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Our Best Family Holiday Destinations in Africa

Memories made on family vacations are ones to treasure forever. Family holidays are special occasions for every brood; it's a time to come together, strengthen bonds and enjoy new experiences with one another.

Since 1998, we've been taking our own families on safari vacations and understand how to plan family friendly holidays in Africa that are unforgettable for all the right reasons. Africa offers a fantastic array of family accommodation with plenty of outdoor fun and age-appropriate activities for families travelling with kids, teens or even grandparents. Furthermore, if you're looking for the utmost in privacy, luxury as well as health and safety ‘bubbles' for you and your loved ones, Africa has some of the best exclusive-use luxury properties.

Top Family Holiday Picks in Africa:

  • Mauritius: Ideal for families with young children, offering safe beaches, kids’ clubs, and malaria-free environments.
  • South Africa: Perfect for multi-generational trips, featuring malaria-free safaris, family-friendly lodges, and diverse activities.
  • Botswana: Great for adventurous families, providing intimate safari experiences, mokoro excursions, and wildlife-rich reserves.

Based on our extensive experience in planning family friendly holidays, here are our best places to visit in Africa with family:

Africa with Kids

Africa with Kids

Families travelling with small children will battle to beat Mauritius for family-friendly holidays. Easy to reach, safe, friendly and usually bathed in sunshine, this Indian Ocean island has hosted happy families for decades.

Since it's free of both malaria and big animals, it's the perfect place for families with little ones to visit. Not only do the resorts on this slice of paradise have picturesque surroundings and safe swimming beaches, but they also offer extensive entertainment and activity programmes for kids as young as two years old.

Mauritius

Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa, Le Morne Peninsula

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Views of Le Morne Mountain from the ocean | Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • 5-star beachfront resort located on a protected peninsula
  • Variety of room categories and private villas suited for family-friendly holidays
  • Fantastic kids' food menu
  • Complimentary baby food, products and facilities available
  • Paradis Kids Club offers a wide range of fun activities to keep kids (three to 11 years) entertained
  • One of the top island family holiday destinations

Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa, Saint Felix

Beanbag seating and palm trees surrounding a beachside pool overlooking thatched palapas further down the beach | Go2Africa
Poolside bliss | Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • Explorers Kids Club caters to kids aged four months to 11 years old
  • Activities like golf, archery, tennis, water sports and yoga are tailor-made to suit each age group
  • Les Petits Dodos offers a games room, film room, computers, game consoles and a dedicated toddler's swimming pool
  • Fully trained nannies ensure each child is properly cared for
  • Air-conditioned sleep rooms make nap time a dream
  • The resort's baby service team is fully equipped to meet all your baby's needs
  • Special kids' menu to delight any taste buds

Belle Mare Plage

A wooden deck extending from a restaurant, complete with set tables and an umbrella, hovers over a body of water with palm trees dotting out from small islands | Go2Africa
Breakfast served with a view | Belle Mare Plage

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • Friendly, fully qualified staff at Constance Kids Club ensure that all kids aged four to 11 have an amazing family vacation in Africa
  • Amenities include a kids' swimming pool, open play areas, computer stations, age-appropriate washrooms, outdoor spaces and a playground
  • Four- to six-year-olds enjoy an imagination space that features playhouses, kitchenettes, tool workshops and age-appropriate four-wheeler rides
  • Activities include tag games, running relays, gaming, themed programmes, arts and crafts, and pizza-making
  • Private babysitting service
  • Dedicated à la carte children's menu

South Africa

The Motse At Tswalu

A shaded seating area with couches and coffee table overlooks a pool and over to the surrounding bush | Go2Africa
A perfect view over the surrounding bush | The Motse At Tswalu

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • Set in the Tswalu Private Game Reserve on the edge of the Kalahari Desert
  • Recipient of various awards including National Geographic Adventure's Top 50 Eco Lodges and the Spa Awards
  • Exquisite Sanctuary Spa
  • Family owned and managed
  • Animal tracking experience with expert guides
  • Game drives, bush walks, and horseback safaris
  • Historical tours and local village visits
  • On-site gym and library
  • Infinity swimming pool
  • Optional hot air ballooning experience
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Madikwe Safari Lodge

