Family Group Holidays
Family escorted tours
Many Newmarket Holidays escorted tours are a great fit for family group travel, offering engaging itineraries, expert guidance and a relaxed group atmosphere that families of all ages can enjoy together. From flights, transfers, accommodation and excursions, to tour managers, everything is taken care of with no hidden extras. With departures from multiple UK airports, you’ll enjoy an easy and hassle-free experience with the added peace of mind that your booking is fully protected with ATOL and ABTA certification. Plus, our 24/7 support ensures you're covered, no matter what.
Family group tours
Travelling with a group can be an enriching experience, and Newmarket Holidays makes it even more rewarding. Our tours make the perfect choice for family groups who want to explore the world together, without the stress of planning every detail themselves. Join other travellers, including like-minded families, on a guided adventure to top destinations where you’ll not only see the sights but make new friends along the way.
By choosing a family-friendly escorted tour, you'll experience the joys of discovery with others who share your passion for exploration. Your tour manager will be there to ensure everything runs smoothly, leaving you free to relax and enjoy your family holiday. Our family tours offer:
Expertly crafted itineraries that balance sightseeing, cultural experiences and relaxed pacing — ideal for travellers of different ages
Great value for money - so you can come back again and again
Travelling with others, including families, allows grandparents, parents and children to bond with fellow travellers and create friendships
Peace of mind - with every trip detail expertly handled by Newmarket’s experienced team, you have more time to spend making memories
Multi-Generational Family Holidays
A multi-generational family holiday brings together loved ones of all ages, creating lasting memories that will be treasured across generations. Whether you’re planning a trip with children, grandchildren, or even great-grandparents, our tours are perfectly suited for multi-generational family holidays, and are designed to offer something special for everyone. These holidays are the perfect way to bond over shared experiences while making sure each generation enjoys their own time in comfort.
Why Choose a Multi-Generational Holiday?
Our multi-generational holidays are crafted to offer an enriching experience for everyone in the family. From exploring iconic destinations to relaxing in family-friendly resorts, there’s always something exciting to enjoy, no matter your age or interests. Newmarket Holidays makes booking easy, with trips that cater to all your family’s needs, from the young to the young at heart.
- Varied Experiences: Whether it’s child-friendly adventures or relaxing leisure activities for seniors, many of our itineraries are designed to make sure every family member feels included and engaged.
- Convenience and Comfort: Travel with ease knowing every detail is taken care of with family-sized accommodations and options.
- Group Dynamics: Extended family trips mean your children can play together, while their parents and grandparents can enjoy quality time in a relaxed, worry-free setting.
Featured family group holidays
- Spot the ‘Big Five’ on open-air game drives through the Welgevonden and Kaingo game reserves
- Experience an optional private dinner of traditional African dishes and watch a performance of dancing and music
- Enjoy a sundowner on Sunset Rock while watching the sky transform
- Flights included
10 days from £2,363 pp
was £2,779 pp
Dates Available
May 2026 - December 2028
Duration
10 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions & Visits
8 included
Meals
21 included
- Unwind between game drives in Sebatana's luxury resort, Elephant Lodge, with its outdoor swimming pools, bar, and traditional African Boma
- Take in Waterberg's most biodiverse reserves in search of the 'Big Five', from vast Pilanesburg to Kaingo's secluded savannah trails
- Enjoy up-close animal encounters with an immersive guided walk through the Sebatana bush, spotting its impressive local wildlife
- Flights included
10 days from £2,402 pp
was £2,825 pp
Dates Available
December 2026 - December 2028
Duration
10 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions & Visits
7 included
Meals
21 included
- Go in search of the Big Five on six included safaris into the Mabula Private Game Reserve
- Enjoy an indulgent, all-inclusive stay at the award-winning Mabula Lodge with daily high teas, drinks and all meals included in the price
- Enjoy an expert-led wildlife talk and fascinating bush walk
- Flights included
10 days from £2,609 pp
was £3,069 pp
Dates Available
June 2026 - December 2028
Duration
10 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions & Visits
10 included
Meals
21 included
What's included in our family escorted tours?
These tours are part of our wider programme and have been selected for their popularity with family groups and multi-generational travellers. They include:
- Return flights (where applicable)
- Accommodation in hand-picked hotels
- Tickets to concerts, events, or shows (where included)
- Guided excursions with expert tour managers
- Time for independent exploration or relaxation
- 24/7 customer support
Newmarket Holidays doesn’t offer family-only tours - instead, we provide expertly organised holidays that many families find ideal for travelling together. Explore some of the amazing tours we offer for family groups:
Our family tour packages
- Experience morning and afternoon game drives in the Chobe National Park, home to the largest concentration of elephants in Africa
- Embrace the comfort and service of a timeless safari lodge set right on the banks of the Chobe River
- Set off on a sunset cruise down the Chobe River aboard a double-decker boat with a drink in hand
- Flights included
10 days from £3,694 pp
was £4,345 pp
Dates Available
April 2026 - November 2028
Duration
10 days
Depart From
2 airports
Excursions & Visits
8 included
Meals
14 included
- Discover the spectacular Lake Manyara, a haven for flamingos, with a game drive along its banks
- Delve into the African wilderness with game drives in Serengeti National Park
- Descend into the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO-listed caldera brimming with diverse wildlife and expansive savannah
- Flights included
12 days from £6,626 pp
was £7,795 pp
Dates Available
15 September 2027
Duration
12 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
6 included
Meals
27 included
- Spend your first night at Sanctuary Mandela, the former home of Nelson Mandela, now a 5 star boutique hotel with exhibits and artwork.
- Go in search of the Big Five as you take three safaris in the famous Kruger and Greater Kruger National Park
- Picturesque panoramic trip, taking in some of the Lowveld and the Blyde River Canyon’s best sights
- Flights included
10 days from £2,538 pp
was £2,985 pp
Dates Available
June 2026 - October 2026
Duration
10 days
Depart From
5 airports
Excursions & Visits
7 included
Meals
21 included
- Venture in search of the ‘Big Five’ as you travel on three open-air safaris throughout the Kruger and Greater Kruger National Parks
- Enjoy an enlightening wildlife rehabilitation experience and a gentle guided nature walk
- Escape to a dreamy coastal corner of Mozambique for a few days of beach bliss by the Indian Ocean
- Flights included
13 days from £3,451 pp
was £4,059 pp
Dates Available
May 2026 - October 2026
Duration
13 days
Depart From
2 airports
Excursions & Visits
7 included
Meals
29 included
- Spot the ‘Big Five’ on open-air game drives through the Welgevonden and Kaingo game reserves
- Experience an optional private dinner of traditional African dishes and watch a performance of dancing and music
- Explore Mauritius and its natural splendours on a tour of the island, complete with a wine tasting
- Flights included
15 days from £4,216 pp
was £4,959 pp
Dates Available
June 2026 - November 2028
Duration
15 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
8 included
Meals
42 included
- Unwind by the swimming pool overlooking the Makhutsi River or with a complimentary treatment at the spa
- Experience a special dinner in the heart of the bush under the stars
- Venture on seven morning game drives and seven late afternoon game drives with an experienced tracker and guide at the helm
- Flights included
10 days from £3,264 pp
was £3,839 pp
Dates Available
November 2026 - November 2028
Duration
10 days
Depart From
5 airports
Excursions & Visits
16 included
Meals
21 included
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