Going on safari with children
By Naomi Kessy, Senior Planner15 June 20256 min readSafari
1. Children belong on safari
Children belong on safari. They notice things adults walk past. The trick is to design a trip that respects their pace, not just survives it.
2. We rarely send families with children under six
We rarely send families with children under six. Below that age, the long drives and altitude changes outweigh the magic.
3. From age six up, family safari becomes wonderful, and from…
From age six up, family safari becomes wonderful, and from age twelve, almost ideal. Junior ranger programmes turn quiet hours into adventures.
4. Our planning principles: shorter drives, family suites or interconnecting rooms,…
Our planning principles: shorter drives, family suites or interconnecting rooms, a private vehicle, a pool at every stop, and a junior ranger activity once a day.
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Naomi Kessy, Senior Planner
Published 15 June 2025
