



What makes the perfect family safari?
A safari that ensures the needs, expected level of comfort, individual interests, and of course the safety of your troop are foremost in the planning of such a memorable trip.
With these factors in place we can design a family safari that is unforgettable, enjoyable for all family members and perhaps even a little educational.
Add that together with amazing wildlife encounters on vast open plains with your professional guide and it is easy to see that a safari is one of the most exciting and rewarding adventures a family can undertake.
At what age should children go on safari?
Where younger children are concerned a safari isn't just about game viewing. Safaris inspire children aged six and over in many ways, so after a morning watching a hundred elephant splashing and wallowing at a waterhole, they can spend the afternoon on a beginners tracking course, playing with local Masai children, or learning the medicinal use of plants from a bushman guide.
Safaris also make the best teenage family holidays - imagine a day canoeing together down the Zambezi.... or stealthily creeping up on a herd of giraffe, all with superb guides.
After an exhilarating and exhausting day and sitting down to a hearty (and nutritional) meal under a star filled sky you'll fall into bed full of anticipation of what is in store tomorrow..
You can also combine time on safari with a city like Cape Town or a sun-drenched beach - maybe somewhere like a remote Mozambique island or a luxurious five-star hotel in the Seychelles or Mauritius.
Photographs compliments of the Gentle Family
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