Botswana

A family vacation in wild Botswana

Your Guide to Africa

Experiences

Lauren Dold

8/7/2023

There’s nothing like knowing that what you’re doing, in the moment you’re doing it, will turn into a lasting, cherished memory. Watching your child’s eyes light up as they take in the height of a giraffe for the first time. Hearing your children laugh, as they kick a soccer ball with new friends, or seeing your teenager use their phone to photograph a sunset, or a bird or a breath-taking landscape.

 

Journey with us on an adventure to Botswana, where memories are just waiting to be made. Our family-friendly camps accommodate children age 6 and up, and these three camps in the Linyanti and Okavango Delta will have you disconnecting from the outside world, and reconnecting with loved ones in a spectacularly wild setting.

 

Itinerary

Ultimate family safari in Botswana

A once-in-a-lifetime safari across three outstanding camps in Botswana’s Linyanti and Okavango Delta, where exceptional experiences and lasting memories are guaranteed.

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Accommodation

Wilderness Kings Pool Botswana Camp Aerial View

King's Pool

Revel in regal delight at Botswana’s King’s Pool Camp in the wild, remote Linyanti Wildlife Reserve.

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Little Vumbura Botswana Aerial View

Little Vumbura

Little Vumbura in Botswana epitomises the classic Okavango Delta safari experience.

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Wilderness Little Mombo Botswana Accommodation Suite Exterior

Mombo

Experience Botswana’s ultimate luxury safari - one of the finest wildlife destinations in Africa.

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Itinerary

01 Wilderness King's Pool

Serene. Chic. Regal. Your introduction to Botswana begins in the wild Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, in a canvas-and-thatch suite overlooking a tranquil lagoon. Tucked away in a grove of jackalberry trees, Wilderness King’s Pool is named for Swedish royalty – fit just as much for a king as it is for a family. Spend quiet time together in the underground hide; elephants so close you’ll be holding your breath, yet you’re still cocooned in safety, or sunbathe at the pool while the kids splash about, doing as the hippos do in the lagoon below. Out on game drives watch as your children, sponges in a new environment, soak up all the information your Wilderness guide shares, astonishing facts they’ll remember forever.



Wilderness King’s Pool’s eight luxurious suites each have a spacious lounge and bedroom, set on expansive decks overlooking the water. The family suite includes two en-suite bedrooms and plenty of space to relax together, or apart, including a private plunge pool and outdoor lounge area. Watch families of elephants pass by, as your own herd relaxes in the cool luxury of your suite.

Wilderness Kings Pool Botswana Accommodation Private Deck And Pool
Wilderness Kings Pool Botswana Accommodation Suite Interior
Wilderness Kings Pool Botswana Leopard And Cub
Wilderness Shumba Zambia Cuisine Food
Wilderness Kings Pool Botswana Accommodation Private Deck And Pool
Wilderness Kings Pool Botswana Accommodation Suite Interior
Wilderness Kings Pool Botswana Leopard And Cub
Wilderness Shumba Zambia Cuisine Food

02 Wilderness Little Vumbura

Exquisitely comfortable and supremely intimate, there’s no place like Wilderness Little Vumbura when it comes to special family safaris in the Okavango Delta. The camp can be booked for sole use, and with only six tents, including a designated family suite, Little Vumbura invites an exclusive, private safari for you and your loved ones. Spend sunny days gliding along the channels on a mokoro or boat; enjoy game drives as a family, taking in the wonders of the bush and learning about the wild, together.



Between game drives, retreat to the privacy of your suite for some down time with the family. Nestled in a shady canopy of trees, the spacious family suite has two en-suite rooms, with an interleading door and a shared sunken lounge, allowing plenty of space for everyone to have their own privacy while inviting a shared family experience. The sunken lounge leads on to a deck overlooking the floodplains, where wildlife wanders freely by.

Wilderness Traveller Types Family Botswana
Little Vumbura Botswana Aerial View
Little Vumbura Botswana Guest Room Interior
Wilderness Vumbura Plains Botswana Mokoro Activity
Little Vumbura Botswana Activities Birding
Vumbura Plains Botswana Runnung Lechwe
Wilderness Traveller Types Family Botswana
Little Vumbura Botswana Aerial View
Little Vumbura Botswana Guest Room Interior
Wilderness Vumbura Plains Botswana Mokoro Activity
Little Vumbura Botswana Activities Birding
Vumbura Plains Botswana Runnung Lechwe

03 Wilderness Mombo

The mother of all camps, Wilderness Mombo has hosted generations of families, return guests, travellers young and old. They return again and again for the warmth of Mombo’s staff, who will quickly feel like family, the wild sightings that play out in the Okavango Delta’s channels, and to relive cherished moments.  Mombo’s spacious family suite invites you to bring the family and create lasting memories. Easily accommodating a family of four, with a double bed and a set of twin beds, there’s plenty of extra room for privacy and peace. The family suite has a spacious outdoor area, with a private sala and plunge pool so parents can relax in private while still keeping an eye on the kids between game drives.



With a spa, gym, swimming pool and safari boutique to browse, there’s no shortage of things to do as a family, or apart. Come together for thrilling game drives, Mombo’s famous meals, and evenings round the fire; you’ll never forget the glow on your children’s faces as they excitedly recount the day’s sightings.

Wilderness Little Mombo Botswana Accommodation Suite Exterior
Wilderness Little Mombo Botswana Accommodation Suite Interior
Wilderness Little Mombo Botswana Game Drive
Wilderness Little Mombo Botswana Wildlife Zebra
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Wilderness Little Mombo Botswana Accommodation Suite Exterior
Wilderness Little Mombo Botswana Accommodation Suite Interior
Wilderness Little Mombo Botswana Game Drive
Wilderness Little Mombo Botswana Wildlife Zebra
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Family safari holiday

On safari in Botswana, kids of all ages are paired up with our dedicated Wilderness Bush Buddies. These companions oversee each child’s unique safari experience, keeping them safe, curious, busy and happy. Bush Buddies can accompany families on game drives, fill downtime in camp with age-appropriate activities, or simply entertain the little ones while parents indulge in a well-deserved lie-in.

Family fun on safari

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Let’s plan your next journey

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When we say we’re there every step of the way, we mean it, literally. From planning the perfect circuit, to private inter-camp transfers on Wilderness Air, and easing you through Customs. We’re with you on the ground, at your side, 24-7, from start to finish. Ready to take the road less travelled? Contact our Travel Designers to plan an unforgettable journey.