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Luxury East Africa Family Tours made for you

Experience bespoke family safaris in East Africa

Seek out incredible animals and unforgettable adventures with your family

East Africa abounds with family-friendly fun and opportunities to make memories together. Whether you’re travelling with toddlers, teenagers or a mix of multiple generations, we can design luxury East Africa family tours that will keep everyone engaged from the first day to the last.

Kenya and Tanzania are ideal destinations for families, boasting legendary wildlife areas like the Maasai Mara and Serengeti National Park. Here you’ll find lodges that cater to guests of all ages with private safari guides, kid-friendly menus and educational activities like Maasai Warrior School.

For families with older children and teenagers, Rwanda and Uganda are fantastic choices. Family members aged 15 and up can go gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park or Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. You can also see chimpanzees, monkeys, giraffes, lions and many other species on family safaris throughout both countries.

We highly recommend combining multiple destinations for a well-rounded family trip in East Africa. Speak with us to start designing a journey that features the very best of this amazing region, including exclusive experiences, carefully selected lodges and personalised itineraries for your family.

  • A father and daughter looking through binoculars in the Kenyan savannah
  • A large mountain gorilla with a smaller gorilla on its back in a dense, green tropical forest.
  • Blonde haired children watching African elephants from roof of a safari car.
  • A Maasai villager in traditional clothing, Kenya
  • A family of four African elephants walking across a dry, grassy plain with trees and a clear blue sky in Zambia.
  • A group of people with walking poles trekking across a tea plantation in Rwanda's Nyungwe Forest
  • Top-down aerial view of a wooden boat in clear turquoise water next to a white sand tropical beach.

From our experts

Experiences picked by our specialists

Learn about Maasai Mara's wildlife with a guide

Discover the insects and birds of the Maasai Mara with an expert guide who specialises in bringing nature to life for children

Watch wildebeest calves in the southern Serengeti

Head to the southern Serengeti between January and March to spot baby wildebeests and zebras during the annual calving season

Cruise Lake Victoria at sunset in Uganda

Take a sunset cruise across Lake Victoria and look for birds and wildlife by the water in Uganda

Walk the Nyungwe canopy trail

Stroll through the treetops of Nyungwe National Park on an exhilarating canopy walk, appropriate for children aged six and up

Sail and snorkel in the Lamu Archipelago

Follow up your safari with snorkelling and sailing in the Lamu Archipelago or Mnemba Island in Zanzibar

A word from one of our experts

East Africa offers activities and accommodation for every type of family. If you're hoping to see the Great Migration, I suggest visiting Kenya and Tanzania outside of the busiest months (July–September) or staying in a quieter area like the Lamai Wedge.

Jody van Merode Senior Travel Designer

Luxury East Africa family accommodation

There are many incredible places for families to stay in East Africa. Here are a few of our favourites, handpicked by our experts.

Why book with Jacada?

  • Personalised design

    We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

  • Authentic experiences

    Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

  • Responsible travel

    Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.

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Where to go in East Africa

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When to visit East Africa

The best time for a family trip in East Africa is during the drier months of the year, when visibility is highest for wildlife spotting and the skies are clear and sunny. The main dry season in Kenya and Tanzania falls from June to October. There’s a shorter dry season from January to February as well. In Rwanda and Uganda there are also two dry seasons: June to August/September and December to February. These months are ideal for gorilla safaris and chimp trekking . Shoulder season safaris in East Africa also offer some benefits, such as beautiful green landscapes and fewer visitors – which can be especially ideal for families hoping to avoid crowds.

Heaviest rainfall

March–May

Best time to combine safaris and beaches

June–October

Calving season in the Serengeti

January–March

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We craft trips deeply personal, delightfully surprising and entirely one of a kind. Every Jacada journey begins in conversation with a travel designer, a specialist in their destination of expertise. Behind each journey is a wealth of insight, gathered over years of on-the-ground exploration.

Once you’re booked, you’ll meet your concierge. Based in the region you’re visiting, they’ll take care of all the details so your mind is at rest. They make the trip truly special – and truly yours.

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