Family Safaris - Things to do

The chance to see Africa's mighty mammals in the flesh is certainly one of the experiences that make family safaris so memorable and life-changing, but it's worth bearing in mind that young attention spans can be short. Game drives are the usual way to get close to the greatest sights of the African bush but, with a family, it's worth varying the pace. There are any number of activities that fire young imaginations, combining the experience of Africa with excitement and adventure. The options include:

Fishing
Snorkeling
Horseback riding
Mountain biking
Picnics and sundowners
Swimming in rivers, pools and lakes
Spending time on a beach
Heading off on walking safaris
Camel riding safaris
Visiting local schools so your children can make African friends
Touring markets to experience a very different way of life
Riding elephants
Camping in the wild
Taking to the water in canoe safaris and expeditions by boat

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