Taking the Wildlings on Safari

Sam Stogdale

An Africa Born mobile camp is the ideal wilderness adventure for kids. Pitched in some of our favourite national parks and conservancies, these magical camps are always a hit with young wildlings.

Searching for the spores in the Sand River. A safari offers a variety of experiences for all ages. ©Chiara Parazzi

Our mobile camp team loves to entertain visiting totos. We all have families of our own so we know the ropes when it comes to entertaining kids. In Kenyan culture it really does take a village to raise a child, with extended families, neighbours and friends all playing a role in raising little ones. Family is everything in Kenya so we love to chip in and help give your kids the time of their lives.

Lapeta playing with Aliya in the Sand River ©Chiara Parazzi

Every day in the bush sparks an adventure. Here’s a few ideas for the young (and young at heart):

Maasai Olympics: perfect for game-loving families, better still for those that are fiercely competitive! Spear throwing, running, hurling rungus (Maasai wooden clubs) at nice juicy watermelons
Football or volleyball with the camp crew
Poo dunnit: the ultimate (stinky) way to track wildlife by their poo
Hunting for the little five: head out on foot to spot leopard tortoise, rhino beetle, elephant shrew, antlion and buffalo weaver
Foraging for medicinal plants and herbs: having grown up in the bush, our guides and spotters know all the best finds from the toothbrush tree to natural deodorant!
Visiting Ngararambuni Primary School in Amboseli: such a great experience for visiting kids and a brilliant way to see first hand some of the community projects close to our heart
Cooking with Tones and her team in the bush kitchen - build your own delicious pizza!
Building campfires, toasting marshmallows and telling tales late into the night
Splashing around in the Sand River (during a stay at our mobile Camp) free from hippos and crocs, the Sand River is a giant sandpit with a delightful trickle of water - the perfect spot to cool off during the heat of the day.
Night drives: head into the bush after dark in search of rare nocturnal creature

Aliya and Antonia making pizzas in the bush kitchen ©Chiara Parazzi

And if this doesn’t quite cut it, quad biking, hot air ballooning, heli expeditions, fishing, camel trekking, horse riding and fly camping can all be weaved into your stay during an Africa Born Safari. From tots to teenagers, we’ve got it covered.

The Masai Olympics at our Mobile Camp location in Amboseli

With the holidays just around the corner, now is the ideal time to start plotting your next family adventure! If a wild journey filled with adventure and new experiences at every turn is what you're seeking, get in touch!