Africa family holidays

From the plains of the Serengeti to the sun-kissed beaches of Zanzibar, Africa is a continent packed with potential for a brilliant family holiday. Spot the Big Five on a family safari holiday in South Africa, hop between paradise islands in the Seychelles, explore the lakes and highlands of Rwanda, learning about fascinating tribal cultures along the way. 

If your family has a real appetite for adventure, there’s nowhere like Africa. The untouched landscapes, extraordinary wildlife, ancient traditions and warm hospitality will broaden your horizons and blow all your expectations out of the water. Seeing the look on your children’s faces as they spot their first elephant or lion is something that you’ll never forget, while meeting the local kids at a Maasai village will teach them empathy and appreciation for different ways of life. 

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Our favourite Africa family holidays

We believe that the best family holidays in Africa balance culture and wildlife with plenty of time to relax and soak up the astonishing scenery. Whichever destination you choose, we'll listen to your specific needs and build an itinerary perfect for your family. The holidays below are can all be tweaked to create your family trip of a lifetime. Simply get in touch to find out more. 

What we offer for families

• A full and free consultation and planning service
•  Guidance on family-friendly arrangements 
• Full support from your own dedicated consultant
•  Advice from real parents on our team who regularly travel with kids 
• Flight departures from any UK or European airport 
• Local support on the ground* (ask when planning) 
• Out of hours 24/7 emergency contact number 
• Full ATOL protection from an ABTA-bonded tour operator 
• 5-star recommendations from families on Trustpilot.

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Tools for planning your trip

At Travel Nation, we understand that every family is unique. We’re passionate about crafting seamless family holidays to Africa that blend genuine cultural exchanges with adventure and relaxation. Most of our consultants are parents, and we’ve taken our kids on all kinds of African adventures, so we can offer first-hand advice and expert tips. Whether you choose to drive across Namibia, set off on a tented camp safari across Tanzania or explore South Africa from Cape Town to Kruger National Park, we can make it happen. 

See all our long-haul family holidays