The family adventures into Africa take in relaxed, gentler adventures, where the safari is an entire learning experience. Among these family travel options are: -

Walking in the hills, visiting game parks, the excitement of a safari through coffee and tea plantations, following wildlife trails, experiencing heritage villages, reviving ancient cultural arts and crafts.

All experiences aid in a special bonding, making the travel experience a memory cherished by the family forever. Special care is taken in designing the tour by keeping in mind the needs of the parents and children alike. Victoria safaris take into account the age group, physical fitness and details of health and safety. If on an activity tour, we would provide equipment for children sizes and additional staff would accompany the family along the safari, keeping a higher ratio, thus ensuring safety and minimizing risk and interpreting and understanding the local culture and nature effectively.

Victoria Safaris has several itineraries suitable for your family's visit to East Africa-Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Our family tourism adventures are quite adverse; they include Family Accommodations, Family Tours and Family Safaris;

Family Accommodation
When it comes to family travel you want to open your kids’ eyes to new cultures and ideas by taking them to different countries and destinations. You can stay with you family in Luxurious Hotels, Lodges and Camps. But if you won’t compromise their safety by staying in hotels, lodges or camps in unsafe parts of town—and your budget is limited. Relax. Victoria Safaris has several alternatives as to how the best family travel is usually the least expensive. For instance;

Family Home stays
Victoria safaris will arrange for your family to stay in a home whether you want to stay in the city, beach or in the rural village areas around Lake Victoria or any where you may wish your family to stay at Homestays is ideal for families. Instead of paying a few hundred dollars each night for cramped hotel rooms, we will arrange your family stay in a roomy house that may well come with bikes, toys, and even a car—while your hosts are house-sitting for you and watching over your property. Home stays also offers great opportunities for meeting the neighbors.

Family Budget Camping
In Africa, camping usually means crowding into a small tent in the rain, swatting mosquitoes, and cooking over a fire somewhere off in the woods. In Kenya, Victoria safaris will arrange for your Budget camping in the game parks, wildlife sanctuaries by setting up a tent and providing a cook for your family or alternatively stay in a lodge on a budget safari. You will be given family attention and security all the way. With Victoria Safaris, you can rent a 2- or 3-bedroom tent or bungalow, complete with kitchen facilities, and relax while your kids explore the playground within the campsite. We Prefer Lodge safari than to camping for family tours because of the kids.

Family Home Rentals
You can rent a home with the help of Victoria safaris for the period you will be in East Africa-Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. It’s still cheaper and roomier than a hotel, and if you enquire directly to us for your chosen location, you’ll save a bundle over renting through a "Real Estate agency.” In our experience, direct rentals can often cost as little as $250-$400 per week.

Youth Hostels
East Africa, Youth hostels have public lounges and kitchens where guests can gather and mingle. Yet you don’t have to stay in dormitories, listening to the snores of strangers and worrying about your kids. Most hostels now offer family rooms for four to six people, so you can save money over hotels and meet plenty of fellow wanderers.

Family Cottages
Family cottages come handy for those who want to maintain family life while travelling. You will rent a family cottage with all the facilities as the ones you have in your home .These include; living rooms, beds and linen, kitchen equipment and Fridges, T.V, sofa sets and any other items you will require. You will buy your foods from the many supermarkets in the country and make your traditional meals as you require. Just as you make meals at home. Provision of a cook is optional at an extra cost. You will have a tour van and driver for your tours and travels.

Family Off-Season Travel
You’ll save a bundle by avoiding high season travel periods and you’ll get to interact with more locals instead of mixing with others from other countries of the world rather than the locals. The Hotels, Game Parks and Beaches won’t be crowded and you won’t be waiting for services in the dining halls.

Family City Tours in Africa
This tour takes your family to the heart of Tourism in East Africa. In kenya, you will be able to visit Nairobi where you will be taken by our tour guide for a city tour which takes you to the City centre, Railway Station, The Bomb Blast, Parliament,City Market,The Maasai Market, The Museum,The Nairobi National Park, Nairobi walking safari, Animal Orphanage, Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen and The Carnivore.

Family Safaris In Africa
This takes you family for a long Journey in the Game parks of kenya,Tanzania and Uganda, Lake victoria,Rural Nature tours and the Coast of East Africa - Mombasa, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar. The safaris can start at various points within East africa. What makes a safari perfect for your family? In our opinion it's choosing tours and places to stay that have taken children into consideration. In Kenya you’ll find hotels and tours that have activities and facilities specifically designed with the family in mind.

Our Family Safari Tours have educational wilderness experiences, driver guides who know how to communicate with children and the opportunity to introduce your children to different cultures. We plan it carefully and your entire family is guaranteed a safari that will make everyone happy.Why not visit Maasai Mara game reserve famous for its Big Nine and being the 7th Wonder of The world. With Wildebeest Migration and lots of wildlife – no one's going to complain of being bored. Our Tour Guides are selected for their rich African personalities, their love of children and their ability to light the spark of imagination in little ones.

Some Most preferred Family tours and safaris include;

The Great Mara Family Adventure - 3 Days/2 Nights ( Road Safari)

This is a road package which takes your Family to Maasai Mara,the 7th wonder of the world,4th prefered tourist destination in the world, Kenya’s most famous and finest game sanctuary. The Masai Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe, over 500 species of animals have been recorded here.You will easily see the Big Five- lion, rhino, buffalo, leopard, and elephant, not to mention numerous plain animals including the Wildebeest migration.

Itinerary:

Day 1: NAIROBI – MAASAI MARA
After breakfast, drive via the Great Rift Valley to arrive at Maasai Mara in time for lunch. Along the way we will have a distant view of Mt. Longonot, Lake Naivasha,the great rift valley escarpment. After Lunch,go for an afternoon game drive till dusk.Dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Lodge or similar.

Day 2: MAASAI MARA Full Day
Early morning game drive in the Mara. Return to the lodge for breakfast. You spend the rest of the morning at leisure. After lunch at the lodge you proceed at 1500 hrs for an afternoon game drive till dusk.Dinner and overnight at Mara Serana Lodge or similar.

Day 3: MAASAI MARA - NAIROBI
Early morning game drive or Take the opportunity to fly over the Mara in a Hot air Balloon with Family provided at extra cost. The balloon package includes a champagne breakfast in the wild. Viewing abundant game afloat a balloon is an unforgettable experience for your family. After breakfast return to Nairobi arriving early for a family complimentary luncheon at the Carnivore .

Cost:
Adult Rate (Per person Sharing): - US$ 950, Child Rate ( Sharing with 2 adults) - US$ 650: - US$ 180 in Single Room.

Note:
The above prices are based on a minimum of 2 persons. A price reduction is available for numbers above two persons. Six persons may enjoy upto 15% saving on the per person rate!

Costs Include:

• Transport based on a safari minibus with pop up roof for game viewing
• Park entry fee
• Accommodation and all meals in Maasai Mara
• Service of an English-speaking driver guide
• Game drives as per the Itinerary
• Driver allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
• Government taxes
• Mineral Water en route

Excludes:

• Hot air Balloon flight in Maasai Mara US$ 450 per person extra
  (Price is subject to confimation at the time of booking.)
• Extras at the lodges –tips, drinks, telephone, laundry or any other personal expenses