Where? The desert sands of northern Kenya’s magnificent Samburu region.Why go there? It includes two National Reserves, home to a wide variety of animal and bird life, including lions, elephants and giraffes.Children will love... Safari drives

Giraffe Manor in Nairobi, Kenya, is home to a herd of 12 resident Rothschild giraffes and famed as the only hotel in the world where guests can eat breakfast with these unique animals. Set in 12 acres of private land, you can also spot warthogs

to The Seychelles, Madagascar and Kenya. The cruise includes two stops in Madagascar, at Nosy Be and Diego Suarez, where children can see a variety of lemurs and cheeky monkeys, aka King Julien and Maurice, at the National Park of the Amber Mountains. Prices start

, highlights include the Delbosq clowns from France, Hip-Hop tumbling from Kenya, contemporary juggling from the Ukraine, stunning equestrian routines courtesy of Yasmine Smart and, back by popular demand, the utterly jaw-dropping Lucius Team

Luxury Africa specialist Cheli & Peacock has introduced a unique family holiday, where children can learn about the Samburu tribe of Kenya, including their bush survival skills.Families will learn about tracking elephant and leopard and Samburu

is in an air-conditioned mini bus and accommodation is in family rooms in three- and four-star guest houses. From £2,849 per adult and £1,719 per child.  Kenya is renowned for being a fantastic safari destination and the Great Plains safari company provides a

-distance destinations, Thailand, South Africa and Kenya were the best value, while the US and Antigua were the most expensive. Of course, you can keep costs down in any destination by simply avoiding the most expensive places. For example, head to northern Mallorca