Mother and daughter on a lodge deck as an elephant walks past at &Beyond Phinda Homestead

Luxury family safaris in Africa, planned around your children

Tailor-made African safaris designed around your family — with the right lodges, age-appropriate experiences and seamless logistics.

Family. Safari. Experts.

Family-First Itineraries

Planned around your children's ages, lodge age policies, malaria preferences and how much travelling suits your family.

Handpicked Lodges & Villas

Family suites, connecting rooms, private villas and exclusive-use camps, chosen for how well they work for families.

Peace of Mind

One specialist team from first enquiry to journey home, with 24/7 on-safari support.

Africa awaits

Our Destinations

From iconic wildlife to pristine beaches, discover extraordinary places shaped around your family.

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Handpicked for Families

Exceptional places to stay, chosen not only for how they look, but for how well they work for families.

Malaria-free
Kwandwe Ecca Lodge

Kwandwe Ecca Lodge

Eastern Cape, South Africa

All ages · Malaria-free · Family rooms

A superb malaria-free choice for families in South Africa's Eastern Cape.

From ZAR 19,400 per person per night

Plus mandatory park/conservation fees

Victoria Falls River Lodge

Victoria Falls River Lodge

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

All ages · Family rooms · Kids' programme

Safari lodge in Zambezi National Park, Zimbabwe — all ages, family rooms, kids programme.

Somalisa Acacia

Somalisa Acacia

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

All ages · Family rooms · Kids' programme

Safari lodge in Somalisa Concession, Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe — all ages, family rooms, kids programme.

From USD 630 per person per night

Plus mandatory park/conservation fees

Malaria-free
Marataba Safari Lodge

Marataba Safari Lodge

Waterberg, South Africa

All ages · Malaria-free · Family rooms

Safari lodge in Marataba, Marakele National Park, South Africa — all ages, family rooms, kids programme, malaria-free.

MORE Fish Eagle Villa

MORE Fish Eagle Villa

Sabi Sand, South Africa

All ages · Family rooms · Private vehicle

Private villa in Lion Sands, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa — all ages, family rooms, kids programme, private vehicle included.

&Beyond Phinda Homestead

&Beyond Phinda Homestead

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

All ages · Family rooms · Private vehicle

Private villa in Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa — all ages, family rooms, kids programme, private vehicle included.

From ZAR 210,000 per villa per night

Plus mandatory park/conservation fees

What our guests say

Loved by families

Independent reviews from guests of AfriVenture Experiences, the safari company behind Luxury Family Safaris.

“As a family of five (travelling with children of 5, 13 and 16 years), this was our very first time in South Africa…”
Katie De NoelKwaZulu-Natal · Family of fivevia Tripadvisor
“Stuart and his team created a magical holiday experience for our family of 5 for 5 days in Tanzania.”
NatiananTanzania · Family of fivevia Tripadvisor
“Afriventure helped us organize a 2-week 3-generation family trip to South Africa and everything went beyond our expectations.”
Joël PSouth Africa · Three-generation familyvia Google

Why family safaris are different

01

The right lodge at the right age

We consider lodge age policies and the activities children can actually join.

02

Space to be a family

From family suites and connecting rooms to private villas and exclusive-use camps.

03

A safari that moves at your pace

Thoughtful connections, fewer unnecessary transfers and enough downtime.

04

The details that matter

Private vehicles, malaria preferences, meal flexibility, pools, childcare and family activities.

We know the difference between a beautiful lodge and the right lodge for your family.

  • Owner managed
  • Africa based
  • Tailor-made trips
  • Expert local knowledge
  • Responsible travel

How would your family like to experience Africa?

From Big Five encounters and the Great Migration to boat safaris and beach holidays, discover experiences your family will remember.

Family Safari Guides

Planning a family safari? Start here.

Independent advice on the best lodges, child age rules and what actually works for families on safari.

Family Safari Guides

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Giraffes on the savanna at sunset

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You don't need to know exactly where you want to go. Tell us when you're travelling, your children's ages and what you'd love to experience. We'll help with the rest.

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