Several tables with romantic lantern lighting overlook Madikwe Game Reserve at dusk | Go2Africa
Magnificent views over Madikwe Game Reserve | Madikwe Safari Lodge

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • Located in one of South Africa's largest malaria-free wildlife sanctuaries
  • A dedicated late-morning kids' game drive
  • Age-appropriate activities such as bush orientation courses, ‘bug CSI', star gazing, and ‘cooking courses' which entail pizzas and baked goods
  • Plenty for adults to enjoy too between morning and afternoon game drives, animal tracking experiences, and bird watching
  • Big 5 game viewing opportunities
  • Bush dining experiences for the whole family
  • Sundowners with wonderful views of the reserve
  • On-site library with plenty of great books to read in front of the fire
  • Separate wing for families with children
  • Private plunge pools
  • Spa available for rejuvenating and relaxing treatments
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Marataba Safari Lodge

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Magical views of the mountains | Marataba Safari Lodge

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • Beautiful, private, malaria-free concession
  • Big 5 game viewing opportunities
  • Stunning mountain backdrops
  • Mack and Madi Kids' Adventure Safari Club keeps young travellers entertained with age-appropriate activities designed by a dedicated coordinator
  • Spacious, comfortably furnished tented suites complete with bunk beds for kids
  • Exciting game drives and bush walks with child minding services available for little ones unable to join certain activities
  • Refreshing swimming pool
  • Sweeping views of the Waterberg Mountains
  • Water safaris on the flat-bottomed river boat, Miss Mara (6+ years)
  • From April to September adults can participate in the rhino intervention experience aimed at their continued conservation
  • In-room spa treatments for ultimate indulgence and relaxation
  • Community Experiences at a local primary school and day care centre run by the More Community Foundation
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Botswana

Khwai Leadwood

A wooden deck with a seating area and coffee table overlooking water and lush greenery | Go2Africa
Looking out from the main tent | Khwai Leadwood

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • Situated in the pristine Khwai Concession of Moremi Game Reserve
  • Fantastic sightings of elephants along the river
  • Exhilarating game drives, walking safaris, and mokoro (dugout canoe) safaris
  • Enjoy refreshing dips in the pool and some downtime in your hammock
  • Night drive opportunities
  • A chance to see safari superstars from lion, cheetah and leopards to wild dog, buffalo, hippo, and giraffe
  • Purpose-built reading area brimming with books
  • Scenic helicopter flights for a bird's eye perspective
  • The Ngwana Club – a kids' club aimed at providing entertaining activities that inspire young minds
  • A limited number of tents ensures a level of privacy and intimacy
  • Immersive cultural visits that aid local communities
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Linyanti Ebony

A wooden deck featuring a plunge pool, shaded loungers, and a seating area overlook the wild natural surroundings beyond | Go2Africa
Poolside bliss and fantastic views | Linyanti Ebony

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • Comprising just a handful of tents, the camp enjoys an intimate atmosphere
  • Fantastic game and bird sightings – particularly raptors
  • Located in a spectacular water habitat with a permanent river system
  • Enjoy game drives and mokoro (dugout canoe) safaris
  • Opt to get a bird's eye view with a helicopter tour of the area
  • Can be booked for exclusive-use for the perfect family getaway
  • Refreshing dips in the plunge pool
  • Dedicated kids' entertainment and activities with the Ngwana Club
  • Communal dining to connect with like-minded travellers or spend time with family
  • Embark on interesting nature walks
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Africa with Teens

Africa with Teenagers

Most teenagers love family-friendly holidays that feature unusual or off-the-wall experiences. Victoria Falls is Africa's Adventure Capital and offers thrilling activities like white-water rafting, bridge swings and bungee jumping. Namibia's Sossusvlei and Swakopmund offer the desert equivalent with sand boarding down monstrous dunes, quad biking (ATV) excursions, hiking and hot-air ballooning.

