Why Go on a Family Safari?
The Ultimate Family Getaway
Family vacations are meant to be a time when loved ones connect and deepen their bond through shared experiences and memories – and there’s no better place than in one of Africa’s sought-after destinations. The continent offers a fantastic array of family accommodation with plenty of outdoor fun and age-appropriate activities for families travelling with kids, teens or even grandparents.
Encounter Africa’s Most Majestic Wildlife
Africa’s most popular safari destinations offer family-friendly game drives, nature walks and water-based activities that ensure you meet a few of your favourite wildlife, including lions, rhinos, giraffes and other majestic animals. From endangered species such as the African wild dog and the pangolin to the famous Big 5, each location offers a unique sighting experience.
Bring the Toddlers Along
At first thought, a safari might not seem like the best holiday idea when you have young children tagging along, but there are lots of tours available that ensure your little ones are kept entertained throughout with age-appropriate activities that are fun yet educational. And for extra reassurance, there are several malaria-free destinations that families can visit.
Exclusive Lodges & Camps
Stay in some of the best exclusive-use luxury properties, set in enviable locations around the continent – which means that you can visit any destination without compromising on style and comfort. 5-star lodges, camps and hotels, Africa has it all.
Excellent Value
Thanks to a very favourable exchange rate, it’s easy to find superb accommodation that offers that extra bit of holiday pampering. Spoilt for choice is an understatement with an option to suit every budget and preference.
The Ultimate Family Getaway
Family vacations are meant to be a time when loved ones connect and deepen their bond through shared experiences and memories – and there’s no better place than in one of Africa’s sought-after destinations. The continent offers a fantastic array of family accommodation with plenty of outdoor fun and age-appropriate activities for families travelling with kids, teens or even grandparents.
Africa’s most popular safari destinations offer family-friendly game drives, nature walks and water-based activities that ensure you meet a few of your favourite wildlife, including lions, rhinos, giraffes and other majestic animals. From endangered species such as the African wild dog and the pangolin to the famous Big 5, each location offers a unique sighting experience.
Encounter Africa’s Most Majestic Wildlife
Bring the Toddlers Along
Exclusive Lodges & Camps
Excellent Value
Why Go on a Family Safari?
Incredible game-viewing
See the Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo) and more wildlife found only in Africa, with expert guides who'll get you so
close you can hear them breathe.
Walking safaris, hot air balloon safaris, cultural interactions with
local people- all safari activities support conservation and communities. The ultimate win-win.
Rewarding experiences
The luxury of time
Enjoy being off-the-grid and truly away from it all with private plunge pools and spa facilities at intimate lodges in some of the most remote parts of the world.
Indulge your senses
Sip sundowners as giraffes stroll across the hot pink horizon, and sample gourmet African dishes and wines over fireside dinners while the sounds of the bush serenades you.
Two trips in one
The best trips combine Africa's top destinations. Easily go from the African bush to buzzy Cape Town or an idyllic Indian Ocean island- with all the details and transfers taken care of.
Why you need to experience an African safari vacation:
"...I thought this was a once in a lifetime trip,
but I'm already planning my next safari!"
Convenient Add-Ons
At first thought, a safari might not seem like the best holiday idea when you have young children tagging along, but there are plenty of tours available that ensure your little ones are kept entertained throughout with age-appropriate activities that are fun yet educational. And for extra reassurance, there are several malaria-free destinations that families can visit with children of all ages. Africa welcomes all.
Frequent flights and accessibility make it easy to combine your family safari with other spectacular destinations in Southern and East Africa. You can also crown a safari with a beach vacation by visiting Zanzibar or Mozambique.
Thanks to a very favourable exchange rate, it’s easy to find superb accommodation that offers that extra bit of holiday pampering. Spoilt for choice is an understatement with an option to suit every budget and preference.
Stay at some of the best exclusive-use luxury properties, set in enviable locations around the continent so that you can visit any destination without compromising on style and comfort. 5-star lodges, camps and hotels, Africa has it all.
Only the Best Family Safaris
Memories made on family vacations are ones to treasure forever. Family holidays are special occasions for every brood; it’s a time to come together, strengthen bonds and enjoy new experiences with one another. Since 1998, we’ve been taking our own families on safari vacations and understand how to plan family friendly holidays in Africa that are unforgettable for all the right reasons.
