Africa Family Holidays
Family Holidays
Whether you dream of an unforgettable Big Five safari in the land of The Lion King, watching penguin colonies waddle along the shore, meeting inquisitive meerkats, or trying thrilling outdoor activities, Africa is an ideal destination for a magical family escape. Every day brings something new, from sunrise game drives to starry skies around the campfire.
Bespoke your holiday with complete flexibility. Enjoy the freedom of a classic fly drive, or let an expert driver/guide bring the journey to life with stories and insider knowledge on a chauffeured tour or private safari. Join other families on a small group adventure, or create your own tailormade, multi centre itinerary. With an excellent range of family friendly hotels, safari lodges, beach resorts and memorable local experiences, you can build the African adventure that suits you perfectly.
With more than 50 years’ experience, Trailfinders has developed the skills and expertise needed to put together all the pieces for an unforgettable Africa family holiday. Our expert travel consultants are a mine of information and are the best people to ask to create your perfect trip.
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OUR FAMILY HOLIDAYS TO AFRICA
Here's a snapshot of some our most popular Africa family holidays. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, explore the destinations on this page for our complete range of Africa family holidays or give us a call and speak to one of our travel experts.
Where the Wild Things Are
13 days / 12 nights
Guide Price: €4,015 £3,369 pp
VIEW MORE ❯Ultimate Family Adventure - South Africa
17 days / 16 nights
Guide Price: €4,429 £3,799 pp
VIEW MORE ❯Warrior Fights & Zebra Stripes
11 days / 10 nights
Guide Price: €2,605 £2,189 pp
VIEW MORE ❯Zazu Family Safari
7 days / 6 nights
Guide Price: €8,879 £7,529 per family
VIEW MORE ❯Wild Kenya & Coast
13 days / 12 nights
Guide Price: €2,655 £2,205 pp
VIEW MORE ❯Egypt Family Holiday
9 days / 8 nights
Guide Price: €1323 £1205 pp
VIEW MORE ❯OUR RECOMMENDED FAMILY FRIENDLY HOTELS IN AFRICA
What you won’t find here are thousands of family hotels to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay for a perfect family holiday and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
One&Only Cape Town
Cape Town
Spier Hotel & Wine Farm, Stellenbosch
Cape Winelands
Shamwari Riverdene
Eastern Cape Game Reserves
Madikwe Safari Lodge - Lelapa
Madikwe Game Reserve
Ulusaba Rock Lodge, Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Greater Kruger National Park
Sarova Mara Game Camp
Masai Mara
Breezes Beach Club & Spa Zanzibar
Zanzibar & Beyond
Sheraton Soma Bay
Hurghada
Kasbah Angour
High Atlas Mountains
WHERE TO GO ON A FAMILY HOLIDAY IN AFRICA
Choose from the below destinations to explore our range of family holidays in your desired location. Alternatively, if you are looking for some inspiration, give us a call and speak to one of our expert travel consultants.
WHAT TO DO ON A FAMILY HOLIDAY IN AFRICA
One day you might be embarking on an exhilarating introductory white-water rafting trip down the Nile, the next looking out for meerkats in the wild. Our collection of unmissable experiences will really help bring your Africa family holiday to life.
Meerkat Safari
Departs: Oudtshoorn
Rise early and venture into the heart of the Klein Karoo to observe the close family structure of wild meerkats. Keep your eyes peeled for antelope and other animals as the safari vehicle winds through the reserve to the meerkat burrow. A trained ranger is on hand to explain the complex social structures and teach a few interesting facts about these fascinating creatures. Duration: 1-2hrs.
Cango Caves Heritage Tour
Departs: Oudtshoorn
Venture underground into one of South Africa’s foremost natural wonders on this educational tour. Your small group will descend through narrow tunnels into cavernous halls to observe spectacular limestone formations that developed over hundreds of thousands of years. Once used as a concert hall due to their amazing acoustics, admire the sounds before emerging back into daylight. Duration: approx 1hr.
Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour
Departs: Tsitsikamma
This unique eco-wilderness adventure takes place in lush indigenous rainforest. Glide gently from platform to platform 30m above the forest floor looking out for elusive vervet monkeys and diverse colourful birdlife. Breathe in the rainforest air whilst your enthusiastic guides explain the secrets of the forest on this exciting excursion. Duration: 2-4hrs.
Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
Departs: Nairobi
Watch young elephants enjoying a milk feed and mud bath while learning about conservation efforts at this reputable centre.
Masai Village Visit
Departs: Ngorongoro Crater & Karatu
Fancy learning a bit about the Masai culture? This fascinating tour gives you an insight into the communities in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Nile White Water Rafting Introduction
Departs: Jinja
Experience the Nile's rapids without the risk of a flip and swim! Raft along a pristine stretch of this mighty and see the rapids from a safe distance.
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Africa Family Holidays Top Tips From Our Travel Experts
Toby Kelly
Our fly drive from Johannesburg to Durban was our best family holiday with plenty to keep our lively kids busy. From the Apartheid Museum and Soweto in Jo'burg to horse riding, white water rafting and battlefield tours at Spionkop and Rourke’s Drift – we were not short of a variety of things to do. Of course, safaris with roaring lions and a host of game at a luxurious lodge was also a highlight!
Anna Trim
Zanzibar is a perfect paradise to relax in after your family safari adventure. There's plenty to see and do (National Park, Butterfly Park, sunset cruises, snorkelling and the fascinating history of Stone Town), but also plenty of space to just stop, soak up the sun and enjoy some well deserved R&R.
Lauren McLeod
Cape Town definitely has no shortage of amazing beaches but Boulders Beach in False Bay offers something extra special – a colony of African Penguins! The only place in the world where you get close to them, watch as these smartly dressed creatures waddle along the shore. This is a definite must-do for your stay in Cape Town which the whole family will enjoy!
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