New Children’s Retreat in Botswana
Reopening just in time for the high season, the newly refurbished Sanctuary Chief’s Camp
will have its own dedicated kid’s area, designed with children aged six
upwards in mind. The area includes a fancy dress corner and a nature
table, where guides are on hand to help young guests identify wildlife
by their droppings. There’s even an entertainment zone for kids aged 11+
complete with PlayStation and table football. So there’s no chance that
your little animals will get bored once the excitement of the morning’s
predator safari game drive is over.
Make tracks to South Africa
Where better to spot the ‘Big Five’ than with a visit to the
malaria-free, wildlife-rich Madikwe Game Reserve. Renowned for offering
children the quintessential African safari experience, one of the main
draws of the Sanctuary Makanyane Safari Lodge
is its Junior Ranger Course offered to children 12 and over (children
of all ages are welcome when the lodge is booked exclusively). Here your
mini Bear Grylls will learn survival, tracking and orientation skills
whilst the rangers help instil an appreciation of why conservation is
vital to preserve the African plains and the creatures who call them
home.
Star gazing in Zambia
Overlooking the game-filled valleys of South Luangwa National Park, the historic hilltop Sanctuary Chichele Presidential Lodge
has thought of everything to encourage younger guests to embrace its
stunning natural surroundings. Activities at the one-time holiday haven
of Zambia’s first president range from crafting papier maché African
masks and elephant dung paper to making a camp fire around which your
little angels can admire the night sky with marshmallows and a warming
cup of hot chocolate.
Reconnect with Mother Nature
What better way to encourage your children’s spirit of adventure than
with a child-friendly treasure hunt. Let them search for hidden clues
and then collect indigenous flora on a guided walking safari within the
spectacular grounds. At Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero
families can venture into the heart of the Botswana bush on especially
shortened game drives. Then, after returning to your new riverside
home, there’s plenty of time for the kids to indulge in a pizza-making
session with the lodge’s Chef whilst you wallow in the luxurious
split-level pool.
Treehouse memories to treasure
Hoping to combine quality family time with the ultimate in luxury safaris? If so, our Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma
may have just the answer. With 12 treehouses connected by wooden
walkways, and two exclusive family houses, each with their own private
vehicle, chef and plunge pool, this boutique Zambezi lodge is just 7
miles from Victoria Falls yet feels a million miles from reality. As the
sun sets on this special place, why not enjoy a relaxing sundowner
cruise, leaving the kids mesmerised by the guides’ tales of African
explorers round the camp fire.
Mobile Tented Camps by Wilderness Explorer will open Baviaanskloof
Adventure Camp in the heart of the Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve from
December 15, 2016 until January 15, 2017.
