Family Camping Safaris pricing is from R10850 $578 £463 €540 A$884 C$790 NZ$973 to R98032 $5220 £4181 €4880 A$7989 C$7142 NZ$8789 per person — a total of 19 tours ordered below from shortest to longest trip. You can make your own list of tours & safaris using the tour search →
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The most budget-friendly African safaris for families, camping holidays give you quality time to bond with each other and reconnect with nature.
African camping safaris are all about the adventures and experiences you’ll share with your kids when immersed in the bush - camping out under the stars together, telling stories around the campfire and waking up to the sound of birds.
On Family Camping Safaris, you’ll discover more about nature and its wild inhabitants together, learn some bush survival skills and work together as a team. Family-friendly camping safaris come in a variety of styles, ranging from very basic camping trips to fully-serviced tented camping safaris which are more luxurious.
On the most basic African camping trips, you'll sleep in dome tents on mattresses and be required to pitch in with camp chores like setting up camp, preparing meals and cleaning up. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and rough it a bit on the entry level (cheapest) camping tours. On luxury camping safaris your family can sit back and soak up the scenery while the safari crew takes care of the legwork. On the more luxurious camping safaris, the tents are often semi-permanent structures fitted with beds and basic furniture. These comfortable tented suites often feature wooden viewing decks and en-suite bathrooms. Still unsure if camping is your style? Take a look at our family-friendly lodge safaris in Africa for surprisingly affordable accommodated family tour options.
Camping Family Safaris are best for families with slightly older kids and teenagers (children over 8 years old). That said, many family camping trips are suitable for families with younger kids and the right type of safari really depends on you and your family members. Take a look at the factors you need to consider when booking the African safari holiday that's right for your family in our blog posts: Kids On Safari: Yes or No? and How to do your Safari right - choosing your travel style.
The most common concern raised by parents looking at family safaris in Africa, especially camping holidays, is that of safety. Family-friendly safaris are designed to be safe for children, minimising the risks associated with travelling. On family camping safaris, the campsites are based at family-friendly lodges and game reserves which prioritise safety and offer activities for kids. Read up about Safety on African Safaris and get the facts about malaria in Malaria Made Simple.
Camping safari holidays for families are safe, easy and affordable these days, not to mention fun and unforgettable. Chat to an experienced travel expert about travelling with your children in Africa.
Travel Budget: Shoestring to moderate and upmarket.
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