You may be surprised to hear that a safari holiday in South Africa may be the perfect destination for your family holiday. Safari holidays can be a great experience for families and although often expensive, many families save up over several months or years to allow them to go. These types of holidays are often once in a lifetime opportunities, so many families feel if they are going to do it they want to do it properly and not skimp on costs.
South Africa have very strict rules when it comes to entering the country with children under the age of 18. You will need to ensure that you take with you the original full birth certificate of any child travelling with you (short one will not be accepted) and if the child is only travelling with one parent, South Africa’s immigration offices will also request consent on non-travelling parent.
Without this documentation they will almost certainly not allow you into the country.
When picking your destination within Africa for your family safari, be sure to choose an area that is malaria free and also a resort that advertises that it is family friendly.