A little more off the beaten track, Lake Malawi is an enormous freshwater adventure paradise and one of the best places for a family vacation in Africa with active teenagers. Settle back in a hammock while your teens go kayaking, sailing and snorkelling in the crystal-clear waters, or gather together for unforgettable Big 5 encounters in Malawi's Liwonde National Park. There are several fantastic options for a family trip to Africa, especially for those with teenagers as additional activities become viable.

Victoria Falls

Chundukwa River Lodge, Livingstone

A spacious thatched suite with open sides and a great view of the surrounding river | Go2Africa
A spacious suite with a view | Chundukwa River Lodge

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • Located 25 kilometres (15 miles) from Victoria Falls, Africa's Adventure Capital
  • Families with older kids stay in the Jacana Chalet that overlooks the Zambezi River
  • Sunrise and sunset cruises on the river
  • Heated rock plunge pool for swimming year-round
  • Walking and cycling tracks through the riverine forest surrounding the lodge
  • Horse rides and fun polo matches
  • Scenic helicopter flights over Vic Falls
  • Interactions with rescued elephants
  • Swimming in Devil's Pool during low-water season (September to December)
  • Adventure activities including canoeing, white-water rafting, bungee jumping, bridge swinging and ziplining (age restrictions apply)

Thorntree River Lodge

A four-poster bed looks out over a wooden deck and across to the river beyond | Go2Africa
Wake up to glorious views of the river | Thorntree River Lodge

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • Found just upstream of Zimbabwe's iconic Victoria Falls
  • An eco-conscious lodge that blends modern comfort with elemental charm
  • Ample activities including sunset cruises, nature walks, visits to Vic Falls, and tracking white rhinos
  • A refreshing infinity pool overlooking stunning vistas of the Zambezi River
  • Beautiful floating deck that extends into the water – perfect for sundowners
  • Evenings spent connecting around the fire in the sunken boma
  • Ngwana Kids' Club ready to entertain and educate young minds about their natural surroundings
  • Outdoor showers
  • Al fresco dining with 3-course meals and world-class South African wines
  • Opportunity for indulgent massages and treatments
  • Interleading suites ideal for families
  • Private plunge pools and spacious wooden decks to enjoy the views
  • On-site gym and intimate library
  • Visits to Maunga Village to witness the positive impact Go2Africa and African Bushcamps Foundation have made to local communities
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Tongabezi Lodge

A covered seating area found next to the pool at Tongabezi Lodge | Go2Africa
Relaxing days spent by the pool | Tongabezi Lodge

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • Set on the banks of the Zambezi River just upstream of Victoria Falls
  • No set itinerary, guests are free to do as much or as little as they choose
  • Exciting array of activities for adults – bungee jumping, white water rafting, bridge swinging, and Devil's Pool
  • Wonderful nature centric activities – guided walks, 4×4 game drives and boat cruises
  • Trips to, and tours around, the iconic Victoria Falls for the whole family
  • A private family villa known as The Dog House, which enjoys features such as a dedicated butler, guide, and exclusive-use boat and game vehicle
  • Access to local markets and villages
  • Sublime sunset cruises and sundowners
  • Ideal for multi-generational travel and extended families
  • Support the local Tongabezi Trust School with your stay
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Tanzania

Chem Chem Lodge

Looking across at the pool and over to shaded pool loungers with a giraffe walking between them | Go2Africa
Wildlife sightings from the pool | Chem Chem Lodge

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • Located in a private concession between Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Park
  • Wonderful views over a waterhole and the surrounding plains
  • A place where European and African styles come together for an earthy, modern feel
  • Ideally located for an itinerary including both the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
  • The lodge embraces the Swahili saying ‘Pole, pole', which means ‘slowly, slowly'
  • Enjoy a guided walking tour of the private concession or a private guided 4×4 safari to Lake Manyara National Park
  • Take to the skies on a hot air balloon safari
  • Watch flamingos and other birds on the lake
  • Child-friendly activities including learning traditional Maasai spear-throwing techniques, and decorating safari-themed biscuits, to name a few
  • Bush breakfasts and picnics
  • Walks with Maasai warriors
  • Owner-managed and -operated to ensure personal attention
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Kenya

