Africa family holidays

Take the family on a next-level adventure in Africa

Where else can you canoe past a hippo, fall asleep to the roar of a lion or stay in a bush lodge where elephants drink from waterholes right outside your room? Africa boasts some seriously special wildlife experiences, and yet safaris are only one slice of the pastilla. Take your gang on a family holiday on this legendary continent and find yourselves singing and dancing with Amazigh families in the Atlas Mountains, watching Maasai warriors defy gravity with their jumping dance or getting soaked by the spray of the mighty Victoria Falls. No matter what age you are, Africa makes an adventurer of us all.

Africa highlights

Why choose us

Family-only trips

These trips are for families only – including any grandparents, aunts or uncles who’d like to join, of course. As long as you’re travelling with a child aged between 5 (or 10 for some itineraries) and 17, you’re a family in our eyes. Plus, all travellers aged 17 and younger receive a 10% discount.

Like-minded travellers

Travelling with us is a bit like travelling with old friends. You’ll join a group of 3 to 5 families from all over the world, and the kids tend to hit it off straight away so you can enjoy some well-earned R&R. We often find that families stay in touch long after the trip ends. 

Small groups

Our groups are small enough to avoid the crowds and reach out-of-the-way places, but big enough for a good social mix. Our average group size of 10 allows us to hop aboard local boats, buses or trains, eat at family-run restaurants, and stay in traditional guesthouses and homestays. 

Kid-friendly itineraries

Boredom? Nope. The biggest challenge of travelling with kids is keeping them entertained, which is why our trips have plenty of fun activities and free time. We try to keep travelling time to a minimum and use hotels with pools. Your leader can also suggest activities based on your kid’s hobbies or curriculum.

Safety first

Our leaders are specially trained to run family adventures, so you and the kids will be well taken care of. You can also rest easy knowing we conduct safety assessments on all our activities to meet local standards as well as our own comprehensive safety policy.

Travel that gives back

As the world’s largest travel B Corp, we use travel as a force for good. We give back to the communities we visit, carbon offset our trips and take our social and environmental responsibilities seriously. When you travel with us, you travel with purpose.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 based on 297 reviews submitted.
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Morocco Family Holiday

Shane · Traveled August 2024
The Morocco family holiday trip was amazing. We came knowing very little about the county and culture and we leave knowing a lot about the history, language, people and culture. I would recommend this trip to anyone considering a family adventure excursion holiday. We have a 9 and 6 year old and both loved every minute of it. 10 out of 10
Review submitted 30 Aug 2024

Morocco Family Holiday

Sarah · Traveled August 2024
This trip was fantastic for our family with two children under 10. It was well organised and managed, and everything went very smoothly and according to the itinerary. There was just the right mix of activities and rest time so that the children coped well when we had some distance to travel. We had so many different and memorable experiences in beautiful scenery and with lovely local people. Our leader Oulaid was kind, organised, professional, knowledgeable, and approachable for kids and adults alike. Thank you!
Review submitted 30 Aug 2024

South Africa Family Safari with Teenagers

Rinske · Traveled August 2024
This trip was fantastic for our family. We all made new friends, learnt a lot about the areas we visited, saw heaps of animals and saw lots of South Africa and eswatini. Eswatini is a highlight for its rhino’s particularly. Kruger NP is exceptional! Two in the family are coeliac and we were catered for very well. Woolies & Picknpay also have lots of gluten free snacks. Thanks to Jean, Enock and Bogani for make this trip so special. We miss you already!
Review submitted 03 Sep 2024

Kenya Family Safari

Emilie · Traveled August 2024
I would for sure recommend this trip the experience was something I will never forget.very well organized and put together.
Review submitted 19 Aug 2024

Kenya Family Safari

Oscar · Traveled August 2024
Great Kenya family Safari, awesome places and amazing Intrepid crew
Review submitted 21 Aug 2024

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