Kenya Family Safaris
Of all the countries in Africa, Kenya is arguably the place to head for if you are travelling as a family, especially with mixed age groups or especially small kids. Young or older, big or small, safari or beach, these lodges have learned to cater to all over the last 30 years or so.
From the central highlands of the Laikipia Plateau and Lewa Downs, to the open spaces of the Mara and the rolling green hills of Chyulu, there are plenty of activities and adventures to be had. You and your children may choose to walk with Maasai or ride on camels, to balloon over wide spaces and horseride through ranging pastures... the possibilities and options are endless!
There is a great deal of choice for those travelling with families in Kenya, ranging from safari - beach combos for those with younger children, to more exciting action adventures that may appeal to older kids. 
Located to the North of Nairobi and Mount Kenya, the Laikipia Plateau is regarded as the gateway to Kenya’s remote and wild northern frontier country. The area thinly populated with huge vistas and areas of complete wilderness; some of Kenya’s finest views are found here. Huge cattle ranches and private estates cover the region, many of which are now private wildlife sanctuaries that contain the Big Five and Laikipia today is well respected as the countries most successful tourism initiatives. 
Kenya's Masai Mara is without any question one of Africa's most famous parks. Home to a stunning array and exceptional density of big game, the sheer quantity of game that every game drive throws up is outstanding. There are very few places on the contine nt that offer such good big five viewing and the Mara also hosts the Great Migration's immense herds towarsd the end of the year. Serengeti, Okavango, Etosha, Kruger....no list of Africa's best reserves would be complete without the Mara. 
Dating back to the 14th century, much like its cousin Zanzibar, Lamu was a trading post for the sultanate of Oman and was once one of the most important locations in East Africa for the slave, ivory and gold trade. Today the islands towns and the thriving fishing community offer a fascinating insight into the Swahili way of life and retain a charm that seems to have held its own against the tourism that it invites. Move out of the towns and there are deserted beaches to relax on, before or after a safari.
Great Family Fun in Kenya
The concept behind Ol Lentille is a truly admirable one and the lodge follows in the footsteps of other Kenyan lodges who have tried to incorporate local communities into conservation rather than excluding them. The lodge itself is cleverly thought out with a range of differing options open for couples through to larger families.
Lewa Wilderness is probably our pick of the lodges in the Lewa Conservancy as it combines a whole spread of both activities and privacy. Each of the cottages is very spacious and gives you the feeling of total privacy while not feeling cut off from the lodge itself. As an actual home, the communal areas feel welcoming and comfortable with the swimming pool area and bar being particular favourites!
Like its bigger brother, Little Governors’ was one of the original tented camps that the company offered and has long been a favourite. Using the same template as its brother, due to its being 20 rooms less, the camp has a much smaller and quiet feel to it.
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