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Family safaris

Luxury family safaris in Africa

Plan a safari around your family’s ages, interests and travel needs. We’ll check lodge age policies, room arrangements and activities for the places you are considering.

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First family safaris

Multi-generation trips, first safaris with children, and parents deciding whether the children are old enough yet.

Children’s ages and activities

Age rules vary by lodge and activity. Tell us each child’s age when you travel.

Travel-health requirements

Discuss destinations with a travel-health professional, then share any advice that affects your plans.

Family suites and private villas

Compare family rooms, interleading suites and villas, with the guest limits and child rates checked for your party.

Planning your family trip

Family safari options

Your children’s ages, activity interests and travel-health requirements help narrow the choice of destinations and lodges.

The listed journeys show their actual durations. Tell us if you would like a longer holiday or a city or beach extension; these need a separate availability and price check.

We’ll check the room arrangement, child rates and activity policies for each stay before you book.

By age

Planning for different ages

These are questions to check with each lodge, not universal age permissions.

Under 6

Check whether the lodge accepts young children, which activities they may join and whether childcare or a private vehicle is available.

6 to 12

Confirm game-drive ages, children’s programmes, room arrangements and any activity restrictions.

Teens

Check the minimum ages for walking and other specialist activities. Teenagers may still be subject to lodge and guide restrictions.

Family journeys

Family safari journeys

These journeys are listed under family travel. We still need to confirm that each lodge and activity accepts the ages in your party.

None of these exact?

Start with what matters to you.

Tell us your dates, party and the one thing the journey must deliver.

Plan your safari

Prices are a guide and will be confirmed for your dates and party before booking.

Lodges

Family rooms and activities

Check the bedroom layout, extra beds, bathroom arrangements and meal times. A family-room label does not describe the same setup at every lodge.

Ask which children’s activities and childcare services are available, their ages and any extra cost.

Villas

Private villas for families

A villa may offer more private space. Compare the full quote with the rooms your family would need at a lodge, and confirm any private vehicle, chef or childcare arrangements.

Inclusions

What’s included

Inclusions vary by journey. Check the accommodation, meals, activities, flights and transfers listed for your chosen trip. Your quote will confirm the full list and any additional costs.

Check in your chosen journey

  • All accommodation along the route, in family suites or interleading rooms where the itinerary specifies them
  • Full board at safari lodges, with house drinks for the adults at most properties
  • Two guided game activities a day, in a shared vehicle unless a private one is quoted
  • Children’s programmes and childcare: check availability, minimum ages and charges
  • Internal flights and road transfers between every stop, with child seats where requested
  • Park, reserve and conservation fees
  • Arrival and departure transfers, and a documented itinerary with contact numbers

Check for additional costs

  • International flights to and from Africa, always quoted separately
  • Visas, travel insurance, vaccinations and antimalarials
  • Meals outside the safari camps, such as lunch and dinner in Cape Town
  • Private vehicles and private guiding, unless specified in your itinerary
  • Optional extras such as horse riding, boat trips and helicopter flights
  • Staff gratuities

Child rates and sharing rules differ by lodge. We’ll confirm the arrangements for your children’s ages.

Why this is safe to hand over

Why book with us?

We’ll help you check the accommodation, activity policies and booking arrangements for your family.

IATA accreditation

IATA-accredited travel agency. Agency number 96097083.

Help with booking enquiries

We’ll check the arrangements with the lodge or tour operator handling your trip.

Everything in writing

Review your itinerary, inclusions and booking terms before making payment.

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Family accommodation

Lodges and villas to discuss

Browse these properties, then ask us to check the options for your dates and budget.

Before you enquire

Questions we are asked every week.

What is the minimum age for a safari game drive?

There is no universal minimum age. Each lodge and activity has its own policy. A private vehicle or villa does not automatically remove age or safety restrictions.

How much does a family safari cost?

The total depends on your dates, children’s ages, rooms and included activities. We can compare quotes for family rooms, separate suites or a villa where available.

Do we need a malaria-free safari with children?

Speak to a qualified travel-health professional about your family, destinations and dates. We can discuss travel options based on that advice.

When should a family go on safari?

School holidays can limit your dates. Enquire early for the lodges you are considering so we can check their availability and activity arrangements.

Can the itinerary be adapted to our children?

Tell us what your children need. We’ll check possible changes to the route and activities; lodge rules and safety restrictions still apply.

Is a safari worth it with very young children?

It depends on your children and the specific trip. Check travel-health advice, lodge acceptance, activities and childcare before deciding.

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Family safaris

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