In recent years, we’ve noticed a beautiful shift in travel requests. It’s no longer just couples seeking romance under African skies or parents introducing their children to the magic of the wild. Increasingly, we see entire families , grandparents, parents, and grandchildren travelling together to mark a special moment in time.
Just last month, we had a grandmother turning 85 who wanted nothing more than to celebrate surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and even a new great-grandchild. Her wish? To be out in the African bush, sharing meals under a starlit sky, and watching elephants wander past with the people she loves most.
And here’s the beauty of it: a multigenerational safari isn’t just about seeing wildlife. It’s about unhurried time together. About swapping screens for stories. About the gentle joy of seeing the youngest in the family hear their first lion roar, or watching the oldest smile knowingly at a sunrise that feels just as magical as it did decades ago.
From a practical side, it makes perfect sense too. All the seats in the safari vehicle are filled with family, which means it’s private, intimate, and cost-efficient. And better for the environment.
Some of our favourite camps really do offer the best experience for this kind of journey, small, intimate and away from the crowd. The kind of places where staff know your names, meals are shared in the open air, and the wildlife feels like it’s yours alone to witness.
There’s a rare magic in these journeys. They give families a setting to connect in a way that the everyday rush of life rarely allows. And Africa, with her generous landscapes and timeless wildlife, has a way of holding those moments still.
If you’ve been looking for a reason to bring the generations together, perhaps this is it.