A safari in South Africa with the whole family: an adventurous and exciting experience like a few others, especially for children. But... will he also be safe from a health standpoint? In fact, there is no risk, provided you choose with careful itinerary and accommodation, preferring exclusively the areas declared "free malaria", that you can visit in every period of the year, including the rainy season, without having to follow the anti-malaric prophylaxis.
An ideal itinerary for those traveling with children, which leads to the discovery of the natural wonders of the country safely, is proposed by Sun International and includes two basic stages: one in Cape Town and one in Sun City, a true paradise for children, where among many fun activities and undisputed nature find a surprising world.
Cape Town is the city where you meet the 2 Oceans, where a day in Cape of Good Hope leads to the discovery of the incredible nature of the Cape Peninsula, with the penguins colonies of Boulders Beach, the passage of the whales to Hermanus and then the seals of Seal Island, some of which often come to warm in the sun just on the pier in front of the The Table Bay Hotel (5)*L and one of the Leading Hotels of the World). The hotel is located in the heart of the V&A Waterfont, the old renovated port and soul of the city, the most suitable area to stay with children, thanks also to the proximity of the famous Two Oceans Aquarium, which hosts marine wonders that leave the little ones (and not only) in an open mouth.
Sun City Resort, located within a lush crater, it is a destination that combines luxury and adventure, especially The Palace Hotel (5)*L) with its African style grandeur. The guests are wrapped in that touch of magic that conquers even the little ones, who will feel protagonists of a kingdom of adventures like Indiana Jones. The Pilanesberg Park is within walking distance: here you can spot the "big five" with safari on foot, in balloon, back of elephant or even in the most classic jeeps.
The activities to do in contact with nature are many... there are those who counted up to 101! The Valley of Waves, for example, is the water park of 18 hectares with a large central swimming pool with waves reaching a height of 1.8 meters and a speed of 35 km per hour, allowing even to surf, in addition to a sandy beach equipped with umbrellas and every comfort. The fun continues to be carried away by the slow flow of the Lazy River. All immersed in an environment that recalls the jungle and the magic of adventure.
In Sun City are often the elephants the game companions of the guests: safari or elephant back excursions, elephant interaction are some of the activities that allow you to get in direct contact with the elephant world.
The elephant interaction is a special moment for the young, who can feed the animals, discovering live the world and the behaviors of these mammals so fascinating. But the discovery of nature does not end here: at Butterfly World you can see different varieties of butterflies, while at Kwena Gardens you have the opportunity to see closely crocodiles and snakes.
The adventure in pure African style continues at Waterworld, the artificial lake of 750 meters where you can practice aquatic activities such as water skiing, parasailing, fishing, have fun on bumpers boats, floating donuts, and go to the discovery of Long John Silver, the ghost vessel that fascinates children.
It is possible to extend the journey with a stay at Madikwe Game Reserve: a national park located about 2 hours drive from Sun City, always in a free malaria zone. An extra option to see the nature of South Africa and the "big five". www.madikwe-game-reserve.co.za