$450
From
USD per person per night
See below
Land & Water Safari Experiences
From lunar-like desert landscapes and open grasslands to riverine forests and papyrus-lined canals, Botswana delivers the very best in land and water safari experiences. Combine luxury and adventure in some of the world’s most remote locations, while the magical sights and sounds of Africa leave you with memories you’ll cherish forever.
$4,000
From
USD pps
See below
The Best of Both:
Only the Best Family Safaris
Memories made on family vacations are ones to treasure forever. Family holidays are special occasions for every brood; it’s a time to come together, strengthen bonds and enjoy new experiences with one another. Since 1998, we’ve been taking our own families on safari vacations and understand how to plan family friendly holidays in Africa that are unforgettable for all the right reasons.
From
$450
USD pps
Top Safari Destinations for a Family Safari
The Wildebeest Migration, Big 5, Cultural Experiences & More
Kenya offers a vacation for every traveller. From unforgettable family safaris with child-friendly activities and services to exclusive hideaways for couples and honeymooners, Kenya has it all and then some. Whatever type of traveller you are, there’s not much that beats a Kenya safari. The standards of service are high and Kenya’s top destinations offer luxury accommodation ranging from lavish, colonial-style lodges to contemporary boutique hotels and amenity-packed resorts.
$000
From
USD per person per night
See below
South Africa
There is so much to see and do, and because the country is so sophisticated in relation to the rest of Africa, visitors are able to see and experience the continent of ‘Africa’ without really leaving their comfort zone of western standard facilities. This opportunity is very attractive to many people, but for families trying to mix an African wildlife adventure with a more general family holiday and some relaxation time, South Africa is the perfect destination.
- Excellent Big 5 wildlife encounters
- Family-friendly and exclusive accommodation
- Bush & beach family escapes
- Various safari programmes dedicated to educating and keeping the kids entertained
Serengeti
Tanzania
January–March & June–October
Dry Season:
The weather is usually mild and dry from January to March, and most of the safari crowds are absent. June to October is safari’s high season; the Serengeti is busy, but weather conditions are perfect and the Wildebeest Migration’s dramatic river crossings take place. Although the sheer size of the Serengeti will give you a soul-stirring sense of space, the areas around the Migration’s river crossing points can get busy. If you want to be close to the action yet enjoy some serenity, we suggest staying in an adjacent private reserve.
Green Season:
November–December
The ‘short rains’ season relieves the dry mid-year winter. Clouds build up in the mornings and break in spectacular, but generally short-lived, showers in the late afternoons. Migrant birds return from the northern hemisphere and resident plains game give birth, which means the predator action is thrilling.
Migration Season:
December–September
The herds usually cross the Grumeti River in the western Serengeti between about May and July, then move towards the Mara River in the north to cross into the Masai Mara between about July to October. November's short rains trigger the herds
to move back to the Serengeti to give birth before calving season, which takes place from January to March and is renowned for bitter-sweet predator action.
Highlights
- Crowd-free game viewing, nature walks and off-road game drives in private game reserves
- Custom-made safaris for every traveller type – from families and honeymooners
- Incredible year-round game viewing, especially predators
- The Great Wildebeest Migration (December to October)
Consider Adding …
Zanzibar
Lying just off the coast of Tanzania, Zanzibar is the perfect place to unwind and relax. End of your authentic African safari experience by spending your days exploring Stone Town, participating in spice tours, tanning on palm-fringed beaches, and sailing on white-sailed dhows across a turquoise sea.
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls, an ideal family destination, offers a mix of natural wonders and adventures. Witness the stunning falls, go on a Chobe safari, try white-water rafting, and enjoy orange sunset cruises on the Zambezi river. With diverse activities, it ensures a memorable family holiday in Africa.
Mozambique
There's no better way to end your family safari than with a beach finale. A Mozambique holiday is the perfect excuse to kick off your shoes, take off your watch and gear down to the slow pace of island life: swim, snorkel, laze in the sunshine and on the sand, or set sail on a sunset dhow cruise.
Consider Adding …
Victoria Falls, an ideal family destination, offers a mix of natural wonders and adventures. Witness the stunning falls, go on a Chobe safari, try white-water rafting, and enjoy orange sunset cruises on the Zambezi river. With diverse activities, it ensures a memorable family holiday in Africa.
Zanzibar
Lying just off the coast of Tanzania, Zanzibar is the perfect place to unwind and relax. End of your authentic African safari experience by spending your days exploring Stone Town, participating in spice tours, tanning on palm-fringed beaches, and sailing on white-sailed dhows across a turquoise sea.
