African Family Safari Picks: An &Beyond Safari to Enjoy with Your Kids

If you are planning an African family safari with kids, you might first worry whether they will enjoy the safari or get bored at the lodge. You can find &Beyond in many parts of Africa, at lodges such as Kichwa Tembo in Kenya, Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge in Botswana and Suyian Lodge in Kenya. Rather than simply bringing children along on a grown-up trip, it centers on family-friendly lodges and sets aside time for kids to take part themselves.

A safari that is not just about watching animals, but about searching, making and experiencing things firsthand

Here is a look at the &Beyond family safari and the family travel experiences you can enjoy with your kids.

&Beyond's WILDchild Program for Kids

The program that stands out on an &Beyond family trip is WILDchild. Each family-friendly lodge offers different activities suited to its surrounding nature and region.

Kids might look for animal tracks with a ranger, go fishing, draw, make bead crafts or try making a traditional bow. In other words, they experience the animals and nature they saw that day again, from a child's point of view. Family-friendly lodges also provide an age-appropriate WILDchild backpack, so the fun continues outside the safari too.

Spaces Where Families Can Stay Together

On a trip with kids, how you stay at the lodge matters as much as the safari program.

Some of &Beyond's family-friendly lodges have family suites or connecting rooms the whole family can share, set up to make staying with kids easy. Depending on the lodge, there may be a separate bedroom or space for children, and some also offer a childminding service if needed.

Spend the day on safari together, then take some time to rest separately at the lodge, so both kids and parents can stay a little more comfortably. Room layouts and available services vary by lodge, so it is best to choose one that fits your children's ages and your family's makeup.

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A Safari at Your Child's Pace

A safari with kids does not need to move at the same pace as one with only adults.

&Beyond's WILDchild activities are chosen to match each child's interests and can be done with rangers, trackers or lodge staff. Some lodges in Botswana also offer activities for children aged 3 to 12, kids' menus and a childminding service.

For kids, it becomes time to play and learn in nature rather than a trip of repeated game drives, and for parents, a more relaxed trip where they do not have to match every activity to their children.

A Family Makes Africa Even More Fun

When people think of an African family trip, it is easy to assume the long travel times or safari schedule will be hard on children. But choose a lodge that suits your family and add programs the kids can take part in, and the trip looks quite different.

Searching for animal footprints, observing nature with a ranger and experiencing an unfamiliar culture firsthand. A trip that is a safari for adults can become a huge nature playground for kids. If you are looking for a slightly special destination with your children, an African family trip with an &Beyond family safari is well worth considering.

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