Head to the Eastern Cape for three nights on a child-friendly safari at Mark’s Camp (in the Lalibela Private Game Reserve). (4 hours, 360km)
Thousands of hectares in the Eastern Cape have been returned to natural bushveld that supports the Big Five as well as abundant plains species and birdlife. Lalibela comprises three lodges within 7,500ha of Big Five malaria-free bushveld. One of these, Mark’s Camp, is a child-friendly game lodge, with an extensive children’s safari programme, decorated in a relaxed Pan-African style. Seven chalets include three family chalets. Game drives in open 4×4 vehicles bring you face to face with the game, from mighty elephant, lion, rhino and buffalo to tiny blue duiker and rock hyrax. African wild dogs and spotted hyena have also been reintroduced to Lalibela.
The pattern of activities will depend on the age of your children. Younger children, typically under 6 years, will take part in the lodge’s kids safari programme which will introduce them to the bush through various activities. They will have a kid’s game drive which is shorter than the standard drive. However they will not be allowed to join the adult game drive in open vehicles for safety reasons. Contact us for other options if you wish to all be on safari together.
Children of 6 years will be able to go on the main game drive. You generally enjoy a game drive immediately after early morning tea and coffee, as the animals rise early to hunt in the cool of the day. The two to three hour drive finishes in time for a late breakfast, which will be keenly appreciated after your early morning start! A late afternoon game drive will introduce you to some of the nocturnal animals and their predators before enjoying at atmospheric dinner back at the homestead.
