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Sometimes keeping everyone happy on a family safari holiday can be a challenge – but with these tricks, it doesn’t have to be. Look for Child-Friendly Destinations Planning a family safari holiday requires more careful thought than a safari with only adults; above all else, children’s ages must be considered in relation to where you go, where you stay and what you do on your trip. For very young children, many families decide on safari holidays that specifically cater to babies and toddlers, as these offer a range of benefits including childcare facilities, kids’ entertainment and additional security (so that they don’t go wondering off into the wild). Older children can be taken to a wider variety of places – but make sure you do your homework carefully, as many reserves and camps have a lower age limit of twelve years old. Keep an eye out for places that offer activities suitable for your younger family members, and be sure to ask beforehand about any age restrictions they may have, or whether certain activities are age-appropriate. Plan Well In addition to thinking about the big picture, you need to think about the little details of your family safari holiday as well. For example, it’s best to avoid travelling large distances with young children – cut down on excessive flights and long drives by staying in one country, or one region of a country. Children’s attention also tends to wander on some of the longer game drives, so it often pays to plan private drives where you’ll be able to return to camp if the kids get cranky, and you won’t have to worry about keeping the kids quiet so that they don’t disturb other paying guests. Also try to keep the itinerary of your family safari varied with lots of different activities every day, to compensate for shorter attention spans. Keep the Kids Involved A family safari is a great way to bring you all together, so look for creative ways to capture the kids’ interest and keep them involved and engaged with what is happening. Involve them from the very early planning stages, and get them excited about the wildlife they’ll be able to see and the places you’re going to visit. While you’re out on game drives, give them checklists of animals to tick off, and create games and competitions out of who can spot what first. Give them their own pair of binoculars and a cheap disposable camera to keep them busy. Once you’re home, you can also help them create a family safari scrapbook as well, using photos and souvenirs that they’ve collected on the trip – it’s a great way to extend the family fun!
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