Family Travel

Out of the mouth of babes… The only way to be sure kids are loving our Safaris? Ask them! We are used to speaking to adults and designing their dreams… but often kids are part of our Safari families.   When Africa runs in your blood it is very important that the humans of the future…

    Our daughter is ten. She takes an empty plastic licorice tub, cuts a slit in the top and puts a sticker on it with a picture of Africa. It is a piggy bank for the change that she would save to help us make the African safari we were always talking about a reality.…

Without question, kids love the African safari experience. Being able to see, hear, and smell big game closer than you ever thought possible is a thrill to everyone, young or old. However, after several days on safari, we find that all kids need a break from game drives. This is when a great kids club…

Recently, our founder, Leora Rothschild and Business Development Director, Sarah Fazendin, spent a few weeks exploring Kenya along with their daughters. While the girls, ages 9 and 10, had many highlights over the course of the safari, including beading with Maasai ladies, spotting Lion cubs in the Mara and flying a small plane, both girls…

Here our traveling tribe of families from around the world share their family’s experiences while on safari in Africa. FAMILY SAFARI IN SOUTHERN AFRICA  Leora Rothschild, founder of Rothschild Safaris,  spent a magical week in Southern Africa with her family, exploring Namibia and South Africa. Check out her experience here. “The girls just returned from their drive…

The key to a great family safari is choosing the right camps, lodges and locations. Many countries offer a multitude of lodges and tented camps that are ideal for families who wish to explore the wilds of Africa. We do all the hard work for you – we sleep in the beds, meet the guides…

The Galapagos Islands, home to some of the most unique wildlife on the planet, is quickly becoming one of our best-selling family destinations. Kids love traveling from island to island by boat, snorkeling with playful sea lion and other wildlife, exploring lava tunnels and playing around in sea kayaks. If you’re considering taking your kids…

At Rothschild Safaris, we’ve long been known for our world class, custom safaris to Africa. We’ve planned trips of a lifetime to Africa for thousands of travelers over the years. But after enjoying a few safaris around various parts of Africa, some of our best clients began asking, “where next?” Our clients were looking for…

I’m off to South Africa with my husband and two daughters (ages four and six) on a much-anticipated family safari. While I’ve been on countless safaris myself and planned hundreds of trips for clients, including many family safaris with children of all ages, this will be my first experience taking my own children to Africa.…

Botswana is one of our favorite destinations for a family adventure. Viewing prolific wildlife while on safari is just one of many highlights. We design Botswana safari itineraries with the whole family in mind; stay in cozy, family-friendly camps and lodges that serve-up kid-friendly food and offer a wide range of activities specially designed for…

It’s no secret that we love Botswana. From families planning their first African safari to African travel regulars, we love putting together itineraries that showcase the best of this amazing safari destination. And while we love Botswana’s most famous safari areas like the Okavango Delta, Chobe and the Kalahari, there are also plenty of little…

Botswana’s Okavango Delta is a bucket-list experience for many travelers. This delta, more correctly called an alluvial fan, covers 15,000 square kilometers of the Kalahari Desert in northern Botswana. Each year, the Okavango River, which flows into Botswana from the Angolan highlands, discharges roughly 11 cubic kilometers of water into the Okavango Delta. Between the…

The key to a fulfilling, exciting safari with children is proper planning. In addition to choosing the right accommodations to fit your needs, you also want to take into consideration the right mix of cultural activities and wildlife viewing. With the right safari planning you can have a trip that gives you quality family time. A…

Is Namibia a family friendly destination? Leora recently traveled with her family to find out: The first part of my Namibia safari I travelled with my family, my two girls, 6 and 9 years, and my husband. The camps we visited are not specifically family safari camps, and while there was not entertainment for children,…

Leora recently took her family to Kangaroo Island, the “Galapagos of Australia.” Read Part 1 here, and then enjoy reading about the rest of her journey.  DAY FOURThis morning we drove about an hour to the south side of the island to the luxurious Southern Ocean Lodge. Ranked as 4th top hotel in the world…

Leora recently visited Kangaroo Island in Australia. This is part one of her experience there.  LEORA’S OVERVIEW: Mom “I slept smiling” – my five year old was very excited to tell me the morning after our first night on the island…   It’s been called “the Galapagos of Australia.” So I decided to find out…

When you decide to take your first family safari, you are setting your family up for an intense, adventurous, bonding experience that your children will never forget.   The key, like many things, is to set the right expectations from the start.   There are several steps to planning a safari, and it’s important that…

The Singing Wells: Kenya’s northern frontier – the Mathews Range holds a very special tradition of the Samburu people where they get to bring their livestock to water in semi desert environment. Every morning the Samburu families take their family herd of cattle to the singing wells where they dig for water to fill up…

A few of our favorite family friendly safari camps, why we think they are just perfect for families: Tanda Tula Field Camp – tailored towards the adventurous, perfect camp for families with teenagers. What we like: big game on foot, lying around a fire on a mat at night learning about the stars, dining in the…

It is no secret that there is something magical about sharing a safari with your children (or grandchildren!). Seeing wildlife as it is meant to be seen, spending your days together making new discoveries, watching your child’s face light up at their first sighting of a lion or a leopard… it is difficult to beat…

Africa is a wonderful continent to explore for the adventure traveler and for families on a family safari. There are many countries within Africa that offer diverse activities ensuring no one will ever get bored!