Experience
Family Safaris
About this experience
What to expect.
Below we've included a number of lodges and establishments that are not only family friendly, but environments where activities create the perfect settings to spend time with those we love the most.
Itineraries
Safaris built around family.
Real, ready-to-tailor journeys our specialists have built for guests with this kind of trip in mind.
Most requested
- 5 days
- 1 lodge
- Fly-in
- All-inclusive
5 Day Fly-in Safari to Timbavati Game Reserve
- 4 nights at Motswari Private Game Lodge in Timbavati
- Twice-daily game drives in a Big Five reserve
- Chance to track Timbavati's famed white lions and leopards
- All meals, house wines, local spirits and beers included
- Round-trip flights from OR Tambo to Hoedspruit with transfers
- Big 5
- Family
Per person, complete package, from
RÂ 54Â 170
Most requested
- 14 days
- South Africa
- 6 lodges
- All-inclusive
14 Day Self Drive Luxury Garden Route
- 1 night at Mantis No 5 in Gqeberha, then 2 at The Plettenberg
- 1 night at Rosenhof Country House in the Klein Karoo
- 2 nights at Tilney Manor in Sanbona with Big Five game drives and walks
- 2 nights at Grootbos Forest Lodge with flower safari and fynbos horseback ride
- Franschhoek wine country at Leeu Estate, finishing at One&Only Cape Town
- 14-day car rental with GPS for self-drive flexibility
- Family
- Walking
Per person, complete package, from
RÂ 117Â 080
Most requested
- 16 days
- South Africa
- 6 lodges
- All-inclusive
16 Day Self Drive Bush & Garden Route
- 2 nights at Mhondoro Game Lodge in Welgevonden Game Reserve
- 2 nights at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge in luxury waterhole tents with twice-daily safaris
- 2 nights at Angala Hotel in the Franschhoek winelands
- Whale-watching base at Harbour House Hotel in Hermanus
- 3 nights at The Bay Hotel in Camps Bay for Table Mountain and Robben Island
- Self-drive rental with GPS plus internal flight from Johannesburg to Gqeberha
- Family
- Walking
Per person, complete package, from
RÂ 80Â 970
- 10 days
- 2 lodges
10-Day Luxury Cape Town, Winelands & Beach - Full Circle Cape Experience
- 4 nights at Kensington Place beneath Table Mountain in Cape Town
- Private Cape Peninsula tour to Cape Point and the Boulders Beach penguins
- 14-course traditional African dinner at GOLD Restaurant with live entertainment
- 2 nights at Majeka House with a private Stellenbosch and Franschhoek winelands tour
- 3 nights at The Last Word Long Beach with dinner daily
- All private transfers between Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Long Beach
- Family
- Luxury
Per person, complete package, from
RÂ 45Â 760
- 11 days
- South Africa, Mauritius
- Fly-in
- All-inclusive
11-Day Luxury Adventure Through South Africa to Mauritius
- 4 nights at andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge in KwaZulu-Natal
- Twice-daily game drives plus a guided Big Game walking safari
- 1 night at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel in a Grand Chateau Suite
- 4 nights at The Oberoi Beach Resort on Mauritius's coast
- Complimentary water sports including snorkelling, kayaking and windsurfing
- All internal flights and transfers between Johannesburg, Phinda and Mauritius
- Family
- Photo
Per person, complete package, from
$12,640
Special
- 15 days
- Zambia
- 1 lodge
- All-inclusive
15-Day Classic Southern Africa Experience — Cape Town, Kruger, Victoria Falls
- 3 nights at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel exploring Cape Town and Table Mountain
- Cape Point, Boulders Beach penguins and Cape Winelands tastings
- 2 nights at Tintswalo Atlantic in Hout Bay, then 2 at La Cotte Farm in Franschhoek
- 4 nights at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge with twice-daily game drives and Big Five viewing
- 3 nights at Tintswalo Siankaba on the Zambezi with sunset cruises and a guided Victoria Falls tour
- All internal Airlink flights and transfers between Cape Town, Kruger and Livingstone
- Family
- Honeymoon
- Luxury
Per person, complete package, from
$10,115 $11,675
Where to stay
Lodges suited to family.
24 lodges our specialists pair with this kind of trip. Rates per person sharing, per night.
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Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Built from river stone and wrapped in indigenous vines along the jagged rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, the lodge disappears into the landscape rather than imposing on it. Inside, rope-lashed timber walkways connect boulder-built rooms, each with a private stone balcony and uninterrupted views over the blue-green crater floor far below.
Per person sharing, per night, from
$205
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Twende Serena Stay Local Resident Offer: 20% off for East Africa and Mozambique residents. Valid for stays until 30 June 2026. Proof of residency required at check-in.
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Specialist's pick
02 SwakopmundStrand Hotel
The Strand Hotel is the ideal venue for travellers on a mission to explore Swakopmund. It has become a sought after destination resort for international, Namibian and SADC visitors.
Per person sharing, per night, from
RÂ 4Â 400
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Specialist's pick
03 NamibiaWolwedans Dune Camp
On the edge of a 250 meter high dune you will find the unique, down to earth, yet stylish Wolwedans Dune Camp.
