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        • First Safari Guide
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        • Best Time to Visit Kenya
      • Field Notes
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    Family Legacy Journey


    A private Kenya journey for families and grandparents travelling together, shaped around calm pacing, clear rooming, and shared time in place. Nairobi, Laikipia, and the Maasai Mara in one steady arc.

    • Route: Nairobi · Laikipia · Maasai Mara


    • Ideal length: 12 days / 11 nights (typical)


    • Pace: Two–three nights per location. One transition per day maximum.


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    Private vehicle and flexible drive times. Late mornings when preferred. Time built in for rest.

    Route at a glance 

    Nairobi to Laikipia to the Maasai Mara, planned with two–three nights per location and one transition per day maximum. 

    • Nairobi (2 nights)
    • Laikipia private conservancy (3 nights)
    • Maasai Mara private conservancy (5–6 nights)

    Your host confirms flight timings and transfer details after dates and ages are shared.

    Designed for multi-age family travel that feels easy.


    • A route that supports meaningful time together, with space for rest and play.

    • A calm rhythm across three regions, so your family settles in quickly.

    • Rooming planned early, including family suites and connected rooms where available.

    • A host-led planning path that reduces decisions and keeps timing clear.



    Pacing

    Two–three nights per location. One transition per day maximum.


    Rooming

    Family suites and connected rooms planned early where available.



    Host-led planning

    One plan, one point of contact, clear steps.

    This journey fits your family when.


    • Grandparents are travelling, or the trip includes mixed ages and energy levels.

    • The trip marks a milestone, celebration, or important season of family life.

    • Predictable pacing matters more than covering many stops.

    • Comfort, safety, and smooth logistics are priorities.

    • A plan that feels simple matters more than endless options.


    Signature or Legacy, chosen around your family.


    Both tiers follow the same family-first pacing and private hosting standard. The difference sits in lodge level, privacy, service layers, and flexibility.

    Signature fits

    • Families who want premium comfort and strong value.


    • Families who want clear inclusions and a steady plan.


    • Families who want an elevated safari without pursuing the most exclusive property set.


    Legacy fits

    • Families marking a milestone with the highest comfort standard.


    • Multi-generational groups who value space, privacy, and top room categories.


    • Families who want expanded flexibility, upgraded service layers, and top-tier properties.


    Signature and Legacy share the same route and family-first pacing. The difference sits in lodge level, room category, and service layers.

    Share ages, dates, and preferred comfort tier. Your host replies with a clear outline in Signature and Legacy.


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    Investment range for this journey


    Pricing is shaped by season, rooming configuration, and final lodge selection. Your host confirms exact figures after dates and ages are clear.

    Signature Collection

    • Classic High Season: from USD 26,995 per person sharing


    • Quiet / Green Season: from ~USD 22,950 per person sharing


    • Festive uplift: from ~USD 29,150 per person sharing


    • Single supplement “from” (USD 10,798)

    Legacy Collection

    • Classic High Season: from USD 39,500 per person sharing


    • Quiet / Green Season: from ~USD 33,600 per person sharing


    • Festive uplift: from ~USD 42,650 per person sharing


    • Single supplement “from” (USD 19,750)

    What shapes the range 

    • Season and availability for your dates.


    • Room category and family suite configuration.


    • Conservancy or park fee structure aligned to the final lodge plan.


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    When your family can travel


    This journey is private. Your family chooses dates. Your host confirms the best timing based on season, lodge availability, and rooming needs.

    • School holiday travel works well when rooming is confirmed early.

    • Two–three nights per location holds the rhythm across most date ranges.

    • Your host recommends the best month for your family’s priorities, wildlife, weather preference, and how much rest your family wants built in.

    Timing guidance 

    • Peak months: earlier planning supports access to family suites and connected rooms.


    • Quieter months: strong value and calmer lodge availability, with the same family-first rhythm.


    • Festive travel: limited inventory, confirmed early for the best rooming option


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    Day-by-day outline

    The route stays the same in Signature and Legacy. The lodge set and the service layers change by tier.

    • Airport meet and greet, then a private transfer to your Nairobi stay.

    • A calm check-in and time to decompress after travel.

    • Your host confirms the next day’s timing around sleep and energy levels.

    Family notes

    • Early dinner and early night work well after long-haul arrivals.

    • Rooming is set up so children and grandparents settle quickly

    • A slow morning when preferred, with breakfast at your own pace.

    • A host-led Nairobi day shaped around your family’s ages and interests.

    • Afternoon rest built in before an early evening.

    Family notes

    • Today is designed to support sleep, routines, and comfort after arrival.

    • Timing stays flexible, so children and grandparents can move gently.

    • Private transfer to the airport, then a scheduled flight to Laikipia.

    • Meet your safari team on arrival, then transfer to camp and settle in.

    • Afternoon game viewing or a calm activity close to camp, shaped around energy levels.

    Family notes

    • One transition day only. The rest of the day stays light.

    • Late afternoon is ideal for first wildlife moments without fatigue.

    • Morning safari time, with flexible departure based on sleep and breakfast.

    • Rest time during the warmest hours, with space for reading, naps, and swimming where available.

    • Afternoon safari time with a steady pace and long viewing when the moment holds.

    Family notes

    • This is a strong day for children. Movement is gentle, and rest is protected.

    • Your host shapes the day so grandparents enjoy long sightings without strain.

    • A slow start when preferred, then safari time planned around what your family most enjoys.

