Luxury African
Family Safaris made for you
Enjoy the perfect adventure in Africa as a family, planned by true safari experts
A luxury family safari to Africa is a truly special experience. It’s a continent that you will never forget and where you’ll make memories that will bond you together as a family for a lifetime.
On a bespoke family trip to Africa with Jacada you’ll be led by expert guides on a variety of thrilling family-friendly activities. Our guides have extensive knowledge and plenty of experience, so they will know exactly how to handle every aspect of your adventure, making sure every member of the family is enthralled and captivated.
Africa offers so much variation, suiting all sorts of families. Those travelling with little children can explore the malaria-free Madikwe in South Africa. Adventurous teens can try walking safaris in Tanzania or gorilla trekking in Rwanda and multi-generational groups have their pick of luxury camps in Botswana, exhilarating desert explorations in Namibia or classic safaris in Kenya.
Our travel designers have years of experience in curating family safaris, and many of them can offer insights from their own family trips to Africa. They’ll cover all the detailed planning, creating a personal itinerary organised to the highest standards for the perfect family safari.
Jacada will take care of everything from seamless transfers and light aircraft flights between your chosen lodgings and helping you choose the best wildlife activities for your family, to babysitting services, restaurant recommendations and reservations. We will get to know your family in order to plan an itinerary with the perfect balance between activities and relaxation that will keep everyone entertained.
For more inspiration, see some of Jacada’s favourite family safari lodges in Africa.
Highlights
Go on an exciting Big Five safari in South Africa‘s Kruger National Park
Witness the magnificent and thundering Victoria Falls in Zambia
Explore beaches, mountains and waterfalls in Mauritius
Go on a water safari in Botswana‘s incredible Okavango Delta.
Meet the Himba Tribe on a cultural safari through Namibia
Encounter mountain gorillas in Rwanda‘s Volcanoes National Park
Go hot air ballooning over the Namib Desert – one of the world’s oldest and largest deserts
Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration and visit the Maasai Tribe in Kenya
Jody van Merode
Senior Travel Designer
Africa is an incredible family-friendly destination. There is an array of experiences to please every member of your crew - from toddlers to older generations. In South Africa, families will be pleased to know about the malaria-free reserves they can stay at and the wide range of activities that exist. Africa also offers a collection of family safari lodges across Botswana, Tanzania, Kenya and Zimbabwe. With older children there is also the possibility of exploring Rwanda to see the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
Jody van Merode
Senior Travel Designer
Luxury family-friendly accommodation in Africa
Why book with Jacada?
Family safari expertise
We offer extensive knowledge and years of expertise in Africa crafting family safari trips for all generations. Many of our travel designers have first-hand experience of going on safari with their own families, providing invaluable tips and advice based on their own travels in Africa.
Tailored wildlife experiences
To ensure every family member’s passions and wishes are fulfilled, each trip we plan is tailored for families of all ages. Led by trusted nature guides, safari activities will captivate your family’s interests, while respecting the landscapes and communities you visit.
Perfect planning
Balancing activity and relaxation is key to a successful family safari. Keeping everyone engaged matters, and so does finding time to unwind. We know how to strike the perfect balance between wildlife adventure and downtime, and the best destinations to enjoy both.
Trip inspiration
Where to go
Botswana
Botswana is one of the best African safari destinations for adventure travellers. The landlocked country offers endless opportunities to experience wildlife like never before. You can go on a mobile safari expedition and discover the most untouched parts of Botswana as you follow the game. You can also take a helicopter ride and marvel at the beauty of the Okavango Delta from above.
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Kenya
Kenya is one of the best safari destinations in the world. It is home to the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Park where the Big Five and other animal species roam freely. It is also where you can see the iconic Great Migration and its dramatic river crossings.
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South Africa
South Africa is home to one of the oldest and most iconic national parks in the world. Kruger National Park is where you can spot the Big Five and many other species of African wildlife. South Africa is the best safari destination for families and first-timers.