Per person sharing, per night, from
RÂ 9Â 930 RÂ 14Â 900
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Linger Longer: Stay for 3 nights in one camp, and only pay for 2 (all year) OR Ultimate Immersion: Combine 4 nights across 2 camps (perfect for Boulders) and get 1 night free – applies to the lowest camp rate. Valid All year.
Honeymoon
Honeymoon Balloon Safari – stay 3+ nights and get a free hot air balloon flight over the Namib Desert with Namib Sky Safaris (all year, subject to weather)
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Specialist's pick
Live availability
Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
Deep in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve overlooking an active waterhole and open plains, lies the renowned Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge. Steeped in tradition and a history spanning over 35 years, Sabi Sabi epitomizes luxury living in the African bush and service excellence.
Per person sharing, per night, from
RÂ 20Â 170 RÂ 26Â 900
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Stay 4 Nights & Pay for 3: Valid for travel from 8 January 2026 – 28th February 2027 | Excluding Christmas peak period: 20th December 2026 - 5th January 2027. | Terms and Conditions Apply
Honeymoon
Honeymooners will receive a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine and a welcome platter, romantic turn-downs and one of your dinners can be a private dinner on the viewing deck overlooking a waterhole.
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Live availability
05 Cape TownRomney Park Luxury Apartments
This 4-star aparthotel is ideal for both short and extended stays, offering beautifully appointed, sea-facing apartments with exceptional service and thoughtful amenities.
Per person sharing, per night, from
RÂ 1Â 360 RÂ 1Â 700
Current offers
Stay & Pay
2026 Winter Special Offer: Book your stay at Romney Park between 13 April and 1 July 2026 and enjoy 20% off your rate.
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Live availability
Chobe Safari Lodge
Established in 1959 as Botswana's first safari lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge sits on the Chobe riverfront in Kasane, a 10-minute drive from the Chobe National Park entrance and Kasane International Airport. The property combines river and bush rooms, suites and a campsite with daily boat safaris, game drives and easy day trips to Victoria Falls.
Per person sharing, per night, from
$600
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Secret Season Special: stay 4 nights and pay for 3 in a Luxury Room, valid 1 December 2026 to 30 April 2027, excluding 23 December 2026 to 5 January 2027 and 26 to 30 March 2027.
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Live availability
Sanbona Gondwana Family Lodge
Nestled under the 350 million-year-old Warmwaterberg Mountains, in the heart of the Little Karoo which forms part of the famous Garden Route, lies the malaria-free Sanbona Wildlife Reserve. Gondwana Family Lodge is currently under renovation and will reopen mid-October 2025. Tilney Manor has been rearranged to welcome younger children, still making it possible for families to enjoy a safari experience close to Cape Town.
Per person sharing, per night, from
RÂ 7Â 380 RÂ 9Â 840
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Stay for 4 consecutive nights at any luxury lodge and only pay for 3 nights | Valid 1 May 2026 – 30 September 2026 OR Long Stay Discount: Receive 10% discount when booking 3 consecutive nights at any luxury lodge | 1 April 2026 - 30 September 2026 and 1 - 30 April 2027
Honeymoon
Receive a complimentary bottle of bubbly, welcome platter, romantic turn down and private bush picnic when booking your honeymoon or anniversary
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Live availability
AndBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge
Ngala Private Game Reserve shares unfenced borders with the world-renowned Kruger National Park, home to the Big Five. At Ngala Safari Lodge, you’ll experience an adventurous yet intimate safari, perfectly set in this exquisite landscape.
Per person sharing, per night, from
RÂ 14Â 180 RÂ 18Â 900
Current offers
Honeymoon
One partner pays full rate and the other partner pays 50% of accommodation rate for the whole stay. Minimum 2 night stay
Combo
Long stay discounted rates: Stay for 6+ nights and save up to 20%: May be applied for a combination of &Beyond lodges in Africa (subject to seasonal availability of the offer), for the same guests on a single itinerary.
Family
Kids aged 0 - 2 years, sharing with 1 or 2 adults, stay FREE of charge | Kids aged 3- 5 years, sharing with 1 or 2 adults, stay FREE of charge. | Kids aged 6 - 16 years, sharing with 1 or 2 adults: 1st child stay on adult rate, 2nd & 3rd child: 50% of adult rate.
Imagery
Family Safaris, in pictures.
Recent travellers
Word from people who have just come back.
"Sara was absolutely amazing to work with. She created five different itinerary options for us to choose from based on the criteria and budget I provided for our family trip to Kruger National Park. What I appreciated most was how willing she was to connect over WhatsApp to really understand what we were looking for. After our call, she worked incredibly fas…"
"So far Safari.com has been a great group to work with. They are professional, and truly helpful. They get back to me promptly and are clearly wanting to make this trip a great success for myself and the other 11 family members that are accompanying me. We are looking forward to a great trip."
"Putting together a safari from half a world away is daunting, but Mel made the planning process painless and easy. She was communicative, responsive to our feedback, and understood my family’s needs and preferences. Her suggestions were spot on and she worked tirelessly to create a once in a lifetime trip for my family! We are so excited."
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