Africa's iconic animals may be the things of childhood dreams, but taking your youngsters to the continent can be an unnerving prospect.
As travel writer and dad David Else explains, it doesn't have to be daunting. Follow his family's recommendations to enjoy a fun mix of activities, stunning scenery and wildlife.
Why South Africa and Swaziland?
South Africa and Swaziland are home to huge national parks and wilderness areas, which satisfied our family's desire to enjoy the natural sights and sounds of the continent – red earth, yellow acacias, chirping cicadas, grunting hippos. They also have great historical sites, plentiful tourism facilities, easy-to-drive roads and well-stocked shops.
Importantly, we wanted to introduce our children Sarah (age 10) and Michael (age 8) to travelling, and to give them a chance to see a positive side of Africa, one not often portrayed in today's media. And because it had been 15 years since my wife and I had travelled in Africa ourselves, a road trip was perfect for rekindling old memories.
Touch down
We landed at Johannesburg, picked up a rental car, and our first stop was the Cradle of Humankind, one of the world’s most important regions for hominid fossil discoveries. The Maropeng museum provided a great mix of hands-on activities for kids and informative exhibits for grown-ups, while the deep cave at Sterkfontein was enthralling for everyone.
Preferring to remain outside the city, we checked into Kenjara Lodge, a quirky little hotel with thatched cottages in the garden – ideal
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