Family Safaris
Our own families have grown up with Africa in their blood so we're old hands when it comes to planning well researched, safe and memorable family safaris. The key lies in selecting the right guides and activities.
Read our "Top tips for family safaris" and a real experience on one of our family safaris by the Sullivan Family children.
South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia all offer excellent choices for family safari holidays.
Victoria Falls Zambezi special
$ 950Victoria Falls - 4 star comfort at less than half price! Offer ends 30 June 2012. Save a whopping US$505pp.
Includes 3 nights at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge on a bed breakfast basis. With a
- Zambezi sunset cruise
- a Tour of the Falls rounded off with
- a meal at "the Boma" (Place of Eating) which provides a unique, cultural experience that bombards the senses with the essence of Africa.
- Return airport transfers
Zanzibar Beach Break
$ 1025Zanzibar beach break - 7 days/6 nights
Location location location ... Voted as one of the top 30 beaches in the world by Conde Naste Traveller this is a fantastic affordable option using an owner run resort with an excellent track record on the south east coast of the island of Zanzibar. Great for families and honeymooners alike and there is no better way to end a challenging summit of Mt Kilimanjaro!
Early Bird discount: 10% discount on bookings made 6 months in advance. Offers: Stay 4 nights pay for 3 in a deluxe room. Stay 7 nights, pay for 6 in all room types. Specials valid from 1 Dec 2011 for stays between 8 January to 19 Dec 2012 excluding Easter, July and August. Offers may not be combined.
Lamu Island beach breaks
$ 1185Lamu Island - 5 days/4 nights off the Kenya Coast
This beach break epitomises 'no news, no shoes' on the Lamu Archipelago and is available year round other than April and May. Unspoiled Swahili culture in Shela Village and Lamu Town coupled with laid back accommodation in the small, owner run resort. Great for couples and honeymooners.
A variety of other beach breaks around the Lamu Archipeligo and along the Kenya Coast available.
Priced per person for 4 night stays; includes return flights Nairobi to Lamu.
Victoria Falls Big Five special
$ 2095Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park - 7 days/6 nights
Discover the Victoria Falls and the amazing African wildlife.
A fabulous 1 week safari at a very special price including a stay in a 4 star Victoria Falls Lodge including a sunset cruise, hide sit/walk and a guided tour of Victoria Falls. Having experienced the thrill of standing on the edge of the Falls you'll move on to stay for 3 nights in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe's biggest and best known wildlife park and home of the Presidential herd of elephants.
The special rate applies to the green season 01 Nov to 15 Dec and 15 Jan to 31st May. The safari starts and ends in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Quirimbas island hopping dhow safari
$ 2325Quirimbas Archipelago, northern Mozambique - 8 days/7 nights
Sail the Indian Ocean in a traditional Arab dhow. Explore one tropical island to another in the awesome Quirimbas Archipelago. Snorkel, fish, kayak and star gaze with a group of friends, the family or just the two of you.
The chef conjures up the freshest of seafood and traditional cuisine over an open fire under island stars leaving you free to explore, contemplate and relax. All mobile safaris include the mystical and ancient Ibo Island in the comfort and luxury of a romantic renovated colonial house. The safaris are accompanied by a professional guide.
Special rate applies to set departure trips - contact us for dates.
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Seychelles luxury on a less royal budget
$ 2639Praslin Island, Seychelles, Indian Ocean - 7 days/6 nights
You don't have to give up on your Seychelles honeymoon dream if your budget doesn't quite stretch to the crown jewels.
Situated on the white beaches of Anse Kerlan, where turtles still lay their eggs in complete tranquility, your honeymoon resort is a 5 star deluxe resort with an 18 hole championship golf course.
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Classic Namibia North-east camping experience
$ 2940Windhoek, Grootfontein, Kaudom NP, Caprivi Strip - 11 days/10 nights
Prices depend on the amount of guests on each trip. We also offer private departures at 20% extra cost per person.
Set departures from Windhoek via Okahandja, Otjiwarongo and Otavi to Grootfontein. Travelling further north east to the Kaudom National Park through the heart of Bushmanland. On day 4 head for the Popa Falls and camping on the Okavango River thence into the Mahango National Park. Finally into the Bwabwata National Park and Mudumo National Park and then south back to Windhoek via the Waterberg Plateau.
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Hot safari spots of Kenya
$ 3162Lake Naivasha and Masai Mara Reserve, Kenya - 8 days/7 nights
A safari to shine like a beacon in your memory for years to come.
