Is Safari Safe for Kids? Plan a Flexible, Family-Friendly Adventure
Yes, you can take children on safari - and it can be life-changing.
Taking your children on safari might sound ambitious, even daunting, but it’s not only possible, it can be one of the most rewarding family experiences imaginable. With the right planning, the right destination and the right team around you, a family safari can be safe, flexible and unforgettable.
Most safari camps welcome children aged seven and up; policies do vary. Some families bring younger children, depending on parental comfort, guiding standards and the child’s temperament. Walking safaris are usually reserved for ages 12+, yet younger kids will still discover plenty of magic right in camp.
The Secret to a Happy Family Safari? Flexibility
For families, we strongly recommend exclusively booked properties. When the entire camp runs to your rhythm, every activity fits your children’s attention span and energy level. Less-remote reserves or compact private concessions often strike the perfect balance of wilderness and accessibility, avoiding marathon transfers and rigid timetables.
Crucially, pick camps where the staff genuinely love working with youngsters. The best guides turn the bush into a living classroom, teaching everything from reading animal tracks to traditional fire-making, adventures that keep young minds buzzing.
Stay Cool, Stay Safe
The African sun is fierce. Pack a wide-brim hat, high-factor sun cream and keep water bottles full; a midday siesta is non-negotiable. Small bush flights can feel like either a roller-coaster or pure exhilaration, but they always add to the story.
Safety Above All
Part of the magic is that many camps are unfenced, which means wildlife can - and does - wander through. Children should never explore alone and must follow guides’ instructions at all times; we ensure they do, kindly but firmly.
Imagine your child spotting their first elephant or hearing a lion’s roar echo across the plains. These moments change lives, I know, because they changed mine.
So yes, you can take children on safari. With the right approach, it’s safe, magical and utterly unforgettable. Reach out today, via our enquiry form or by phone, to start planning the perfect safari for your family safaris adventure.