8 Best Family Friendly Safari Camps in Africa
A family safari is one of the most transformative travel experiences you can share with your children. These eight camps are exceptional for families — with dedicated children's programs, family-friendly activities, and the flexibility to accommodate different ages and interests.
1. &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, Tanzania
Perched on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, this extraordinary lodge offers family suites and a dedicated children's program. The crater itself provides one of the most reliable big five experiences in Africa.
2. Singita Castleton, South Africa
An entire private villa in the Sabi Sand, Singita Castleton is ideal for families who want complete privacy. With a private vehicle, guide, and tracker, the safari experience is entirely tailored to your family's pace and interests.
3. Governors' Camp, Kenya
In the heart of the Masai Mara, Governors' Camp has been welcoming families for decades. Its children's program introduces young travelers to wildlife tracking, Maasai culture, and conservation.
4. Sanctuary Olonana, Kenya
On the banks of the Mara River, Sanctuary Olonana offers family tents and a flexible approach to game drives that works well with younger children.
5. Shamwari Private Game Reserve, South Africa
In the malaria-free Eastern Cape, Shamwari is one of South Africa's most family-friendly destinations. Its Born Free Centre offers an extraordinary wildlife rehabilitation experience for children.
6. Cottar's 1920s Camp, Kenya
A beautifully restored vintage camp in the Masai Mara ecosystem, Cottar's offers a private conservancy experience with exceptional guiding and a genuine sense of adventure for families.
7. Mahali Mzuri, Kenya
Richard Branson's tented camp in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy offers family tents and outstanding game viewing in a private conservancy adjacent to the Masai Mara.
8. Asilia's Namiri Plains, Tanzania
In the eastern Serengeti, Namiri Plains is renowned for its cheetah sightings and its intimate atmosphere. The camp's guides are exceptional at engaging children with the natural world.
Planning a family safari? Our specialists have first-hand experience at all of these camps and can help you choose the right fit for your family's ages, interests, and travel style.
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