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Luxury African Family Safaris made for you

Luxury, bespoke and family-friendly African safaris

Enjoy the perfect adventure in Africa as a family, planned by true safari experts

A luxury family safari to Africa is a truly special experience. It’s a continent that you will never forget and where you’ll make memories that will bond you together as a family for a lifetime. 

On a bespoke family trip to Africa with Jacada you’ll be led by expert guides on a variety of thrilling family-friendly activities. Our guides have extensive knowledge and plenty of experience, so they will know exactly how to handle every aspect of your adventure, making sure every member of the family is enthralled and captivated.

Africa offers so much variation, suiting all sorts of families. Those travelling with little children can explore the malaria-free Madikwe in South Africa. Adventurous teens can try walking safaris in Tanzania or gorilla trekking in Rwanda and multi-generational groups have their pick of luxury camps in Botswana, exhilarating desert explorations in Namibia or classic safaris in Kenya.

Our travel designers have years of experience in curating family safaris, and many of them can offer insights from their own family trips to Africa. They’ll cover all the detailed planning, creating a personal itinerary organised to the highest standards for the perfect family safari.

Jacada will take care of everything from seamless transfers and light aircraft flights between your chosen lodgings and helping you choose the best wildlife activities for your family, to babysitting services, restaurant recommendations and reservations. We will get to know your family in order to plan an itinerary with the perfect balance between activities and relaxation that will keep everyone entertained.

  • Rear view of a family looking at a large waterfall with a prominent rainbow during African family safaris.
  • A guide with a rifle and four tourists watching elephants by a pool of water during luxury African family safari vacations.
  • A group of giraffes standing in a green field with large blue mountains behind them on African family safaris.
  • A male lion walking through a dry, grassy field under bright sunlight during luxury African family safari holidays.
  • A group of impalas leaping and splashing through water on luxury African family safari trips.
  • A young boy and girl playing with toy giraffes and zebras on a balcony during luxury African family safari vacations.
  • Three people riding ATVs in a line across a grassy plain with hills in the background on luxury African family safari tours.
  • People sitting on a steep sand dune next to the blue ocean during luxury African family safari holidays.
  • A family of four standing near a green off-road vehicle in a dry riverbed on luxury African family safari trips.

From our experts

Experiences picked by our specialists

Set off to see the Big Five

Go on an exciting Big Five safari in South Africa’s Kruger National Park

See Victoria Falls in Zambia

Witness the magnificent and thundering Victoria Falls in Zambia

Explore the Okavango Delta by boat

Go on a water safari in Botswana’s incredible Okavango Delta.

Meet the Himba in Namibia

Meet the Himba Tribe on a cultural safari through Namibia

Trek with mountain gorillas in Rwanda

Encounter mountain gorillas in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park

Balloon over the Namib Desert

Go hot air ballooning over the Namib Desert – one of the world’s oldest and largest deserts

A word from one of our experts

Africa is an incredible family-friendly destination. There is an array of experiences to please every member of your crew - from toddlers to older generations. In South Africa, families will be pleased to know about the malaria-free reserves they can stay at and the wide range of activities that exist. Africa also offers a collection of family safari lodges across Botswana, Tanzania, Kenya and Zimbabwe. With older children there is also the possibility of exploring Rwanda to see the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.

Jody van Merode Senior Travel Designer

Luxury family-friendly Africa accommodation

There are many incredible places to stay in Africa. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our safari experts:

Why book with Jacada?

  • Family safari expertise

    We offer extensive knowledge and years of expertise in Africa crafting family safari trips for all generations. Many of our travel designers have first-hand experience of going on safari with their own families, providing invaluable tips and advice based on their own travels in Africa.

  • Tailored wildlife experiences

    To ensure every family member’s passions and wishes are fulfilled, each trip we plan is tailored for families of all ages. Led by trusted nature guides, safari activities will captivate your family’s interests, while respecting the landscapes and communities you visit.

  • Perfect planning

    Balancing activity and relaxation is key to a successful family safari. Keeping everyone engaged matters, and so does finding time to unwind. We know how to strike the perfect balance between wildlife adventure and downtime, and the best destinations to enjoy both.

Trip inspiration

Get inspired with our Africa family example trips and then get in touch to plan your own adventure

Ready to plan your adventure?

Whatever you want from your Africa family tour, our team of safarie xperts are ready to help.

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When to visit Africa

Mara River Crossings

August–October

Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

December–February & June - September

Rhino Tracking in Namibia

July–September

Safari in Tanzania

June–October

Green season safaris

November–April

When Is the Best Time to Visit South Africa?

Africa travel guides

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Whatever you want from your family adventure in Africa, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

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Ask our experts

What are the best African safari destinations for families?

The best African safari destinations for families are South Africa and Tanzania because they offer high concentrations of wildlife and many incredible, family-friendly accommodations. They also offer private vehicles on game drives, which give families flexibility to plan their days and see different wildlife. For families with teenagers aged 15 or over, we also recommend combining your safari with Rwanda for gorilla trekking.

What are the best safari lodges in Africa for families?

Some of the best safari lodges in Africa for families are Kwandwe Private Game Reserve and Tarkuni Private House, both of which are malaria free and offer exceptional privacy for families, with multi-bedroom villas and lodges. We also recommend Wilderness Vumbura Plains and Wilderness Mara for child-friendly activities and tailored kids’ programmes.

Are there any age restrictions for a family safari in Africa?

Yes, there are age restrictions for family safaris in Africa, although specific age limits can vary between countries and lodges. Usually, children must be at least six years old to go on a game drive, with private vehicles usually required for children under the age of 12. For gorilla trekking, the minimum age is 15, although family-friendly safari lodges often offer babysitting services for families with younger children.

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Your trip, your story

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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