Luxury Family Safari Vacations in Africa

Game drives typically require silence and sitting still while cruising through the bush, therefore we don’t recommend your typical game drive until your children are older.

However, many lodges have curated kid-friendly safaris or offer kids clubs while parents enjoy an early morning or evening game drive.

Get in touch with our specialists where we’ll get to know your family before pairing you with the best lodge for you and your little ones. Then, all you have to do is sit back and make memories together.

For the full safari experience, timing is everything. The ideal time to visit is during the dry season between April and October, when game viewing is likely to be successful; however, some countries' drier periods fall at different points within this timeframe.

We can help you plan your family safari vacation according to the best months for game viewing when you book.

As well as knowing the best time of year to go, it's important to be aware of the park regulations. There will be rules to follow to keep you and the wildlife safe, and your local guides will be on hand to talk you through them.

Also, staying at a park or conservation area is one of the best ways to fully immerse yourself in the experience. We've handpicked several locations that are designed with families in mind.

There's a diverse range of wildlife that you can expect to see on a safari in Africa and the animals you see will often depend on where you go. However, you may spot the big five (lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffalo), as well as zebras, gorillas and meerkats.

Your guides will take you out at optimal times when you're most likely to see these creatures.

Absolutely! In fact, at Scott Dunn, we encourage you to travel to more than one location wherever possible as this gives you and your children an all-encompassing experience. Our favorite pairing is a safari and beach vacation, where after a week on a camp, where schedules can feel full-on and high-energy, you fly to Tanzania or the Seychelles for some much-needed rest and relaxation.

Kenya is arguably the best place for a family safari, as many of the lodges here keep families front of mind and it’s the ideal location for first-timers. South Africa is also an ideal location with its developed safari scene and range of family-friendly vacation types.

However, if there’s a specific destination you have in mind, get in touch and our travel specialists will help advise and curate the best family vacation for you.

South Africa is the most popular malaria-free safari destination, and we recommend for families looking for a malaria-free safaris. Many of its reserves, like the Madikwe Game Reserve and those in the Eastern Cape, are malaria-free, giving families plenty of options to choose from.

Yes, many of our suggested lodges offer junior ranger programs that are perfect for keeping little ones entertained and educated, while adults can go on early morning or late-night game drives without worry.

Get in touch, and we’ll help find the best lodge and childcare for you.

To start planning your trip, fill out our online inquiry form or call us on the number below. From there, we’ll set up a discovery call where we get to learn about you and your family and start building your perfect family safari in Africa.