Botswana is pure adventure for families who want something wilder. Chobe's riverfront delivers some of the greatest elephant gatherings on earth — thrilling for children — while the Okavango Delta adds water safaris by mokoro and boat, a novelty no child forgets. Several camps run excellent young-explorer programmes, and Botswana's exclusivity means your family often has the wilderness almost to itself.
Choosing family-friendly camps in Botswana
Because many Botswana camps are unfenced and remote, we are careful to select lodges with genuine family credentials — family units or interconnecting tents, minimum-age flexibility with private vehicles, swimming pools and structured activities for children. Chobe and the drier Delta fringes are often the easiest bases for younger families, with water and land activities side by side.
Family-friendly lodges we love
Camps and lodges that genuinely welcome children — family suites, junior-ranger programmes and private vehicles:
Muchenje Safari Lodge ★★★★
From $450 per person per night. Family-run lodge on a private concession — walking safaris, sunset views, and warm hospitality. Chobe Botswana, Botswana.
Machaba Camp ★★★★
From $850 per person per night. Old-world tented safari on the Khwai River, on Moremi's north-eastern boundary — warm, authentic and superb value. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana.
Camp Kalahari ★★★★
From $650 per person per night. Great-value, family-friendly base for the pans' signature experiences. the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana.
Sausage Tree Camp ★★★★★
From $950 per person per night. A boutique bush-chic camp of just seven tents on the Zambezi riverbank — Sausage Tree guarantees every group a private guide and offers a personal 'muchinda' (butler) for each suite. Lower Zambezi, Zambia.
Old Mondoro Bush Camp ★★★★
From $850 per person per night. A rustic, intimate bush camp of five open-fronted reed chalets overlooking a wildlife-rich lagoon — Old Mondoro is for purists seeking an authentic, back-to-the-bush experience with exceptional guiding. Lower Zambezi, Zambia.
Family safari packages to tailor
Private family journeys we can shape around your children's ages and your dates:
- Family Safari Adventure — 8 days, from $3,000 pp
- Victoria Falls & Chobe Honeymoon — 7 days, from $5,500 pp
Where to go
The regions we recommend for a family safari here:
Start Planning
Every family safari in Botswana we craft is private and built entirely around you — your dates, your pace, your budget and the moments that matter most. Our specialists have travelled this ground themselves and design each itinerary by hand. Speak to our team to begin, or browse our safari packages for inspiration.