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Tanzania
One of Africa’s best known safari destinations is Tanzania. The East African country is filled with a breathtaking array of wildlife across its multiple natural reserves like Singita Grumeti. Tanzania also offers unparalleled wildlife experiences at its Serengeti National Park during the Great Migration.
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Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is an African destination that offers incredible safari experiences. Its Hwange National Park is one of the best places in the world for viewing large herds of elephants. Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools is a UNESCO-protected national park filled with wildlife, with some of the best predator actions.
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Zambia
The diverse African nation of Zambia is home to the iconic Zambezi River and glorious Victoria Falls. Families can enjoy a helicopter ride above the waterfall or opt for an adventurous dip into the Devil’s Pool. Zambia also offers incredible safari experiences. Kafue National Park, one of the biggest in the world, offers remarkable game viewing opportunities, with big concentrations of predators and other wildlife species.
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Uganda
Uganda is made up of dense forests, pristine landscapes and abundant wildlife. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is where you can get up close to endangered mountain gorillas, and in Queen Elizabeth National Park you can spot tree-climbing lions. Uganda hosts the highest concentration of primates on Earth.
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Rwanda
Rwanda is among Africa’s best safari destinations. It is one of the few places in the world where you can encounter mountain gorillas. These giant primates can be found in Volcanoes National Park. In Akagera National Park you can see lions, leopards, giraffes and more.
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Mauritius
With everything from white-sand beaches to epic waterfalls and hiking trails, Mauritius is a family-friendly destination that keeps on giving. It is also an island brimming with a medley of culture. Delve into the country’s history and local traditions, discover the diverse cuisines and explore its laid back coastal villages.
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Morocco
A gateway to Africa, Morocco is a land of contrasts. Set off on adventures of all kinds exploring vibrant medinas in Fes, buzzing bazaars in Marrakesh, breathtaking mountains of the High Atlas and the awe-inspiring desert of the Sahara.
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When to visit
Mara River Crossings
August - October
Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
December - February & June - September
Rhino Tracking in Namibia
July - September
Safari in Tanzania
June - October
Green season safaris
November - April
Africa Travel Guides
12 Best Family Safari Lodges in Africa
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Why South Africa Is Great for a Family Vacation
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Our Ultimate Guide to the Best African Safari
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A guide to the best African beaches
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The 7 Best National Parks in Tanzania
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The Top 6 National Parks in Zimbabwe
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Kenya vs Tanzania: Guide to the Great Migration
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Plan your family trip to Africa
Whatever you want from your family adventure in Africa, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.
We recently returned from a trip to South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Zambia booked through Jacada Travel. From the initial stages of planning through to following up with us at the end of our vacation, Jacada went above and beyond our expectations with personalized service. Jamie and Eugenia, our travel designer and concierge respectively, took our ideas and preferences and ran…
All three of my trips with Jacada have been seamless...timing/scheduling/planning were flawless. The camps chosen for us were all different and led to a wonderful Botswana experience.
My husband and I recently traveled to South Africa and we utilized Jacada travel services. Jody Van Merode planned the perfect trip for us- we spoke over the phone and she put together an itinerary that would best match what we wanted to see, our interests and our budget! We visited two very different game reserves - each beautiful in…
We worked with Jamey and Angela at Jacada to plan our honeymoon in South Africa. We started from scratch not knowing much about South Africa and Jamey met with us to get to know us and our budget and created the most incredible 10 day trip for us. My husband and I have both travelled a lot, but this trip…
All the coordination from the time we entered the country being toured until we left was handled in a seamless and professional manner. Every accommodation was first class, and all employed staff members in the overnight venues were truly professional. The only exception was the airline chosen for internal flights. Their performance was very uneven and disjointed.
Plan with peace of mind
When you book a trip in today’s world there’s a lot to think about. But with the right advice and expert planning, you can do it with confidence.
If you book to travel with us but your plans are impacted by circumstances you can’t control, we’ll change your reservation or cancel your booking for a full credit towards future travel.
