Family
Shared experiences strengthen family bonds and create memories for a lifetime.
Family memories for a lifetime.
We are seeing that more and more families are choosing an African safari. Naturally, every family has its own specific wishes when it comes to content and experiences. Our family safaris are tailor-made to suit each family’s preferences, framework, and travel period.
In addition to a well-planned itinerary, we provide guides who are especially skilled in communicating with travelers of all ages—most importantly ensuring that children feel comfortable, engaged, and happy on safari. This is key to allowing parents to relax and truly enjoy the journey, so everyone can savor the experiences waiting around the next bend or behind the next bush.
Ages
An African journey is, in principle, suitable for all members of the family. The best experiences are often had when children have reached school age. A wide age range within the family creates the richest experiences for everyone and fosters a strong sense of togetherness through shared, unique moments that last a lifetime.
Interests
Different interests within the family are carefully catered for, ensuring that everyone enjoys the family safari. Our guides’ expertise, personalities, and ability to communicate with and adapt to your needs and wishes are among the most important factors in ensuring a successful safari.
Activities
The itinerary will always be shaped by the family’s wishes for shared activities, as well as any individual preferences and experiences. A combination of experiences, activities, and relaxation creates the best memories and enjoyment for everyone—while allowing time to nurture togetherness.
To help inspire ideas and provide a framework, we have designed a selection of examples that, based on experience, work well as a foundation for safaris with children—tailored to each family’s available time, preferred content, and budget. These sample itineraries are based in Kenya and Tanzania, but we can of course design family safaris to any of our other destinations as well.
See below to explore whether any of these examples could serve as a good starting point for adapting a journey to suit your family.
Please contact us for more information, or for a personal conversation and guidance on the possibilities available to you. We are here to meet your needs—drawing on our unique local knowledge and expertise.
Active Kenya Safari Adventure
This safari is designed for varied experiences and active participants. Beginning at a relaxed pace with boat safaris and wildlife encounters, the journey continues with cycling activities and further game viewing—before culminating in the Masai Mara, Africa’s number one wildlife destination.
The Masai Mara offers far more than just wildlife, with experiences such as guided walks, Maasai cultural encounters, bush breakfasts and dinners, sundowners, and hot-air balloon safaris.
The itinerary is described here with the safari component only—however, beach days can be added and tailored according to your preferences and the time available.
Christmas Safari & Zanzibar Islands
This exceptional safari takes you through the famous regions of northern Tanzania. With visits to Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, the diversity of landscapes and experiences is nearly complete—ensuring a journey rich in unforgettable memories.
Big Five Rainforest Safari & Diani Relaxe
The perfect blend of four nights on safari in the Mount Kenya region and Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Laikipia, combined with sunny, warm days on the coast of Mombasa.
Experience an ‘off-the-beaten-track’ safari with high-standard tented camps, where closeness to nature, personal service, and an authentic Out of Africa atmosphere are paramount. This journey is designed for those seeking a safari experience inspired by the spirit of the classic, old-style safaris.
Tanzania Safari & Barefoot Luxury
A safari combined with beach days in Tanzania and Zanzibar offers unforgettable experiences along with guaranteed sunshine and warmth. A safari in Selous provides a true bush feeling, with opportunities for boat safaris, walking safaris, and photographic safaris / game drives by safari vehicle.
With an exceptional location, luxurious lodges, and excellent service, this journey promises to be an experience of a lifetime.
Masai Family Safari & Beach
A safari in Africa is like stepping straight into a nature documentary, where the drama of the savannah unfolds right before your eyes. On safari, one breathtaking sight is quickly followed by the next. A family safari is therefore a journey that offers unique shared experiences and memories to last a lifetime.
Malawi Family Safari & Kultur
The combination of safari, wildlife, nature, culture, and—most importantly—swimming and water activities makes this itinerary unique for families with children who wish to experience Africa beyond the major tourist areas, with a special local insight into Malawian daily life and its challenges.