Featured family destination
Kenya, at family pace
Big skies, iconic wildlife and thoughtful family pacing.
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Africa's finest safaris, expertly planned for everyone.
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Why WildFaru
Family travel needs a different kind of expertise.
Family safari planning is about more than choosing a park. We consider ages, interests, energy levels, rooming, transfers, travel time, activities and the small details that can make a family journey feel easy.
Family Travel Experts
We understand children's needs, family pacing and age-appropriate safari activities.
Local Knowledge
Firsthand knowledge of destinations and properties we recommend.
Fast Turnaround
Clear proposals delivered quickly so families and trade partners can move with confidence.
End-to-End Support
From enquiry through accommodation, transfers, guiding and on-the-ground support.
Featured journeys
A closer look at Africa.
A rotating selection of destinations and sample journeys, ready to be shaped around your family.
Sample family journey
Bush to beach, beautifully balanced
Combine classic East African wildlife with time to unwind by the Indian Ocean.
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WildFaru Family Safaris
The family safari, reimagined
Tailor-made African journeys for every generation.
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Featured family destination
South Africa, beyond one experience
City, coast and safari in one richly varied family journey.
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Choose the journey that fits.
First Family Safari
A gentle introduction to safari, balancing exciting wildlife with manageable travel days, comfortable stays and plenty of downtime.
Multi-Generational Adventures
Thoughtfully paced journeys that work across grandparents, parents, teenagers and younger children, with room for different interests.
Luxury Family Escapes
Beautiful properties, private experiences and polished logistics for families who want comfort without losing the sense of adventure.
Teen Adventure Safaris
Active journeys with wildlife, walking, water, culture and adventure chosen to keep older children engaged.
Conservation & Education Safaris
Travel that connects families with wildlife, communities and conservation stories in meaningful, age-appropriate ways.
Gorilla Trekking for Families
Carefully planned primate journeys with age, fitness, trekking requirements and recovery time considered from the start.
Safari + Beach Holidays
The best of both worlds — thrilling wildlife followed by time to swim, rest and reconnect by the coast or an island.
Single-Country Itineraries
Deeper exploration of one country, keeping logistics simple while building variety into the safari experience.
Multi-Country Itineraries
Seamlessly connected country combinations for families who want to experience more than one side of Africa in a single journey.
Our Africa
Countries with family context.
East Africa
Kenya
Big skies, iconic wildlife and a remarkable range of family-friendly safari experiences.
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East Africa
Tanzania
Classic safari country with extraordinary landscapes, migration experiences and room to slow down.
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East Africa
Uganda
A more intimate East African adventure combining rainforest, primates and classic wildlife.
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East Africa
Rwanda
Polished, scenic and immersive, with gorilla trekking and meaningful time in the land of a thousand hills.
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Southern Africa
Botswana
Private reserves, waterways and some of Southern Africa's most immersive wildlife experiences.
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Southern Africa
Namibia
A striking combination of desert, coastline and wildlife that works especially well for adventurous families.
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Southern Africa
South Africa
An exceptionally varied family destination where city, coast, food, culture and safari can sit in one journey.
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Southern Africa
Zambia
Wild, rewarding and immersive, with waterways and walking experiences for families ready for adventure.
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Southern Africa
Zimbabwe
Big landscapes, superb wildlife and the energy of Victoria Falls in one memorable family journey.
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Know what to expect before you go.
Age, safety, vaccinations, packing, school holidays and rooming all shape the experience.
Open planning guideBest age for safari
Safari can be shaped around different ages, interests, energy levels and attention s…
How safe are safaris?
Safety is considered through destination choice, accommodation, transfers, guiding a…
Vaccinations
Review destination-specific requirements with a qualified travel-health provider.
Packing lists
Packing should reflect weather, activities, luggage limits and traveller ages.
Recommended properties
Places to stay, chosen with the family in mind.
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