The first Safari as a family is always an exciting and adventurous experience for all but with excitement comes all the planning and labour that needs to be taken care of before embarking on such an exhilarating journey of a lifetime. It’s not just a vacation, it’s an opportunity to experience the untamed beauty of nature with family and bask in the scenic sunrise and fiery sunsets along with the rhythmic drumbeat of distant hooves. We have combined all the tips and resources to help you plan a perfect family Safari in Africa.

It’s not difficult to prepare for your forthcoming safari in Tanzania, including what to wear and what things to pack. Most likely, you already have everything you need in your closet!

It’s hard to overstate the colossal majesty of a full-grown savannah elephant. The largest land animal on earth, it has inspired legend, worship, reverence, and fear across numerous civilizations for thousands of years. Some of the oldest San rock paintings in Africa depict elephants (and what appear to be humans’ attempts to metamorphose into them); in ancient classical literature, authors often described them alongside magical beasts like unicorns and dragons.

Zanzibar is one of those special exotic places that has everything you could want in a luxury getaway. It is world-famous as a tropical island paradise, and people come from all over to witness its natural beauty and unwind with the fresh Indian Ocean breeze blowing through their hair.