Ol Malo Lodge

Beautiful views of the Laikipia Plains from Ol Malo Lodge in Kenya | Go2Africa
Views of the beautiful Laikipia Plateau | Ol Malo Lodge

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • Located on an escarpment with lovely views over Kenya's Northern Frontier District and Laikipia Plateau
  • Designed to harmonise with its surroundings
  • Fantastic safari activities including guided walks, game drives, and horseback excursions
  • Wonderful bush picnics for the whole family
  • Sundowner drinks and views over the local waterhole
  • A lovely infinity pool with great views
  • Nearby waterhole for great game viewing
  • Family owned and operated
  • Exceptional star gazing at night
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Namibia

Shipwreck Lodge, Skeleton Coast National Park

Dusk settling over the beautiful expanse of sand around Shipwreck Lodge | Go2Africa
Dusk settling over the sand dunes | Shipwreck Lodge

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • Stay in a unique family cabin built to look like a shipwreck
  • Exploring and learning about the hauntingly beautiful Skeleton Coast
  • Visiting a massive seal colony at Möwe Bay
  • Excursions along the otherworldly Huarusib River
  • Tracking brown hyena, and desert-adapted elephant and lion
  • Fishing from the beach
  • Quad biking (ATV) excursions into the Namib Desert
  • Scenic flights over the coastline to spot whale bones and shipwreck remnants

Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, Namib-Naukluft Park

A spectacular pink sky on the horizon from Sossusvlei Desert Lodge | Go2Africa
Magnificent pink skies | Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • The luxury Star Dune Suite keeps the entire family close together while still giving everyone their privacy
  • Perfect scenery and design to capture Instagram-worthy pictures
  • Near a Dark Sky Reserve for excellent stargazing, with a resident astronomer and state-of-the-art telescope on hand
  • Star-viewing skylights above every bed
  • Wellness centre offering spa treatments and gym facilities
  • Scenic helicopter and hot-air balloon flights over the dunes and mountains
  • Hiking, e-biking and quad biking (ATV) adventures through the desert
  • Excursions to the one-of-a-kind Deadvlei
  • Great sightings of oryx, Hartmann's mountain zebra, springbok and ostrich

Malawi

Pumulani Lake Lodge, Lake Malawi

A long pool with pool loungers and orange umbrellas overlooks Lake Malawi at sunset | Go2Africa
Sunset dips | Pumulani Lake Lodge

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • The only lodge in Lake Malawi National Park
  • Located on the lake's edge with a private beach, infinity pool, pool bar and shady trees
  • The family villa is closest to the beach, perfect for family-friendly holidays in Africa
  • Families to go off the grid and savour their time together in this WiFi-free zone
  • Wide range of water-based activities like water skiing, wakeboarding, tubing, kayaking, snorkelling and diving
  • Sunrise and sunset cruises on hand-built dhows (traditional sailboats)
  • Walking, hiking and cycling in the surrounding hills

Kaya Mawa Lodge, Lake Malawi

A woman underwater in a swimming pool by the beach at Kaya Mawa | Go2Africa
For those days where you prefer relaxing at the villa instead of heading down to the beach | Kaya Mawa

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • Located on the private and secluded Likoma Island
  • The Yofu, Ulissa and Ndomo Houses are situated close to the lake and designed to accommodate families of varying sizes
  • Ndomo House comes fully staffed with a house manager, nanny, chefs, housekeepers and watchmen – perfect for a vacation in Africa with family
  • Scuba diving and snorkelling in the lake's pristine waters
  • In-house PADI-certified diving instructors cater for all skill levels
  • Sailing on the lodge's Lasers, either solo or with an instructor
  • Wide variety of water-based activities like kayaking, paddle boarding, kite surfing, water skiing and wakeboarding
  • Exploring the area on a mountain bikes or quad bikes (ATVs)
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Africa with Older Kids

Africa with Older Kids

Chances are that once they're ‘out of the house', there are only a few occasions when you and your children can spend extended leisure time together. What better way to reconnect than with a life-changing experience?

