What to Do on Family Vacations in Kenya

Family vacations in Kenya can be a great way for you and your children to reap the benefits of travel while enjoying each other’s company. While it might be a lot easier for you to just head to a local beach or to a neighbouring town for the next family vacation, there’s nothing like an exotic country and a glimpse of different cultures and ways of life to broaden your horizons.

Kenya may be best known to Westerners as the beautiful country that served as the backdrop to Karen Blixen’s writing. Travellers to Kenya can enjoy the sea, majestic mountains, and many parks and animal preserves. Here is a list of things to do on family vacations in Kenya.

Explore Beaches in Kenya

If you visit the region of Mombasa, be sure to check out the gorgeous beaches like Watamu and Tiwi. You can enjoy some relaxing time on the sand or in the surf as the fantastic world of mermaids and pirates comes alive for your little ones. You may have been to the seaside before, but the warmth and vividness of Kenyan beaches is simply something else. If your children are old enough, you can try snorkeling or diving on the coral reefs.

Go on an African Safari

Of course, going on a safari is one of the most fun things you can do on family vacations in Kenya. On a safari, you and your children will get to see wildlife at its finest. If you come at the right time of the year, you’ll be able to catch the migration of tens of thousands of wildebeest from Serengeti National Park to the Masai Mara National Reserve. At the reserve, you’ll also see big cats like lions, cheetahs, and leopards along with large numbers of elephants, zebras, and hippos.

Visit Animal Rescue Centres

If you’d like your trip to Kenya to be a bit more meaningful, allow your family to see the animals up close by visiting animal rescue centres. This will allow your children to see the consequences of all the changes that are happening on the African continent. The Giraffe Centre and the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage are a couple of places that you could go to witness what is being done to save the orphans of the African wild.

Go Deep-sea fishing in Kenya

Fishing in Kenya ought to be a different experience from what you’re used to at the local lake or watering hole. Hemingway’s and the Ocean Sports Hotel can arrange for fishing trips, although you will be expected to release your catch for environmental reasons.

Go on a Dhow Trip

No that’s not a spelling mistake, a dhow is a traditional wooden sailing ship! Experience the beauty of the islands and the sea as you drift through the mangroves on a dhow. Make sure that you get a fair price and go in smaller groups for safety – those boats aren’t built to carry a lot of people. Keep a lookout for dolphins.

Family vacations in Kenya are one-of-a-kind experiences, so do take the extra effort to make your Kenyan holiday happen.

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Travelon Jo is a mom and travel blogger who believes that taking your kids travelling is one of the best things you can do for them. As a former travel agent, she knows all about the ins and outs of planning a trip, and loves nothing more than sharing her knowledge with others.