The African continent offers a wide variety of family accommodation with loads of activities aimed at the whole family, from kids to teens, parents and even grandparents. These holidays provide the perfect opportunity to create and share special experiences that you’ll treasure as a family for years to come. Here’s our guide to the best family and kid-friendly safaris in Africa.
Africa with Kids
You can’t beat Mauritius for a family-friendly holiday with small children. Friendly, safe, almost always sunny and easy to reach, this Indian Ocean island is a jewel for family travellers. This little piece of paradise is malaria-free and features safe swimming beaches, blissful surroundings and entertainment activities for kids as young as two years old.
Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa, Saint Felix
Why we love it for family friendly holidays:
- Les Petits Dodos provides a games room, film room, computers, game consoles and a dedicated toddler’s swimming pool
- Air-conditioned sleep rooms make nap time easy
- Special kids’ menu
- The resort’s baby service team is fully prepared to meet all your baby needs
- Explorers Kids Club caters to kids aged 4 months to 11 years old
- Fully trained nannies make sure each child is properly cared for
- Activities like golf, tennis, archery, water sports and yoga are customised to suit each age group
Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa, Le Morne Peninsula
Why we love it for family friendly holidays:
- 5-star beachfront resort located on a protected peninsula
- Paradis Kids Club provides an array of fun activities to keep kids (3-11years) entertained
- Variety of room categories & private villas suited for family friendly vacations
- Brilliant kids’ food menu
- Complimentary baby food, products and facilities available
Belle Mare, Plage
Why we love it for family friendly holidays:
- Private babysitting service
- Friendly, fully qualified staff at Constance Kids Club make sure that all kids aged 4 to 11 have a brilliant family holiday
- Facilities include a kids’ swimming pool, open play areas, computer stations, age-appropriate wash rooms, outdoors spaces and a playground
- Four-to-six-year-olds have access to an imagination space that features playhouses, kitchenettes, tool workshops and age-appropriate four-wheeler rides
- Dedicated la carte kids’ menu
- Activities include running relays, gaming, tag games, themed programmes, pizza making and arts and crafts
Africa with Teenagers
Family friendly holidays that feature unusual and exciting activities are a major drawcard for teenagers. Look no further than Victoria Falls (Africa’s adventure capital) for adrenaline-pumping activities like whitewater rafting and bungee jumping.
Namibia’s Sossusvlei and Swakopmund offer quad-biking adventures, sandboarding down massive dunes, hiking and even hot air balloon rides. Lake Malawi is a huge freshwater adventure hub featuring kayaking, snorkelling, scuba diving and sailing, while Malawi’s Liwonde National Park gives the whole family the chance to get up close to the Big 5.
Chundukwa River Lodge, Livingstone
Why we love it for family friendly holidays:
- Heated rock plunge pool for swimming throughout the year
- Scenic helicopter flights over Vic Falls
- Swimming in Devil’s Pool during low-water season
- Interactions with rescued elephants
- Walking and cycling tracks through the riverine forest
- Sunrise and sunset cruises on the river
- Adventure activities including white-water rafting, bridge swinging, bungee jumping and zip lining (age restrictions apply)
Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, Namib-Naukluft Park
Why we love it for family friendly holidays:
- Hiking, e-biking and quad biking adventures
- Scenic helicopter and hot-air balloon flights
- Star-viewing skylights above every bed
- Near a Dark Sky Reserve for excellent stargazing, with a resident astronomer
- Fantastic sightings of oryx, Hartmann’s mountain zebra, springbok and ostrich
- Excursions to the unique Deadvlei
Pumulani Lake Lodge, Lake Malawi
Why we love it for family friendly holidays:
- Huge range of water-based fun like water skiing, wakeboarding, tubing, kayaking, snorkelling and diving
- Walking, hiking and cycling in the hills
- Situated on the lake’s edge with a private beach, infinity pool, pool bar and shady trees
- Sunrise and sunset cruises on hand-built dhows
- Go off the grid in this WiFi-free zone
Africa with Older Kids
Once your kids are all grown up and have left the nest, there’s only so many occasions when you’ll get to spend quality time together on a family vacation. Make the most of them with unique experiences you’ll never forget.
Dubbed the ‘Greatest Show on Earth’, the Wildebeest Migration in Kenya and Tanzania are both brilliant picks if you want to share an awe-inspiring experience. Then there’s gorilla trekking in Africa’s spellbinding forests (Rwanda and Uganda) – a humbling encounter that is thrilling to experience as a family.