Victoria Falls
There's no better way to end your family safari than with a beach finale. A Mozambique holiday is the perfect excuse to kick off your shoes, take off your watch and gear down to the slow pace of island life: swim, snorkel, laze in the sunshine and on the sand, or set sail on a sunset dhow cruise.
Mozambique
6
Days
South Africa’s Cape Town & Madikwe
Highlights:
- Be at the heart of Cape Town, just off the trendy Kloof Street
- Stay in an apartment-style hotel, perfect for a family
- Stroll around the family-friendly V&A Waterfront
- Enjoy malaria-free game viewing
- Dedicated staff at Madikwe Safari Lodge take care of your little ones
- A fantastic value for money trip with great savings
THE EXPERIENCE:
Start off with three days of excellent Big 5 game viewing in the Madikwe Private Game Reserve followed by another three memorable days in Africa's favourite city - Cape Town. Begin your family safari at the luxurious Madikwe Safari Lodge - a great family-friendly base from which to search for Madikwe's abundant wildlife on morning and afternoon game drives. Your next stop is Cape Town where you will be staying at the stylish More Quarters Apartment Hotel in the heart of the city.
$2,530
From
USD pps
Days
7
Family Safari Trip Ideas
Family Safari:
Family Safari:
Kenya’s Samburu & Masai Mara
Highlights:
- This family safari perfectly combines fun, adventure, wildlife and culture for parents, children and teens
- Stay in luxury private villa accommodation in the Mara and Samburu
- Relax at the Samburu and Maasai Wellbeing Spaces
- Go on nature walks and view cave paintings
- Learn more on the Warriors Academy
- Optional hot-air balloon rides and biplane flips
THE EXPERIENCE:
Vacation villas are great for families: like a lavish ‘home away from home’, they allow you privacy, comfort and the space to relax away from fellow safari goers. There is a network of luxuriously appointed holiday homes across East Africa that put you right in the middle of the bush without having to sacrifice any creature comforts. Enjoy exceptional big game in the Samburu and Masai Mara from the pinnacle of comfort, luxury and style.
$4,150
From
USD pps
Consider Adding…
Here are some of our best packages, all completely customisable to your requirements and travel wishes:
This trip is perfect for couples or honeymooners. Each accommodation on this safari is an elegant tented camp with facilities such as swimming pools, spa treatments and private dining. The distances between destinations are taken care of by short flights, enabling you to enjoy as much time on safari as possible. You can look forward to a unique rhino tracking adventure and seeking out the Special 5 – Beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, long-neck gerenuk and Somali ostrich – in Samburu, plus incredible game viewing in private conservancies along the Masai Mara.
Rates generally depend on timing (i.e. key travel seasons like holidays) and level of luxury (the type of amenities and exclusivity). As a guideline, South Africa safaris can range anywhere from approximately 450 USD per person per night in low season to over 1 550 USD at the finest lodges in high season.
How Much is a
South Africa Safari?
Talk to one of our experts to explore availability during your travel dates.
Our favourite accommodations are the most intimate ones. It's always best to book as far ahead as possible to ensure you have experiences like this ...
Our favourite accommodations are the most intimate ones. It's always best to book as far ahead as possible to ensure you have experiences like this ...
How Much is a Family Safari?
Rates generally depend on timing (i.e., key travel seasons like holidays) and level of luxury (the type of amenities and exclusivity). As a guideline, safaris can range anywhere from approximately $450 USD per person per night in low season to over $4,100 USD at the finest lodges in high season.
What Costs
Are Included?
Most accommodations are all-inclusive; all your meals, snacks, beverages, alcohol (with some exceptions) are part of your room rate. In addition, your game drives, and other excursions like walking safaris and cultural village visits will all be included. To run in such remote areas at such a high level of hospitality, it takes some serious logistics and often means guest-to-staff ratios of more than 5 to 1. Not to mention many accommodations offer services like laundry, so you can pack light and travel easily.
The only things you’ll have to pay for are special activities (like hot-air balloon rides and spa treatments) and, in some cases, imported spirits. Beyond that, just gratuities for the incredible staff who will make your stay at each lodge so memorable.
Rates generally depend on timing (i.e., key travel seasons like holidays) and level of luxury (the type of amenities and exclusivity). As a guideline, safaris can range anywhere from approximately $450 USD per person per night in low season to over $4,100 USD at the finest lodges in high season.
What Costs are Included?
