Africa is perhaps the ultimate adventure travel destination and your kids will love it! From running down sand dunes in the desert, to spotting elephants and lions on a self-drive safari, to jumping into waves crashing onto pristine beaches, and all whilst camping under the African stars. And before you ask, yes – you can do a safari with young kids!
In fact, you may want to check out these truths about doing an African safari with kids.
We spent 4 months in 2018 overlanding Africa in a Land Rover Defender with our two boys (aged 3 and 4). This trip took us to the heart of this continent… starting in South Africa and Mozambique, then on to Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, and finishing with Namibia before returning our Land Rover back to South Africa.
For all your questions answered about our overland travels through sub-Saharan Africa in a Land Rover, check out our post… READ – Overlanding Africa with kids: everything you need to know
But if you’re looking for that African adventure that is a bit more accessible, check out our Morocco with kids self drive itinerary.
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General Africa travel tips:
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The BEST Malaria free safaris in Africa
Do malaria free safaris exist? And will my experience be as as good as visiting the big parks? Malaria is a concern for any traveller to Africa. Whilst this can be fixed to some extent by taking antimalarials, understandably not everyone is happy with taking them. This is particularly the case for people who believe …
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The ULTIMATE Africa packing list for families
Are you planning an epic trip to Africa? If you’re looking for the ultimate Africa packing list for families, then read on. We travelled Africa overland for 101 days so we had a lot of practice with our kit, working out exactly what we needed and what we could do without. We always try and …
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Self drive Africa overland with kids: everything you need to know
In March 2018, our little family of four set off on an adventure of a lifetime around sub-Saharan Africa in a Land Rover Defender. Our boys were just 2 and 4 years old at the time and we had no 4×4 experience whatsoever. If you’re looking for a driving through Africa blog and ultimate travel …
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The TRUTH about doing an African safari with kids
The African safari is perceived as one of life’s ultimate travel experiences. One that children won’t appreciate until they’re older, and too expensive for families. Plus aren’t there those stories about children being eaten by hungry wildlife on safari? Surely doing an African Safari with kids is irresponsible and pointless. I hear things like this …
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Kruger vs Etosha – which is best?
Windows wound down, camera at the ready, I spot movement in the bush up ahead… a lonesome rhino plods out into the morning sun, unfazed by our presence, and munches on a tuft of grass. It’s just our family of four in our Land Rover and the rhino. We can’t see anyone else for miles …
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Tips for a safari with kids under the age of 5
Are your wondering if you can do an safari with young kids? You may also want to read: The TRUTH about doing an African safari with kids We went on our first family safari when they were just 1 and 3 years old. It was to see the elephants at Udawalawe National Park in Sri Lanka, …
