Family Safari Packages from the UK
Safaris for every generation, timed for the holidays
A family safari has to work for everyone at once — the grandparents, the parents, and the teenager who swears they’ll be bored (then never lowers the binoculars). With no jet lag and an easy overnight flight, South Africa is one of the best family safaris a British family can take.
We build family packages that are safe, comfortable and genuinely thrilling for every age, and time them to the UK school holidays.
What makes a family safari work
The right lodges make all the difference: family suites and connecting rooms, flexible drive times for younger children, guides who captivate kids, and — where it matters — malaria-free reserves for peace of mind.
- Family suites and connecting rooms.
- Flexible, shorter drives for younger children.
- Guides who are wonderful with kids and teens.
- Malaria-free options for young families.
- Exclusive-use villas so everyone stays together.
“The itinerary was built to accommodate our wishes… We dealt mostly with Tayla at Ranger Buck and she was a star. We’d happily recommend them to anyone.”
— Ranger Buck family guest (planned with Tayla)
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the best age for a first family safari?
Many families find six and up works well. We can recommend lodges with suitable minimum ages and activities for your children.
Are there malaria-free family safaris?
Yes — several excellent reserves are malaria-free, which many UK families prefer for young children. We’ll build around them.
Can you time it for the school holidays?
Absolutely — we plan family trips around the UK summer, Easter and half-term breaks.
Timed for the school holidays
The dry winter months (roughly June–September) are the best for game viewing and fall neatly across the UK summer holidays — while Easter and October half-term also make excellent, quieter windows.
Real family journeys
We’ve taken families across Southern Africa without a hitch, and three-generation groups where every single person — from the youngest to the eldest — had the time of their lives.
Example of a Family Safari Itinerary
This is just one example — every Ranger Buck trip is tailor-made, so yours will be planned around you.
DAY 1
SAXON HOTEL VILLAS & SPA
Bed and Breakfast
1 Night
DAYS 2-6
CHEETAH PLAINS PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
4 Nights
DAYS 6-8
DELAIRE GRAFF LODGES & SPA
Bed and Breakfast
2 Nights
DAYS 8-11
THE SILO HOTEL
Bed and Breakfast
3 Nights
What Your Safari Package Includes
A Ranger Buck package typically takes care of a great deal before you arrive:
- Premium lodge, camp or hotel accommodation.
- All meals, and most drinks, throughout.
- Twice-daily game drives with expert guides.
- Park and conservation fees.
- Internal flights and all transfers in your itinerary.
- Your whole trip in the Travel Key app, with 24/7 support.
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Curate Your Own
Personalised Travel Itinerary
Curate Your Own Personalised Travel Itinerary
We specialise in creating completely personalised travel itineraries tailored to your personal needs and expectations. Simply click on the button below to chat to one of our ecosafari specialists and lets start planning your very best African safari to your very favourite destination.
+27 83 653 5776
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info@rangerbucksafaris.com
16 Lourie Close, Meyersdal Eco Estate,
Alberton, Gauteng
16 Lourie Close, Meyersdal Eco Estate, Alberton, Gauteng
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