"Why safari? Because it's the ideal activity for an age-spanning group with a range of abilities and mobilities, as it can be calibrated and customized for every guest. Christopher Wilmot-Sitwell, owner of Cazenove & Loyd, recommends Botswana if you're with under-fives, and consider the wet - or green - season, as the bush is alive with lush plants, heady smells and lots of babies, born when food is at its most plentiful (yes, it'll be rainy, with torrential but typically brief showers)."
"The flooded Makgadikgadi salt pans will be alive with a flamboyance of pinktinged flamingos, and you'll be able to take slower, near-silent safaris on canoes or mokoros, which offer an up-close perspective on the bush's plants, insects and fishes. If the kids are older, stick with countries such as South Africa and Kenya, where the private reserves allow guests more flexibility beyond simply staying in the Jeep. [See also: The Most Anticipated Hotel Openings of 2026] "Teenagers need a variety of activities, like stalking a rhino with a Maasai tracker or horseback riding," says Uncharted's Sandy Cunningham. "It's all about engagement, waking them up early and keeping them up late." White lies about WiFi access being restricted to the main lodge often mean they won't even try to log on with their devices anywhere else. She suggests Campi ya Kanzi or Ol Donyo in Kenya as ideal bases - both in the south of the country, with the plus that the former's in a Maasai-owned sanctuary."
Coordinating a group vacation requires balancing dates, preferences, room hierarchies and varying abilities. Safari provides a highly customizable option that suits multiple ages and mobility levels. Botswana is recommended for families with under-fives, especially in the wet or green season when wildlife and plant life flourish. Flooded salt pans attract flamingos and allow near-silent canoe or mokoro safaris for close encounters with plants, insects and fish. Older children benefit from private reserves in South Africa and Kenya that offer more flexibility and activities. Teenagers respond to varied, engaging activities like rhino tracking and horseback riding, and WiFi management can aid engagement. Specific Kenyan bases include Campi ya Kanzi and Ol Donyo.
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