Choose family-friendly destinations
- South Africa: malaria-free reserves, Cape Town’s beaches and penguins, the Garden Route.
- Kenya and Tanzania: many camps have family tents and children’s programmes.
- Mauritius: easy beach holidays.
- Namibia: a self-drive road trip with Etosha’s waterholes.
Age limits to know
- Gorilla trekking: usually 15 and over.
- Chimpanzee tracking: often 12 or older.
- Walking safaris: often 12 or 16, depending on the country.
- Some camps: have minimum ages or require private vehicles for families.
Tips
- Book a private vehicle so you can stop when the kids need a break.
- Choose shorter drives and fewer moves.
- Talk to a travel clinic about malaria; many families choose malaria-free areas with young children.
- Bring binoculars for each child and a wildlife checklist.
