Kids In Khaki
A safari with kids is not just about finding a camp with slacker age restrictions. It's about creating an experience where kids are engaged on safari, learning about the bush and free to play like... well, kids.
It's about making sure parents are well-taken care of with the opportunity for some personal space and time off when needed. It's about choosing family accommodation that gives everyone some breathing room and safaris that not only re-connect families but provide stories to be re-told over the dinner table for years to come.
Our recommended Kids in Khaki itineraries have been carefully selected by us because we know what it's like to go on safari with kids. We can offer private activities to cater for smaller people who tire more easily or fly in a guide to teach the family to make paper from elephant dung. Whatever you need, we'll make sure your kids are participating in the adventure and getting the maximum enjoyment out of it.
Get in touch and we'll create your perfect safari experience.
Your safari could look something like this:
Why We Love It
Enjoy a warm welcome in Victoria Falls, then it’s time to ease into your safari in comfort along the Chobe River before the big adventure begins. A private camping safari is a great way to travel with children, going at your own pace in big game areas, led by a highly experienced guide. You then head out on the pans to see the meerkats and marvel at how big the skies are. Sure, you’ll get a little dirty but the kids will love it and you can clean up in Maun before flying home.
Itinerary at a Glance
2 nights in awe of the Victoria
Falls at Lokuthula Lodge - Zimbabwe
Time at leisure to enjoy a variety of activities
2 nights on the banks of the Chobe
River at Chobe Bakwena
Game drives, Chobe River cruise and a local village tour
2 nights exploring further in Savuti with Safari Life
Africa
Game drives throughout Savuti
3 nights private camping in Moremi
with Safari Life Africa
Game drives in the Moremi area
2 nights adventure on the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans at
Planet Baobab
Visit the meerkats, quad biking and sleep outs on the
pans
1 night in donkey-filled Maun at Riley’s Hotel
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Meerkat rating: 
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Our Suggestions
Some special tips to make the most of your safari:
- Try out the Victoria Falls Canopy Tour for some active fun for the whole family
- Use the pans’ bewildering lack of perspective to snap some creative family shots
- Take the teenagers – back to basics for some real time
Pricing information
Rates vary as much as your kids' personalities!
Giving exact costs for family safaris with children is harder than getting them to go to bed at night. Click here to see what to budget and get advice from Safari Specialists' real life moms: what it'll cost, what to bring and what to expect in the bush.
These safari itineraries are sample ideas only. Contact a Safari Specialists' consultant for a tailor made quote for your family.
"You lined up the perfect combo of camping and lodges for us. Safari Life was ideal for our family - Clinton has great knowledge but is also very personable and got along so well with our three children."
Why We Love It
Start off in the Okavango Delta at your own private camp with a timetable designed just for families. The programme interests kids of all ages with a wide range of activities from pellet gun shooting to bush cooking. Your time at Machaba switches the focus back to game drives in the wildlife-rich area of Khwai before heading up to the Victoria Falls for some family fun to round off the adventure.
Itinerary at a Glance
2 nights on the beautiful Zambezi River at Chundu Cottage Victoria Falls - Zambia
Selected activity inclusions as well as plenty of free
time
3 nights following wildlife on game drives in Khwai at Machaba Camp
Game drives and night drives in Khwai
3 nights exclusive use of Footsteps Camp in the Okavango on the Young Explorers'
safari
Specialised family safari programme
Meerkat rating:
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Our Suggestions
Some special tips to make the most of your safari:
- Get major thrills at Vic Falls with bungee jumping, bridge swinging and zip lining
- Book a private vehicle at Machaba Camp for relaxed and flexible activities
- Extend the adventure to Camp Kalahari for quad biking on the Makgadikgadi Pans
Pricing information
Rates vary as much as your kids' personalities!
Giving exact costs for family safaris with children is harder than getting them to go to bed at night. Click here to see what to budget and get advice from Safari Specialists' real life moms: what it'll cost, what to bring and what to expect in the bush.
These safari itineraries are sample ideas only. Contact a Safari Specialists' consultant for a tailor made quote for your family.
"The Young Explorers’ Programme was a great introduction to the bush and the kids were kept busy with all sorts of activities from making bows and arrows to lighting the fire. There was an immediate rapport with the whole camp team and we felt secure the entire time."
Why We Love It
This safari is one of the few in Botswana that will accept children as young as two! Jumpstart their love of nature and the outdoors with lodges suitable for kids from toddlers to teenagers, places where shoes are optional and the staff know how to keep the little ones entertained. The generously sized family accommodation means you can all stay – and play – together.
Itinerary at a Glance
3 nights in style in Victoria Falls
Safari Suites – Zimbabwe
We will make activity recommendations to suit your children’s
ages
2 nights following the elephants in Chobe at Tlouwana Camp
Game drives, Chobe River cruise and village visit
3 nights at the family friendly Khwai
Bush Camp
Day and night game drives
Meerkat rating: 
Our ratings explained
Our Suggestions
Some special tips to make the most of your safari:
- Hire a poncho and get lost in the mist of Victoria Falls
- Meet some of the local children at the village in Lesoma Valley, Chobe
- Spend an extra night in Khwai chasing the big game
Pricing information
Rates vary as much as your kids' personalities!
Giving exact costs for family safaris with children is harder than getting them to go to bed at night. Click here to see what to budget and get advice from Safari Specialists' real life moms: what it'll cost, what to bring and what to expect in the bush.
These safari itineraries are sample ideas only. Contact a Safari Specialists' consultant for a tailor made quote for your family.
"Khwai Bush Camp was a great experience. It was good, too, that the weather was perfect during our stay. The chalets were comfortable, food was delicious and we loved the intimate/family-style setting and friendly staff. They always wanted to help out with our toddler. The rate, I think, was fair. The tents at Tlouwana were also a good experience even with the kids… The staff were friendly and helpful to assist in any way."
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