Private Bush Villa at Cottar’s, Masai Mara
Why we love it for family friendly holidays:
- Private game vehicle and dedicated guides
- Front-row seats to the Great Migration
- Day and night game drives and guided bush walks
- Revitalising massages and spa treatments
- Bush meals and sundowners
- Private, 25-metre (82-foot) swimming pool
- Dedicated staff of eight that caters to your every need
- Room for up to 12 guests which means enough room for the entire family
Singita Sasakwa Lodge, Serengeti
Why we love it for family friendly holidays:
- Panoramic views of the Serengeti plains
- Guided nature walks and local village visits
- Game drives through the wildlife-rich Serengeti
- Singita’s premier wine collection
- Tennis court for parents vs children matches
- Each cottage features a private plunge pool
- Brilliant viewing of the Great Migration
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Why we love it for family friendly holidays:
- World-class spa treatments
- Interactions with the local Batwa tribe
- Each luxury tent comes with two queen-sized beds
- Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Seeing rare forest elephants and giant forest hogs
- Guided forest walks to the Munyaga waterfall
Kataza House, Volcanoes National Park
Why we love it for family friendly holidays:
- Two private heated plunge pools
- Tours of Kigali and local villages
- Hikes and walks up Mount Bisoke Crater Lake
- Farm-to-table meals
- Easy access to gorilla trekking routes
Africa with Grandparents
Even the older generation can explore the African continent in comfort and safety. Rovos Rail, the world’s most luxurious train, offers a tranquil way to travel in style, with spacious and opulent carriages and fine dining to boot.
Botswana and South Africa’s luxury lodges provide excellent game viewing, tasteful accommodation and top notch service levels. Private and peaceful, these exclusive destinations offer up quality safari experiences that lean into a level of comfort that will be appreciated by more sensitive travellers, while still providing ample opportunity to get close to the Big 5.
Rovos Rail
Why we love it for family friendly holidays:
- Luxuriating in the old-world charm of a long-distance train journey
- Extensive book collection and board games
- Admiring the scenery from the Observation Car
- Variety of different journeys that span from South Africa to Tanzania
- Golf safaris for guests travelling around South Africa
- Gourmet meals
- A selection of the finest South African wines
Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero, Chobe National Park
Why we love it for family friendly holidays:
- Sunset cruises on the Chobe River
- Guaranteed elephant sightings
- Gourmet fine dining
- World-class spa treatments
- Game viewing by boat
- Fishing excursions
- Community tours
- Day trip to the iconic Victoria Falls
The Farmhouse at Royal Malewane, Thornybush Private Game Reserve
Why we love it for family friendly holidays:
- Aprivate viewing deck at the pool
- A private safari vehicle with dedicated ranger and tracker
- Gourmet fine dining
- World-class spa treatments
- Seeing the Big 5 in one of South Africa’s most exclusive safari destinations
- A private chef, housekeeper and butler
Babylonstoren, Cape Winelands
Why we love it for family friendly holidays:
- Farm-to-table meals prepared by three on-site restaurants
- Charming Cape Dutch-style cottages
- World-class spa treatments
- Tasting award-winning wines
- Walks through the pristine gardens
- Tours of the working farm
The Oyster Box, Durban
Why we love it for family friendly holidays:
- Private cooking masterclasses
- Uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean
- Extravagant hotel set right on the beach
- Private cinema & spa
- Gourmet fine dining
- Walking trails in nature reserves nearby
Africa with Multi-Generational Families
You need look no further than South Africa for family friendly holiday destinations to suit kids, teens, parents and grandparents. A vast array of accommodation, activities and an excellent tourism infrastructure make finding something to suit three generations simple and easily adds up to some of the best family and kid-friendly safaris in Africa.
Villa One at Ellerman House, Cape Town
Why we love it for family friendly holidays:
- Sublime views of the Twelve Apostles mountains and Atlantic Ocean
- Private infinity pool, chef and dedicated hospitality team
- Accommodates up to 10 family members
- Complete privacy and personalised service
- Wine tasting in the villa’s private cellar
- Exploring Cape Town’s pristine beaches
- Close to Table Mountain
- Take a day trip out to the Winelands
Singita Castleton, Sabi Sands Game Reserve
Why we love it for family friendly holidays:
- Private field guide, chef and host
- Babysitting services and kids’ club
- Guided bush walks
- State-of-the-art fitness centre
- Vast wine cellar featuring the finest South African wines
- One of the finest family holiday destinations in South Africa for a Big 5 safari
- Expansive swimming pool with excellent views
- Overlooks a very busy watering hole
Morukuru Farm House, Madikwe Game Reserve
Why we love it for family friendly holidays:
- Unforgettable sleepouts under the stars
- The exclusive-use house sleeps up to 10 family members
- Located in a malaria-free region
- Incredible Big 5 game viewing
- Guided bush walks for adults and older kids – kids under 16 can enjoy nature walks in a safe and enclosed area
- Private swimming pool, butler, chef, guide and game drive vehicle
- Fun mini adventures for kids like baking, swimming and fishing
- Babysitting services
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