Africa family vacations

Take the family on a next-level adventure in Africa

Where else can you canoe past a hippo, fall asleep to the roar of a lion or stay in a bush lodge where elephants drink from waterholes right outside your room? Africa boasts some seriously special wildlife experiences, and yet safaris are only one slice of the pastilla. Take your gang on a family vacation on this legendary continent and find yourselves singing and dancing with Amazigh families in the Atlas Mountains, watching Maasai warriors defy gravity with their jumping dance or getting soaked by the spray of the mighty Victoria Falls. No matter what age you are, Africa makes an adventurer of us all.

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Why choose us

Family-only trips

These trips are for families only – including any grandparents, aunts or uncles who’d like to join, of course. As long as you’re traveling with a child aged between 5 (or 10 for some itineraries) and 17, you’re a family in our eyes. Plus, all travelers aged 17 and younger receive a 10% discount.

Like-minded travelers

Traveling with us is a bit like traveling with old friends. You’ll join a group of 3 to 5 families from all over the world, and the kids tend to hit it off straight away so you can enjoy some well-earned R&R. We often find that families stay in touch long after the trip ends. 

Small groups

Our groups are small enough to avoid the crowds and reach out-of-the-way places, but big enough for a good social mix. Our average group size of 10 allows us to hop aboard local boats, buses or trains, eat at family-run restaurants, and stay in traditional guesthouses and homestays. 

Kid-friendly itineraries

Boredom? Nope. The biggest challenge of traveling with kids is keeping them entertained, which is why our trips have plenty of fun activities and free time. We try to keep traveling time to a minimum and use hotels with pools. Your leader can also suggest activities based on your kid’s hobbies or curriculum.

Safety first

Our leaders are specially trained to run family adventures, so you and the kids will be well taken care of. You can also rest easy knowing we conduct safety assessments on all our activities to meet local standards as well as our own comprehensive safety policy.

Travel that gives back

As the world’s largest travel B Corp, we use travel as a force for good. We give back to the communities we visit, carbon offset our trips and take our social and environmental responsibilities seriously. When you travel with us, you travel with purpose.

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Botswana Family Safari with Teenagers

Louise · Traveled September 2024
Review submitted 14 Oct 2024

Botswana Family Safari with Teenagers

Lee · Traveled September 2024
Review submitted 21 Oct 2024

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Christi · Traveled September 2024
Review submitted 18 Oct 2024

South Africa Family Safari with Teenagers

Hayley · Traveled September 2024
Review submitted 03 Oct 2024

South Africa Family Safari with Teenagers

Anne · Traveled September 2024
Review submitted 04 Oct 2024

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