A safari trip is a once-in-a-lifetime vacation for adventurous souls and animal lovers. An unforgettable experience, it’s featured on many travelling bucket lists, and it couldn’t be more perfect for families. Kids will be amazed and inspired, while parents can enjoy a super unique experience with their children. You’ll bond over shared awe and it’ll be something completely new for the whole family.
Here’s our pick of the best spots to experience a wildlife safari trip around the world:
1. The Galapagos Safari, Galapagos
The site is located on Santa Cruz island in the Galapagos, a large dormant volcano island with plenty of wildlife. This land safari includes everything from beaches, spotting giant turtles, exploring underground lava tunnels, sea swimming, surfing and more. It’s much more than a wildlife safari: with excursions to organic coffee plantations, a workshop with a local artist and a day trip with a local fisherman, cultural exchange is part of the program. Book Now
2. The Leobo Private Reserve, South Africa
This house and estate offers an experience of a lifetime for kids of all ages who are focused on spotting African animals, and comes fully staffed with butler, maids, chef and safari guides / activity rangers. There is a lovely big swimming pool with a shallow gradient that suits young and older children alike. Activities include quad biking, fishing, kayaking and game views. Along with ponies and horses on site, there is an observatory and you can spot giraffe, hippos, zebra and antelope. Book Now
3. The South Africa Safari, South Africa
Award-winning luxury safari operator Rothschild Safaris offers a bespoke family safari including accommodation, nature reserve tours and safari tours with everything you might need to please parents and children alike. From guided excursions to tours in some of the world’s best national parks for wildlife-watching, to optional babysitting, their tours can be arranged to suit your needs and budget. Book Now
4. Peru Ecocamp, Peru
Watch condors fly, climb mountain trails, experience a traditional Shaman blessing ceremony and reach Machu Picchu on an unforgettable family trip of a lifetime. This ecological adventure will take you hiking along the Salkantay trail, across pristine mountainsides while sighting condors, passing glacial lakes like Humantay, visiting picturesque villages, and ancient Inca citadels. Book Now
5. Port Lympne, England
A safari experience in the unlikely savannah of Kent in rural England. A breeding sanctuary for rare and endangered animals , this conservation reserve now offers overnight stays where you can sleep up close to some of the most fascinating creatures, including tigers, deer, giraffes, lions and more. Book Now
6. Kwandwe Ecca Lodge, South Africa
Located in the heart of South Africa’s Eastern Cape this reserve has 30,000 hectares of pristine wilderness on either side of the Great Fish River. Renowned for quality guiding, authentic and diverse experiences, and the thousands of animals and wildlife that call the reserve home, you can experience a range of meaningful activities to create lifelong memories. Book Now
7. Singita Serengeti House, Tanzania
Set within northern Tanzania’s Grumeti Reserve, this reserve offers a fully-staffed and private access to a pristine wilderness along the annual wildebeest migration route. Join on a game drive, take a guided safari walk, or treat the kids to birdwatching, stargazing, cooking classes, a Mini Rangers’ course, and a variety of other arts, crafts, and entertainment. Book Now
Alternative Wildlife Safari Destinations
- Costa Rica – Wildlife adventures in Central America
- Australia – Unique wildlife experiences
- New Zealand – Spectacular nature and wildlife
Family-Friendly Wildlife Destinations
- London – Natural History Museum, London Zoo
- Amsterdam – Artis Zoo and nature parks
- Barcelona – Barcelona Zoo and aquarium
- Singapore – Singapore Zoo and wildlife
- San Diego – San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Looking for more Travel Tips to create your own wildlife safari adventure? Check out our advice on travelling internationally with kids and our expert family packing list to get everyone ready for your next trip.
