An Educational Family Safari

Taking your family on Safari is a perfect way to combine an educational experience with a fun holiday that will always be remembered.

Why spend thousands of dollars on taking the children to Disney World when they can see spectacular wild animals and at the same time learn about the importance of conserving the environment?

Family Safaris are perfectly safe and not only will your guide to be able to protect and instruct but they can put on fun activities for the kids while you relax.

Even if you feel that the children are too young to take them on the big game drives where you will watch lions, elephants and other large animals, they will be perfectly entertained. They can learn everything from how to make and shoot bow and arrows and the art of bush cookery.

Those programs are designed to be fun for youngsters between three and 10 years of age. For instance children can play the detective by learning how to track the movements of the animals.

One of the fantastic aspects about bringing your family on Safari is that you form a deep and real connection with Africa while having an incredibly rewarding experience.

How Much does a Family Safari Cost?

Taking a Safari is an expensive holiday but when you consider the fact that it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, the prices are really quite reasonable.

When you book a Safari there is total flexibility on when you travel with daily flights from most world capitals to various African cities. The word Safari means ‘long journey’ in Swahili but you can choose differing Safari lengths, anything from three days up to four weeks.

A12 day trip to Mozambique and South Africa could cost £4,440 per person, based on a return flight from London. That sounds like a lot but it does include all flights, accommodation and meals as well as various activities for both children and adults. It would also include the game drives which usually take place twice a day.

As you will be out in the African bush it is unlikely that there will be anything else for you to spend money on. This is not the place to go shopping or buy souvenirs! However, if you do want some keepsakes such as a token of your journey it is possible to purchase traditional tribal arts and crafts along the way.

Of course there are discounts for children on a safari holiday who can travel for £3,460 each. If you prefer to book the flights yourself this is also an option.

A Family Safari can make a Difference

Increasingly Safari companies in Africa are looking to the bigger picture. They realise they can only stay in business as long as there is a vibrant array of wildlife and culture available for tourists to see.

With that in mind companies are looking to give more back to the surrounding environment and local communities. Many Safari Tours allow the guides and workers to become shareholders in the company so that they are not just living day-to-day, but working towards a future.

This in turn also benefits the companies as they get a more motivated and enthusiastic quality of work from the guides. That way everyone gives 110% towards making sure that your family has a fantastic family safari holiday.

Meanwhile a number of initiatives are run including recycling as many of the waste products as possible. Cans, bottles and paper or all placed into separate recycling containers during your stay. Please make sure that your family helps to achieve this simple goal.