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Newsletter ArticlesMore Family Safari Ideas
Botswana Seba Camp in the Abu Concession in the Okavango Delta provides a wonderful safari experience for families, besides acting as an research station for the study of elephant behaviour. As well as exploring this area of the Delta by vehicle, on foot and mokoro canoe, families staying here can spend time with the resident researcher, Julie Salnicki, tracking and collecting data on released elephants. There is no minimum age for children staying at Seba Camp and the dedicated family unit comprises two spacious interlinking canvas walled rooms. It also has its own plunge pool and sandpit to keep the children entertained while not on safari.
Letaka Mobile Safaris is run by brothers Brent and Grant Reed, who run tailor-made trips throughout Botswana. These trips work very well for parents as they can dictate how long they spend game viewing each day. Jack’s Camp in the Makgadikgadi Pans is very child friendly. Families get the chance to explore the salt pans by quad bike and to spend time with the habituated meerkats. Kenya
Karisia mobile camping safaris operate in the stunning area of Laikipia in Kenya. With private guides, the variety of activities includes walking, fishing and vehicle based game drives, and works very well for children.
Ol Malo House, recently built by the Francombe family, and close to their lovely Ol Malo Lodge in northern Kenya, comes with a team of staff, private vehicles and guides so that guests have the flexibility of doing what they want, - when they want; perfect for families or groups of friends travelling together. Activities on offer include day and night game drives, escorted bush walks and camel treks. Tanzania Kiba Point is on the banks of the Rufiji River in the wild Selous Game Reserve. The four new cottages each have their own plunge pool, and also share a large swimming pool. South Africa Pafuri situated in the northern section of the Kruger National Park runs guides’ and chefs’ courses for children. During the guides’ course participants are taught about animals, birds and plant species. The guides will also teach them how to look after guests, from taking game drive drink orders to ensuring that the vehicle is in perfect condition. The children then do a little project on an animal found in Pafuri. They will receive a certificate and a bird and mammal field guide at the end of their course. During the chefs’ course they learn how to plan menus, plate dishes and garnish the plates. At the beginning of the course they will be given an apron and a bandana and then on completion of the course they will be given a certificate. Children love it. Zambia
Chongwe River Camp in the Lower Zambezi National Park offers a pristine wilderness with a wide variety of terrain. The recently built Albida suite is made up of two en-suite deluxe bedrooms with a lounge/dining area and pool. The idea is to cater for families and small groups.
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The response to our family brochure has been very positive and we continue to plan many family trips. In addition to the many favourites mentioned in previous newsletters, here are just some of the products that have caught our eye recently for those travelling with children:
Shinde Footsteps is an intimate walking camp in the Okavango Delta which offers a high standard of guiding and is known for its team of specialist children’s guides. The camp sleeps a maximum of six people, and is ideal for an exclusive family safari.