Family Safaris in Africa

Africa is a great place to take the family, and what better way to spend time with the family than on a safari in the African bush. Join us as we compare and contrast the Family Safaris on offer including the Botswana Family Safari, the Kruger Family Safari and the South Africa Family Safari.

Botswana Family Safari

This exciting 9 day safari will transport your family into a whole new world as you traverse the spectacular game reserves in Botswana and explore the breathtaking Victoria Falls.

Your adventure begins at the world famous, Victoria Falls. Here, you will spend 3 nights at the Victoria Falls Safari Suites. Spend your days with the family exploring the falls. Engage in optional activities including a tour of the Falls, a flight over the Falls or a sunset river cruise. Victoria Falls is one of the main highlights of this safari, because, its the only one out of the three with a visit.

After your trip to Victoria Falls, the family adventure continues as you venture to Chobe National Park. Here, you will spend the next 2 nights at Chobe Elephant Camp. Located high on the edge of a rocky ridge overlooking the famous Chobe River and Chobe National Park; this luxury camp offers a wide variety of activities including game drives in open safari vehicles viewing the region’s spectacular wildlife. Additionally, explore the reserve by boat on the Chobe River or on foot in the surrounding Forest Reserve.

The family safari concludes in the beautiful Moremi Game Reserve where you’ll stay at the gorgeous Okuti Camp. This intimate camp caters to only 18 guests at a time. The camp provides families with special attention meeting their each and every need. The camp itself is in a prime game viewing area offering 4×4 game drives, motorboat safaris as well as bird watching at the heronry.

Kruger Family Safari

Much shorter than the other two safaris, the Kruger Family Safari is only 5 days long; but provides the perfect amount of time to explore Kruger and engage in exciting game drives.

Spend 4 nights with the family at the Kapama River Lodge. Enjoy this impressive location within the Kruger National Park. There are morning and afternoon game drives to participate in, as well as bush walking. Furthermore, if you need some down time, what’s better than relaxing at the lodge enjoying your luxurious surrounds?

Making this safari extra special; African Travel Specialists have an exclusive offer where kids between 3 and 11 stay for FREE!

South Africa Family Safari

The longest of the three; the South Africa Family Safari spans across 11 days, taking you and your family through outstanding areas to see wildlife as well as South Africa’s culture and history.

Your first three nights are spent at the beautiful, Hippo Hollow in Hazyview overlooking the Sabie River. Your stay includes a full day Panorama route tour. Taking you through the Sabie River Valley boasting a rich history and spectacular scenery. The tour continues through Graskop; where you can enjoy the breathtaking sights of God’s Window, the Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, as well as Berlin and Lisbon Falls.

Enjoy optional activities such as hiking, quad biking, horse riding, as well as visits to the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Shangaan Tribal Village or Chimpanzee Eden.

The family adventure continues to Manyeleti Game Reserve where you’ll spend three nights in the family friendly, Honeyguide Khoka Moya Tented Camp. Luxurious and accommodating, tents are spacious and offer space to comfortably fit a family of four. Special activities for children at the camp include beading and educational walks.

Spend your days with the family on exciting early morning game drives as well as late afternoon/evening game drives with sundowners, views over the Mohwareng Hills, and glimpses of nocturnal animals.

Your last few days are spent in Cape Town staying in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront area at the Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel. The package includes a two-day hop on/hop off bus tour on board an open top, double decker bus. This tour offers a 360° experience of one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Enjoy quality family time at leisure enjoying the many activities in and around Cape Town; including Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope, as well as the beautiful winery areas of Stellenbosch or Paarl. If desired, tours and activities can be pre-booked through African Travel Specialists.

Each of the three Family Safari’s have their own individual highlights. Whether you’re short on or have ample time, we’ve got the family safari to suit you and your family’s needs.