Safari holidays are an exciting adventure for the whole family. But its normal for young children to become bored of driving around looking for animals especially when theyre not allowed to touch them and are constantly being told to hush and sit still.Here are 3 safari lodges in South Africa that specially cater for the interests of little people with fun and educational kiddies programs and activities.
Shamwari Game Reserve
Shamwari is a Big 5 game reserve in the Eastern Cape. They cater for families in the exclusive Riverdene Lodge, which boasts inter-leading luxury rooms, a rim-flow swimming pool, supervised playroom, spacious lawns, and a jungle gym. Each child receives an age-appropriate gift pack and the childrens co-ordinator will tailor make a family package based on your family size, childrens ages, and the weather conditions. Babysitting services are available for kids under 4 years who are too young for the game drives.
Emdoneni Lodge
Emdoneni Lodge in Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, is known for their Cat Rehabilitation Centre where you can interact with cheetah, serval, caracal, and African wild cats. The lodge is equally well known for its wide range of activities for children of all ages. Run by experienced guides who are passionate about both kids and nature, each activity is tailored to suit the childrens interest and attention span. Family accommodation is provided in chalets and rondavels with inter-leading rooms.
Jock Safari Lodge
Surrounded by lush bushveld in the southwestern corner of the Kruger National Park, Jock Safari Lodge offers all the wildlife experiences that can be expected at this legendary game reserve. Ideal for families, Fitzpatricks Lodge at Jock is a 3 room stand-alone lodge offering personal service in an intimate atmosphere.Upon arrival the host and/or ranger will suggest family activity optionstaking the family size, childrens ages, and weather into consideration. Each child receives a gift pack with items that can be used during their stay. Children from 7 to 11 join adults on normal game drives in open vehicles, whereas children younger than 4 years are taken on game drives in a closed vehicle.
Which lodge would your children love to visit?