Family-friendly safari holidays in Tanzania or Kenya during the Wildebeest Migration will provide plenty of memories and anecdotes to share for years to come. For a more ‘hands-on' adventure, gorilla trekking in Africa's pristine rainforests is an encounter that is both humbling and exhilarating. Getting close to these great apes in their natural environment is a window into our deepest past, and Uganda and Rwanda are the best places for a gorilla trekking vacation in Africa with family.

Tanzania

Singita Sasakwa Lodge, Serengeti

Alfresco dining with a view.

Why we love it for family-friendly holidays:

  • Panoramic views of the Serengeti plains
  • Front-row seats to the Great Migration (May to July)
  • Two-, three- and four-bedroom cottages available to accommodate families of all sizes
  • Each cottage has a private plunge pool
  • State-of-the-art gym and world-class spa treatments
  • Halal food available on request
  • Tennis court for parents vs children matches
  • Game drives through the wildlife-rich Serengeti
  • Guided nature walks and local village visits
  • Savouring Singita's premier wine collection

Kenya

Private Bush Villa at Cottar's, Masai Mara

Four-poster twin beds with drapings face towards the camera in a spacious tent with views behind them and to the side | Go2Africa
The family tent | Cottars 1920’s Camp

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • The only exclusive-use luxury private villa in the Masai Mara
  • Up to 12 guests can be accommodated – which means enough room for the entire family
  • Private, 25-meter (82-foot) swimming pool
  • Dedicated staff of eight that caters to your every need
  • Private game vehicle and dedicated guide throughout your stay
  • Front-row seats to the Great Migration (July to October)
  • Day and night game drives and guided bush walks in the Masai Mara
  • Bush meals and sundowners
  • Revitalising massages and spa treatments
  • The Mara is one of the best family holiday destinations in Africa for hot-air balloon safaris

Rwanda

Singita Kataza House, Volcanoes National Park

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Family dinners by the fire | Singita Kataza House

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • Exclusive-use luxury villa set on the edge of Volcanoes National Park
  • Easy access to gorilla trekking routes
  • Two private heated plunge pools
  • Villa facilities include a wine cellar, fitness centre, cinema, massage treatment room, interactive kitchen and fire pit
  • Farm-to-table meals with ingredients sourced from the on-site garden
  • Tracking gorillas and golden monkeys
  • Hikes and walks up Mount Bisoke Crater Lake and to Musanze Caves
  • Tours of Kigali and local villages – a great place for a vacation in Africa with a family of cultural tourists

Uganda

Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

A path surrounding by trees and shrubbery leads to a semi-circle of chairs around a fire with a thatched building behind | Go2Africa
Gather around the fire for the evening | Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • Located on a private concession in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
  • Each luxury tent comes with two queen-sized beds
  • Seeing rare forest elephants, giant forest hogs and duiker antelope
  • Interactions with the local Batwa tribe
  • Guided forest walks to the Munyaga waterfall
  • Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • World-class spa treatments

Mozambique

Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort & Spa

An aerial view of Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort & Spa | Go2Africa
An aerial view | Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort & Spa

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • Located on the remote, beautiful Medjumbe Private Island
  • Forms part of the glorious Quirimbas Archipelago
  • Snorkel and dive amongst some of the best coral reefs in the Indian Ocean
  • Beautiful beaches and crystal clear water
  • Exhilarating water sports including wind surfing, water skiing, and kayaking
  • Swim in the ocean or your private plunge pool
  • Spend a night sleeping under the stars
  • Cruises along the ocean in a traditional dhow
  • Witness sea turtles hatching and heading out to sea
  • Whale and dolphin watching
  • Best suited to multi-generational and extended family trips with children over 16
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AndBeyond Benguerra Island Lodge

A boat-shaped bar with palm trees sits next to beach loungers overlooking the sea at dusk | Go2Africa
Sunset at the beach bar | Benguerra Island Lodge

