Can you really take children on safari…?

In this episode we explore the magic, and the practical realities, of taking children on safari. Where early wake-up calls meet endless curiosity, and where animal dung can be just as exciting as spotting a leopard.

We talk honestly about: The right age to take kids on safari, private vehicles (sanity-savers for everyone), Malaria questions and how to balance family time and adult time.

I’m joined by 3 guests:

Lex, who shares what it’s like going on game drive with her own young children — including why seeing safari through a child’s eyes makes you notice the small things again.

Laura, who tells us about South Africa’s iconic Sabi Sabi Reservenear the Kruger National Park, where kids can join game drives and dive into creative, hands-on bush education at the Elephant Centre — no screens, just spoor tracking and sand art.

And finally, Manuela from Mziki Safari Lodge, tells us what happens when children build shelters, purify water, learn fire-making skills, and graduate as certified Junior Rangers.

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Ultimate Safaris, Namibia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Five_game

Somalisa Acacia Camp, Zimbabwe: https://africanbushcamps.com/experiences/somalisa-acacia/

Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge, South Africa: https://www.sabisabi.com/lodges/bush-lodge