As a family-owned, second-generation safari specialist, Next Adventure understands that the most meaningful journeys are those shared with loved ones. Owners Kili and Jeremy don’t just plan safaris-they live them, taking their own family on safari adventures across Africa year after year. Their firsthand experience means every detail of your festive season family safari is crafted with genuine care, deep expertise, and a personal touch you won’t find anywhere else.

Why Choose the Festive Season for a Family Safari

The holiday season between late-December and early-January offers some of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife moments. In Tanzania’s Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, the landscape comes alive with the calving season with thousands of wildebeest and zebra welcoming their young, providing a dramatic wildlife spectacle. Kenya’s Maasai Mara, Botswana’s Okavango Delta, and even the gorilla forests of Uganda and Rwanda are spectacular, with warm, sunny days and lush, photogenic scenery.

Kili and Jeremy have explored these regions personally with their own family and know exactly which destinations shine at this time of year, ensuring your family can experience Africa at its most magical. Here’s how to plan a seamless, exclusive, and unforgettable safari adventure during this special time of year.

The Next Adventure Difference: Longer Stays & Exclusive-Use Properties

Witnessing Africa’s wildlife up-close is always the priority, but the heart of a great safari is time, time to settle in, connect, and savor each moment together. Longer stays in exclusive-use safari lodges or private camps is the key. These handpicked retreats become your home base, eliminating the stress of daily packing and moving, and allowing everyone to relax into the rhythm of the bush.

Privacy + Comfort: Your group enjoys the entire property: no outside guests, just your family and a dedicated team.
Personalized Service: Every meal, activity, and game drive is tailored to your group’s interests and pace.
Seamless Logistics: Private charter flights and exclusive-use vehicles mean no waiting, no crowds, and maximum flexibility.

Unique Experiences for Private Groups

Drawing on their own family adventures, Kili and Jeremy design safaris that go far beyond the ordinary:

Specialist Guides: Hand-selected guides who know how to engage all ages, from budding wildlife photographers to curious teens.
Conservation Encounters: Behind-the-scenes visits with researchers, rhino tracking, or community projects and unique experiences that inspire and educate.
Custom Activities: Bush breakfasts, sundowners, walking safaris, and even child-friendly bushcraft lessons, all arranged just for your group.
Tech-Free Togetherness: With days full of activities and new adventures, families can make the most of their time together: sharing stories by the campfire, spotting elephants on a morning drive, and laughing over meals under the stars.

Memories That Last a Lifetime

Kili and Jeremy know from experience that a family safari is more than a holiday; it’s a chance for families to reconnect, unplug, and create a shared story. With every detail handled by the Next Adventure team, there’s no daily debate about what to do or where to go. Instead, you’re free to be immersed in the moment, knowing each day brings new discoveries and unforgettable moments.

The photos, laughter, and awe-inspiring wildlife encounters become the stories your families will retell for years, setting a new benchmark for what a holiday can be.

A custom family safari during the festive season is the ultimate adventure: exclusive, seamless, and deeply meaningful. With the right destination, private accommodations, and expert planning, your family can experience Africa at its best, returning home with stories, photos, and memories that set a new benchmark for family get-togethers.

For those seeking the extraordinary, this is more than a trip; it’s a legacy of adventure and connection.

Plan Your Next Adventure

The idea of a family safari during the festive season can feel daunting. As a trusted family business, Next Adventure brings a lifetime of expertise, deep local connections, and genuine passion to every safari they design. Let Kili, Jeremy, and their team create a festive season family safari that’s unique, seamless, inspiring, and truly extraordinary.

Ready for your next adventure? Let’s make this festive season one your family will never forget.