Frequently asked questions from parents and children

That depends on what you want to experience and when you want to travel. Africa is extremely diverse and there is something for everyone. Whether you want to tick off the Big Five on exciting game drives then head to the beach or try something a little more adventurous such as fly camping and tracking rhino on foot, the best way to start is to have a chat with one of our experienced team.

There are now excellent malarial prophylactics for children, however, if you feel unsure, there are parts of Africa that are malaria free. We always recommend that you seek medical advice prior to travel, however most of Africa requires no more vaccinations than if you were travelling in Asia or South America and some regions require less.

A safari is an inspirational holiday, introducing children to a fascinating part of our planet, very different from their own. It’s possible to take children of any age on safari but once they reach five or six their ability to take part in a variety of great adventures ensures they get the most out of the experience.

A safari is a holiday that allows all the family to be completely immersed, enjoying exciting new activities each day. Should you need a bit of rest in between, staff at the camp will happily take charge; baking safari cookies, creating arts and crafts, setting out on bug walks and teaching traditional African games.

There are so many new and exciting things to do on safari, you’ll never be bored! Each evening before dinner you will sit down with your guide to decide what great adventures you would like to have tomorrow; riding horses, game drives, fishing, river rafting — there is something for everyone.

There are so many animals in Africa from gigantic elephant to prides of lion and curious warthog. Your guides will know every one and how to find them. If you have a favourite animal, let us know and we will tell your guides so that they can make a special effort to find it for you.

The lives of many children in Africa are very different to ours; some live in mud huts, walk miles to school each day or have the occasional elephant visit their playground. We can arrange for you to spend time with children who live in the areas you visit to learn about their different way of life.

The food at safari camps is like going to a restaurant; really tasty and lots of choice. If you have a favourite food, tell us and we will let the chefs know so that they can make it for you during your trip. Some camps also have fun features like outdoor pizza ovens, so you can help prepare dinner for everyone while mum and dad relax.