3G Vacations with Go2Africa
The perfect locations for Three Generation Vacations
Cape Town, South Africa (September 16, 2026): Multi-generational travel is quickly defining how families vacation, driven by a desire for both quality time together and enriching educational experiences for their children. As highlighted in the Go2Africa State of Safari 2025 Report, “Multi-generational travel continues to grow because safari delivers something families struggle to find elsewhere: meaningful time together. In 2025, more families are planning safari as a legacy journey, with grandparents, parents and children traveling as one group.” The data emphasizes this shift, with South Africa (32%), Kenya (30%), and Tanzania (28%) leading as the top three family destinations on the continent. By bringing everyone along for the ride, a family safari holiday in Africa turns a vacation into an opportunity to create lifelong memories in a magical setting. Across these six exceptional properties, grandparents, parents and children will find unforgettable experiences uniquely suited for each generation of travelers.
“Having traveled with my own family, I can say there is nothing quite like experiencing the African bush with your loved ones,” says Ashley Gerrand, Africa Safari Expert at Go2Africa. “After planning trips for families across every stage of life, I’ve seen how a safari brings generations together in a way few other destinations can. There is a shared wonder and freedom that makes these journeys so unforgettable for everyone.”
South Africa
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Kamara House, Thornybush Game Reserve
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Cheetah Plains, Sabi Sands Nature Reserve
Kenya
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Sirikoi House, Laikipia
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Mara Plains Jahazi Suite, Olare Motorogi Conservancy
Tanzania
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The Highlands Family Suite, Ngorongoro
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Namiri Plains Retreat, Serengeti
Zimbabwe
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Somalisa Acacia, Hwange National Park
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Nyamatusi Mahogany, Mana Pools National Park
Property Overviews
SOUTH AFRICA
Kamara House, Thornybush Game Reserve
Kamara House genuinely feels like a private home in the bush. With a dedicated private guide, tracker, house host and chef, the entire safari experience can be tailored around guests rather than following a fixed lodge schedule. This set up is especially valuable for multi-generational families or those traveling with younger children, when varying ages and energy levels require greater flexibility. Kamara House feels wonderfully secluded and has its own private access, yet remains close enough for guests to utilize the main Thornybush lodge facilities, such as the spa, gym and boma, at their leisure. The residence itself is completely immersed in nature, with highlights like a firepit overlooking a dry riverbed, which gives a real sense of being in the bush even when simply relaxing at the house between activities. Thornybush also thoughtfully engages younger guests by providing personalized safari gear and wildlife activity books. This turns the safari into an interactive learning experience, encouraging children to ask questions, stay engaged with their surroundings, and disconnect from screens. Ultimately, Kamara House strikes a lovely balance between exclusivity, flexibility and a genuine family safari experience. It provides parents and grandparents with all the luxuries they could want, while keeping the bush exciting and accessible for children.
Cheetah Plains, Sabi Sand Nature Reserve
At Cheetah Plains, game drives and interpretive walks with expert guides and trackers facilitate connection to the wild for every age, fostering a love and appreciation for nature. There are a host of activities, from scavenger hunts, tracking, baking, and crafts, that keep young minds thoroughly entertained, while adults can indulge in tastings and pairings, wellness treatments, or simply relax in the comfort of your villa. Preferential activities and interests are personalized for your safari, and dedicated and knowledgeable field guides are ready to pass along their bush wisdom to young, curious minds. A private electric safari vehicle allows you to travel solely with your group on your own schedule. Family-friendly villas are designed with thoughtful features like inter-leading suites and entertainment lounges equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment. Cheetah Plains is one of the only safari camps that allow children of all ages to go on game drives.
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KENYA
Sirikoi House, Laikipia
Sirikoi House is located within the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, a pristine World Heritage Site known for its protection of endangered black and white rhinos and Grevy’s zebras. As one of East Africa’s finest private safari houses, it boasts just three bedrooms, available solely on an exclusive-use basis for up to six guests. Complete with a private chef, guide and vehicle, Sirikoi House allows families to set their own pace. Grandparents can enjoy a quiet morning watching elephants from the verandah while parents and children set off on early rhino-tracking drives. Its intimate scale makes Sirikoi House ideal for milestone family celebrations, and it can also be booked in tandem with the main Sirikoi Lodge to accommodate larger extended families.