Most accommodations are all-inclusive; all your meals, snacks, beverages, alcohol (with some exceptions) are part of your room rate. In addition, your game drives, and other excursions like walking safaris and cultural village visits will all be included. To run in such remote areas at such a high level of hospitality, it takes some serious logistics and often means guest-to-staff ratios of more than 5 to 1. Not to mention many accommodations offer services like laundry, so you can pack light and travel easily.
The only things you’ll have to pay for are special activities (like hot-air balloon rides and spa treatments) and, in some cases, imported spirits. Beyond that, just gratuities for the incredible staff who will make your stay at each lodge so memorable.
How Much is a Family Safari?
Mark Smith
"You can expect a very strong family focus from start to finish with exceptionally trained staff and well-equipped camps for hosting and keeping your children entertained. Activities will ensure an action-packed safaris without a moment to be bored and plenty to see on both land and water."
Africa Safari Expert
Ashley Gerrand
Mark Smith
You can expect a very strong family focus from start to finish with exceptionally trained staff and well-equipped camps for hosting and keeping your children entertained. Activities will ensure an action-packed safaris without a moment to be bored and plenty to see on both land and water.
Why Travel With Go2Africa
We are African
Based in Cape Town, our team of experts are all born and raised in Africa. We spend our own holidays on safari, and understand what goes into making every trip a once in a life-time experience.
We have first-hand knowledge of every single destination, lodge and activity we recommend. We spend more than 365 days a year on safari to ensure you get the best, unbiased advice.
We are safari experts
Our size and trusted relationships with Africa’s top operators gives us access to the best possible rates. If you find a better quote for your itinerary, let us know and we’ll match it.
Our best price promise
Your money stays in Africa
As an African company, we ensure 100% of the money from your safari stays in Africa, supporting local communities and conservation projects, making a difference long after you return home.
24/7 On-safari support
Book with us and we’ll be alongside you from our first chat, offering 24/7 assistance and local know-how from the right time zone, whenever you need it.
Why Travel with Go2Africa
Complete financial protection
Your money is safe with us. All our clients are protected by our supplier default insurance and our accreditation bond with the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association.
We are African
Based in Cape Town, our team of experts are all born and raised in Africa. We spend our own holidays on safari, and understand what goes into making every trip a once in a life-time experience.
We are safari experts
We have first-hand knowledge of every single destination, lodge and activity we recommend. We spend more than 365 days a year on safari to ensure you get the best, unbiased advice.
Our best price promise
We have first-hand knowledge of every single destination, lodge and activity we recommend. We spend more than 365 days a year on safari to ensure you get the best, unbiased advice.
Your money stays in Africa
As an African company, we ensure 100% of the money from your safari stays in Africa, supporting local communities and conservation projects, making a difference long after you return home.
24/7 On-safari support
Book with us and we’ll be alongside you from our first chat, offering 24/7 assistance and local know-how from the right time zone, whenever you need it.
Complete financial protection
Your money is safe with us. All our clients are protected by our supplier default insurance and our accreditation bond with the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association.
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Go2Africa was the perfect choice... We worked with Nicole from beginning to the end and she were so helpful in creating the perfect itinerary for us. From flights, to accommodations, to transfers, and tour guides, everything was perfect...Nicole was able to work within our budget and on all of our
wants/needs.
Honeymoon of a lifetime!
This is our 3rd safari booked with Go2Africa and I'm always amazed at the personal attention to detail that goes into planning. We gave Jessica a general area we wanted to visit and a wildlife wish list of animals we wanted to see…It was unbelievable. Once again, Jessica did such an amazing job with selecting the camps that were perfect for us…
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Also Consider Kenya
Samburu National Reserve
Samburu is an arrestingly beautiful, rocky landscape that heralds Kenya’s vast northern deserts. It’s the traditional homeland of the Samburu people and a haven for the unique Special 5: Beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, long-neck gerenuk and Somali ostrich.
Amboseli National Park
With its perennial wetlands flourishing beneath towering Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park is the best place in East Africa to see massive herds of elephant. If you’re looking for that iconic postcard image of wildlife against a Kili backdrop, this is the place to get the shot.
Laikipia
The high plains of Laikipia are increasingly recognised as one of Kenya’s
best safari regions. It’s home to some of the country’s most encouraging conservation success stories like Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, a sanctuary
for black and white rhinos as well as Grevy’s zebra.
