One of the activities that keep active families busy is hiking. There are great possibilities for day hikes for families of different ages and experience.

Visitors to South Africa often book a rental car as a part of their trip.  Having a car on your holiday is not essential, but it is a good idea.  An informal public transportation system is in place, but tourists do not often use it, and there is a learning curve to how much it works, and what it costs to get where you want to go.  Overall, if you are a visitor to South Africa, it is much advised to rent a car.

Most travelers would agree that one of the best things about travel is to sample a country’s local cuisine, and South Africa has an array of traditional foods for its guests to try: This is in large part because the country consists of many different cultures, and each of them brings something different to the […]

Where to go in Africa will require you to answer a few basic questions on what you want to see, what your budget is, what time of year you’d like to travel and whether you are going with children. There is plenty of diversity among southern and east African countries, and landscapes, animals, and customs […]

The short answer is yes you can! A safari can be an incredible, fun and never-to-be-forgotten family vacation. With that in mind, there are some things to take into consideration when planning a safari trip with young kids. Location: Africa offers spectacular safaris in several countries, including South Africa, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Kenya, […]

We’ve put together a one-stop guide on packing for your safari, with information on material, weather considerations, area traits, and some useful packing tips.

It used to be that international travel, particularly to developing countries, was not especially convenient for families traveling with children. While long-haul flights with children may never get any easier, an increasing number of destinations are working to become more family friendly. From accommodations to attractions, even the most seemingly exotic locations now cater toward […]