Multi-generational holiday - book now for Christmas 2023 While we all may dream of an idyllic Christmas where the whole family is gathered to celebrate, there’s rarely the opportunity for the entire clan. Next year, why not plan a very different kind of holiday, where everyone can be together on ... Read more

A family Christmas to remember - book now for Christmas 2023 With schools and many offices shutting shop for the Christmas holidays, the seasonal break provides the perfect excuse to swap the depths of winter for adventures in sunnier climes. It’s a magical time to be exploring Africa, whether that’s ... Read more

With many African countries offering a wonderfully rich variety of experiences, it’s easy to plan an incredible safari holiday in one destination. Maximising your precious holiday time by minimising your travel once you reach Africa makes a lot of sense, especially if you are travelling with children. Many lodges are ... Read more

We recently spotted a journalist writing that he wouldn't recommend a safari holiday for children under ten.  Given that we have over 22 years' experience organising family holidays here at Aardvark Safaris, that's a statement we would heartily dispute.  Safaris have rightfully earned their place as wonderful family holidays and ... Read more

It wasn't very many years ago that safari camps only catered for adults, and children under 12 years old simply weren’t allowed. Then, around the turn of the century, came Jaci’s Safari Lodge and Ant’s Nest, both in South Africa. Children were actively encouraged at these camps, with safari activities ... Read more

Tanzania, just like neighbouring Kenya, is a great spot for a family safari holiday.  There is a lovely choice of small camps and private houses; the latter are perfect for families as mealtimes and activities are completely flexible and they generally come with at least one private guide and vehicle. ... Read more

Travelling with children can be fun, but can also be stressful. We have planned countless family safari and beach holidays. We share our tips for making sure everyone has a relaxing holiday. Opt for a pool The traditional safari day means you’ll likely have some down time during the day.  ... Read more

We all know teenagers can be difficult: they operate on a different time zone to other humans, have the attention span of a gnat and really only like hanging out with other teens—much less Mum and Dad. So is it mad to plan a safari holiday with teenagers? Absolutely not! ... Read more

Not all safari tour operators are the same. You want to find one with a reputation for planning excellent family safari holidays. Newspaper editorial, Google, and recommendations from friends will likely give you an idea of who is planning African holidays for families and more importantly who is doing it ... Read more

Safari works on so many levels as a celebratory holiday and is a wonderful choice as a last hurrah before children flee the nest. So well in fact, that my own children – who at 26 and 27 are well past the nest fleeing stage - will still drop everything ... Read more