7-Day Multi-Generational Kenya Safari: Nairobi, Masai Mara & Lake Naivasha

TOUR OVERVIEW

A relaxed, longer 7-day, 6-night safari designed for extended families and multi-generational groups, blending Masai Mara game drives with the gentler pace of Lake Naivasha — ideal when grandparents, parents, and children are all traveling together.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Traveling with three generations at once means balancing very different energy levels and expectations — and that's exactly what this itinerary is built to do. After settling in around Nairobi, you'll spend three unhurried days in the Masai Mara, with flexible drive times that let anyone opt for a rest morning without missing out. The trip then shifts pace entirely at Lake Naivasha, where boat rides, gentle cycling, and lakeside lodges replace early alarms and long drives — giving grandparents and grandchildren alike a chance to unwind together. It's a full week of shared family memories, without anyone being pushed past their comfort level.

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival Nairobi  Airport pickup and transfer to a Nairobi hotel. Optional welcome dinner briefing on the week ahead. Overnight Nairobi.

Day 2: Nairobi – Masai Mara  Road transfer to the Masai Mara, arriving for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Overnight in the Mara.

Day 3: Masai Mara  Full day of game drives, with flexible pacing — an optional relaxed late-morning start available for those who prefer it. Overnight in the Mara.

Day 4: Masai Mara  Second full day in the reserve, including an optional hot air balloon safari at dawn (extra cost) followed by a bush breakfast. Overnight in the Mara.

Day 5: Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha  Morning game drive, then transfer to Lake Naivasha. Afternoon boat ride spotting hippos and fish eagles. Overnight lakeside lodge.

Day 6: Lake Naivasha  A full rest day at leisure — optional cycling among giraffe and zebra at Hell's Gate, or simply relax lakeside. Overnight lakeside lodge.

Day 7: Lake Naivasha – Nairobi – Departure  Morning at leisure, then transfer to Nairobi for onward departure or overnight extension.

PRICING

•     Mid-range: $2,200 – $2,600 per person

•     Upgraded lodges/private vehicle: $2,600 – $2,800 per person

WHAT'S INCLUDED

•     All road transport as per itinerary

•     Airport pickup and drop-off

•     All park entry fees (Masai Mara)

•     6 nights' accommodation (mix of Mara camp and Naivasha lakeside lodge)

•     All meals as specified

•     Lake Naivasha boat ride

•     Private vehicle with flexible daily scheduling

•     Bottled drinking water

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

•     International flights and visa fees

•     Travel insurance

•     Tips and gratuities

•     Alcoholic beverages

•     Personal expenses

•     Optional extras (hot air balloon safari, private chef, Hell's Gate cycling fees)

WHY TRAVEL WITH AFRIC MZIZI SAFARIS

Multi-generational trips need flexibility, patience, and a guide who reads the room — qualities our clients consistently highlight in over 600 reviews. Afric Mzizi is built around family, in every sense of the word, and we design every itinerary to work for the oldest and youngest travelers in your group alike.