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. As one the country’s malaria-free safari destinations, Shamwari is the perfect safari getaway for families traveling to South Africa.  See our South Africa family safari trips here. About Shamwari Private Game Reserve   Guided walking safari at Shamwari Shamwari Private Game Reserve boasts 25,000 hectares of pristine wilderness and is home to Africa’s Big 5 – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. Opened in 1992, the p ..read more

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 swimming on the edge of Victoria Falls, our Family Travel Specialists have put forward a range of Africa bucket list experiences for families seeking an unforgettable getaway with their loved ones.  Hands-on Rhino Conservation Experience  Mantis Founder’s Lodge, South Africa   Munu’s pen at Mantis Founder’s Lodge, South Africa It’s one thing to visit a new country, it’s another altogether to take part in the mi ..read more

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 National Park   Wildebeest crossing the Mara River This family-friendly safari lodge is tucked away in the Wogakuria Hills of the Northern Serengeti, within close proximity to the famous Mara River. This region falls within the main corridor and gives guests front row seats to the world-famous wildebeest migration between the months of July and October. See our Tanzania family safari tours here. Getting to Lemala ..read more

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 one of the highlights of her Botswana safari.  See our Botswana family safaris here. About Khwai Reserve Male lion and cub spotted in the Khwai Reserve, credit Natural Selection Sable Alley is located in a private concession in Botswana’s Khwai Reserve – bordering wildlife meccas Chobe National Park and Moremi Game Reserve. One of Botswana’s best kept secrets, the reserve boasts 200,000 hectares of pristine wilderness and is home to over 50 wi ..read more

By Emma Walmsley, Small Footprints, Big Adventures Traveling as a family is a wonderful opportunity to share adventures as you explore new places together, and it’s usually great for relationships between family members, too. My family and I are Australian and we’ve been lucky to take several extended trips together. Next on our list is to visit Africa, which was planned for 2020 but now of course is on hold. We’re very much looking forward to traveling again once COVID-19 is under control, but for now are just dreaming from home about the adventures we plan to take one day.  Even though ..read more

Jumbari Joins The TREEvolution Green travel is a term typically used to describe travel that adheres to responsible practices, paying attention to the environmental, social and economic impact on the earth. It’s all about giving back, and being conscious of our role in the greater scheme of things – from empowering local communities through education and awareness, to conserving the wildlife that inhabit the planet alongside us, and actually getting our hands down into the dirt and doing something about it.  Introducing the much-beloved tree.  It is no secret that trees, in general ..read more

Our children are the future guardians of our beautiful planet, and will one day be entrusted with preserving and protecting the world’s wilderness and wildlife. It is through modelling the right behaviour, equipping them with the right skills, and providing our children with opportunities to see the importance of sustainability for themselves, that will give them the motivation needed to act as responsible travelers on their African safari. There are few opportunities that offer such a rich insight into the world, its inhabitants, and it’s striking natural beauty than sustainable safaris ..read more

Great Migration in East Africa With no shortage of unique experiences, Africa has made its way to the top of many travelers’ bucket lists, including the team at Jumbari Family Safaris. From following the footsteps of Dian Fossey to floating above the Great Migration at dawn, our team share their top Africa travel moments and what they look forward to ticking off their bucket list once travel restrictions are lifted.  Will Lane, Senior Inbound Consultant  A bucket list family road trip in Namibia  Family in Spitzkoppe, Namibia ‘One of my top travel experiences was flying into th ..read more

Photo credit | Cape Town Tourism The city of Cape Town has become South Africa’s family travel hotspot, and for good reason. With Table mountain as a backdrop and world-class beaches surrounding this vibrant city, there is no shortage of fun activities to keep your little ones (and yourself) entertained. Based in Cape Town, our team of Family Travel Specialists know the best spots for family-friendly fun in the Mother City. From discovering Cape Town’s underwater world to taking a tour of the night sky, we share our top recommended things to do in Cape Town with Kids. For our latest recommenda ..read more

Movie screening at Thornybush Collection, South Africa Family time is precious, and is best enjoyed away without the stresses, distractions, and worries of the home environment. It is a rewarding experience, one that brings families together, and creates lasting memories which can be taken home and cherished forever. It is an unrivalled opportunity to really bond, and that is why some of Jumbari’s favourite lodges and hotels across Africa, have offered some wonderful specials that enable family travel to be all the more accessible by allowing children to stay absolutely free.  Kids stay f ..read more