Many lodges and camps around Africa are family-friendly but our favourite destination for a walk on the wild side with little ones in tow has to be Kambaku in Namibia.
Kambaku Safari Lodge is situated on the 7600 hectare Okariuputa game farm, only 25 km north of the Waterberg Nature Reserve an area covered with big thorn bushes and Omborumbonga trees.
In the middle of this paradise this small lodge, with its gentle shapes made of natural materials, blends in with nature. The tempting garden and large terrace invite you to sunbathe, with the pool promising cool refreshment before tackling new activities. Enter the main house to absorb the “Out of Africa” atmosphere of the small library, bar and fireplace.
Family-Friendly Safari Lodge
The cosy lodge is supremely child-friendly and spacious, with just ten rooms of differing sizes and décor the lodge is an intimate yet extremely family orientated safari experience. All the rooms have a view over the garden and savannah and Kiddie beds and cots, car seats, high chairs and baby monitors are on hand as well as a team of trained nannies who may be booked per day.
At Kambaku child-friendly activities go without saying. There is the shady sand pit with swings and jungle gym, a cupboard full of puzzles and board games as well toys such as Lego, Duplo, Playmobil and more. In addition, children may participate in archery, table tennis or volleyball with or without their parents, go out on the mountain bikes or hiking trails over the 60km of marked paths or enjoy some fun in
the sun at the pool.
The wildlife programme, a special kids programmes to give parents the chance to relax or experience some adventures of their own, offers unique adventures to children of all ages: Child-friendly game wardens take children game viewing in safari jeeps, on bush walks or play hide-in-the-hide. Also, outrides and riding classes on delightful ponies and horses are all part of the week programme for 4 to 12 year olds.