia. Guests have access to 14,000 acres of private land that plays host to a spectacular variety of birds, mammals, and plants. The lodge prides itself not only on its extraordinary flora and fauna but also on their warmth, hospitality, and exceptional value.

With direct views of Mount Kenya rising up over the plains and the sight of Grevy’s zebra, Laikipia hartebeeste, and running warthogs coming to the nearby water’s edge, Laikipia is the perfect place to disconnect from regular life.

An array of activities are available at El Karama: embark on game drives to track big game on the open plains; pick your way through the bush on guided walking safaris to tune into nature; enjoy hot, gourmet bush meals freshly prepared on site; and chase the setting sun with afternoon cocktails overlooking Laikipia’s endless horizons.

While at El Karama, you can visit or volunteer at The Leo Project, a nearby 501c3 community-based organization that provides supportive services, creative outlets, and opportunities not traditionally available to vulnerable youth and adults in Nanyuki, Kenya.

Overnight El Karama Eco Lodge

Day 8 - 11

SAFARI IN MARA NORTH CONSERVANCY

Located in the heart of the Maasai Mara plains between the Lemek and Mara North Conservancies, Saruni Wild is truly a secluded destination.

The camp’s classic tents are elegant and comfortable, but the real magic happens just outside. This unfettered wilderness is home to a wide variety of plains game that will share your space during your time at Saruni Wild. Here, you are not just a visitor. You are a part of nature!

Game drives in the Mara North Conservancy, an area famed for its big cats, are led by local Maasai guides whose intuition for the bush has been cultivated over thousands of years. Guests can also enjoy picnics set in the open wilderness, bird watching, star gazing, scenic sundowner cocktails, and night drives to discover nocturnal creatures.

Overnight Saruni Wild