You may be desperate to go on a safari holiday but not sure if it would be suitable for your children.

People often think that a safari holiday would be awful with kids but often this is far from the truth and will give them an experience of a lifetime. Yes ok, taking a new-born or very young child on a safari may not be the best idea but for children over the age of 5, a safari can be an amazing magical experience.

There are certain places in South Africa that are more suitable for children and while not all resorts welcome children there is still a great selection that do. Many resorts in South Africa will make sure that your kids get to join the family on the adventure of a lifetime and not miss out on all the exciting parts. Some of these resorts also offer childcare facilities that are ran by experienced child minders. Some safari companies run special safaris for children which are local to the park and may only last for an hour or so.

You will need to plan ahead and be sure that you keep your children protected from the sometimes fierce sun and ensure that you stay in a malaria free part of South Africa as it can be a very serious disease that can be fatal.