Africa Family Holidays & Safaris
Choose Africa’s best family destinations for the vacation of a lifetime. Our top picks are South Africa, Botswana, Tanzania and Kenya. We take our own families on safari trips, so we know how to plan a vacation to Africa that is unforgettable for all the right reasons. Our favourite kid-friendly safaris combine classic game viewing in malaria-free destinations with family beach villas on tropical beaches.
Do your children want to see the creatures made famous by a dozen Disney movies, from lion and elephant, to giraffe and hippo? Check our guide to the ethical animal encounters in Africa for great ideas.
Whichever destination you choose, we’ll make sure your vacation features tried-and-tested family accommodation with plenty of outdoor fun and age-appropriate activities for all of you – browse our recommended tours or explore our family travel deals for excellent ideas.
We believe in family travel that is safe, professionally managed and tailored to your family’s unique preferences, whether you choose beach resorts or residential villas, privately guided walking tours or a family road trip, our travel experts will tailor-make your family safari.
Quick Links to Travel Advice
- Useful advice if you’re going on safari with teens
- Taking a family road trip through sunny South Africa
Taking Your Family on Safari
Have a look at our webinar with Maija de Rijk Uys, Managing Director of Go2Africa & Travel + Leisure A- List member, and Ashlea Halpern, Contributing Editor at Condé Nast Traveler. They share personal anecdotes and expert insights, highlighting the unique experiences and unforgettable moments that make family safaris truly magical:
Best Africa Family Tours & Safaris
Kenya Big 5 & Rhino Tracking Safari
From C$7,515 per person sharing
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Wide diversity of wildlife, scenery and cultures. Game drives, birding, guided nature walks and community visits.
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Family Zimbabwe's Falls, Hwange & Kariba
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Perfect for families with children. 3 of Zimbabwe’s most grand natural spectacles.
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Family Cape Town, Winelands & Kruger
From C$6,090 per person sharing
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Explore the city & surrounds at your own pace. Drink in the beauty of the Cape Winelands.
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Family KwaZulu-Natal & Mauritius
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Spot the Big 5 in Phinda Game Reserve. Special safari activities for children.
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Family Cape Town, Kruger & Mozambique
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Explore Cape Town & Table Mountain. Visit the Boulders Beach penguin colony.