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Family Holidays

Stop searching for the ultimate family-friendly holiday destinations for this year's trip - we’ve got you sorted.

We are proud to not only offer unforgettable escorted tours to solo travellers, couples, and friends - but families, too. Our carefully curated itineraries are filled with unique, child-friendly experiences that the little ones (and even teenagers!) will be grinning about long after you return home.

Wake up with a delicious breakfast in the East African bush, followed by a cruise in a 4x4 safari vehicle through the region's most beautiful national parks to spot elephants and lions. Or head to Costa Rica to discover the secrets of chocolate production on a fascinating Rainforest Chocolate Tour and then witness newly hatched leatherback turtles take their first waddles along the beach. You could even carve out an eternally memorable Christmas holiday and take the kids on a magical odyssey to the wintry home of Santa Claus!

Venturing into the world with the kids is an incredible way for them to interact with people from different cultures and countries, to grow closer together, and to help you tick off some of the wonders on your bucket list! The best part is, they get a chance to continue their education well beyond school lessons - international travel is sure to spark their imagination and hunger for real-world learning.

Family Holidays

Santa holding a lantern and smiling, with a background of fairy lights
Lapland Santa Experience Day Trip
Lapland
+ 4 More
  • A magical walk through the woods to find Santa for your special private family meeting
  • A magical ride through the snow-laden trees in a traditional reindeer-drawn sleigh
  • An unforgettable husky sled ride through the snowy Lappish countryside
  • An exhilarating snowmobile experience in the frozen wilderness
  • 1 day from £699 pp

    was £749 pp

  • Dates Available

    December 2024

  • Duration

    1 days

  • Depart From

    12 airports

  • Meals

    2 included

Lion, South Africa
Save up to £1300 per couple
On Safari in South Africa
South Africa
+ 6 More
  • Spot the ‘Big Five’ on open-air game drives through Sebatana Private Reserve and Welgevonden Game Reserve
  • Experience an optional private dinner of traditional African dishes and watch a performance of dancing and music
  • Partake in a sundowner on Sunset Rock while watching the sky transform
  • Add additional game drives to your itinerary, with visits to the Pilanesberg National Park and Welgevonden Game Reserve
  • 10 days from £2,237 pp

    was £2,485 pp

  • Dates Available

    October 2024 - December 2026

  • Duration

    10 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

African Elephants in South Africa
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On Safari in South Africa - Rhino East Lodge
South Africa
+ 4 More
  • Spot the ‘Big Five’ on open-air game drives through Sebatana Private Reserve and Kaingo Game Reserve
  • Experience an optional private dinner of traditional African dishes and watch a performance of dancing and music
  • Partake in a sundowner on Sunset Rock while watching the sky transform
  • Add additional game drives to your itinerary, with visits to the Pilanesberg National Park and Kaingo Game Reserve
  • 10 days from £2,315 pp

    was £2,715 pp

  • Dates Available

    February 2025 - December 2026

  • Duration

    10 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    7 included

  • Meals

    21 included

Elephants in the water in South Africa
Save up to £1300 per couple
On Safari in South Africa – Elephant Lodge
South Africa
+ 4 More
  • Experience morning and afternoon game drives in the Chobe National Park, home to the largest concentration of elephants in Africa
  • Embrace the comfort and service of a timeless safari lodge set right on the banks of the Chobe River
  • Set off on a sunset cruise down the Chobe River aboard a double-decker boat with a drink in hand
  • Spot a wealth of wildlife and birdlife, from the ground hornbill to the African fish eagle, during a morning cruise along the Chobe River
  • 10 days from £2,149 pp

