An Introduction to Family Safaris

Family safaris create memories to be treasured by the entire family for a lifetime. An ideal family safari will therefore include experiences that will amuse, educate, entertain and enthral the entire clan.

The leading family safaris destinations are Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Uganda.

Best Family Safaris – Tour Packages

Below are some of the best family safaris holiday packages. The tours can easily be combined with a beach holiday for some post-safari relaxation.

The tours can be customised to meet individual requirements. Please scroll down the page to get to the contact form from where you can send in your inquiry.

Rates are in US dollars.

Family Safaris
Elephant, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. Photo by Joe Yogerst.

Family Safaris in Kenya

5 Days Abadares, Lake Naivasha and Masai Mara

This safari tour is specifically designed for families and takes you to some of the popular destinations in Kenya – Abadares, Lake Naivasha and Masai Mara. The family safari holiday offers a wide variety of experiences and many fun surprises for younger safari-goers.

Comfort level: Luxury    Accommodation: Lodge    $1,878 per person

10 Days Family Wildlife Safari in Kenya

This private family safari has interesting features for both children and adults. Takes you to popular parks in Kenya namely, the Masai Mara, Amboseli and Lake Nakuru. It can easily be combined with a beach holiday.

Comfort level: Luxury    Accommodation: Lodge/ Tented camp    $3,145 per person

13 Days East African Safari – Kenya and Tanzania

Among the popular African safari for families, this private safari takes you to famous parks and reserves in Kenya and Tanzania – Samburu, Amboseli, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Masai Mara. The family safari holiday package can be customised to suit your requirements.

Comfort level: Luxury    Accommodation: Lodge    $8,376 per person

14 Days Two in One: Family Safari – Kenya and Tanzania

This African safari for families takes you to popular parks in Kenya and Tanzania – Samburu NR, Masai Mara NR, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire NP.

Comfort level: Luxury    Accommodation: Lodge    $7,643 per person

16 Days Kenya and Tanzania – Family Biking and Wildlife Adventure

This family adventure includes extra family friendly activities. It takes you to Amboseli NP (Kenya), Kilimanjaro NP (Tanzania), Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) and Saadani NP (Tanzania).

Comfort level: Mid-range    Accommodation: Mixed i.e. Lodge and Camping    $3,100 per person

Family Safaris in Tanzania

3 Days Safari in Tanzania

Among the popular short family safaris. This private camping or lodge safari takes you to Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater.

Comfort level: Mid-range    Accommodation: Mixed i.e. Lodge and Camping    $840 per person

6 Days Fun Safari in Tanzania’s Northern Parks

This private safari takes you to Tanzania’s Northern parks – Arusha NP, Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater. The African safari for families offers you the choice of lodge or camping.

Comfort level: Mid-range    Accommodation: Mixed i.e. Lodge and Camping    $1,490 per person

7 Days Cultural Tourism & Wildlife Safari in Tanzania

Experience Tanzania’s off the beaten path on this wildlife and cultural safari. Encounter the Hadzabe people, the last bushmen in Tanzania, and the Masai people. Visit Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti NP.

Comfort level: Mid-range    Accommodation: Camping    $1,687 per person

9 Days Unique Family Safari in Tanzania

This African safari for families offers a wonderful experience. The itinerary gives you lodges with swimming pools to fill up the time in between wildlife drives and keep your children entertained. It is a private safari so you can set your own pace. Visit Arusha NP, Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP and Tarangire NP.

Comfort level: Luxury    Accommodation: Lodge    $3,506 per person

Family Safaris in South Africa

3 Days South Africa Kruger Park Family Safari

Tour world-famous Kruger National Park in this private safari. Private safaris have exclusive vehicle use. Accommodation is in 4-star lodge.

Comfort level: Luxury    Accommodation: Lodge/ Tented camp    $1,235 per person

4 Days Family or Small Group Private Kruger Safari

Tour South Africa’s premier park, Kruger National Park in this private safari. Accommodation is in a private en-suite one-bedroom cottage.

Comfort level: Mid-range    Accommodation: Lodge    $958 per person

6 Days Family Safari South Africa – for young children

This safari African safari for families is especially designed to introduce Africa’s wildlife to young children. It includes Child Friendly safari activities, Spacious accommodation and time for the family to relax together.

Comfort level: Mid-range    Accommodation: Mixed i.e. Lodge and Camping    $1,720 per person

7 Days Private Family Safari to Kruger National Park

This African safari for families takes you to Kruger National Park. It is tailor made specifically for your family’s once-in-a-lifetime experience. Unrivalled wildlife viewing, fully inclusive service.

Comfort level: Mid-range Accommodation:    Lodge/ Tented camp    $1,692 per person

9 Days South Africa – Family Safari and Beaches

This African safari for families takes you to Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park combined with stunning beaches, snorkelling and close wildlife interaction. The park is not only the oldest game reserve in South Africa but responsible for saving the Rhino.

Comfort level: Luxury    Accommodation: Lodge/ Tented camp    $3,060 per person

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