Visiting the privately owned Oserian Wildlife Sanctuary situated in the glorious Great Rift Valley, home to prolific wildlife species. Your one week safari ends in the Masai Mara where your lodge is situated directly on the Great Migration Route near the two world famous wildebeest migration Mara River Crossings.
The price is per person sharing for 7 nights on a full board basis.
Affordable Island hopping in Mauritius
$ 3247Mauritius and Rodriguez Islands, Indian Ocean - 12 nights/13 days
This 12 night tailor-made trip includes 3 nights on Mauritius, 3 nights on little known Rodrigues Island and a further 4 nights back on Mauritius. And with holiday highlights including swimming with dolphins and walking with lions, this is no run of the mill fly-and-flop winter sun break.
Included in the costs are swimming with dolphins, walking with lions, full day catamaran cruise and a day exploring deserted islands.
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Zambia Explorer
$ 3360South Luangwa National Park, Lusaka, Zambia - 9 days/8 nights
Excellent personal hosting and superb game viewing.
Eight nights in one of Zambia's finest wildlife sanctuaries which explores the unspoilt beauty and remote character of the South Luangwa National Park. This is an excellent area for walks which are taken at a slow pace. Game drives are in open four wheel drive vehicles with 3 tier seats for uninhibited viewing. Your final night is spent just outside Lusaka within convenient reach of the international airport.
Vanilla Islands Family Adventure
$ 3647Mauritius and Seychelles, Indian Ocean, 14 nights for the price of 12
Families will love this itinerary, plenty of time for relaxing at two luxurious, five-star properties, combining the highlights of Mauritius and the Seychelles. What’s more, this special price includes two free nights and a ‘child stays free’ bonus when sharing with two adults.
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Schools out - an adventurous family safari holiday
$ 4511South Luangwa National Park, Zambia - 8 nights/9 days
Take a break from school with the family for a week in Zambia.
Travel between 11th Nov and 19th May 2012 and save US$1400pp! You get more for your money during the green season which falls conveniently over some half term school holidays, Christmas and Easter. Game drives are tailored with children in mind and the children will spend time learning how to become a game ranger for the day, tracking on foot and identify footprints and droppings. There is no age limit for the 7 night lodge stay.
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Discover the Spirit of Zimbabwe
$ 5285Victoria Falls, Hwange NP, Lake Kariba and Mana Pools NP - 12 days/11 nights
An authentic experience doing safaris the way they were intended - fun, filled with wildlife, far away from everywhere.
Three of Zimbabwe's prime game viewing areas are in the northern sector of the country and this safari includes all of them plus 2 World Heritage sites. You'll see all the big game species you'd expect to find in a safari of this quality including wild dog, elephant, lion, leopard, black rhino, buffalo and giraffe.
The rate is per person sharing and applies from May to mid-November during prime game viewing season.
The life and soul of South Africa on safari
$ 5544Kapama Game Reserve + Waterberg + Cape Town, South Africa - 10 days/9 nights
Enjoy elephants, horse rides and novel adventures.
Interact close-up with a special herd of elephant in Kapama Private Game Reserve staying in a private camp of just 6 suites for 3 nights. You'll fly to the Waterberg region for 2 nights to enjoy a private bush home and a superb range of horses or just enjoy the wildlife from a vehicle or on foot. Finally spend 4 nights in Cape Town in a plush and playful hotel mirroring the unique talent, style and flavour of the city.
The price shown is the lowest available for this safari and changes according to the date of travel.
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Victoria Falls and Botswana
$ 5966Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park and Moremi Reserve - 10 days/9 nights
Prolific wildlife and the magnificent Victoria Falls.
An excellent safari option which includes Victoria Falls for 3 nights to see the magnificent Zambezi River falling 108 metres to the gorge below; the best elephant herds in the world in Chobe National Park and Moremi Game Reserve, probably the most prolific game viewing spot in Southern Africa.
Save US$1717pp for travel between January to March and December 2012 and get an extra night free at Chobe National Park!
Royal Seychelles honeymoon
$ 21528Private Islands, Seychelles, Indian Ocean - 7 nights/8 days
The best kept secret since That Dress was the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's honeymoon destination. You can experience your very own Seychelles honeymoon heaven with this holiday. Its not cheap but this romatic rendezvous on the super deluxe North Island is worth every penny.
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