
An African safari with young children, well then the Kruger National Park is an iconic destination for the family traveller. The premiere, most well known and largest of all of South Africa's national parks; it's very name evokes certain deep and visceral emotions.
The safari industry has changed along with its clients over the past 50 years. No longer are children banished and not heard and not even taken along. Some lodges and camps have taken a much more proactive stance concerning children by offering exclusive children's programmes including, in some cases, an almost educational introduction to life in the bush and its fauna and flora.
We have selected in this portfolio a selection of properties which have particularly developed children and young adults programmes and activities. As always, these properties can be included as part of your exclusive and bespoke itinerary.
- Singita Castleton Camp
As Castleton Camp is booked as an exclusive villa and can accommodate up to 12 members of the family at the same time, children and family members of all ages are welcome. Specialized activity programs are put on especially for the kids and food is prepared just as they like.
- Londolozi Varty Camp
Varty Camp with the Londolozi Private Game Reserve put a high emphasis on families with children. The fantastic Londolozi Cubs programme offers up fun and fascination for the little as they learn about themselves, other cultures, about building trust within friendships as well as survival in the wilderness.
- MalaMala Main Camp
Mala Mala Main Camp welcomes children of all ages and is the ideal family destination. Mala Mala Private Game Reserve offers up one of the most child-friendly and engaging safari programs in South Africa for children, this is without question. On arrival, the youngster receive a "Kiddies Kit" filled with safari goodies.
- Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
The Sabi Sabi Game Reserve offers some very special for the little ones; The EleFun Centre, a fully-fledged children's facility within the lodge environs which fosters children's awareness and appreciation of nature. Sabi Sabi Bush Camp is the ideal destination for an African safari family adventure.
- Serondella Lodge
Serondella Lodge accommodates only eight guests in 4 luxuriously appointed suites, the camp is set along the banks of a Monwana tributary. Each suite is carefully positioned to ensure privacy and stunning vistas. The perfect lodge for a family or a group of families.
- Thornybush Game Lodge
It is as if the Thornybush Game Lodge was made with families in mind. Activities for children are plentiful; Picnics next to the pool, educational bush walks, treasure hunts, babysitters are available, game drives are tailored to suit attention spans and a menu especially for kids are available.
- Umlani Bush Camp
10 rustic thatched safari huts are available at the family-friendly Umlani Bush Camp, with simplified luxury as the theme getting "getting back to nature" within the world famous Timbavati Game Reserve is par for the course. At Uyaphi.com we can testify that kids love Umlani.
- Kapama River Lodge
The child-friendly Kapama River Lodge offers so much for your little ones to do. For the smaller children, there is a fully equipped play area including and TV with DVD. There is also special child orientated interpretive bush walks around camp, fire making and spoor casting and safari based games.
- Classic Kruger Camping
5 Days / 4 Nights
Camping safari in Kruger National Park on this 5-day safari starting and ending in Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport).
The famed Skukuza rest camp is your home over the four nights, where the sounds of nature and the roar of lions surround you at all times.
- Effortless South Africa Safari
15 Days / 14 Nights
Explore South Africa on this 15 Day effortless tour.
Take in all the highlights this country has on offer, from the famous Kruger in the North to Natal's wildlife and beaches all the way down the Southern Cape coastline through the Garden Route end in Cape Town.
- Timbavati Fly In Safari
4 Days / 3 Nights
A 4 Day fly-in Safari to what is without a doubt our favourite lodges in the Timbavati Reserve, and that is Motswari Lodge, with the chance to spot the Big 5 including Lion, Rhino, Leopard, Elephant and buffalo as well as Cheetah amongst others. - Ngala Walking Safari
Minimum of a 2-nights
Ngala's walking safari offers an incredible up close and personal safari experience of the Ngala Private Game Reserve bordering the Kruger National Park and Timbavati Game Reserve.
This is an incredible "Big 5" walking safari and game drives with 5-star luxury accommodation.
- Kruger Walking & Timbavati Safari
7 Days / 6 Nights
Seven days of wild walking trails within a private concession in the northern region of Greater Kruger National Park region, as well as a few days of game viewing in the Timbavati Game Reserve, famed for its wildlife and White Lions.
All Car rental types will depend on one's budget and desires.
- Kruger Walking & Timbavati Safari
7 Days / 6 Nights
Seven days of wild walking trails within a private concession in the northern region of Greater Kruger National Park region, as well as a few days of game viewing in the Timbavati Game Reserve, famed for its wildlife and White Lions.
All Car rental types will depend on one's budget and desires.