The best time to travel Kenya with kids is from July to October, which are the best wildlife viewing months. The wildebeest migration usually reaches the Masai Mara in July and remains until October. But note that this is high season and certain parks can get crowded. Rainy season runs from March to May, during which some lodges and camps close down. During high rainfall, it can be hard to see animals as they won’t need to go in search of water.

November to February are good times to visit Kenya, as prices are lower and showers don’t last long. We visited Kenya in December this time and had great weather. However, we didn’t see as many animals as I did the last time in Maasai Mara, because there were torrential rains right before we arrived and they caused quite a lot of flooding.

Mix up your Kenya itinerary with some relaxation time along Kenya’s beautiful coast. Diani Beach is Kenya’s most popular beach town, but there are plenty of towns along the coast worth visiting, including Malindi, Nyali and Watamu.

Another favourite activity in Kenya with the children is the chance to track animals. In one of the most family friendly lodges in the northern region of Laikipia, children will be taken out tracking with a bag of polyfiller. After learning to identify which poo belongs to which animal, they will start to identify footprints. If they find a good print they can make a plaster cast of it, for a highly personalised souvenir to take home with you.