Kenya Beaches
Relaxing along Kenya’s dazzling tropical coastline is one of the best ways to crown your safari. From family-friendly resorts to exclusive beach villas, the country’s coastline offers excellent accommodation and superb diving and snorkelling spots.
- This family safari perfectly combines fun, adventure, wildlife and culture for parents, children and teens
- Stay in luxury private villa accommodation in the Mara and Samburu
- Relax at the Samburu and Maasai Wellbeing Spaces
- Go on nature walks and view cave paintings
- Learn more on the Warriors Academy
- Optional hot-air balloon rides and biplane flips
Vacation villas are great for families: like a ‘home from home’, they allow you privacy, comfort and the space to relax away from fellow safari goers. There is a network of luxuriously appointed holiday homes across East Africa that puts you in the middle of the bush without sacrificing any creature comforts. Enjoy exceptional big game viewing in the Samburu and Masai Mara from the lap of comfort, luxury and style.
$4,150
From
USD pps
HIGHLIGHTS:
THE EXPERIENCE:
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Highlights
The Wildebeest Migration, Big 5, Cultural Experiences & More
Kenya offers a vacation for every traveller. From unforgettable family safaris with child-friendly activities and services to exclusive hideaways for couples and honeymooners, Kenya has it all and then some. Whatever type of traveller you are, there’s not much that beats a Kenya safari. The standards of service are high and Kenya’s top destinations offer luxury accommodation ranging from lavish, colonial-style lodges to contemporary boutique hotels and amenity-packed resorts.
$000
From
USD per person per night
See below
Kenya
Kenya offers an excellent range of unique, exhilarating activities for families, from hot-air balloon rides over the Masai Mara to snorkelling among marlin and sailfish in the Indian Ocean. Safaris appeal to children’s sense of wonder, driving almost within arm’s reach of elephants, lion and cheetah. One of the highlights is witnessing the extraordinary spectacle of the Great Migration- the largest mammal migration on the planet.
Highlights
- Fly-in convenience across Kenya
- Stay in private concessions for exclusive sightings
- Seasonal Wildebeest Migration in Masai Mara
- 4x4 game drives, guided nature walks and Maasai cultural interaction
The Wildebeest Migration, Big 5, Cultural Experiences & More
Kenya offers a vacation for every traveller. From unforgettable family safaris with child-friendly activities and services to exclusive hideaways for couples and honeymooners, Kenya has it all and then some. Whatever type of traveller you are, there’s not much that beats a Kenya safari. The standards of service are high and Kenya’s top destinations offer luxury accommodation ranging from lavish, colonial-style lodges to contemporary boutique hotels and amenity-packed resorts.
$000
From
USD per person per night
See below
Botswana
Game viewing in Botswana is never dull - there is plenty to see and all of the Big 5 to look out for, which really engages children's attention. We love setting family safaris in Botswana's private concessions as these areas allow the most variety in game-viewing activities, from 4x4x drives that cover plenty of terrain and are ideal for watching big game and predators, to guided nature walks that introduce you to tracking and wilderness survival skills.
Highlights
- Child-friendly safaris through Botswana’s most pristine wildernesses
- Guided walks with Bushmen, indigenous hunter-gatherers
Fly-in convenience and en-suite comfort in family tents - Fly-in convenience and en-suite comfort in family tents
- Enjoy fun & educational activities
Also Consider Kenya
Samburu National Reserve
Samburu is an arrestingly beautiful, rocky landscape that heralds Kenya’s vast northern deserts. It’s the traditional homeland of the Samburu people and a haven for the unique Special 5: Beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, long-neck gerenuk and Somali ostrich.
Amboseli National Park
With its perennial wetlands flourishing beneath towering Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park is the best place in East Africa to see massive herds of elephant. If you’re looking for that iconic postcard image of wildlife against a Kili backdrop, this is the place to get the shot.
Laikipia
The high plains of Laikipia are increasingly recognised as one of Kenya’s
best safari regions. It’s home to some of the country’s most encouraging conservation success stories like Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, a sanctuary
for black and white rhinos as well as Grevy’s zebra.
Kenya Beaches
Relaxing along Kenya’s dazzling tropical coastline is one of the best ways to crown your safari. From family-friendly resorts to exclusive beach villas, the country’s coastline offers excellent accommodation and superb diving and snorkelling spots.
Family Safari Trip Ideas
Here are some of our best packages,
all completely customisable to your requirements and travel wishes:
Also Consider Kenya
Samburu National Reserve
Samburu is an arrestingly beautiful, rocky landscape that heralds Kenya’s vast northern deserts. It’s the traditional homeland of the Samburu people and a haven for the unique Special 5: Beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, long-neck gerenuk and Somali ostrich.