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • Located on the protected north-west coast of Benguerra island
  • Access to both an acacia forest and the shimmering waters of Benguerra Bay
  • Enjoy both scuba diving and snorkelling at Two Mile Reef
  • World-class deep-sea and saltwater fly-fishing
  • Island tours, sea kayaking, trips to Pansy Island, and days spent on the beach
  • Sunset dhow cruises and ‘castaway' style picnics
  • Horse riding on the beach and in the ocean
  • On-site spa
  • Home to one of the last dugong populations
  • An expansive rim flow swimming pool
  • Eco-friendly accommodation
  • Two-bedroom Casa de Familia Villa, including a private chef
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Africa with Grandparents

Africa with Grandparents

Older family members can explore Africa in absolute comfort and safety. Rovos Rail is the world's most luxurious train, allowing families to take in the gorgeous scenery from elegant and spacious carriages.

In combination with Rovos Rail or as a stand-alone safari, the lodges of Botswana and South Africa offer unrivalled game viewing, luxurious accommodation, fine dining and world-class service. Tranquil and exclusive, these top lodges deliver equally memorable encounters to those offered in more adventurous destinations but wrapped in a level of comfort better suited to older or more sensitive travellers. Not only will you find some of the best family holiday destinations in South Africa, but you'll also enjoy the very best in Big 5 game viewing.

Rovos Rail

Indulge in the luxury of a bygone era | Rovos Rail

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • Experiencing the old-world charm of a long-distance train journey
  • Admiring the scenery from the Observation Car
  • Gourmet meals complemented by a selection of the finest South African wines
  • Boasting your best formal attire for dinner
  • Extensive book collection and board games for good old-fashioned family fun
  • Spacious, luxury suites ensure that you travel in style and comfort
  • Variety of different journeys that span from South Africa to Tanzania
  • Golf safaris for guests travelling around South Africa, playing on the country's best courses

Botswana

Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero, Chobe National Park

Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero Lodge suite exterior | Go2Africa
Suite exterior | Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero Lodge

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • Luxury riverside retreat bordering Chobe National Park
  • The lodge is fenced, making it safe for a safari in Africa with kids
  • Split-level swimming pool for refreshing dips
  • Gourmet fine dining and world-class spa treatments
  • Sunset cruises on the Chobe River
  • Game drives in the national park
  • Guaranteed elephant sightings – Chobe is home to the biggest herds on the planet
  • Game viewing by boat – the best angles for wildlife photography
  • Fishing excursions and community tours
  • Day trip to the iconic Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe

South Africa

The Farmhouse at Royal Malewane, Thornybush Private Game Reserve

Several people enjoy the pool at Royal Malewane Farmhouse | Go2Africa
A gloriously refreshing pool | Royal Malewane

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • Luxury, exclusive-use private villa in one of the Kruger's private concessions
  • The Farmhouse comes with a private chef, housekeeper and butler
  • Get a private safari vehicle with a dedicated ranger and tracker throughout your stay
  • Lounging on the private viewing deck, poolside – perfect for catchups with grandma
  • Seeing the Big 5 in one of the best family holiday destinations in South Africa
  • Gourmet fine dining and world-class spa treatments

Babylonstoren, Cape Winelands

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Exploring the farm | Babylonstoren

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • A luxury haven – one of the best family holiday destinations in South Africa's famous Cape Winelands
  • Charming Cape Dutch-style cottages
  • Farm-to-table meals prepared by three on-site restaurants
  • Strolls through Babylonstoren's immaculate gardens
  • Interactive workshops – ferment your own kombucha or learn how to combat garden pests naturally
  • Tours of the working farm
  • Tasting award-winning wines, olive oil and tea
  • World-class spa treatments

The Oyster Box, Durban

The pool of the Oyster Box in Durban including a view of the lighthouse | Go2Africa
Views across the pool | The Oyster Box

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • Extravagant, old-world hotel set right on the beach
  • Within arm's reach of Durban's top attractions
  • Uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean
  • Private cooking masterclasses – ideal for fun, family-friendly holidays
  • Private cinema, spa and gourmet fine dining
  • Walking trails in several nearby nature reserves

