Luxury East Africa Family Tours made for you
Start PlanningSeek out incredible animals and unforgettable adventures with your family
East Africa abounds with family-friendly fun and opportunities to make memories together. Whether you’re travelling with toddlers, teenagers or a mix of multiple generations, we can design luxury East Africa family tours that will keep everyone engaged from the first day to the last.
Kenya and Tanzania are ideal destinations for families, boasting legendary wildlife areas like the Maasai Mara and Serengeti National Park. Here you’ll find lodges that cater to guests of all ages with private safari guides, kid-friendly menus and educational activities like Maasai Warrior School.
For families with older children and teenagers, Rwanda and Uganda are fantastic choices. Family members aged 15 and up can go gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park or Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. You can also see chimpanzees, monkeys, giraffes, lions and many other species on family safaris throughout both countries.
We highly recommend combining multiple destinations for a well-rounded family trip in East Africa. Speak with us to start designing a journey that features the very best of this amazing region, including exclusive experiences, carefully selected lodges and personalised itineraries for your family.
Experiences picked by our destination specialists
A word from one of our experts
East Africa offers activities and accommodation for every type of family. If you're hoping to see the Great Migration, I suggest visiting Kenya and Tanzania outside of the busiest months (July–September) or staying in a quieter area like the Lamai Wedge.
Senior Travel Designer
Luxury East Africa family accommodation
There are many incredible places for families to stay in East Africa. Here are a few of our favourites, handpicked by our experts.
Why book with Jacada?
Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.
Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.
Responsible travel
Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.
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Where to go in East Africa
Kenya
Kenya is undoubtedly among the planet’s top safari destinations. Families can explore the Maasai Mara and experience the Great Migration away from the peak-season crowds.
Rwanda
Families with older children will be enamoured by the forested mountains and majestic wildlife of Rwanda. There are also rainforests, lakes and savannahs to explore.
Tanzania
Head to one of Tanzania’s exquisite safari lodges with your family and prepare for a truly exceptional safari in the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater or Mahale Mountains.
Uganda
Uganda blends exquisite exclusivity with an abundance of activities for families with teenagers. Track mountain gorillas and chimpanzees or seek out giraffes and tree-climbing lions.
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When to visit East Africa
The best time for a family trip in East Africa is during the drier months of the year, when visibility is highest for wildlife spotting and the skies are clear and sunny.
The main dry season in Kenya and Tanzania falls from June to October. There’s a shorter dry season from January to February as well.
In Rwanda and Uganda there are also two dry seasons: June to August/September and December to February. These months are ideal for gorilla safaris and chimp trekking.
Shoulder season safaris in East Africa also offer some benefits, such as beautiful green landscapes and fewer visitors – which can be especially ideal for families hoping to avoid crowds.
Heaviest rainfall
March–May
Best time to combine safaris and beaches
June–October
Calving season in the Serengeti
January–March
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Your trip, your story
We craft trips deeply personal, delightfully surprising and entirely one of a kind. Every Jacada journey begins in conversation with a travel designer, a specialist in their destination of expertise. Behind each journey is a wealth of insight, gathered over years of on-the-ground exploration.
Once you’re booked, you’ll meet your concierge. Based in the region you’re visiting, they’ll take care of all the details so your mind is at rest. They make the trip truly special – and truly yours.
