Tips On How To Do A Family African Safari

World Travel Diary — By NikhilBhide on September 3, 2010 at 02:08

Taking your family on a safari to Africa is in fact the best reward you could ever give to your children! Exploring the African bush as you drive through parks and watching lions (king of the jungle), leopards and big elephant families at a close distance will be unbelievable. This will probably be the first time for your kids to be in African and they will indeed very excited. All those wildlife movies acted in Africa will finally become a reality in their eyes. The various bird species, small and the big five, people, cultures and beautiful features will be a wonderful experience full of enjoyment.

The best place to take your family for a safari is South Africa. South Africa has a lot of advantages for instance; most game parks are Malaria free therefore your children will not be in danger of Malaria infection. There are many small parks with plenty of wildlife where you can view animals without using much time. This is good especially if you have small kids since they will hardly get bored. The roads are excellent as compared to those in other African countries. Traveling for long distances therefore does not take long and your kids will still be comfortable. Self-drive is allowed in most parks and you can have extreme privacy and unlimited time for game viewing.

Regarding health, South Africa has excellent doctors and health facilities including heart transplant surgeons and in case of an emergency proper care is readily available. However, whether you decide to have your safari in South Africa, Kenya, Namibia or Tanzania, it is always good to ask your tour operator for the best time of the year to visit depending on the field of your personal interest. Visa and passport are important identification documents required for entry in all African countries. Depending with the age of your children, always choose the lodges, camps and activities that are appropriate for them.

Open land rovers and 4 wheel drives provide excellent game viewing. The best time for a wildlife safari is during the dry season since there is little vegetation cover. Animals gather in the few vegetation covered areas and the remaining waterholes which allow for good photographing. Let your children enjoy every moment of your safari by providing cameras and binoculars to each of them, sun glasses, hats and neutral clothes that will match with the environment. Encourage your kids to follow all rules from your tour guides to avoid scaring or distracting the animals.

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About the Author:
Jackline Mwathe Is A Tour Operator And Has Been Organizing And Reporting On Kenya Vacation, Travel And Tours For Years. For more information on African Tourism, visit her site at FAMILY AFRICAN SAFARI
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