Family Safari in Kenya: Why Private Villas Beat Camps Every Time

Taking kids on safari is magical, but traditional camps can be stressful for parents:
- Strict schedules (wake up bells at 5:30 AM)
- Silent dining tents (stressful with loud toddlers)
- Shared vehicles (worrying if kids are bothering other guests)
- Age restrictions (many camps don't allow under-12s)

The solution? A private safari villa.

In a traditional camp, breakfast is served from 6-9 AM. If your teenager sleeps in, they miss it.

At our private villa, you eat when you want.

Want to start the game drive at 8 AM instead of 6 AM? No problem. Want to come back early because the 4-year-old is tired? Done. You have your own vehicle and guide, so the itinerary revolves around YOUR family.

Many camps have strict age limits (often 6+, 8+, or even 12+) because they use shared vehicles. They worry a crying child will ruin the game drive for other guests.

At Kitumo Mara, we have NO age limit.

Because you have a private vehicle, you can bring your 3-year-old or 5-year-old without stress. If they get bored after 1 hour, you simply tell the driver to go back to the pool. No judgement, no stress.

Kids need downtime. In a tented camp, they often have to stay quiet in the tent during midday heat.

In a private villa, you have:
- A private infinity pool (canonicalball for day!)
- A large living room with TV
- Reliable WiFi for tablets/games
- Safe outdoor deck area

It's a home away from home, not just a hotel room.

Paying per-head at a luxury camp adds up fast for a family of 4 or 5.

Our private villa operates on a per-person basis, BUT kids under 8 stay FREE.

When you do the math, this free child policy makes a 5-star private experience cheaper than booking 2-3 standard tents at a comparable lodge.