Tips on enjoying safaris with children under 10 : With the holidays and festive season coming up soon, we as parents and guardians would like to do some fun things with our children and families to celebrate and enjoy then season. One of the things that pop up on our lists is a holiday safari with the little ones; but the big question is can you really enjoy a safari with children under 10? Or will you just spend the safari looking after the children.
Well, we think you can enjoy your safari with the kids under 10 and in this piece we share some things you can do that will help you enjoy your safari with children under 10.
First things first. You need to plan for this safari well with the children in mind and some things you will have to consider include: – getting a child-friendly safari package and itinerary that is already fitted to include the children. This also means the activities you choose to do on the safari will be child friendly and also interesting to the kids. In the same line ensure you have child friendly accommodation, meals planned and of course make sure you plan for the special kids supplies like diapers, formula, midday snacks and many other things.
Before you go for the safari, ensure your child or children are health and consult with your pediatrician before travel about the children’s health and if there are any meds needed, vaccinations etc. before travel, see that the children get them. so that they are healthy while you are on the safari. On top of that pack the meds you think your child or children will need and a first aid kit incase of anything. Also, since you are visiting Africa remember to carry things like repellents and sunscreen.
To ensure the kids are zoned in on the safari, it helps to teach them about the wildlife and the importances of respecting wildlife, following the rules like keeping the distance, being silent in the presence of animals, not leaving the car during the game drive and many other things. But also, in the same setting encourage the kids to be curious and ask questions.
During the safari, supervise the children and also have tools like binoculars and spotting scopes for them to use to view the wildlife so that they are not moving up and about. Making the game drives and activities interesting for all of you are you ask and answer questions on the different habitats and ecosystems, animals and animal behaviors and other things. Also take breaks during the activities so that they don’t seem tiring.
Don’t forget snacks and drinks to refresh and rehydrate, then brings some games for the kids to keep them entertained and most of all, find fun in all you do on the safari.
You can also invest in kids cameras that they can use to take pics and create memories of their own and encourage them to take as many photos and videos. In that way they will be enjoying the safari in their own unique way. After the safari to make it even more interesting you can create a wildlife album for them to put their pics and real memorize everything about the safari.
Because you are with kids remember to be flexible with the itinerary, that what doesn’t work for the kids can easily be left out of the itinerary. Most of all, enjoy the safari through the children’s eyes. You be amazed at how much you will enjoy the safari.