    was £2,549 pp

  • Dates Available

    October 2024 - December 2026

  • Duration

    10 days

  • Depart From

    3 airports

  • Excursions

    7 included

  • Meals

    21 included

Lion in Kruger National Park South Africa
Save up to £1300 per couple
On Safari in South Africa - Kruger National Park
South Africa
+ 5 More
  • Go in search of the Big Five as you take three safaris in the famous Kruger and Greater Kruger National Park
  • Picturesque panoramic tour, taking in some of the Lowveld and the Blyde River Canyon’s best sights
  • Several exciting optional tours to choose from, including a night safari and a boat cruise on the Blyde River
  • Traditional South African braai (barbeque) on your last night
  • 10 days from £2,456 pp

    was £2,889 pp

  • Dates Available

    September 2024 - November 2026

  • Duration

    10 days

  • Depart From

    4 airports

  • Excursions

    7 included

  • Meals

    21 included

Tourists on Game Drive in South Africa
Save up to £1300 per couple
On Safari in South Africa - Mabula Lodge
South Africa
+ 3 More
  • Go in search of the Big Five on five included safaris into the Mabula Private Game Reserve
  • Enjoy an expert-led wildlife talk and fascinating bush walk
  • Spend a night stargazing under the starry South African night sky
  • Pay a visit to the award-winning Hornbill Project
  • 10 days from £2,385 pp

    was £2,649 pp

  • Dates Available

    September 2024 - November 2026

  • Duration

    10 days

  • Depart From

    3 airports

  • Excursions

    7 included

  • Meals

    21 included

Church, Mauritius
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On Safari in South Africa with Mauritius Beach
South Africa, Mauritius
+ 5 More
  • Spot the ‘Big Five’ on open-air game drives through Sebatana Private Reserve and Kaingo Game Reserve
  • Experience an optional private dinner of traditional African dishes and watch a performance of dancing and music
  • Partake in a sundowner on Sunset Rock while watching the sky transform
  • Add additional game drives to your itinerary, with visits to the Pilanesberg National Park and Kaingo Game Reserve
  • 15 days from £3,885 pp

    was £4,435 pp

  • Dates Available

    September 2024 - November 2026

  • Duration

    15 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    10 included

  • Meals

    36 included

South Mozambique Beach
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Kruger Safari and South Mozambique Beach
South Africa, Mozambique
+ 4 More
  • Venture in search of the ‘Big Five’ as you travel on three open-air safaris throughout the Kruger and Greater Kruger National Parks
  • Experience an enlightening wildlife rehabilitation tour and a gentle guided nature walk
  • Escape to a dreamy coastal corner of Mozambique for a few days of beach bliss by the Indian Ocean
  • Feast on a classic South African braai (barbeque)
  • 13 days from £3,425 pp

    was £3,925 pp

  • Dates Available

    September 2024 - November 2026

  • Duration

    13 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    6 included

  • Meals

    29 included

Tsavo National Park Red Elephants At Watering Hole
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Kenya - Beach and Safari
Kenya
+ 4 More
  • Discover vast Tsavo West National Park, with its Savannah and scrubland, on included game drives
  • Stay in a safari camp and enjoy three game drives in historic Tsavo East National Park, home to herds of African elephants
  • Blue waters and even bluer skies
  • Punctuate a week’s rest and relaxation at an idyllic beach hotel with a four-night safari
  • 13 days from £3,345 pp

    was £3,845 pp

  • Dates Available

    October 2024 - November 2026

  • Duration

    13 days

  • Depart From

    4 airports

  • Excursions

    6 included

  • Meals

    27 included

Aerial Shot of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe
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On Safari in Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
+ 3 More
  • Set off on a tour of the spectacular Victoria Falls and the surrounding area
  • Venture for the day into Chobe National Park on safari and spot elephants from a morning cruise along the Chobe River
  • Journey across the Zambezi River during a sunset cruise with a drink in hand
  • Add optional morning and evening Zambezi National Park safaris to your itinerary
  • 10 days from £3,099 pp

    was £3,549 pp

  • Dates Available

    October 2024 - November 2026

  • Duration

    10 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    6 included

  • Meals

    16 included

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