A Family Safari Blog – Page 6

Climbing Mt Kenya, the Fun Way

beware, proud Kenyans on the loose

Our Farmhouse recipes: Curly Kale

Why we’ll never do mass

Meet our family, Chania (Mum), Flash (Dad), Billy & Zia. We’re all Kenyan and we’ve all lived in Kenya our entire lives.

Chania has worked in African tourism since 1993; managing lodges, marketing lodges and now trying to fill lodges (this can be a link to TSC); this is why we spend so much time visiting lodges so she can get it perfectly perfect for all her guests.

Flash is a rally driver by reputation, hence he takes incredible off the beaten track safaris (this can be a link to this page on TSC); and teaches people how to rally drive (this can be a link to this page on TSC) in beautiful places.

Billy & Zia have grown up barefooted, up trees & in muddy puddles in Kenya .. and beyond…. They’re are dragged around (only sometimes kicking & screaming) by Chania in search of wonderful places, experiences & adventures for Chania to send her guests to.

About

This is our family’s scrapbook, our advice column, and our love letter to adventure.

Since Billy was born in 2012, we have been lucky enough to go on more than 100 safaris & see more than 500 African lodges. This site isn’t about bragging rights, it’s about sharing our real experiences, gloriously beautiful places, deeply uncomfortable places, about getting stuck, finding solutions, having mud fights, the embarrassing moments, the places that made us more comfortable, the welcomed sunrises, the even more welcomed sundowners …. and the lessons learned (maybe???), so that your journey is easier and more magical.

We are lucky, as well as Africa, we’ve travelled the world, some of us to 33 countries and counting…. We’ve shared these experiences too, for a bit of fun J.

Curious why we pour our hearts into this?

22 Feb

A Proper Kenyan Safari, with Old Friends, and

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Need a little pick-me-up? An adventure? A change of pace? Raucous laughter? Easy, rally together your oldest friends and COME ... come on a proper Kenyan safari, with old friends, and their families.

19 Jan

Family Summer in the English Countryside

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I know this is a ‘safari’ blog, but anyone who rates a safari as a perfect holiday, I’m sure will appreciate some tips on a lovely outdoorsy Family Summer in the English Countryside. Living in Kenya, my sister & I decided to take the three ankle-biters to the UK

14 Dec

De-stress, Unwind & Reconnect at Almanara

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De-stress • Unwind • Re-connect • Breathe … with your family, without breaking the bank?! It does exist. Yup, a glorious week, or two ;o) at #Almanara Luxury Villas on #DianiBeach in #Kenya is the ideal place to chill, play & laugh. Your own private villa with your very own chef, butler and maid, the

8 Nov

A Family Safari to A Little Known Gem in the Masai

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A Family Safari to a Little Known Gem in the Masai Mara, Entumoto Safari Camp – Excellent location √, on a conservation area √, beautifully spacious tents √, comfiest beds √, magnificent view √, swimming pool √, great sundowners / kids suppers √, incredible gamedrives √, homegrown veggie garden √

29 Sep

Making Memories … at Ragati Log Cabins on

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Making memories, special memories made from the REAL stuff; adventure, mud fights, swimming in mountain streams, fits & giggles, forest walks, crabbing, fly fishing, roasting marshmallows on the campfire … get my jist? All at Ragati Log Cabins on the slopes of Mt. Kenya.

25 Jun

Magical Multi-Generational Safari in Amboseli,

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The last time I drove away from Amboseli, my words were ‘the way this park is now, it probably won’t be around in 10 years’, that was 10 years ago.

8 May

Soames Hotel – A Charming Family Spot, at

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Truly, the place to travel in order to satisfy an entire family is Kenya’s north, Laikipia. Why? The lodges are beautiful and the array of activities are endless. Soames Hotel is 7km outside of Nanyuki town, the gates to this beautiful, diverse, rugged and magnificent north.

12 Apr

The Ultimate in Family-time & Relaxation

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At The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille, the scenery is exceptional, nature is natural, the private villas allow for unspoiled family-time, memorable activities & serious relaxation.

22 Mar

Safari Entertainment Packs for Kids

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Our Advice is to always provide extra entertainment for your kids on safari.

19 Jan

The Best Lodge for Family in Lake Naivasha, Kenya.

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Kiangazi House, in my view, is simply the most ideal lodge in Naivasha if you’re travelling with kids.

5 Dec

AtholPlace, The Best Boutique Hotel in

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AtholPlace Hotel & Villa, the best Boutique Hotel in South Africa and the best Restaurant in Johannesburg whilst being 100% family friendly! Contemporary-classic glamour, understated elegance, extreme comfort and incomparable service… it’s all true!

19 Sep

The Family-Fun Escape, Island Camp, Baringo, Kenya

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On Island Camp, Lake Baringo, The Great Rift Valley, Kenya

Chania Tundo

Let’s get this party started

I’m Chania, the creative behind A Family Safari Blog, a travel blog & Kenya lifestyle blog packed with loads of color and designed to inspire you to live your very best life. Whether you’ve come for recipes, travel ideas, photos of Kenya or to simply say hello – I’m glad you’re here!

My Mt Kenya packing list