Family Safaris

Trumpeting elephants, leaping antelope and all the thrills of the big cats: it takes a lot to beat a game drive in the African bush; imagine one that all your family can be together on, sharing, learning and experiencing all that an African safari can throw at you.

The first question people ask is whether Africa's safari destinations are safe for families. Well, many lodges have taken advantage of their malaria-free location to open their doors to families and provide child-minders and babysitters to keep your kids safe and entertained while you relax and enjoy yourself on a game drive or bush walk.

Another question revolves around how to keep kids entertained all day in the African wilderness and popular opinion holds that safari lodges don't allow kids on game drives. This may be true in some cases; totally wrong in others.

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Go2Africa has put together a portfolio of child-friendly lodges that positively beg you to bring your kids on game drives - or if they're too young or just don't feel like it, then they've got all sorts of other things they can do: dedicated kiddies' programmes boast activities like treasure hunts, picnics, nature walks, touch tables and animal tracking.

We've put together itineraries that deliver great - and safe - family wildlife safaris: both the Pilanesberg Game Reserve, Madikwe Game Reserve and the Eastern Cape reserves provide world-class game viewing safaris in a malaria-free environment.

 

 "We quickly settled into a routine: up at dawn to gulp down a coffee, scoop up the sleeping six-year-old and deposit her, along with the rest of the yawning family, in the car and off into the golden light of a Kalahari morning. And it was on our game drives that the family began to reveal its secrets...." - Dominic Chadbon, 'Family Secrets', June, 2008. 

 

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Recommended Family Safaris

Footsteps Across the Delta Family Safari

Spend 6 days with the family exploring the beautiful channels and wildlife of the Okavango Delta.

Rating: Luxury
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Kruger & Victoria Falls Safari Adventure

Experience fantastic game viewing in Kruger & marvel at thundering Victoria Falls on this 7-day safari adventure.

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Tanzania Junior Ranger Safari

A big game safari for the whole family: activities for children are tailored to match their ages and interests and highlights include kids soccer matches with local communities, going to a rural school and learning the art of bush cooking.

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Kenya Intrepid Family Sojourn

An 8-day safari that pays special attention to ensuring that your children enjoy themselves as much as you do. While you enjoy game drives, your children will be looked after and entertained.

Rating: Luxury
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Zambian and Malawi Villa Safari for Families

Enjoy the beauty of Zambia and Malawi on this 9 day bush and beach family adventure.

Rating: Standard
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Malawi Bush and Beach for Families

Spend some thrilling days with the family on this 10 day bush and beach family holiday adventure.

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Namibia Family Self-Drive Journey

Explore some of the great highlights of central Namibia on this exciting 13 day family self-drive journey.

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Winelands, Garden Route & Safari Family Holiday

A 12 day self-drive adventure perfect for a family with luxurious accommodation.

Rating: Luxury
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