Cape Grace

The end of a bed, futon, and two chairs with a small table look out at boats moored at the V&A Waterfront | Go2Africa
Looking out at the V&A Waterfront | Cape Grace

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • Situated in Cape Town's vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
  • Views across to the iconic Table Mountain
  • A combination of contemporary and historic elegance
  • Prime location for exploring the city
  • Special Cape Grace welcome packs and evening story sessions for children
  • Day tours to the Cape Winelands and some of the world's best winelands
  • Fantastic safari combination destination
  • Fitness studio and on-site spa
  • Shuttle and concierge service
  • Access to the hotel's swimming pool
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Victoria and Alfred Hotel

A large window looks out at Cape Town's Table Mountain and part of the Waterfront | Go2Africa
Beautiful views of Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain | Victoria And Alfred Hotel

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • Located in Cape Town's multi-faceted Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
  • Elegant, historic décor
  • Spacious rooms with great views of Table Mountain
  • Convenient, central location
  • Family-friendly with a dedicated child-minding service
  • Boat excursions and available bicycles
  • A variety of exciting day tours and cultural visits
  • On-site spa, swimming pool, and gym
  • Transfers to and from Cape Town International Airport
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Africa with Multi-Generational Families

Africa with Multi-Generational Families

When the pace of a holiday must be adjusted to include children, parents and grandparents, South Africa is the best place for a vacation in Africa with family. Modern infrastructure and a diverse range of attractions and accommodation make it easy to tailor family-friendly holidays to the varying activity levels of three generations. South Africa is also one of the best family holiday destinations in Africa to combine a wilderness safari with a glorious beach holiday.

South Africa

Morukuru Farm House, Madikwe Game Reserve

Looking across the pool to loungers, umbrellas and the gardens beyond | Go2Africa
Spend time relaxing by the pool | Morukuru Farm House

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • Luxury, farmhouse-style homestead in the heart of Madikwe Game Reserve
  • Located in a malaria-free region – ideal for a safari in Africa with kids
  • The exclusive-use house accommodates up to 10 family members
  • Situated within a 100-hectare (247-acre), fenced-in area – perfect for a safe vacation in Africa with kids
  • Warm, welcoming atmosphere will make you feel right at home
  • Babysitting services
  • Private swimming pool, butler, chef, guide and game drive vehicle
  • Fun mini adventures for kids like baking, swimming and fishing
  • Unforgettable sleepouts under the stars in a private hide
  • Braais (barbecues) on a picturesque mountaintop or riverside
  • Guided bush walks for adults and older kids – kids under 16 can enjoy nature walks in a safe and enclosed area
  • Fun and interactive African drumming lessons
  • Incredible Big 5 game viewing

Singita Castleton, Sabi Sands Game Reserve

Several guests gather around the fire pit at Singita Castleton | Go2Africa
Sundowners around the fire | Singita Castleton

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • Luxury, exclusive-use villa in the famous Sabi Sands
  • The villa overlooks a very busy watering hole
  • Expansive swimming pool with gorgeous views
  • Outdoor boma for unforgettable dining under the stars
  • Private field guide, chef and host
  • Expansive wine cellar boasting the finest South African wines
  • Fun games like boules, tennis, cricket or trampolining – ideal for a vacation in Africa with kids
  • State-of-the-art fitness centre, yoga pavilion and massage treatment rooms
  • Babysitting services and kids' club (Mini Rangers Course)
  • Kosher and Halal cuisine available on request
  • Informal cooking lessons in a country-style kitchen
  • One of the best family holiday destinations in South Africa for a Big 5 safari
  • Guided bush walks through the area (ages 16+)

Kamara House

An open-plan indoor lounge and dining area opens onto an expansive shaded deck offering a seating and dining area | Go2Africa
The best of both indoor and outdoor living | Kamara House

