Journey South

The Africa Travel Guide For Families


A short, honest planning guide for families thinking about their first, or next, African adventure.

When and when not to go

School holidays, migration windows, green-season trade-offs and how far ahead to lock in dates.

A family-first country shortlist

Where each of the ten safari countries fits β€” by age, season and comfort level.

The practical stuff most guides skip

Malaria, luggage limits on light aircraft, tipping, insurance, visas, and the questions to ask before you pay a deposit.

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