KIDDIES' SAFARIS

Safari travel has come along way and today many of the lodges, big and small, cater for children. It is important to check with each lodge, as not all lodges allow children. Children’s policies vary from camp to camp and from country to country. Some offer a “Family Room’, whilst others offer an age restriction. Some have special children’s program ( see attached) and provide a full day’s activities enabling the parents some time off. Which ever way, camps are more than accommodating and children depart with a fantastic experience of the bush.

Option 1:

TSHIMOLOGO
YA BANA BA TLHAGO
The beginning of Nature Kids
SPECIALIZED CHILDREN’S SAFARIS AND WORKSHOPS
Designed for Jaci’s Lodges by Phuhuduhudu

What is a specialized children’s safari?

PHUHUDUHUDU aims to provide the little people with an unforgettable experience, one that is filled with fun, excitement, learning and experimenting within a natural environment. It is a concept that will be completely absorb the children for the time that they are at Jaci’s whilst still allowing quality time for families to spend together. The program will be tailored according to the age group of the children on each program and the number of days booked for each child. The course is designed by a specialist guide within Southern Africa especially for PHUHUDUHUDU. All course material will be accredited which will ensure that children are taught the correct information in a professional manner at all times. All guides embarking on children’s safaris for Jaci’s are well-qualified.

What activities will you partake in whilst on a specialized children’s safari?

- Game drives
- Birds of a feather
- Help develop touch tables
- Tracking and plaster casting
- Field craft
- Detective and inspector clues
- Tree identification
- Stars to name but a few…

Option 2:

THE WILDERNESS JOURNEY
Timbavati & Klaserie game reserves
OUR WILDERNESS JOURNEY TAKES US ON A UNIQUE
PRIVATE SAFARI OF DISCOVERY THROUGH THE PRIMARY BIG 5 WILDLIFE REGIONS OF SOUTH AFRICA.

Based from a combination of bush camps, the trail absorbs the many facets of animal behaviour and bush lore, which may be overlooked by a casual observer.

As the trails are restricted to a max of 6 participants, a highly personalized, flexible and enlightening wildlife experience is guaranteed. Walking trails, game drives and night drives are all included ensuring a collage of encounters along the way.

Each trail is personally guided and hosted by Alan McSmith who has had 15 years of guiding experience in four countries in Southern Africa. We strongly believe that the role of a professional guide is to facilitate holistic opportunities on safari, thereby allowing each participant to undertake their own personal and private journey. Alan first led safaris into the Timbavati and Klaserie in 1987 and is one of the most experienced guides in the region.

The term safari is derived from an Arabic word safar meaning to journey on foot and was reputedly introduced into the English language by the famous 19th century explorer Richard Burton. With this spirit of African safaris in mind, intimate locations, guiding excellence with extensive local knowledge, the Wilderness Journey ensures unparalleled wilderness encounters.

Essentially the bushveld is in constant change, and your follow up fresh tracks on foot, or heading out late at night to find lion is all part of the philosophy. Our excursions will be planned according to game movements or any special interests, with exclusive use of an open 4x4 game viewing vehicle.

Experience at first hand the art of survival in both prey and predator…..insight into the secret lives of nocturnal animals….. the precise art of tracking big game on foot….. how to locate water in a seemingly inhospitable terrain….. spend time amongst elephant herds absorbing their mysterious qualities….. analyse the delicate balance of wildlife conservation in Africa….. participate in lion and elephant identification projects….. superb safari locations….. unpretentious personalised service …….. Life on a WIN Trails Wilderness Journey!

Option 3:

1	Special welcome note Orientation by guide on safety and planned program Normal afternoon safari with animal & bird checklist	‘Guess who’s coming to Tintswalo ?’ Guide on check in Safari & special snack
2	Theme – South Africa to inform foreigners about our country, the bushveld and local culture. T- painting of SA flag	Tracker.guide use knowledge of the area to explain Shangaan history, Manyeleti history and location of where we are Tshirt kit ( & sample of flag ) for each child
3	Theme – Bushveld supermarket Show kids what they can use in the bush eg. Mopani worm, toothbrush tree, Nature’s cup, Toothpick tree, toothpaste etc.	Info page on Bush Supermarket Kids collect these things and place them in a collection box
4	Theme – Multi-Storey Restaurant Which teaches the children what each animal eats Collect leaves & different grasses	See notes Collage making & Grass card Explain simple trees
5	Theme – Garbage collectors, recyclers & decomposers Info on hyena’s, vultures, marabou, Maggots, earthworms, fungi	The dung beetle cycle Find and identify different types of dung Find a carcass if possible
6	Theme- Keeping Track To survive in the bush, you must be able to read nature signs. Animal tracks are among these signs and each tells a story.	dentify tracks – directions etc. Worksheet Plaster of paris mould, playdough see instructions Special tracking safari on foot
7	Theme – Feathered Friends & Insects Identifying butterflies Bird spotting and categories , sounds Make paper butterfly & caterpillar	Basic bird watching with bino’s Catch butterflies and collect insects Art kit
8	Theme – Night Skies & Nocturnal Animals Meaning of Manyeleti and stargazing Night drive & telescope Mosaic kit	Plan night drive with special snacks Airstrip stop - telescope set up Art activity earlier in the day or the next day.

XA! Safari’s works closely with chosen lodges who are able to provide children with the above experiences and packages.