Lions, elephants and the great migration on game drives across the savannah. Here's what a Maasai Mara safari is like with the family and when to go.
Ask your GP or a travel clinic about malaria tablets and jabs. Check entry rules on GOV.UK before you book.
July to October is the great migration, when huge herds of wildebeest cross the rivers. January and February are dry with good game viewing. April and May are the long rains, when some camps close.
Morning and evening drives for lions, cheetahs, elephants and giraffes.
Watch wildebeest brave the Mara River, July to October.
Float over the plains at sunrise. Usually for children aged seven and over.
Meet a Maasai community and learn about their way of life.
Breakfast out on the plains in the middle of a game drive.
Watch baby elephants at feeding time at the Sheldrick Trust, before or after the safari.
Yes, it's unforgettable. Pick a family-friendly camp, as some have minimum ages, and private vehicles let you go at your children's pace.
Three or four nights in the Mara, often with a few days on the beach at Diani or a night in Nairobi.
No, but British passport holders, children included, need an eTA, applied for online before travel. Check GOV.UK for the current rules.
Fly to Nairobi, then take a small plane to an airstrip near your camp, about 45 minutes. Driving takes five to six hours.
Put Maasai Mara on standby with everyone's other ideas. You each spread your points in secret, get one veto, and the draw picks where you go.