The best family holidays are those that bring you closer to each other through unimaginable surprises and learning experiences. Trust Mahlatini to design a journey around your unique families interests. Introduce them to the joys of life beyond technology and enjoy a transformative trip reconnecting with each other and nature on a tailormade luxury family holiday.
Family-friendly properties
Specialist family guides
Private villa properties
Malaria-free destinations
Babysitting services
Children’s programmes
A trip to treasure
FAMILY DESTINATIONS
Using our intimate local knowledge, we’ll introduce you to destinations that inspire joy and exploration in your family. Whether you're snorkelling in the Maldives or learning a new craft from a Maasai warrior, the best luxury family holidays take more than your dream destination into consideration. Wherever you choose to wander, we’ll create the perfect family itinerary for you.
From exhilarating wildlife encounters to out-of-this-world natural wonders, echoes of ancient empires, and rose-gold beaches, every bespoke journey is designed to immerse you in the extraordinary. Whether you’re planning a once-in-a-lifetime safari, a milestone celebration, a soul-stirring retreat, or simply looking to travel well and with purpose, these itineraries offer a starting point for what’s possible. As a top tour operator in the world, as recognised by both Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveller, we will guide you on how to shape the ultimate expedition.
In short, you can travel anywhere with children and travel is an incredible learning experience. However, there are definitely destinations, areas and properties that are more family-friendly and even those that specialise in creating wonderful experiences for kids. Our Travel Experts are on-hand to help guide you through travelling with your kids, many of them with personal knowledge.
How to travel with kids?
Planning ahead of time is vital when travelling with kids, this way everything has the best chance of running smoothly. Planning ahead allows both parents and children to have the best experience and minimise any stress, allowing you to be full present and enjoy time together in a new place. Consider details such as what time of day is best to fly to coincide with sleep schedules, factoring in potential jet-lag and rest days, and properties which offer specialised activities for kids or baby-sitting services
Can I bring my kids on an African safari?
Many luxury, conservation safari camps and lodges have minimum ages in place, but some specialise in catering to families with younger children. Our Travel Experts know the best lodges and camps to ensure an incredible family safari experience for all ages.
Why Travel with Mahlatini?
Your guide to wandering well
Tailormade Travel
Personalised itineraries
Curated to match your wishlist
Unique, privately-guided experiences
Trusted Travel Experts
20+ years of expertise
Deep destination knowledge
End-to-end service
Sustainable Travel
Supporting conservation and communities
Carbon offsetting on all flights
Certified B Corp™
100% Financial Protection
Funds held in a secure Trust Account
Fully regulation compliant
Travel with complete confidence
As a luxury Indo-African tour operator in our third decade of curating tailormade safaris and holidays, we know our destinations intimately. Tell us your travel dreams and we’ll use our knowledge and vast experience to bring them to life.
From the best time to travel for a family vacation, to what to pack and how to combine destinations, our travel guides provide expert advice to help you plan every detail.
We routinely go the extra mile to ensure that we not only plan the perfect itinerary but ensure that you're in good hands at every stage of your journey. That's why we are especially proud to maintain an overall client satisfaction rating of 98%.
Rebecca Blumenthal, 21st August 2025
Family holiday to
South Africa
We had the most incredible and memorable experience, and we owe it to Mahlatini for recommending the best safari!
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