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Family Safaris

The Big Five with Little Ones

Is seeking the “big five” of an African safari with little ones a good idea? We vote yes – but only if it’s done well. A family safari has the potential to outshine any other childhood travel experience. The classic game drive, however, isn’t always geared towards kids. Elevate gets it right with outside-the-box family safaris tailored for any age from tots to teens.

We make planning easy!  Have a chat with one of our Africa experts, and we’ll work with your dates, budget, and interests to create a perfect, custom safari.

We do the legwork of recommending the best lodges, organizing your transportation, and planning every detail of your trip — so you can focus on what’s really important: spending time with your family.

We do things differently to turn traditional safaris into family adventures as imaginative as your kids’ art projects. Here’s how we make a family safari as mesmerizing (and complaint-free!) as possible:

Personal Attention
  • We’ll take time to get to know your family and all its quirks. That’s how we design a trip just for you – lots of listening, exploring what you like, and nixing what you don’t. No family situation or request is too complicated to tackle.
Family Travel IQ
  • We’ve sent enough kids (including our own!) on travel adventures to know what makes them tick. Picky eater? We get it. No long drives? Perfectly understandable. Kid-friendly lodging with adjoining rooms or family suites? Check. We’ve tracked those down. Seriously. We know what details work for kids journeying far from their habitats.
 Safaris + Goodness
  • Like all Elevate journeys, our family safaris have a lot of heart. We go way beyond the “game drive-lodge-repeat” of standard safaris.  We mix in close-up cultural exchanges, zoomed-in animal encounters, and even opportunities to lend a hand locally. We can add a meaningful volunteer component to any safari — just ask!
Intergenerational Experts
  • We specialize in crafting journeys that everyone can join — from grandma and grandpa to teenagers and kids.

Here are a few of our favorite family itineraries to get you started:

kenya family safari

Kenya: Family Conservation and Community

A hands-on Kenyan experience with orphaned elephants and lion conservation monitoring!

kenya family safari

Kenya: Family Eco Safari

This safari is especially put together for families—to educate, bond, thrill, and have fun!

kenya family safari

Kenya: Living With Warriors Family Safari

Intensively engage with Samburu and Maasai tribal communities in Kenya – designed for families and kids!

kenya family safari

Kenya: Private Elephant Adventure

This itinerary features an opportunity to work with orphan elephants in the wild—a unique experience!

South Africa Service and Safari

South Africa: Service and Safari

Enjoy a tour for everyone’s interests, including wildlife, stunning vistas, volunteering, and relaxation with your family.

tanzania family safari

Tanzania: Elephant Conservation Service and Safari

Contribute to long-term conservation of elephants and visit the stunning wilderness of Ruaha National Park.

tanzania service and safari

Tanzania: Service and Safari

Spend your vacation giving back to others in Tanzania. One of our most popular trips — great for all ages!

 

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