Plan by Age
Travelling with children? Let's start with their ages.
Ages shape everything, which camps will take you, how long a game drive can realistically be, and whether malaria areas are worth considering.
Who's coming with you?
Add your children's ages and I'll show you where could works, what they'll enjoy, and what to know before you book.
Age
Age
Preschool explorers
ages 4, 6Small legs, big wonder. Namibia's easy self-drive and South Africa's coast and cities give real variety without long, tiring travel days.
Malaria-free is still the sensible choice — Namibia and the Cape both fit.
SOME OPTIONS TO DISCUSS
Namibia (dunes & self-drive)Cape TownThe Garden RouteEastern Cape / Madikwe
WHAT THEY'LL ENJOY
Climbing red dunes and sandboarding at Sossusvlei
Penguins at Boulders Beach and aquarium mornings
Big 5 in short, exciting bursts
Meeting the lodge team and local children