Zebras, impala and topi grazing across open Maasai Mara grassland beneath large evening clouds

Sample journey · Kenya · 6 days

Bush to Coastal Bliss.

A family safari: three nights in the Maasai Mara, then two on the Indian Ocean.

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Photo: Shafiq Jagani, Maasai Mara Scroll

The journey

The journey

We first planned this journey for a family travelling with two very young children. It shows how we plan around the smallest travellers: short transfers, camps that welcome under-fives, and a slower pace whenever it is needed.

At each stop you choose one of several stays, all chosen for young children. Two complete combinations, with approximate prices, are shown further down the page.

Length6 days, 5 nights
RouteMaasai Mara, then the coast
Getting aroundFly-in throughout
SuitsFamilies with young children

Day by day

Two stops, six days.

01 · The Maasai Mara · 3 nights

Big skies, at a gentle pace.

  1. Day 1

    Into the Mara.

    A private transfer to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport, then a light aircraft flight of about 45 minutes over the Great Rift Valley to an airstrip near your camp. Settle in, then an afternoon game drive at the children’s pace, ending with sundowners on the plains.

  2. Day 2

    The heart of the Mara.

    Coffee and hot chocolate before sunrise, then out while the big cats are still active. Breakfast in the bush, lunch back at camp, and a quiet afternoon: junior ranger activities for the children, and the pool, the spa or a book on the deck for the adults, depending on your camp.

  3. Day 3

    Your choice.

    A full day on the plains with a picnic, following the game wherever it moves, or a slower morning and a visit to a Maasai village. Dinner out under the stars, with a menu for the children.

StayAngama Mara, Wilderness Mara or &Beyond Bateleur Camp

  • Close view of a cheetah's face and spotted coat among green leaves in the Maasai MaraPhoto: Shafiq Jagani, Maasai Mara
  • Tents and a deck with a red seating area on the wooded Oloololo Escarpment at Angama Mara, plains belowPhoto: Angama
  • View from the bed in a suite at Angama Mara through glass doors to a deck and the valley belowPhoto: Angama
  • Tented suite with lit interior beside grassland under an orange sunset sky at Wilderness MaraPhoto: Wilderness
  • Guest in a hat on a deck at &Beyond Bateleur Camp, looking over plains dotted with trees and grazing herdsPhoto: &Beyond
  • Tented suite at &Beyond Bateleur Camp with a leather-framed bed, two armchairs and a bathtub behindPhoto: &Beyond
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Where to stay · one of three

Choose one camp for all three nights.

Tents and a deck with a red seating area on the wooded Oloololo Escarpment at Angama Mara, plains belowPhoto: AngamaOption 1
Oloololo Escarpment, above the Mara Triangle

Angama Mara

Fly to Angama or Mara Serena airstrip

Why choose itGlass-fronted tented suites high on the escarpment, with the whole of the Mara below. Children of all ages are welcome, suites interconnect for families, and families with children under 7 have their own vehicle.

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Tented suite with lit interior beside grassland under an orange sunset sky at Wilderness MaraPhoto: WildernessOption 2
Mara Triangle, beside the Mara River

Wilderness Mara

Fly to Kichwa Tembo airstrip

Why choose itTwelve tents overlooking a marsh below the escarpment, rebuilt in 2026 on the site of Little Governors’ Camp. Children of all ages are welcome, with a two-bedroom family tent, a pool and a spa.

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Guest in a hat on a deck at &Beyond Bateleur Camp, looking over plains dotted with trees and grazing herdsPhoto: &BeyondOption 3
Kichwa Tembo concession, below the Oloololo Escarpment

&Beyond Bateleur Camp

Fly to Kichwa Tembo airstrip

Why choose itA classic tented camp at the foot of the escarpment, with a pool, a family suite and &Beyond’s WILDchild activities for younger guests, who have their own adventures instead of the regular game drives.

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02 · The Kenya coast · 2 nights

From savannah to sea.

  1. Day 4

    Fly to the coast.

    A last early drive and breakfast, then a light aircraft back to Nairobi. We transfer you across the city to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for a short scheduled flight to Mombasa, where a private vehicle takes you to the beach.

  2. Day 5

    On the Indian Ocean.

    A day for the beach and the pool: calm water for the children, a spa treatment or fresh seafood for the adults, and dinner on the sand if you would like it.

  3. Day 6

    Homeward.

    A last breakfast by the sea, then a transfer to Mombasa airport for your flight to Nairobi, timed to connect with your flight home.

StaySwahili Beach Resort or Almanara

  • Aerial view of tiered pools among palm trees leading to the Indian Ocean at Swahili Beach Resort, DianiPhoto: Swahili Beach Resort
  • Pool with sun loungers, umbrellas and a white domed building at Swahili Beach Resort in DianiPhoto: Swahili Beach Resort
  • Bedroom at Swahili Beach Resort with a wide bed, a red runner, carved plaster niches and draped nettingPhoto: Swahili Beach Resort
  • Shaded day beds and loungers beneath palm trees on the white sand at Almanara, with the turquoise Indian Ocean beyondPhoto: Almanara
  • Villa bedroom at Almanara with a draped canopy bed, arched windows and two reclining chairsPhoto: Almanara
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Where to stay · one of two

Choose one for both nights.

Pool with sun loungers, umbrellas and a white domed building at Swahili Beach Resort in DianiPhoto: Swahili Beach ResortOption 1
Diani Beach, south coast

Swahili Beach Resort

Fly to Mombasa airport

Why choose itSwahili-style architecture and tiered pools that cascade down to a quiet stretch of Diani Beach, with a balcony for every room, a spa and several restaurants.

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Shaded day beds and loungers beneath palm trees on the white sand at Almanara, with the turquoise Indian Ocean beyondPhoto: AlmanaraOption 2
Galu Beach, Diani

Almanara

Fly to Mombasa airport

Why choose itPrivate three-bedroom villas in gardens at the quiet southern end of Diani, each with its own chef and butler, so a young family can keep its own hours.

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Pricing guide

Two ways to take this journey.

The price depends on the stays you choose. These two combinations show one camp and one beach; the second has a private villa with its own chef. Both prices are approximate.

Approximate all-inclusive, high season prices per person for the whole journey, including everything listed under What is included. We prepare an exact quote when your proposal is finalised, based on your dates, the stays you choose and the size of your group.

Good to know

Travelling with young children.

Light luggage for light aircraft.

Bush flights allow about 15 kg per person, children included, in soft bags.

We store your beach bags.

Pack a soft bag for the Mara. We keep your other luggage safe at Wilson Airport until you return on Day 4.

Layers for the mornings.

Early drives can be cool, around 12°C, and afternoons warm, around 28°C.

Neutral colours.

Khaki, olive and tan suit game drives. Leave bright white and neon at home.

Sun protection.

Child-safe sunscreen and wide-brimmed hats for everyone.

Reachable at any hour.

You can reach us by phone or WhatsApp, day or night, throughout your journey.

Additional details

What is included.

Included

  • All transport within Kenya, including light aircraft flights
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Game drives
  • Park and conservancy fees

Not included

  • Long-haul flights
  • Beverages
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas
  • Optional activities such as balloon safaris

Booking terms are on How we plan: a 30% deposit to confirm, with the balance due 60 days before departure.

Dirt vehicle tracks through Maasai Mara grassland, with topi and impala grazing among the bushes

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Email
enquiries@etanasafaris.com
Phone & WhatsApp
+254 795 887765
Office
The Piano Building, Brookside Drive, Nairobi
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Photo: Shafiq Jagani, Maasai Mara
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