FAMILY SAFARIS

Family Safaris
 

We provide a tailor made family safari for those who seek African adventures with the convenience of specially designed children’s programmes and game drives.

Going on a holiday as a family is a great way to connect and bond with those nearest and dearest to you. If your family seeks extraordinary adventures off the beaten track, enjoy the great outdoors and connecting with nature, or love to embrace the richness and diversity of multifarious cultures – we invite you to stay at one of our family-friendly lodges and camps.

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FAMILY ACCOMMODATION

In Botswana, Zambia and Kenya, we offer accommodation, programs and activities suitable for small or large families. At Sanctuary Chichele Presidential Lodge, there is a family suite with an inter-connecting room and two triple rooms that can accommodate large families. At Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero, we can arrange activities especially for children, who'll enjoy hunting for 'treasure' or identifying animal paw prints. At Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma, the spacious family Chuma houses offer two en-suite bedrooms, kitchenette, outdoor deck, and private plunge pool. At Sanctuary Olonana, the rooms feature two king sized beds - making it perfect for families!

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family fun

Children will adore the activities and programs we've designed for them. With so much fun stuff to do, moms and dads, you'll wish you were a kid again! Our children's programs available include:

Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero: Guided Walking Safari within the grounds of the lodge to collect pods, leaves and seeds and learn about tree identification. Safari Hunt with clues hidden away. Kiddies Croquet on the lawn. Make your own pizza with the Chef. Shortened game drives
Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma: Tailor made family friendly game drives. History talk about Sussi & Chuma, David Livingstone and the Livingstone town. Traditional clay / Plaster of Paris toy moulding which will include. Sundowner story telling. Visit to Nakatindi School and spending time with the local children
Sanctuary Chichele Presidential Lodge: Tracking and Trails. Plaster of Paris Moulds. Making Elephant dung paper. Making camp fire and toasting marshmallows. Star gazing with Hot Chocolate. Making African Masks with paper mache

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family safari Itineraries

Heart of the Elephant 5 night safari: Always dreamed of getting up close to these gentle giants? Now you can with this package that combines an incredible elephant interaction adventure in the Okavango Delta with Chobe National Park, home to the largest concentration of elephants in Africa.

Best of 3 Rivers 7 night safari: Some tranquil, some wild and untamed - these majestic rivers offer incredible scenery along with the wildlife that frequents.

Victoria Falls Breakaway 3 night safari: The majestic Victoria Falls, a World Heritage Site and one of the seven natural wonders of the world, is a must see. Experience the splendour and incredible range of activities in and around the Falls with this three night package.

Best of Masai Mara 3 night safari: The perfect introduction to a Kenyan safari - a three night stay at the award-winning tented camp Sanctuary Olonana in the heart of the Masai Mara, home to all of Africa's Big Five and Big Cats.

Our lodges, camps and cruises that feature family trips

Photo of Sanctuary Stanley's Camp Sanctuary Stanley's Camp

Sanctuary Stanley’s Camp is an intimate camp gathered around a large sitting and dining area which affords magnificent views over the floodplains of the Okavango Delta.

Photo of Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero

Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero is a luxurious riverside retreat in the heart of the bush, where guests can relax in the split-level swimming pool, unwind with a pampering session in the spa or enjoy the gourmet food that the lodge has become known for.

Photo of Sanctuary Chichele Presidential Lodge Sanctuary Chichele Presidential Lodge

Sanctuary Chichele Presidential Lodge was originally built for Kenneth Kaunda, the former Zambian president, in the 1970s and the original colonial style has been retained in the furnishings.

Photo of Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma

Just a short drive away from the world famous Victoria Falls, Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma is built on a dramatic bend in the Zambezi. There are twelve air-conditioned tree houses, connected by wooden walkways.

Photo of Sanctuary Olonana Sanctuary Olonana

Sanctuary Olonana is an award-winning tented camp on a private stretch of the Mara River, at the foot of the impressive Siria Escarpment close to where the famous last scene from "Out of Africa" was filmed.