Timeless Top Tips for planning a family holiday to Africa:
- Plan well in advance
While last-minute planned trips have a high success rate, planning your holiday a year in advance helps you to get the best rates and dates and ensures the whole family is available. - Choice of destination matters
Choose a multi-faceted destination or combine unique destinations to cover a broad range of interests and travel styles. - Consider time differences
Be mindful of time differences and potential travel challenges if you have family joining from overseas. - Include time for a Digital Detox
Having the option to go off-grid can be a blessing for those who really need to escape the pace and intensity of their daily lives. - Plan various activities to suit all ages
Once you’ve picked a destination, educate, then poll your family members about the kinds of activities they would enjoy so you know which ones to incorporate. Make sure there are lots of exciting group experiences that suit a variety of personalities, fitness levels, and ages. - Parents also need time out
If you have young children, consider hiring a babysitter or bringing a nanny for the duration of the holiday so that the parents of young children can get a break, too. - Free time is to connect
Schedule lots of free time to support those needing to recharge, in their own way. - Shop for local gifts
Encourage family members to hold off buying Christmas presents or other gifts so they can purchase from makers and creatives in Africa to support local industries. - Do good while travelling
Schedule at least one philanthropic activity to instill ‘helping others’ into your family values. - Take advantage of local travel expertise
Get help from an in-country travel specialist to save time on research and take advantage of their connections, experience and potential preferential rates.