5-Day Mara Family Escape: Easy, Fun & Unforgettable
Maasai Mara
This is the perfect family safari for parents who want the magic of the Maasai Mara without long drives or complicated logistics. Just five days of big cats, wide-open plains, cozy family lodges, and time to slow down together. The pace is gentle, the wildlife is spectacular, and the experience is crafted with children in mind — early dinners, flexible game drives, and guides who know how to make the bush come alive for young minds.
Safari highlights:
- 4 nights in the world-famous Maasai Mara
- Excellent wildlife sightings (Big Five included!)
- Family-friendly lodges with pools and spacious rooms
- Easy, flexible activities for kids
- Optional Maasai village visit or hot-air balloon ride
- Scenic Rift Valley drive from Nairobi
The BlueArk Touch
Our family safaris put connection first — thoughtful pacing, friendly expert guides, and lodges that feel like a second home. Real adventure, real comfort, real Kenya.
Includes
- 4 nights’ full-board accommodation
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All park entry fees
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Drinking water during safari
Excludes
- Optional Maasai village visit or balloon safari
- Drinks & personal expenses
- Tips & travel insurance
Wildlife on the Safari
Lions | Cheetahs | Buffaloes | Hyenas | Giraffes | Zebras | Impalas | Blue Wildebeest
Optional activities
- Masai/Samburu Cultural Village Visit
- Bush Dinner
- Hot Air Balloon Safari
Image gallery
Here are some of the pictures from the lodge
Book 5-Day Mara Family Escape: Easy, Fun & Unforgettable from $1,550 USD per person sharing
Itinerary
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive through the Great Rift Valley — towering escarpments, vibrant roadside markets, and beautiful views. Arrive at your lodge by lunch, then enjoy a relaxed evening game drive. Lions, elephants, zebras, giraffes — the Mara always delivers.
Overnight: Basecamp Explorer / Mara Sopa Lodge / Zebra Plains
Head out with your guide for a full-day adventure. The open plains make wildlife easy to spot and perfect for children — elephant families, lounging lions, and countless antelope. Enjoy a picnic lunch under an acacia tree before returning for a swim or downtime at the lodge.
Overnight: Same lodge
This is your day — start early or sleep in. Take morning and afternoon game drives or enjoy fun lodge activities like nature walks and storytelling. Optional visit to a Maasai village offers kids a chance to learn about local culture in an interactive, respectful way.
Overnight: Same lodge
Another day to explore the best of the reserve. Your guide tailors the game drives to your family’s interests — big cats, elephants, birds, or perhaps following tracks to see where they lead. Wrap up the day with sundowners (juice for the little ones!) and an unforgettable Mara sunset.
Overnight: Same lodge
Enjoy a slow breakfast and one last short game drive on your way out. Drive back to Nairobi through the Rift Valley, arriving by mid-afternoon — refreshed, connected, and full of shared stories.