Luxury Family Safaris

Where lifelong memories are made — together.

A family safari with Ker & Downey® Africa is more than a holiday. It’s a shared story written across wild landscapes and open skies. Designed for all ages, our journeys balance comfort, connection, and adventure with effortless precision. Track the Big Five on private game drives, explore malaria-free reserves ideal for young children, and unwind in exclusive-use villas or family-friendly lodges. From interactive bush walks to Junior Ranger Programs, every moment is curated to inspire curiosity and togetherness.

Whether traveling with toddlers, teens, or three generations, we craft seamless itineraries that turn time together into something extraordinary.

Highlights

Where to go

Botswana | Kenya | Namibia | South Africa | Tanzania

Curated Packages

Curated packages for
Luxury Family Safaris

Ker & Downey® Africa curates experiences that go beyond luxury. Our curated expeditions are shaped by whispers of the land and the wisdom of its people. With Ker & Downey® Africa, no two journeys are the same, opening doors to experiences few can imagine, and even fewer can access.

All Year Round

8 DAYS

Fly-in Luxury Namibia Safari

This 8-day fly-in luxury Namibia safari invites you to marvel at the country’s vast, otherworldly beauty from the sky and beyond.

From

$15 050

per person

March to June

10 DAYS

Zimbabwe Victoria Falls & Safari LuxVenture®

This Zimbabwe Victoria Falls itinerary combines a safari in Mana Pools and Hwange with one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World, the mighty Victoria Falls

From

$13 278

per person

All year round

12 DAYS

Luxury Family Safari: South Africa & Victoria Falls

This epic 12-day family safari combines Cape Town, the Winelands, Sabi Sands and Victoria Falls for the ultimate travel adventure together with your loved ones.

From

$10 470

per person

All Year Round

10 DAYS

Tanzania & Zanzibar Family Holiday

Crafted for families, this 10-day trip invites you to combine a stellar African safari experience with an idyllic island escape on the shores of Zanzibar.

From

$8 241

per person

All Year Round

11 DAYS

Cape Town Safari & Whale Coast Adventure

Take the road less traveled and discover 3 unique landscapes on this safari which takes you from Cape Town to the Whale Coast and the Little Karoo.

From

$8 750

per person

All Year Round

10 DAYS

Botswana & Victoria Falls Adventure

This Botswana & Victoria Falls Adventure experience offers an African sightseeing and safari in the heart of Southern Africa.

From

$15 499

per person

accommodations

Family escapes, thoughtfully designed.
Crafted for connection, comfort, and adventure.

Waldorf Astoria

A private-island retreat, Waldorf Astoria Seychelles offers elegant villas, world-class service, and immersive marine conservation.

Onduli Enclave

Onduli Enclave is a private villa nestled into the granite ridges of Damaraland, offering ultra-lux living and immersive desert experiences.

Cottars 1920 Camp

Cottar’s 1920s Camp evokes the golden era of safari with authentic experiences and award-winning guiding on a private Maasai Mara conservancy.

Sausage Tree Camp

Sausage Tree Camp is easily one of the most opulent camps in the Lower Zambezi with the highest standards in luxury and service.

AndBeyond Benquerra

&Beyond Benguerra Island blends barefoot luxury with island adventure in the Bazaruto Archipelago.

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo

The Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza is the gateway to your adventure in Egypt, offering unparalleled service and amenities.

Sofitel Legend Old Cataract

The Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Hotel is located in Aswan and overlooks the mighty River Nile and the island of Elephantine.

Itran Royal Camp

Itran Royal Camp offers a luxurious stay for your thrilling desert getaway on the edge of the Sahara in Morocco.

Four Seasons Casablanca

The Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca exudes luxury and is the perfect base from which to explore this vibrant Moroccan metropolis.

Take a seat beside the campfire, where untold stories rise with the smoke, legends live in the land, and luxury is part of the wild.

What our

Travelers say

South africa honeymoon

"Thank you for the best honeymoon we could’ve imagined! We spent 5 nights on safari at luxury lodges, followed by 3 nights in Cape Town, and ended our journey on a stunning private nature reserve. Everything ran seamlessly, and the team stayed in touch with us throughout. Words can’t describe how incredible the experience was."

Ilicia Manzi, New York, USA

south africa safari

"As a travel journalist who’s stayed at hundreds of hotels and worked with countless guides, I can confidently say Ker & Downey® Africa stands out. From handpicking exceptional properties to being available before 8am on a Saturday, their attention to detail and high-touch service made my South African journey seamless. I wouldn’t plan another trip to Africa without them."

Katie Jackson, New York, USA

Where to go

Enter the heart of Africa, where every encounter is a sacred exchange.

Share the magic of Africa with every generation. From private villas in malaria-free reserves to coastal wildernesses and riverside retreats, these destinations are crafted for wonder, connection, and play in the wild.

Namibia

Carved by wind and time, Namibia is a land of shipwrecked shores, desert-adapted life, and skies that set the soul alight.

Kenya

Kenya is where safari was born — a land of big skies, vast plains, and deep-rooted cultures that define the spirit of wild Africa.

Tanzania

Tanzania is a land of great migrations, endless plains and volcanic peaks, where raw drama and natural wonder unfold at every turn.

Botswana

Botswana is a study in contrast, where mirrored deltas, silent deserts, and raw wilderness flow as freely as the floodwaters.

South Africa

South Africa is a land of contrasts, where wild safaris, coastal escapes, vineyards and cityscapes unfold in bold, beautifully curated style.

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