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We will plan your family holiday specifically with your individual needs in mind. This is why we like to have a chat to you at the outset to find out what kind of people you are and how we can make this year's family holiday unforgettable. We have vast experience in the planning of personalised itineraries. We have personally visited the majority of lodges and camps ourselves and we can guarantee that from start to finish your family holiday will be expertly organised providing the best of safari guides and the most efficient of ground staff. We have hundreds of happy customers who have appreciated our true tailor made trip planning in the past, view our feedback.
Africa provides destinations which are generally only 1 – 3 hours + GMT, providing very little time difference to upset children's routines. Many parents have returned from their trips to African countries to say that the safari was far more educational and memorable than somewhere like Disneyland. The children were exposed to an authentic nature experience which was also highly entertaining. And a safari is something parents can enjoy too!
Family Destinations
Our most popular safari destinations for families include South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania. These countries are well experienced in ensuring that safaris are safe and very well run, providing equal enjoyment for parents and children.
South Africa not only has great year round weather but huge diversity of attractions. Not only can you experience an authentic safari but enjoy a beach stay, visit scenic cities such as Cape Town and expereince a variety of cultures all within the one trip to the Rainbow Nation.
Kenya and Tanzania are popular choices for safari and beach combination holidays. Following a very exciting safari in the Masai Mara or the Serengeti, head to the beaches of Zanzibar or Mombasa for a bit of relaxation and family fun in the sun.
The above are our most popular destinations, however other countries in Africa also offer fabulous adventures for families and we will work with you to ensure you make the right choice for our holiday.
Namibia is an up and coming destination for families, specifically because you can self-drive the country with relative ease and safety. This is worth seeing before mass tourism reaches this unique destination.
Zambia's Victoria Falls particularly appeals to older teenagers as it is known for its adventure activities such as bungee jumping and white water rafting. Following Victoria Falls nothing could be more adventurous than a walking safari in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park.
Certain Mauritius hotels wonderfully cater for children providing children's clubs and a large number of water sports and other fun adventures. One of the best countries to cater for luxury family holidays would be Botswana. Here the camps are so small you would almost have the lodge to yourselves and the activities on offer are numerous from boat trips to private day and night drives.
Lake Malawi offers an entirely unique holiday experience. The crystal clear waters of the lake provide for excellent canoeing, kayaking and snorkelling. It is indeed for those families wishing to enjoy the beauty of a totally untouched wilderness environment. Mozambique's incredible beaches have drawn visitors to its shores for years; its tropical waters also provide some of the best fishing and diving in Southern Africa.
Uganda is generally gaining popularity amongst families. As the focus is largely on the gorilla tracking with an age limit of 15 years it is best suited to families with older children. However, there is no reason that younger children of any age can't enjoy the safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park or chimp sanctuary at Ngamba Island.