Yes, kids can go on safari. In fact, they can have an amazing time and learn so much. Family safaris are a great idea. However, age and maturity are factors. Most safaris only accept kids who are at least seven years old for their safety. They need to be able to follow directions, sit in a car for long hours, sleep in a tent at night, and remain calm and quiet when required.

Choose safari clothing that is comfortable and practical. You will be spending long days in an open-air vehicle with lots of dust, heat, sun, and potentially rain. Worry less about being fashionable, and more about wearing clothes that make sense. There are a few things to keep in mind. Wear neutral colors; beige, brown, and green. Avoid wearing camouflage, very bright colors and patterns but do not worry if you wear blue, red, purple, black, or white. Wear layers that you can take on and off as the weather changes. It is typically cold in the morning, hot in the afternoon, and cold again at night. Bring jackets or wear layers that you can take on or off as you need. Take advantage of daily laundry. Daily laundry service is available, so you don’t need to pack a lot of clothes. Plan for sunny days. Botswana has more than 300 days of sun a year. Bring sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat for the sun. Wear comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots. You will need to walk through nature, and there are bugs, dust, thorns, and bushes.

There are so many animals you can see on safari. Botswana hosts, 163 species of mammals and 550 species of birds, over 71 species of fish, over 64 species of reptiles and more than 1,300 species of flowering plants. Botswana also has almost double the elephants of any other country to over 130,000. There’s almost no limit to what animals you might see.