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • Located in Kruger's Thornybush Nature Reserve
  • Exquisite exclusive-use villa with dedicated staff; chef, butler, guide, and tracker
  • Views overlooking the riverbed, frequented by wildlife
  • Exciting game drives and nature walks
  • Big 5 game viewing opportunities
  • Child-friendly activities and babysitting services
  • Lovely spacious deck and rim-flow plunge pool
  • Enjoy dinner under the stars
  • Opportunity for night drives
  • Intimate library
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Lion Sands River Lodge

A large deck with a pool overlooks the surrounding bush | Go2Africa
Absorb Africa's unspoiled wilderness | Lion Sands River Lodge

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • Situated in the renowned Sabi Sands Game Reserve with unfenced borders to the iconic Kruger National Park
  • Big 5 sightings
  • Potential for seeing wild dogs and cheetah
  • Record numbers of leopard sightings in the area
  • Enthralling game drives and nature walks
  • Beautiful views of the Sabie River
  • Sublime star gazing
  • Spa treatments and a tranquil atmosphere
  • Specialist guides
  • Child-friendly activities
  • Bush dining and wine tasting
  • Support local conservation and community projects with your stay
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Kenya

AndBeyond Bateleur Camp

A game vehicle parked on the Mara River for a quick coffee stop with guests looking away from the camera | Go2Africa
Coffee stop on the Mara River | AndBeyond Bateleur Camp

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • Tucked away in a forest on the edge of the Masai Mara
  • Beautiful surroundings – featured in the film Out of Africa
  • Each luxury tented suite enjoys a personal butler
  • Understated but exceptional service
  • Cosy, lantern-lit seating areas
  • Spacious verandas and beautiful pool with a view
  • Morning, afternoon, and spot-lit night drives
  • Guided bush walks
  • Optional early morning hot air balloon excursion
  • Year-round Big 5 game viewing opportunities
  • Ideally located to witness the Great Migration (time of year dependent)
  • Wellness treatments and an on-site gym
  • Eco-friendly safari camp
  • No one-size-fits-all approach to activities
  • Children 6+ are welcome and those 12+ may join walking safaris
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Naboisho Camp

A four-seater table with settings and some food laid located right next to a pool with great views | Go2Africa
Ready for a delicious meal | Naboisho Camp

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • Situated in a private conservancy in Kenya's eastern Masai Mara
  • Fantastic year-round game viewing
  • Ideal for witnessing the Great Wildebeest Migration (July to November)
  • Morning, afternoon, and night game drives
  • Adventurous guided bush walk
  • Optional immersive experiences – discover Masai culture and the thrill of fly-camping
  • Child-friendly with a kids' safari programme (ages 5+)
  • Great photographic safari opportunities
  • Amazing star gazing and picnics
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Mozambique

White Pearl Resort

An all-white covered seating area looks out over the ocean and the fading sunset | Go2Africa
Ocean views and sublime sunsets | White Pearl Resort

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • The epitome of laid-back luxury and Mozambican hospitality
  • Ample land- and water-based activities including snorkelling, kayaking, scuba diving, horse riding, walks through the coastal forest, and more
  • Ocean safaris to discover migrating humpback whales (July to November)
  • Protected turtle nesting excursions
  • Dolphin cruises
  • Child-friendly activities
  • Spa treatments
  • Located on a stretch of private beach
  • Plunge pools and outdoor showers in each suite
  • Option to dine on the beach
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Banyan Tree Ilha Caldeira

A villa tucked away on the side of the mountain with a rim-flow pool and palm trees | Go2Africa
Tucked away on the mountain | Banyan Tree Ilha Caldeira

Why We Love It For Family-friendly Holidays:

  • A 5-star resort located on a private island, Ilha Caldeira
  • Award-winning Banyan Tree Spa
  • Eco-friendly resort that is 100% solar powered
  • Variety of villas suited to couples, families, and multi-generational travel
  • Exciting activities such as kayaking, sailing, SUP, scuba diving, surfing, and windsurfing
  • Whale watching and island hopping excursions
  • MasterChef culinary classes available
  • Uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean
  • Dedicated kids' club
  • Yoga pavilion, beauty salon, fitness and wellness centre
  • Beautiful swimming pool
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