Amboseli National Park
With its perennial wetlands flourishing beneath towering Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park is the best place in East Africa to see massive herds of elephant. If you’re looking for that iconic postcard image of wildlife against a Kili backdrop, this is the place to get the shot.
Laikipia
The high plains of Laikipia are increasingly recognised as one of Kenya’s
best safari regions. It’s home to some of the country’s most encouraging conservation success stories like Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, a sanctuary
for black and white rhinos as well as Grevy’s zebra.
Kenya Beaches
Relaxing along Kenya’s dazzling tropical coastline is one of the best ways to crown your safari. From family-friendly resorts to exclusive beach villas, the country’s coastline offers excellent accommodation and superb diving and snorkelling spots.
- Be at the heart of Cape Town, just off the trendy Kloof Street Stay in an apartment-style hotel, perfect for a family
- Stroll around the family-friendly V&A Waterfront
- Enjoy malaria-free game viewing
- Dedicated staff at Madikwe
- Safari Lodge take care of your little oA fantastic value for money trip with great savings
Start off with three days of excellent Big 5 game viewing in the Madikwe Private Game Reserve followed by another three memorable days in Africa's favourite city - Cape Town. Begin your family safari at the luxurious Madikwe Safari Lodge - a great family-friendly base from which to search for Madikwe's abundant wildlife on morning and afternoon game drives. Your next stop is Cape Town where you will be staying at the stylish More Quarters Apartment Hotel in the heart of the city.
$2,530
From
USD pps
HIGHLIGHTS:
THE EXPERIENCE:
HIGHLIGHTS:
THE EXPERIENCE:
There is so much to see and do, and because the country is so sophisticated in relation to the rest of Africa, visitors are able to see and experience the continent of ‘Africa’ without really leaving their comfort zone of western standard facilities. This opportunity is very attractive to many people, but for families trying to mix an African wildlife adventure with a more general family holiday and some relaxation time, South Africa is the perfect destination.
Top Destinations for a Family Safari
HIGHLIGHTS:
THE EXPERIENCE:
Kenya offers an excellent range of unique, exhilarating activities for families, from hot-air balloon rides over the Masai Mara to snorkelling among marlin and sailfish in the Indian Ocean. Safaris appeal to children’s sense of wonder, driving almost within arm’s reach of elephants, lion and cheetah. One of the highlights is witnessing the extraordinary spectacle of the Great Migration- the largest mammal migration on the planet.
Consider Adding…
Here are some of our best packages, all completely customisable to your requirements and travel wishes:
This trip is perfect for couples or honeymooners. Each accommodation on this safari is an elegant tented camp with facilities such as swimming pools, spa treatments and private dining. The distances between destinations are taken care of by short flights, enabling you to enjoy as much time on safari as possible. You can look forward to a unique rhino tracking adventure and seeking out the Special 5 – Beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, long-neck gerenuk and Somali ostrich – in Samburu, plus incredible game viewing in private conservancies along the Masai Mara.
South Africa
Kenya
- Excellent Big 5 wildlife encounters
- Family-friendly and exclusive accommodation
- Bush & beach family escapes so you can enjoy the best of both
- Various safari programmes dedicated to educating and keeping the kids entertained
Botswana
HIGHLIGHTS:
THE EXPERIENCE:
Game viewing in Botswana is never dull - there is plenty to see and all of the Big 5 to look out for, which really engages children's attention. We love setting family safaris in Botswana's private concessions as these areas allow the most variety in game-viewing activities, from 4x4x drives that cover plenty of terrain and are ideal for watching big game and predators, to guided nature walks that introduce you to tracking and wilderness survival skills.
- Fly-in convenience across Kenya
- Stay in private concessions for exclusive sightings
- Seasonal Wildebeest Migration in Masai Mara
- 4x4 game drives, guided nature walks and Maasai cultural interaction
- Child-friendly safaris through Botswana’s most pristine wildernesses
- Guided walks with Bushmen, indigenous hunter-gatherers
- Fly-in convenience and en-suite comfort in family tents
- Enjoy fun & educational activities
Convenient Add-Ons
Frequent flights and accessibility make it easy to combine your family safari with other spectacular destinations in Southern and East Africa. You can also crown a safari with a beach vacation by visiting Zanzibar or Mozambique.