PRIVATELY GUIDED SAFARIS, BUILT AROUND ACCESS, INSIGHT & TIME IN THE WILD
PRIVATE SAFARIS FOR FAMILIES
Across Kenya
These journeys move through Kenya’s most remarkable landscapes at a pace that feels natural for families. With private guiding, flexible days and thoughtful planning behind the scenes, there is space for both adventure and downtime, for curiosity, connection and shared moments that stay with you long after you leave.
Travelling as a Family Changes Everything
Like elephants moving together, with the young at the heart of the herd. It shifts what matters. The journey becomes less about covering ground, and more about how it feels to experience it together.
With two children growing up in the bush, this is something we understand first-hand. Each safari is shaped with care and thought, so children are drawn into the experience, and parents can relax, knowing everything is quietly taken care of.
Private Space
Stay in private houses, lodges or your own mobile camp, with no shared spaces and the freedom to settle into your own rhythm.
It allows days to unfold easily, with the flexibility to move at your own pace and spend time together without interruption.
Wild Learning
With a private guide throughout, the experience builds naturally day by day.
For younger children, this might mean bush walks, tracks and “bush school” moments around camp. For older children and teenagers, time in the wild brings a deeper understanding, shaped by guiding, conservation and life on the ground.
Real Connection
Through our long-standing partnership with Ker & Downey Safaris, you are able to camp in some of Kenya’s most exclusive and privately accessed locations.
Set up in quiet corners of the Mara or within private conservancies, you experience these landscapes with a level of access few others can offer.
Thoughtful Support
From guides to camp teams, you’re surrounded by people who instinctively understand how to engage children, while giving parents the space to relax.
Whether exploring together or with children spending time alongside trusted guides, everything is handled with care, so the experience feels easy from the start.
What Stays
Time in the wild stays with children.
For younger ones, it’s curiosity and discovery.
For older children and teenagers, it often becomes something deeper, a shift in perspective that lasts long after they return home.
General Information About
OUR
FAMILY
JOURNEY
Typical journey length – 9–14 nights across 3–4 regions
How it flows – A combination of handpicked houses, lodges and private camps, creating a natural rhythm as you move between locations
Accommodation – Properties chosen for families, with the right room configurations, space and flexibility to make the experience feel easy from the start
Level of comfort – Designed to adapt around you, from the pace of each day to meals, activities and time spent together
Time in each place – Typically 3 nights per location, allowing time to settle in and explore without feeling rushed
Guiding – Private guiding throughout, shaping each day around your family and building a deeper understanding as the journey unfolds
Getting around – Primarily by private charter, making travel between locations simple and efficient
Who it’s for – Designed for families travelling with children of all ages, from younger ones through to teenagers
Mobile camping - a safari, entirely your own
At certain points in the journey, your family moves into a private mobile camp - set up exclusively for you in one of Kenya’s most remote and wildlife-rich landscapes.
Through our partnership with Ker & Downey, we have access to beautifully designed mobile camps and private sites that are not available to others - allowing you to stay in places few people ever reach.
Days unfold around your family, with the freedom to explore, pause, and experience the wild in a way that feels natural and unhurried.
For children, it becomes an adventure in itself - sleeping under canvas, gathering around the fire, and feeling part of the wild in a way that’s both exciting and grounding. For parents, it’s the rare balance of complete ease and complete immersion - everything quietly taken care of, while you simply enjoy being there together.
These are the wild moments that become part of your family folklore
General Information About
OUR
MOBILE
CAMPING
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When and Where: During the high season (June to September) and over the Christmas period, we establish exclusive Seasonal Camps in the Maasai Mara and Amboseli.
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Availability: Throughout the year at any of our exclusive camping sites.
Adventure: These dynamic camps move with you, following the rhythm of the wilderness and granting you access to Kenya’s most remote and untouched corners. Your private mobile camp is set up in a remote, handpicked location just before your arrival and disappears without a trace when you depart, allowing you to enjoy a safari that evolves daily. Track seasonal wildlife movements and explore hidden landscapes, all while retaining the comfort and personal touch of a K&D camp.
