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Conservation family safari experiences

Make a difference to threatened species as part of your family adventure

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Whale Watching Tour

Every year, dozens of southern right whales migrate to South Africa from their Antarctic feeding grounds.

The significant numbers and relative ease of spotting them makes a whale watching tour a must-do for any visit to the Western Cape.

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Malaria-free family safari

South Africa is blessed with a variety of tempting destinations that can be enjoyed without the need for anti-malarial tablets. All of the Western Cape is malaria-free, but perhaps less well known is where to head for a malaria-free family safari.

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Gorilla Trekking Safari

Spending time in the presence of the majestic mountain gorillas is one of the most awe-inspiring wildlife experiences available on the planet. Located deep in the equatorial mountains of Uganda and Rwanda, a gorilla safari is usually preceded by a hike through pristine rainforest. The hour spent with these incredible beasts is time that will livelong in the memory for everyone.

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Snorkeling and SCUBA diving

Dive into the deep blue to open up a whole new world. Snorkeling and SCUBA diving are both wonderfully unique ways to explore the natural world as a family. Once you've discovered the underwater world as a family, you'll likely want to do so time and again on future adventures.

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Walking safari

A walking safari is, without doubt, one of the most intimate ways you can get up close and personal with Africa's incredible wildlife. Plus, it is not as daunting as you might think.

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Private guide safari

The reasons to make your family safari holiday a privately guided one are many, and once you've experienced the delight, you'll likely never go back.

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Kids safari

People often ask us if they should take their children on safari, and our answer is always a resounding, yes. Not only are children enthralled by all there is to see, learn and do in the wild, but many of the operators we work with offer specially tailored kids’ safari activities.

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Elephant rehabilitation

Some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife species are seriously threatened, and luckily there are amazing people working tirelessly to reverse that reality. Visiting an elephant rehabilitation centre is an incredible way to get up close and personal with orphaned baby elephants, and occasionally other African safari animals too.

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Cultural Immersion

Incorporating culture and community brings alive the human context of the country you're visiting in unique and wonderful ways. Africa's cultural heritage is dazzlingly rich and diverse. Engaging on an authentic level with people of myriad cultures can make for profoundly rewarding encounters.

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Big five safari

Nothing gets a safari enthusiast more perked up than mention of the fabled 'Big Five', which for many are the most desirable species to see on safari. Namely, lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. Learn more about these majestic beasts and where to find them.

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