WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY TRAVEL BLOG!

Welcome to the Flashpacking Family travel blog. We’ve been a travel family since Ernie – our eldest – was three months old, but only started this family travel blog five years later. We’re playing catch up and have lots of great content on Jordan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, the United Kingdom and Canada Have a browse around our posts below for some inspiration and be sure to check back regularly to see more great family travel-related content.

We also have lots of Christmas and Halloween related content and a big section on things to do in London.

Ghost elephant of Etosha at one of Africa's best safari destinations, Etosha National Park

The Best Safari Destinations In Africa: A Complete Guide 2023

Africa, National Parks, Safaris, South Africa

With so many incredible places to safari in Africa, how do you choose? Our guide details the best safari destinations in Africa (& where to stay & when to go).

Photo of two young footballers taken from grass level.

The Best Hotels With Football Academies In Europe 2023

Europe

If you have football mad kids and are looking for a family holiday, you need to take a look at these fantastic family hotels with football academies in Europe.

Master bedroom in the Nest Treehouse at Sleepy Owl in Devon.

The Best Tree House Holidays For Families In The UK 2023

Europe, United Kingdom

Love the idea of staying in a tree house but have kids? We have selected some of the best tree house holidays for families in the UK with room for 4+!

Main entrance to the Palace of the Lost City at Sun City on a sunny day with blue skies and yellow and red flowers.

Palace Of The Lost City Review: All You Need To Know 2023

Africa, South Africa

To help you decide whether it's for you, we wrote this Palace of the Lost City review and crammed it with as much information about a stay there as we could.

Aerial view of the Sun City Resort from the King Tower at The Palace of the Lost City.

Our Complete Review Of Sun City Resort For Families 2023

Africa, South Africa

Find out whether Sun City is a good place to take kids by reading our review of Sun City resort for families. It will give you a full picture of what to expect.

View of Table Mountain and the Cape Grace in Cape Town at sunrise.

The Best Accommodation In Cape Town For Families 2023

Africa, South Africa

With so much choice of accommodation in Cape Town for families, choosing the right one can be hard. These are our favourite hotels in Cape Town for families.

Lounge area at Jackalberry Lodge in Thornybush Game Reserve.

Our Complete Review Of Jackalberry Lodge For 2023

Africa, Safaris, South Africa

Need help picking the perfect safari lodge? We wanted to provide a thorough review of Jackalberry Lodge to help you make the right choice for the ultimate safari.

Aerial view of Thornybush Game Lodge for our complete Thornybush Game Lodge review.

Our Complete Thornybush Game Lodge Review For 2023

Africa, Safaris, South Africa

Our Thornybush Game Lodge Review aims to answer all the questions you may have to figure out whether it is the right safari lodge for you.

Child playing in the water feature at Warwick Wine Estate in South Africa.

The Best Things To Do In The Cape Winelands With Kids 2023

Africa, South Africa

Visiting a wine region may not be top of your list of places to visit with kids but check out these super fun things to do in the Cape Winelands with kids!

Leopard looking into the camera while on safari in July in the Kruger - the best time to visit the Kruger National Park.

Best Time To Visit The Kruger National Park For The Ultimate Safari Experience

Africa, Safaris, South Africa, Travel Tips

The best time to visit the Kruger National Park is April to October but our guide explains what you can expect when visiting the Kruger throughout the year.

Two young boys standing in front of a large Shrek for my review of Shrek's Adventure in London.

A Complete Review Of Shrek’s Adventure In London 2023

Europe, London, United Kingdom

Our review of Shreks Adventure in London gives you all the information you need to know to plan your visit, including where to eat and stay near there.

Quechua Air Seconds 4.2 Fresh and Black Air Tent

A Complete Quechua Air Seconds 4.2 Fresh And Black Review

Europe, Travel Gear, United Kingdom, Van Life

Our Quechua Air Seconds 4.2 Fresh and Black review covers what is good and bad about this 4 person air tent, tips for pitching and general tips for those new to camping.

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The Best Safari Destinations In Africa: A Complete Guide 2023

The Best Hotels With Football Academies In Europe 2023

The Best Tree House Holidays For Families In The UK 2023

Palace Of The Lost City Review: All You Need To Know 2023

Our Complete Review Of Sun City Resort For Families 2023

The Best Accommodation In Cape Town For Families 2023

Our Complete Review Of Jackalberry Lodge For 2023

Our Complete Thornybush Game Lodge Review For 2023

The Best Things To Do In The Cape Winelands With Kids 2023

Best Time To Visit The Kruger National Park For The Ultimate Safari Experience

A Complete Review Of Shrek’s Adventure In London 2023

A Complete Quechua Air Seconds 4.2 Fresh And Black Review

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