Mara Plains Jahazi Suite, Olare Motorogi Conservancy
With unrivaled access to more than 100,000 acres of private conservancy land as well as the 375,000-hectare Maasai Mara Reserve, Mara Plains provides one of the most exclusive game-viewing experiences in East Africa. The Jahazi Suite is an exclusive-use, two-bedroom tented villa accommodating up to five family members, making it perfect for multi-generational groups seeking a premier safari experience. Welcoming children aged six and older, the suite includes a dedicated private butler, safari guide, tracker, vehicle and chef. Guests can relax on the expansive outdoor verandah offering incredible views of the steady stream of wildlife parading past or by the private pool. Itineraries are entirely customizable, offering flexible day and night game drives, cultural visits to the local Maasai village, and optional hot-air ballooning.
TANZANIA
The Highlands Family Suite, Ngorongoro
Designed for adventurous families, The Highlands combines a jaw-dropping natural setting on the slopes of the extinct Olmoti volcano with just eight high-tech canvas-and-glass geodesic domes inspired by transitional Maasai bomas. Beyond classic game drives, the property offers exciting activities like hiking the Olmoti, and descending not only into world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Families can also explore the lesser-known but equally incredible Empakaai Crater or visit the local Maasai, adding variety to the traditional African adventure. Welcoming guests ages 5 and older, the Family Suite sleeps up to six across two connected domes, providing privacy for adults while keeping the group together. The range of active and cultural options ensures every generation can experience the land in a way that suits their interests and pace.
Namiri Plains Retreat, Serengeti
Namiri Plains Retreat in the eastern Serengeti offers exclusive safari experiences that are outstanding for families focused on big cats. The retreat is located along the underground springs of the Ngare Nanyuki River in the remote eastern grasslands of the Serengeti. The region is renowned for its abundance of wild cats, including a healthy population of lions and leopards, which can be spotted during dedicated game drives. The grasslands are also teeming with plains game, especially during the Great Migration season from October to May, when the mighty wildebeest make their annual trek. The property features spacious indoor and outdoor lounges perfect for large family gatherings. After a day of custom game drives, adults can savor aperitifs around the fire pit while children roast marshmallows under the stars. Private vehicles and guides guarantee that daily outings move at a pace that both younger children and grandparents can enjoy.
ZIMBABWE
Somalisa Acacia, Hwange National Park
At Somalisa Acacia, families gather on the dining and relaxation deck, overlooking a busy watering hole, can sight kudu, cheetah, and wild dogs on game drives, and enjoy superior lodging in the intimate and luxurious safari camp. For the little ones, Ngwana Club, meaning “explorer” in Tswana, offers entertainment for kids during downtime: giving kids a chance to see conservation efforts in nearby villages, roam safe nature trails with trained staff, as well as enjoy boating, pizza-making, and jewelry crafting. The Ngwana Club allows multigenerational families to enjoy each other's company in tune with their interests and abilities; as parents and grandparents share a drink looking over the watering hole or enjoy a bit of alone time, the children are supervised and afforded ample opportunity for excitement and fun that makes or breaks a vacation with young kids.
Nyamatusi Mahogany, Mana Pools National Park
Nyamatusi Mahogany in Zimbabwe offers a wonderfully immersive take on safari, combining luxury with the freedom to experience the wilderness in a variety of ways. Set on the banks of the Zambezi in Mana Pools, the camp is especially well suited to families with older children and teenagers, with days shaped around canoeing, guided walking, boating, fishing and game drives for guests over the age of 16. This variety is a major draw for multi-generational families: teenagers can enjoy the sense of adventure and independence that comes with being out on the water or on foot, while parents and grandparents can choose how active they want to be. The river setting also adds another dimension to the safari, with opportunities to encounter hippos, crocodiles and elephants from the water, alongside excellent terrestrial wildlife viewing. The camp itself is intimate, with just four suites, including two dedicated family suites, making it particularly appealing for families travelling together. The family suites offer separate bedrooms and a shared private deck and plunge pool, providing both togetherness and personal space.
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About Go2Africa:
Go2Africa is Africa's trusted tailor-made safari specialist. First-hand African expertise, trusted local relationships and over 25 years of experience. Our Africa-Based Safari Experts combine first-hand experience, specialist regional knowledge and trusted local relationships to help travellers experience the Africa that's right for them. Home to 21 Condé Nast Traveller Specialists, more than any other African safari company, and recognised by Condé Nast Traveller, Travel + Leisure and the World Travel Awards. As part of the B Corp-certified Nawiri Group, we generate funding through travel and long-term partnerships, then work alongside trusted local organisations on initiatives that strengthen landscapes, support livelihoods and help people and wildlife thrive together.
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