Family Safaris 101: What to do, Where to go!

WHERE TO GO | Dined ... and gone to Heaven!

Safari lodges have geared their experiences around family - and children's - enjoyment. One of the standout lodges is Madikwe Safari lodge. They have structured a 'Junior Ranger Program' based in their Eco-House which is very special: kids learn bush skills - make fire, find water, find their direction in the wild. In addition there are painting and drawing classes, baking in the kitchen and pizza making in a bushveld pizza oven Children 0-5 are free and 6-15 pay 50% of the adult rate!

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website | www.madikwesafarilodge.co.za

WHERE TO GO | Wined ... and gone to Heaven!

Le Quartier Francais, our Franschhoek favorite nestled in the heart of the wine region offers VIK: Very Important Kids program. While mom and dad are savoring the finest wines from the valley, kids can exercise their culinary muscle learning about charcuterie making, crafting artisanal pizzas and discovering the herbs and ingredients that make the South African kitchen so unique. Then they can wind down the day with movies at the property's very own in house Screening Room complete with homemade popcorn and all the trimmings!

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website | www.lqf.co.za

TRAVEL JOURNAL | Five Favorite Family Spots!

As you start your safari planning, here are just a few of the favorite family spots in our portfolio:

Seba Camp – one of Wilderness Safaris’ classic camps in the Okavango Delta in Botswana, Seba has gained an excellent reputation amongst families. With two family suites, it can accommodate a variety of group sizes, and there is a dedicated kids’ swimming pool and sand pit. As with most professional guides, Seba’s have an affinity for the younger clients, teaching them how to track animal prints and how to identify the spoor ...

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TRAVEL JOURNAL | Cape Town with Kids!

Cape Town, aka the Mother City, Africa’s southern most metropolis, is fabulous family destination. It’s a perfect blend of urban and outdoor activities and, time permitting, an easy spot to spend time as part of a South African itinerary. We’ve assembled just a taste of what the city has to offer families:

V&A Waterfront – a great spot in the city to start your visit with children. The kids will be awed by the sights and sounds of the waterfront, with glorious Table Mountain as its backdrop. Start at Nobel Square, where you can take a moment to appreciate some of South Africa’s most influential public figures including Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Albert Luthuli and FW de Klerk. Sports fans can visit the Springbok Rugby museum while artists can thrive at Art Jamming! The waterfront is also home to the continent’s largest museum, the Two Oceans Aquarium where kids can get up close with some of the regions largest predators – sharks, as well as a myriad of marine life ...

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TRAVEL JOURNAL | Planning a Family Safari

A safari is one of the most bonding experiences a family can undertake together. It is richly rewarding as parents and children explore the African bush, learning about wildlife, terrain and cultures so different from the every day lives we lead. When starting your planning, there are a number of points to consider in your decision making.

When to go? Most families are ruled by their kids’ school vacations – which is perfect, as both Spring break and summer time are excellent times to visit the region! ...

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