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Comfort in the Wild: Each spacious canvas tent is designed for both comfort and charm, featuring plush double or twin beds, soft feather duvets, handcrafted rugs, and a private verandah. En-suite bathrooms provide a piping hot safari shower and flushing loo—ensuring that adventure never means sacrificing comfort.
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Diverse Activities: As the sun sets, gather around the campfire to recount the day’s adventures. Whether you’re embarking on private vehicle game drives, guided bush walks, night game drives, or scenic helicopter flights, your mobile camp serves as the perfect base to truly immerse yourself in the wilderness.
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Bush Dining: At the heart of your mobile camp is our beautifully laid-out mess tent, where talented chefs prepare multi-course feasts using the freshest local ingredients. Hannah oversees the menu design, tailoring to each of the groups preferences, ensuring each dish is perfectly paired with the finest wines and accommodating any dietary needs or allergies. Enjoy every meal as a moment to savour, whether it’s a long, leisurely lunch under a shady tree or a candlelit dinner beneath a starry sky.
If you’d like to explore whether a safari like this would work for your family, you’re very welcome to get in touch.
You can book a short call with us, or simply send a message at safaris@everwildafrica.com, whichever feels easiest. It’s a relaxed way to talk things through and start shaping the journey.
If you don’t see a suitable time, just let us know - we’ll happily find one that works.
THE JOURNEY
Sample of a Family Safari Adventure
Day 1
Nairobi
Hamilton House
A gentle start after your international flight.
Space to settle in, recover from travel, and ease into the rhythm of the journey ahead.
Days 2–4
Masai Mara
K&D Private Mobile Camp
Wildlife, experienced at the right pace
The Mara is where it all comes alive.
Game drives are shaped around your children - with flexibility in timing, shorter outings when needed, and space to stop along the way. Breakfast on the plains becomes part of the experience, giving everyone the chance to get out, stretch their legs, and be part of it.
Day 5-7
Samburu
Kalepo Kamp
Culture, connection, and discovery
Kalepo is where things become interactive.
Children spend time with Samburu kids, join in games, and experience a way of life that feels completely different from their own. From warrior games to visiting a blacksmith, it’s hands-on, engaging, and naturally immersive.
Day 8-10
Lolldaiga Conservancy
Lolldaiga House
Space, freedom and a deeper sense of the wild
Lolldaiga gives families something rare - complete flexibility. Walking, game drives, fishing, and exploring the conservancy, with time back at the house by the pool or around the fire.
Days unfold naturally here. Children are busy, active, and absorbed.
And parents can properly switch off.
Day 5-7
Watamu
Kusini House
Time together by the sea
The final part of the journey slows everything down.
Days here are open and easy - paddle boarding, snorkelling, dhow sails, kite surfing, or simply time by the pool and on the beach.
After the safari, it’s exactly what’s needed.
Artwork by David Marrian
ABOUT US
Finlay
Hannah
Lola
Everwild Africa is a Kenya-based, family-run safari company, built from a life spent exploring and living in these landscapes.
At the heart of Everwild is a deep connection to place, to people, and to the experience of being here. Each safari is designed to feel personal, considered and quietly seamless from beginning to end.
Finlay Marrian – Guide & Photographer
Born and raised in Kenya, Finlay has spent his life in the bush, guiding across some of Africa’s most remarkable landscapes and bringing a depth of knowledge that builds throughout the journey.
Hannah Marrian – Host & Curator
Hannah shapes each safari from the first idea to the final detail, creating journeys that feel warm, effortless and entirely your own.
KER & DOWNEY
Since 2020, Everwild Africa has partnered with Ker & Downey Safaris, pioneers of the photographic safari and long recognised for shaping the art of mobile camping in East Africa.
Through this partnership, we are able to access private conservancies and remote sites that are simply not available to most travellers, allowing a safari like this to move freely and stay in places others can’t.
