Which safari companies are best for families with children under six?

These camp owners say on their own websites that children under six are welcome at one or more of their camps. Each card quotes the company's own child policy.

Which safari companies are best for families with children under six?

Each card quotes the company's own child policy: many welcome young children at some camps and set an age for game drives or walks, so read the line.

What do they charge per person per night?

13 of the 25 camp owners on this page publish a rate per person per night; the rest do not state it on their own websites. Each line is the company's own figure as its website gives it.

• Angama: Lowest published nightly rate: USD 950 per person, Angama Safari Camp, 2026 Standard Season.
• Kapama Private Game Reserve: Lowest published per person: Southern Camp Suites from R14,000 per person sharing (mid-year, 1 Jul to 19 Dec 2026).
• Kariega Game Reserve: Rand per person per night sharing (Sept 2026 to Aug 2027 seasons): Main Lodge High R8,500 (1 Sep to 19 Dec 2026), Peak R9,300 (20 Dec 2026 to 10 Jan 2027), High R8,900 (11 Jan to 30 Apr 2027), Low R7,600 (1 May to 31 Aug 2027).
• Kwandwe Private Game Reserve: Lowest published per person sharing rate R19,400 per night (Luxury Suite at Ecca Lodge or Great Fish River Lodge, 1 May-30 Sep 2027); highest R34,050 (Ecca Private Vehicle Suite, 1 Oct 2027-30 Apr 2028).
• MalaMala: 2026 per person sharing: lowest R26 100 (MalaMala Camp luxury room), highest R50 000 (Tengile River Lodge, peak season). 2027: lowest R29 160 (MalaMala Camp luxury room and Kirkman's Kamp cottage, high season), highest R60 000 (Tengile River Lodge, peak).
• Natural Selection: Summer (11 Jan to 11 Apr, 29 Sep to 9 Jan 2028) 14,445; plus CCR fee ZAR 600 per person per night.
• Samara Karoo Reserve: Per person sharing per night, ZAR with VAT: lowest R17,800 at Plains Camp (2026 and 2027); highest R21,850 at Karoo Suite, Karoo Lodge (2027).
• Sanbona Wildlife Reserve: Per adult sharing per night (ZAR, 2026-27 table): lowest R9,535 at Tilney Manor in Low Season (1 May-30 Sep 2026); highest R18,045 at Dwyka Tented Lodge in Seasonal Peak (15 Dec 2026-11 Jan 2027).
• Savanna Private Game Reserve: Per person sharing per night in ZAR: lowest R21,000 (Luxury Suite, 2026); highest R27,300 (Executive Suite, 2027).
• Singita: Lowest published adult rate in US dollars: USD 2,210 per adult per night at Mara River and Sabora, off-peak.
• Time + Tide: Lowest published: Tsara Komba Ocean View Room €385 per adult per night sharing (rest of year, 2026); in USD, $840 at Luwi and Nsolo in green season 2026, or $600 under the Spontaneous Safari offer (1 to 15 Nov 2026).
• Tswalu Kalahari: Per person sharing per night (ZAR, fully inclusive): lowest 46 400 at Motse in 2026; highest 64 200 at a Loapi one-bedroom home in 2027 peak season.
• Volcanoes Safaris: Lowest published lodge rate: Mount Gahinga Standard Banda, low season 2026, $765 per person sharing (USD).

What age limits do they set for children?

25 of the 25 camp owners on this page publish a child policy; the rest do not state it on their own websites.

