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JUMBARI FAMILY SAFARIS

Responsible family travel in Africa made easy

We support responsible travel

We are committed to responsible tourism practices including sustainable development, community involvement and wildlife conservation.

We create exceptional family moments

We deliver memorable experiences and services suitable for all members of the family.

Expert travel advice

Based in South Africa, we offer expert travel advice for Africa based family travel.

Our awards and accreditations

Welcome to Jumbari Family Safaris

United by a love of Africa, Jumbari Family Safaris strives to simplify the process of booking an eco-friendly family holiday, keeping your family’s needs in mind each step of the way. With over 51 years worth of expert African travel advice, you can trust Jumbari to research, plan and create exceptional African moments for you and your family to ensure your trip is one you will never forget.

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Versatile Vacations

We know that traveling around the globe has become more challenging than before. That’s why we’re excited to share Jumbari Family Safaris new Versatile Vacation terms designed to help you postpone or cancel your family safari without any added costs. Our terms provide you with reduced deposits, deferred payment dates, free date changes and up to 100% free cancellations* on a case by case basis.

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Our top family travel destinations

Jumbari Family Safaris crafts unique ethical itineraries for families traveling to our select choice of family-friendly destinations in Africa. Our responsible family safaris ensure families have the opportunity to create lifelong memories, as well as leave a positive impact on Africa.

Cities, safaris & sea

South Africa

The Emerald of Africa

Botswana

Natural wonders and astonishing wildlife encounters await

Zimbabwe

Home of the Great Wildebeest Migration

Tanzania

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Our recommended family trips

Jumbari is committed to providing expertly designed trips to Africa. Find your dream trip below or build your own alongside our expert Family Travel Specialists. Jumbari offers an exclusive Safari Payment Plan, where you can pay off your dream family holiday in monthly installments.

SOUTH AFRICA & MAURITIUS

10 Day South Africa and Mauritius Family Holiday

SOUTH AFRICA

10 Day South Africa Cheetah Safari for Families

SOUTH AFRICA & VIC FALLS

14 Day Family-Friendly Safari

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Our family travel blog

Catch up on our latest family travel reads to inspire your next trip to Africa.

Dec 21, 2020

Big 5 safaris at Shamwari Private Game Reserve

Our General Manager of Marketing and Product, Lisa Nel, traveled to Shamwari Private Game Reserve in Eastern Cape, South Africa for a Big Five safari experience. […]

Dec 14, 2020

2021 Africa bucket list for the eco-conscious family

After a year of global travel restrictions, a family safari holiday with bucket list experiences has never looked more appealing. From paddling with African penguins, to […]

Dec 8, 2020

A Serengeti safari at Lemala Kuria Hills

Travel expert at Jumbari Family Safaris, Luanna Do Coutto, shares her first-hand experience of a Serengeti safari at the family-friendly camp Lemala Kuria Hills. About Serengeti […]

Dec 2, 2020

Sable Alley – Botswana’s best kept secret

Head of Digital Operations, Jenieen van den Heever, shares why her two night stay at Sable Alley in the pristine Khwai Concession turned out to be […]

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Why book with us

Expert travel advice

Based in South Africa, we offer expert travel advice for Africa based family travel.

Best price guarantee

We guarantee the best price for your African family holiday.

Responsible travel

We are dedicated to creating a positive impact on Africa through conservation efforts and responsible travel.

24/7 support

We offer 24/7 support and are always available in case of an emergency while on holiday with your family.

Full service

We are a full service provider and can book your international flights, local transfers, family accommodation, meal reservations, tours, activities and concierge services.

Accredited

We are accredited by Responsible Tourism, SATSA, Cape Town Tourism and part of the Ker & Downey® Africa group, ensuring expertise.

"Safari at Gondwana"
Jumbari Family Safaris arranged our stay at Gondwana and also at Knysna. Everything was wonderful with all arrangements made to perfection. So helpful during the booking process and always very prompt replies. I highly recommend. Zeena was fabulous. So good we arranging for another holiday next year!
bdavies20 - UK
"Jumbari"
Once I narrowed down the South African park I wanted to visit, Jumbari Travel offered the best option. Their communication before, during, and after the Madikwe visit was excellent. Additionally there were no surprise charges. I was most concerned about transportation between Johannesburg and the lodge. There were no issues...travel went smoothly. I highly recommend Jumbari Travel! We were also lucky to see the big 5!
Arscrib - USA
"4 Days in Chobe National Park"
Jumbari were extreme helpful in booking our trip to Chobe National Park in July 2019. I couldn’t have asked for better service in booking and during our stay and would suggest it using their company to anyone.
esmestewart1 - UK
"Great safari with every detail attended to!"
Time opened up for us on short notice for us to do a safari to Botswana. Jumbari not only came back with the best offer, both for what was in the package and for the cost, but did so very quickly and most professionally, handling ALL the details. We only had to show up. And the safari itself was excellent, lion, leopards, even a pack of wild dogs hunting. We would definitely use Jumbari again -- and will be recommending them to friends.
DP - USA
"Thank you so much"
Lisa was super helpful during this entire process! We were booking quite close in and Lisa gave great suggestions, modifying our itinerary to see more sights. I was especially impressed by holding the rooms prematurely and the quick responses even at late hours. I've never had someone be this proactive; thank you so much!
Jason - USA
"South Africa Adventure"
We have recently returned from our South Africa adventure where we travelled with Jumbari Family Safaris. Right from the outset the planning and communications were excellent and the final delivery was terrific - we thoroughly recommend their service. They advised us on the Kruger lodges and Cape Town / Stellenbosch hotels that would work best for us and our teenage girls (aged 14 and 17) - their recommendations were superb.
Jan - UK
"Fabulous experience for the whole family"
First time we have used Jumbari and we were very impressed with their service. From start to finish the communication was excellent. The holiday itself was unique, the guides were informative at the level suitable for all our family from adults to our children aged 13, 11 and 8. Our twins had a fantastic time and were extremely well catered for by the child minding facilities provided.
Gilbert Davies - SA
"Always quick to respond, organised, helpful and creative"
We travelled with Jumbari recently to South Africa and highly recommend their service. They knew exactly which lodges in the Kruger would work best for my girlfirend, daughter and I, and in Cape Town their hotel recommendation was perfect. Judy was particularly helpful in terms of co-ordinating a babysitter for one of our nights and she also helped make fun plans for our toddler! It was a great ex perience and I'm glad we used a family specialist.
Laurence Brotherton - UK