    • A calm midday break.

    • A final afternoon in Laikipia with time for sundowner-style moments.

    Family notes

    • Two–three nights per location supports deeper rest and better wildlife time.

    • Today allows your family to feel at home in place.

    • Scheduled flight to the Mara, then a transfer to your selected property.

    • Lunch and rest time built in after arrival.

    • First Mara game drive in the afternoon, shaped around the day’s energy.

    Family notes

    • One transition day maximum holds the rhythm.

    • The first Mara drive stays unhurried, with comfort breaks when needed.

    • Morning game drive with timing shaped around your family’s preferred start.

    • Rest time at camp when the day is warmest.

    • Afternoon game drive, with flexible return time.

    Family notes

    • Children do best with a clear rhythm. Drive, rest, drive.

    • Your host prioritises comfort and attention span.

    • Safari time focused on your family’s interests, big cats, elephants, birdlife, or landscapes.

    • A long lunch and quiet afternoon when preferred.

    • Optional night sky moments and story time back at camp.

    Family notes

    • This day supports deeper connection because the pace is steady.

    • Time built in for rest keeps the next days enjoyable

    • A morning drive with long viewing when the moment is right.

    • A relaxed midday break.

    • Afternoon experience designed around the season and your family’s comfort.

    Family notes

    • Your host plans one highlight moment if your family wants it, timed gently.

    • The goal is shared memory, held in a calm pace.

    • Morning game drive at a comfortable start time.

    • Rest and family time at camp, games, reading, swimming where available.

    • Afternoon game drive or a shorter drive with an early return for long dinner.

    Family notes

    • This day supports grandparents and children equally, with flexible timing.

    • Private vehicle and flexible drive times keep comfort high.

    • Your host shapes the day based on what your family wants most, more wildlife time, rest, or a quiet celebration moment.

    • A calm afternoon to pack lightly and prepare for travel.

    • Early night when preferred.

    Family notes

    • This buffer day protects the journey from feeling tight.

    • The schedule stays simple so the farewell feels gentle.

    • Breakfast at a comfortable pace.

    • Transfer for your scheduled flight back to Nairobi, then onward connections.

    • Your host supports timing so check-ins and connections feel straightforward.

    Family notes

    • One transition day maximum still holds.

    • Timing is planned to reduce stress for children and grandparents.

    Your host confirms the exact lodge set, flight timings, and family rooming once dates and ages are shared.

    Where your family stays


    Final availability and rooming are confirmed in your proposal. Your host recommends the best fit based on children’s ages and family dynamics..

    Nairobi 

    Signature options

    • Eden Nairobi (Karen area).

    • House of Waine (Karen).

    Legacy options

    • Hemingways Nairobi (Karen).

    • Eden Nairobi (Karen/Langata).


    Laikipia 

    Signature options

    • Ol Pejeta Bush Camp (Asilia).

    • Kicheche Laikipia Camp.

    • El Karama Lodge.

    Legacy options

    • Sirikoi Lodge (Lewa Wildlife Conservancy).

    • Solio Lodge (Solio Game Reserve).

    • Segera Retreat (Laikipia Plateau).

    Maasai Mara 


    Signature options

    • Naboisho Camp (Asilia).

    • Sala’s Camp (The Safari Collection).

    Legacy options

    • Angama Mara (or similar ultra-level lodge).

    • Alternatives that may be proposed for certain family profiles: Mahali Mzuri, Mara Plains Camp.

    Inclusions, held in one clear plan.


    • Planning and host-led itinerary design, tailored to your family’s ages and dates.

    • Airport meet and greet and private ground transfers as per itinerary.

    • Private safari vehicle and private guide in safari regions, aligned to the selected properties.

    • Accommodation in Nairobi, Laikipia, and the Maasai Mara, selected for family comfort.

    • Meals as provided by the selected properties, typically full board in safari regions.

    • Game drives and conservancy or park access aligned to the chosen locations.

    • Drinking water in the vehicle during safari days.

    • A clear pre-departure pack list and luggage guidance

    • Tips and Gratuities  are included

    Exact inclusions are confirmed in your proposal because lodge plans and seasons vary. Your host presents a clear “included” list before booking.

    Common items planned separately.


    • International flights.

    • Kenya entry requirements and travel insurance.

    • Personal purchases.

    • Premium beverages where properties price these separately.


    What this journey makes possible for your family


    • Shared game drives that keep every generation engaged, with rest built into the day.

    • Gentle learning moments in Laikipia and the Mara, shaped to be understandable for children.

    • Simple rituals: stories by the fire, star-watching, and time to reflect together.

    Best months depend on your family’s calendar.


    • School holiday timing can work well for this route when rooming is confirmed early.

    • Your host recommends dates based on wildlife viewing, weather preference, and lodge availability.

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    Planning questions families ask

    Drive times are planned with comfort in mind, with one transition per day maximum during travel days.

    Yes. The route and pacing suit multi-age travel, and rooming can be planned around comfort and short walking distances.

    Yes. Your host can shape the number of nights per location while keeping the same calm rhythm.

    Dates, ages, preferred comfort tier, and any mobility or dietary considerations.


    Start with a simple outline for your family.


    Share a few details. Your host replies with a clear plan, pacing, rooming approach, and Signature vs Legacy options.


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    hosts@soulsconnectionsafaris.com

    Phone / WhatsApp: +254 718562256

    Based in Nairobi, Kenya

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