Planning a holiday or getaway with babies and toddlers can be a daunting task, requiring ‘super hero’ (or super mom) qualities. Booking a safari break at Mjejane accommodation with littlies may seem counterintuitive. But you can do this! With a few tips and tricks in your superhero toolkit – a Bush break with babies and toddlers need not be overwhelming. Make it a time to look back on, in years to come, with fond smiles and grateful hearts. Young kids love the Bush – their curiosity and excitement cannot be contained – for the first 5 minutes! This is where your Mjejane accommodation comes to the rescue – there is no end to the distractions to satisfy the short attention spans of your little ones. With adjusted expectations, a safari break can actually be the best of times for families with babies and toddlers. Here’s why…

A time for firsts

Imagine your baby learning to crawl in the bush as they follow a dung beetle’s trail or taking their first steps as they toddle after a baby zebra. Imagine their first words being ‘wa wa’ for warthog, or them learning wild animal sounds, as they recognise the animals beyond a picture book! Imagine their delightful laughter at a monkey’s mischievous antics. Witnessing a young child’s uninhibited curiosity and awe of nature is so worth it. Mjejane Accommodation is the ideal Bush break to experience the world through a young’s child’s eyes and create priceless memories.

A time for exploring

One of the advantages of Mjejane Accommodation is the luxury self-catering lodges which become a home away from home. (Well, almost). Children are welcome and can roam free. This does, however, call for creativity, as many safari activities have age restrictions. But that actually forces you to explore the Bush differently, discovering safari secrets otherwise overlooked. Babies and toddlers love watching the changing scenery from a car – how much more exciting from a safari drive vehicle! Keeping them still may keep you busy, but the open vehicle slowly meandering its way past giraffe, elephant, buck and hippos will either keep them captivated and enthralled, or the momentum will put them to sleep. Whatever the outcome – you win. One word of advice - book a family-friendly guided drive. Not all visitors appreciate the natural and delightful noise of babies and toddlers.

A time for photo ops

Little kiddies make the most wonderful photographic subjects. Snapping them unawares and capturing their wonder among the Bush backdrop will result in unique Instagram posts, scrapbook pages and enlarged wall canvases. Mjejane Accommodation leaves you spoilt for choice for natural, ready-made photo settings as your baby or toddler experiences nature and wildlife all around them. As a gift, you are instilling in them an appreciation of the natural world from a young age. As they look back on these photo memories later in life, they will undoubtedly be grateful for these first encounters.

A time for parental oversight

It is agreed that travelling with babies and toddlers can be challenging – but Mjejane Accommodation challenges the ‘stay-at-home’ mindset that restricts travel until children are of school-going age. You do not want your little ones to miss out on an adventure that will enrich your family’s life. Having said that, you still have to be parents. Certain areas are likely to be unfenced, so 24/7 vigilance of fearless toddlers goes without saying. Consult a travel doctor concerning yellow fever vaccinations and malaria prophylactics for young children. Pack a first–aid kit, emergency medication, sunscreen, mosquito repellent and mosquito nets for travel cots. When out on safari drives or walks, take extra snacks and water for the inevitable ‘hangry’ outbursts.

A time for Mjejane Accommodation

Babies and toddlers are never too young to be enthralled and fascinated by our wonderful world and you will not want to miss out on the opportunity of being a spectator to their innocent and unaffected enjoyment. Mjejane Accommodation is an easy transition for travelling with little ones. Just don’t forget their favourite stuffed animal at home! An added advantage of having very young children is that you can book one of Mjejane Accommodation’s luxury self-catering lodges out of season, benefitting from reduced rates.

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