Family Safari

Share the wonders of Africa with your loved-ones

Our Family Safaris

Taking your children or parents to Africa is one of the most exciting and memorable trips you’ll ever do. If you’re a family of nature lovers who enjoys the outdoors and regularly camp and hike, then a safari is a no-brainer. But perhaps you’re more of a blended or multi-generational family with a variety of ages and interests that have to be catered for, in which case, a little more thought has to be given to your vacation. Africa is a long-haul destination with malaria zones, considerable distances between camps and highly seasonal weather. Fortunately, we’ve done it all ourselves – with babies and granny and grandpa! – so we can give you real-life advice.

Why we recommend a Family safari

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to bond in some of the world’s most unspoilt places
Share the excitement of seeing wild animals like elephants and lions in real life
Stay in private enclaves or family units that are geared for bigger groups

Enjoy wonderful game viewing and fun activities like interacting with meerkats
Mix being active on nature walks with relaxing on a boat cruise or mokoro ride
Many lodges have kids’ clubs, babysitters, pizza ovens, Wi-Fi, stargazing and more so that children of all ages are entertained

South Africa

If it’s your first time on safari as a family, then South Africa is a great introduction to the African bush as you won’t be too much out of your comfort zone. Airports are modern, transfers are slick and many lodges cater specifically for younger children. Having a fenced camp means animals can’t wander through, upping the safety level considerably. Many have professional nannies, special kids’ clubs with age-appropriate activities like making pizza, baking cookies, arts & crafts, and even a gentle nature walk to learn more about birds and bugs. Add Cape Town’s many attractions and you have the ideal family holiday.

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Victoria Falls

Before the kids pipe up with, ‘It’s just a lot of water!’, we’re here to say that Vic Falls Town is full of interesting and exciting things to do in addition to being awed by the world’s greatest sheet of falling water! The perfect end to safaris in Botswana, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe, the Falls offer hard and soft adventure sports, culture, shopping, animal interactions, eating out and sightseeing. Even a simple stroll around the buzzing town centre can be fun as you’ll be entertained by the antics of habituated vervet monkeys and always-on-the-go warthog families!

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Namibia

Planned properly, a Namibian safari can be a wonderful journey for an adventurous family because it is one of the best places to do a self-drive. Having your own vehicle means you can set your own pace, stop when you like and not be locked into a schedule. Move from the white pans and jam-packed waterholes of Etosha to the massive sand dunes of the Namib Desert and onto the adventure offered from Swakopmund to the Skeleton Coast. Namibia offers wildlife, history, geology, stargazing, quad biking, shopping, dining out and more. If you enjoy road trips at home, you’ll love them in ‘Nam’.

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Itineraries to inspire you

Here are our favourite Family Itineraries to inspire you. All of our itineraries can be tailored to meet your specific requirements.

Back To Basics Botswana

Makgadikgadi | Santawani | Chobe
DURATION: 7 NIGHTS

Secret Wildlife

Naankuse | Kaokoveld | Damaraland
DURATION: 9 NIGHTS

Dune Adventures

NamibRand | Swakopmund | Skeleton Coast
DURATION: 9 NIGHTS

Complete Kenya

Amboseli | Masai Mara | Lewa | Laikipia | Samburu
DURATION: 14 NIGHTS

South African Villa Vacation

Cape Town | Whale Coast | Kruger | Phinda
DURATION: 12 NIGHTS

Charming Zambia

South Luangwa | Lower Zambezi
DURATION: 10 NIGHTS

Why book with Biggestleaf Travel

We Sell What We Love: We are genuinely passionate about African travel and safaris. Every itinerary we design is shaped by first-hand knowledge, personal experience and a deep respect for the destinations we represent. It is company policy that our consultants experience the destinations and lodges they sell, giving them practical insight into the areas, logistics and overall journey.
Your Financial Security Comes First: We mitigate financial risk by being accredited members of ASATA, SATSA and ATTA, ensuring your funds are handled responsibly and in line with industry best practice. You book with confidence, knowing your investment is protected. For more detail, please visit our Why Book With Us page.
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Tailor-Made – Not Template – Trips: No two travellers are the same. Every journey we create is fully personalised and customised, designed around your interests, pace and expectations. This may take longer to organise but it means our clients get an unforgettable experience.
Established, Stable & Experienced: Founded in 2014, we are proud that we still have our first consultants working with us today. This continuity reflects the strength of our team culture, depth of experience and the long-term relationships we build with our staff, clients and safari partners.
Responsible Travel & Carbon Offsetting: We believe in protecting Africa’s wild places for generations to come. As part of our commitment to responsible travel, we offset our travellers’ carbon footprint through bed-night calculations, and fully offset all kilometres driven by our vehicles through verified carbon credits. Every journey therefore contributes to conservation, climate responsibility and the long-term sustainability of the destinations we love. Visit our Sustainable Travel page for more information.

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Let us create your ultimate Family Safari

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