Watching Meerkcats in South Africa

Family Safaris - Things to do

– Riding safari at Ant’s Nest in the malaria free Waterberg region, South Africa 

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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