WILD CHILD SAFARIS - A Family Safari (Botswana, Zambia & Zimbabwe)

FAMILY SAFARIS & NGWANA KIDS CLUB:

From Big Five spotting, to nature walks; from cultural excursions to sunset boat cruises, there is something for everyone on a family safari adventure with.

Our family camps boast family-oriented tents with interleading walkways and connecting bedrooms, creating an ‘under-one-roof feeling’ and comfort for the whole family. Our Child Specialist Guides offer practical and educational activities for the kids and expeditions that will delight every generation. A family safari adventure is the trip of a lifetime that allows you to enjoy a hassle-free holiday in Africa that is as indulgent and relaxing for parents as it is exciting, educational and fun for children.

A day in the life of a family on safari is fluid, exciting, varied and full of special moments that will live on in family history for a lifetime. Our child specialist guides tailor their safaris to families for the duration of their stay, taking into consideration the age of the children and any special interests or requests, promoting a philosophy that embraces families in the wild.

Ngwana is the Setswana word for “explorer” and is the name of our family friendly program designed by each of our camps. Our Ngwana Club offers a variety of safari related activities for children of all ages.

NGWANA CLUB ACTIVITIES:

• Nature Walks Around Camp:

Children go on nature walks around camp with their guide and accompanied by a parent, where they are presented with fun and unique learning opportunities. Spoor identification, discovering the traditional uses of plants, bird watching and hunting for the ‘Little 5’ highlight the intangible experiences that they can’t get in the ‘real’ world. After a bush walk, children will be given a ‘Junior Guide’ certificate, which will encourage them to become our future conservationists with a passion for wildlife who will help us to protect our heritage.

• Ngwana Club Cooking Classes:

Eating well is a big part of a memorable safari experience and that includes a family feast. At Somalisa Acacia and Nyamatusi Mahogany there are wood fired pizza ovens. Children are invited to design their own pizzas with our chefs in camp, and families are encouraged to have a taste test competition. We also include a ‘make-your-own-mocktail’ station in the warmer months, providing both entertainment and a refreshing drink on a warm afternoon.

• Traditional Story-Telling:

Our child specialist guides enjoy sharing the history and folklore of the area and their people. Your child specialist guide will dress in authentic tribal regalia and perform a play, imparting their traditional history and legends, including an interactive drumming session.

• Arts and Crafts/Beading:

An arts and crafts corner is set up for children and is a place where they can let their creativity run wild after the stimulation and inspiration of their new surroundings takes hold. Here, children can thread beads to make a bracelet or necklace to take home as a memento of their time in the bush, as well as indulge in colouring in and picture painting.