Young Life Africa & the Middle East
Family Expeditions
Build Your Own “Come and See” Journey
Young Life Family Expeditions are shared spiritual milestones that go beyond a standard vacation, combining intentional ministry with high-end hospitality. Each trip includes a safari or adventure portion, with work projects designed to be manageable for families with younger children.
Trip length and itineraries are completely flexible. The expeditions above are based on our most popular, proven past trips and can be adjusted to fit your family.
What’s Included
On your family journey
- Thoughtfully crafted itineraries for families with children of all ages
- Comfortable, family-friendly accommodations and meals
- Local staff guides who know the destination country’s culture and opportunities
- Opportunities to interact with a local Young Life club and share meals with volunteer leaders and staff
- A once-in-a-lifetime safari lodge and game drive experience for the entire family
- A dedicated expeditions coordinator to support your trip preparation and planning
Good to know
Cost
Trip costs vary based on your choice of accommodations and safari preferences.
Spiritual Rhythm
Most expeditions include intentional daily devotionals, worship, and debriefs led by our staff to help your family reflect and grow spiritually.
Service Projects
Optional service or work projects can be integrated or adjusted depending on your group’s interests and abilities.
Traveling with Kids
We have welcomed children as young as 7! Itineraries can be tailored to keep younger travelers safe, engaged, and entertained throughout the journey.
Let’s Build It Together
Every family expedition starts with a conversation
Tell us a little about your family, when you’d like to travel, and what you hope to experience. Our expeditions coordinator will work with you to shape an itinerary that fits your group — from the ministry touchpoints to the safari at the end.
Leave your name and email below, or reach out to Hadley Carmichael directly at (864) 345-3258 or hcarmichael@younglife.org.
Start Planning
Leave your details and we’ll be in touch to start building your family’s expedition.
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