• Angama: Children of all ages welcome year round.
• Cheetah Plains: Children of all ages welcome.
• Cottar's Safaris: Children of all ages are welcome at both properties.
• Etali Safari Lodge: Children of all ages welcome.
• Kapama Private Game Reserve: Children of all ages welcome at River Lodge, Southern Camp and Karula.
• Kariega Game Reserve: Main Lodge and The Homestead welcome children of all ages.
• Kwandwe Private Game Reserve: Ecca Lodge Private Vehicle Suites and all three villas accept children of all ages.
• Lewa Wilderness: Lewa Wilderness: 'All ages welcome', family cottages, garden cottages described as family-friendly.
• MalaMala: Kirkman's Kamp and MalaMala Camp take children of all ages.
• Morukuru Family: Children of all ages are welcome at all properties; infants aged 0 to 2 stay complimentary.
• Nasikia Camps: Minimum age listed: Little Moru, Naona Moru, Kaskaz Mara, Kogatende, Ndutu, Ehlane 5 and up in the amenities box (some family-safari texts say 6+)
• Natural Selection: All ages welcome at Camp Kalahari, Kwessi Dunes, Etosha Mountain Lodge, Safarihoek, Safari House, Hoanib Valley, Hoanib Elephant, Meno a Kwena, San Camp, Shipwreck and GweGwe (babysitters extra).
• Samara Karoo Reserve: Karoo Lodge and The Manor: children of all ages welcome.
• Sanbona Wildlife Reserve: Gondwana Family Lodge is the only lodge for children: 'children of all ages are welcome'.
• Sanctuary Retreats: Olonana Lodge (with 'its dedicated children's retreat'), Chobe Chilwero Lodge and Okahirongo Elephant Lodge are named as family-friendly and welcome 'guests of all ages'.
• Saruni Basecamp: 'Children of all ages are welcome.' Under 5 sharing with adults are free; ages 5 to 16 pay 50% of the adult sharing rate in a standard room or tent with 1 to 2 adults, 75% in their own room, or a Family Unit rate.
• Savanna Private Game Reserve: Children of all ages are welcome in the Savanna Suite.
• Singita: Mara River and Sabora: children aged 10 and over.
• The Hide Safari Lodge: Children of all ages are welcome at Tom's Little Hide and The Private Hide, which are booked exclusively.
• The Royal Portfolio: Royal Malewane: Farmstead welcomes children over 10.
• The Safari Collection: Children are welcome at Giraffe Manor, Sala's Camp, Sasaab (under threes stay free; baby-listening service) and Siruai (children of all ages; one tent can sleep three children).
• Time + Tide: Children of all ages welcome in all Zambian camps, Miavana and Tsara Komba.
• Tintswalo: Boulders: children of all ages welcome; under 16s must share a suite with an adult (16 and over); extra children aged 6 to 15 pay 25% of the suite rate, 5 and under free; extra guests 16 and over pay 50%.
• Tswalu Kalahari: 'Children of all ages are welcome', including on game drives; the reserve is malaria-free.
• Volcanoes Safaris: Children of all ages are welcome at Mount Gahinga, Bwindi, Kibale and Kyambura Gorge lodges.

Which offer a private guide and vehicle?

14 of the 25 camp owners on this page offer a private guide or vehicle; the rest do not state it on their own websites.

• Angama: Angama Mara and Amboseli: private safari vehicles are extra, USD 200 half day / USD 400 full day in Standard Season.
• Etali Safari Lodge: Private game drive vehicle with private guide and private tracker available at an additional R8 000 per day, guaranteed if confirmed in advance.
• Kapama Private Game Reserve: A private game vehicle is available 'on request at an additional charge and subject to availability'.
• Kwandwe Private Game Reserve: Private guide and vehicle with ranger and tracker are available at extra cost at the lodges (R16,600 per day, 2027), booked for the full stay and are included in all villa stays and Ecca Private Vehicle Suites.
• MalaMala: A private vehicle is sold per vehicle, per night: 2026 R23 000 at Tengile River Lodge and Kirkman's Kamp; 2027 R22 000 (high) or R25 500 (peak) at MalaMala Camp, Sable Camp, Rattray's, Tengile and Kirkman's.
• Nasikia Camps: Naona Moru offers drives 'shared & scheduled OR private vehicle (at an additional cost)'.
• Natural Selection: Safari House is booked with 'a private guide, vehicle and a chef all to yourself'.
• Samara Karoo Reserve: The Manor includes a private vehicle with dedicated field guide, tracker, chef and host on every booking.
• Saruni Basecamp: 'Private vehicle with guide for exclusive use is available at an additional cost per day' at USD 400 per day, with a note to contact the company for rates.
• Savanna Private Game Reserve: The Savanna Suite rate includes a private vehicle and the suite comes with a private guide, tracker and vehicle.
• Singita: Milele has 'private game vehicles'.
• The Royal Portfolio: Royal Suites at Malewane Lodge include a 'private safari vehicle with a Field Guide and Tracker'.
• The Safari Collection: A 'Private Guided Safari' is offered (personalised itinerary and a private guide throughout; price on request).
• Time + Tide: Private vehicle $570 per vehicle per night; private guide and vehicle $750 per vehicle per night in South Luangwa (2026), subject to availability.

Richard Jasinski · Uncompromised Travel · written from Valencia · first published 2 November 2026 · updated 2 November 2026