Decades of relationships with landowners, conservancies and communities across Kenya underpin this access, making a mobile safari not just possible, but exceptional.
We carry this approach forward in how we design and host each journey, with a focus on discretion, craftsmanship and a deep respect for both wilderness and community.
Photography by Finlay Marrian
Photography by Finlay Marrian
Photography by Finlay Marrian
Photography by Finlay Marrian
Photography by Finlay Marrian
Photography by Finlay Marrian
Photography by Finlay Marrian
Photography by Finlay Marrian
Photography by Finlay Marrian
Photography by Finlay Marrian
Photography by Finlay Marrian
NOTES FROM THE WILD
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“It was an incredibly special and magical experience for our entire family. From the luxurious accommodations amidst a truly spectacular setting at Lengishu to the "romance" of our tented camp in Amboseli where we were attended to by a wonderful, friendly staff and spoiled with unforgettable meals by our star guest chef!”
— Stuart
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“The trip organized by Hannah and Finlay was exceptionally well-planned, allowing us to fully absorb the magic of Africa without worrying about any details. Thanks to this professional, friendly, and beautiful couple, we had a once-in-a-lifetime journey—one that deeply inspired me as an artist (Bela Silva) for my next exhibit in London 2025, and that also gave my son the chance to connect with his ancient roots.”
— Bela
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“The most memorable moments for our whole family were certainly the immersive cultural experiences of the Maasai Olympics, delivering presents to the Maasai children on Christmas day and dancing among the tribesmen!”
— Donielle
THE INVESTMENT
Family safaris of this nature typically start from
USD 1,800 – 2,500+ per person, per night
Final pricing varies depending on your family, including the ages of children, the time of year, and how the journey is shaped.
It includes everything required to make the experience seamless:
Private camps and houses, exclusively for your family
Flexible guiding and days shaped around you
All meals, drinks, and activities throughout
Internal flights and transfers between each location
A full team behind the scenes, ensuring everything runs smoothly
Each journey is tailored, creating the right balance of pace, comfort and experience for your family.
FAMILY
SAFARI
Q&A
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Very much so. Kenya is one of the most rewarding places in Africa to travel as a family, with space, wildlife, and experiences that naturally engage children. We design each safari around your children’s ages — whether younger kids or teenagers — adjusting pace, activities, and properties so the journey feels right for everyone.
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Days are thoughtfully shaped to hold their attention, with shorter game drives and time outside the vehicle. Beyond wildlife, there are moments of connection and discovery — meeting local communities, learning tracking, or simply having space to explore and be present in nature.
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Yes. A key part of the experience is creating space for parents to switch off. We work with places where children are genuinely welcomed and naturally included by guides and staff, so you don’t need to manage every moment — you can simply enjoy being there.
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Most journeys are 9–12 nights, combining private mobile camps with a small number of carefully chosen lodges or houses. We favour fewer moves and more time in each place, allowing the experience to deepen rather than rush.
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We only work with trusted areas and partners, with clear briefings and support on the ground, so everything feels calm and well-managed. Alongside game drives, families often enjoy walking, cultural visits, swimming, and time by the beach — some of the most memorable moments happen outside the vehicle. We recommend booking 6–12 months in advance, especially for school holidays when the best family-friendly properties are in high demand.
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Costs vary depending on the level of guiding, properties, and logistics, but as a guide, safaris tend to start from around USD 2,000 per person per night.
For families, pricing is shaped by the ages of your children, as each property has its own age brackets and rates (often under 5, 5–12, and teenagers). We factor this into every itinerary, recommending properties that are not only well-suited to your family, but also offer the best overall value — whether through family rooms, private houses, or exclusive-use options.
If you’re considering travelling as a family, the best place to start is a conversation.
We’ll talk through ages, timing, what you’re hoping for, and shape something that genuinely works for all of you. From there, we design a journey that feels effortless from start to finish.
You can book a short call with us, or simply send a message in the form below – whichever feels easiest. If you don’t see a suitable time, just let us know - we’ll happily find one that works.