Why 2023 is the year for an adventurous family safari

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and South Africa should be your destination of choice!

Want to know why 2023 is the year for an adventurous family safari? Read on to find out!

Ah, safaris! For many adults, it is a bucket list holiday. And for most children seeing wild animals in their natural habitat only happens on Netflix or YouTube. Yet 2023 is actually the perfect time to bite the bullet and book that safari experience. Read on for why 2023 is the year you want to be planning your family safari.

Our 5 reasons why you SHOULD go on a family safari this year:

Being grateful.

The challenging couple of years with COVID made us all realise what we were missing out on or taking for granted. Time with family, not enough travel, more flexibility, open spaces and independence. Since the world reopened and airlines started flying again South Africa offers the perfect family holiday destination. With miles of sandy beaches, wildlife galore, culture and world-class wines you can choose how busy or relaxed you want to be. This is not just sand, sea and sun, it is sand, sea, sun and safari!

Children get bored easily.

So finding stuff for them to do can be a headache for Mum and Dad. On a safari break, there are lots of activities you can do as a family. Wild animals, wildlife interactions, games, jungle gyms and so much more! Then relax by the pool or on the beach when you are done.

Safaris offer learning by osmosis!

Children don’t realise they are learning about Natural Sciences when they are looking at elephants, rhinos and lions in their natural habitat. Going out with an experienced guide, with a passion for the bushveld, will provide all the little facts and info about the circle of life, ecosystems and vegetation. Practical learning at its best!

No screens just time in the great outdoors. Many parents worry about how much time their children spend on their phones or tablets. So giving them an excuse to leave technology behind for a few hours will help them to be more present and enjoy the moment. Plus South Africa’s cell phone coverage in the remote bushveld is very hit-and-miss so they can’t Snapchat even if they wanted to!

You get more for your money.

The Rand to British £ value is currently around ZAR21 to £1 making it so much more economical than many other African countries that work in the US $. An average meal will cost around £30 for a family of 4 including alcohol and a short 3-hour safari would be around £20/£25 per person depending on where you are in South Africa. (Exchange rate correct at time of publishing March 2023).

Estuary Mouth walk
Giraffes on safari
Warthogs sleeping on a private safari

A safari holiday is about much more than just the wildlife.

It is about discovering different cultures, different scenery and a different way of life. Even the loadshedding helps you to find alternative ways of doing things when there is no electricity to rely on (and be super organised for when it is on)!

So what are you waiting for? The South African bushveld is calling you! So 2023 is the perfect year for an adventurous family safari!

Planning a South African family safari can be daunting. The Little Bush Baby Co. offers a personalized travel planning and travel research service, helping you make all the plans. Finally leaving you to book via the platforms you feel most comfortable with. You can find more details on our Travel Consulting page.

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