Family Africa Holidays

From the Atlas Mountains to the African bush, there are countless family holiday options throughout Africa, offering experiences completely unlike those of home, sure to have the children's minds boggling from the minute you step off the plane. Does the thought of planning a family safari holiday fill your mind with anxious questions - how young is too young to take them on safari? Will it be safe? Will we have to force malaria tablets down them every day? Thankfully, this is where we come in. Our regional experts know exactly where is (and isn't) suitable for children, no matter what their ages. Lovers of the Lion King will watch wide-eyed with wonder while on safari as animals they've only seen on screen stand within metres of your safari vehicle, or stroll past your lodge as you're having breakfast.

Africa Family Holiday Ideas

A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started

  • One Country Morocco – Marrakech – Agafay Desert – Ourika – Essaouira

    The Ultimate October Half-Term - A Family Adventure in Morocco

    Spend some quality time together as a family on this action-packed tour of Morocco

    9 days, from £2950 to £3800

  • One Country South Africa - Cape Town - Hermanus - Garden Route - Lalibela Private Reserve

    South Africa Family Escape - The Cape, the Coast & the Big Five

    Travel from Cape Town to the Eastern Cape, combining beaches, whale watching and safaris in one family-friendly adventure

    13 days, from £3300 to £4500

  • One Country Oman - Tanzania - Muscat Nizwa - Wahiba Sands - Sur - Zanzibar

    From Golden Dunes to Sun-Soaked Beaches - A Getaway to Oman and Zanzibar

    Enjoy a delightful mix of city, desert and beach on this two-week trip across Oman and Zanzibar

    12 days, from £4000 to £5550

  • One Country South Africa – Cape Town – Oudtshoorn – Amakhala Game Reserve – Waterberg

    A Family Wildlife Adventure in South Africa - The Ultimate Easter Holiday

    Introduce your tribe to the South African species that put the ‘wild’ into wildlife on this 17-day adventure

    17 days, from £5600 to £8000

  • One Country Zimbabwe – Botswana – Victoria Falls – Chobe National Park – Okavango Delta

    Victoria Falls & Unforgettable Safaris - A Family Adventure in Southern Africa

    Experience the best of Zimbabwe and Botswana on this 11-day family safari adventure

    11 days, from £6050 to £8150

  • One Country Tanzania – Karatu – Ngorongoro – Tarangire National Park – Zanzibar

    From the Savannah to the Sea - A Family Adventure in Tanzania

    Discover the duality of Tanzania on this 12-day family adventure between the bush and the coast

    12 days, from £7850 to £10200

South Africa is the perfect example of a country that ticks every family holiday box - it has vast reserves that are completely malaria free, so no need for pesky tablets; it is a direct flight away from London with very little time difference; and it's home to some of the best family-friendly hotels in Africa.

In terms of age, we'd recommend a family safari to somewhere such as Madikwe in South Africa for children as young as five. For those with teenagers in tow looking for an intrepid African adventure, you could head to Tanzania to experience the Great Migration in the Serengeti or to Namibia to learn about rhino conservation. What better way to leave screens and social media behind than to bring your teens deep into the African bush?

If it's a big, multi-generational holiday you're after, then we can point you in the direction of some beautiful properties available for private hire throughout the continent. Enjoy barefoot luxury in a private villa on the beaches of Mozambique, a whole family safari in South Africa, or combine bush and beach with a '3G' holiday in Kenya.

Those in search of culture, look no further than the souqs of Marrakech for a shopping experience that couldn't be further from the weekly food shop at home, where the sights, sounds and smells will blow your brood's minds. Add some adventure by combining Marrakech with walking in the Atlas Mountains.