If you want to have the most wonderful experience in your family vacation Safari, below are some of the most critical factors that you must consider when planning for that Safari especially when it involves underage children. This is because a family generally comes with different ages and interests. Not to worry, with some proper planning and early research you can easily organize and book a family vacation site that will make everyone happy.
Get Together
Sit down with your kids and let them know where they are going to for their vacation. Talk to them about the mode of transportation you intend to use, for example, in the case of a flight they must know about the security check-ins, waiting to board the planes and many other things. A family get together is also a perfect time to talk about any expectations and rules you might have for that Safari and also to listen to their concerns. Allow your teens to bring along a friend if they insist.
Be Prepared
Give to each member of the family a list of items that they will need to bring with them on your family vacation. The items include travelling documents, swimming costumes, first aid kit and anti-malaria drugs. Just to make sure you don’t forget anything, check passports and visas several months before the Safari trip. If your teens wants to bring a friend along, make sure they come with an authorization letter fully signed by their parents and must include the parents’ phone numbers.
Duration
Seven days is great when travelling with kids because it’s not too long that they will get bored.Younger children acclimatize to new environment faster. A quiet and relaxed environment with your family is perfect for helping you connect and get to know your kids better.
Mode Of Transportation
Transportation fully depends on your budget and the place you want to go with your kids for the family vacation Safari. Before making any decision, here are some of the few things you must look into:
Do your kids fight a lot? If so then long family car rides will help solve the disaster
Can your kids sit quietly? If so then you can go for flights and road trips
Do your kids get motion sickness easily? If so, avoid cruises
Happiness Of Your Babies And Teens
It’s best to consider the likes, dislikes and the needs of the babies and the teenagers in your family since they tend to be the most demanding. If they are not happy during that Safari trip then no one is.
Age Appropriateness Of Activities
So your teen wants to go white water rafting and your kid wants to go see big birds, obviously neither is the best choice for both of them according to their age groups. As a good planner, make sure you come up with a solution that will make them all happy. Some of the favored spots that little ones and teens both love is beaches and theme parks, make sure you include them in your trip to avoid unexpected tears from your little ones or teens.
Make It Special
Let every member of your family choose what they’d like to do during your vacation. This will allow everyone to feel more involved and will get the vacation off to a great start. Let the children do the research on the internet to get what they’d like to do.
Expect The Unexpected
Take a few additional items such as a change of clothes and bathing suits in case you lose your luggage. You should also bring a baby’s wipe and bags that are zip locked in case of accidents. Think ahead and plan for occurrences such as air travel cancellations and delays, illness and bad weather.
Leave At The Right Time
If your child has a sleep schedule, consider that when making the plans for your Safari trip. If travelling by plane, make sure you leave extra time for connections and if travelling by car, avoid traffic jams by travelling early in the morning or later in the evening.
Allow For Private Time
Family vacations do not necessarily mean spending every waking hour together as a family. Everyone needs a break sometimes and especially teens and young adults. Be honest with yourselves about your needs for time alone and build it into your Safari.
Source by Paul Onyango
