Here are my firsthand tips and tricks for how to plan aAfrican safarifor the whole family.

Omwenga also brought his deeply rooted understanding of Kenyan wildlife and culture everywhere we went.

The longer stints helped us feel more at home in each location.

view from above of outdoor pool and deck with lounge chairs surrounded by greenery

Serene view of outdoor pool at Hemingways Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.Credit:Courtesy of Hemingways Nairobi

They instead took guided mountain-bike rides and practiced using traditional African slingshots given to them by their bestrafiki.

Here, nonprofit foundationAmericaShareoperates the Harambee Centre.

These initiatives, which benefit the entire community, are largely funded by travelers ofMicato.

three people sitting outdoors beside a small camp fire looking out to african plains at sunset

Relax with scenic views of the Mara Plains at Great Plains Conservation.Buluu Poppy/Courtesy of Great Plains Conservation

We also visited the headquarters ofHuru International, which helps women by supplying them with reusable sanitary pads.

Emily Baldwinis a member of Travel + Leisures A-List and specializes in East and Southern Africa safaris.

you’ve got the option to create a tailor-made itinerary with Baldwin by contacting her atebaldwin@micato.com.

four children walking away from camera towards a building called Harambee Center

Children from the community visit The Harambee Center.Caringe Photographrapy/Courtesy of Micato Safaris