THE ACCURATERELOADING.COM AFRICAN HUNTING FORUM


Moderators: Saeed
Go
New
Find
Notify
Tools
Reply
  
Family safari
 Login/Join
 
One of Us
Picture of Big Wonderful Wyoming
posted
I have asked this before, and now I am trying to make up my mind what is the plan for 2016.

I'd like to take a family safari to Namibia or South Africa in May-August of 2016.

My kids at the time will be 1, 3, 5, and 18. All girls, (we are pretty sure the one in the cooker is a girl but we don't know).

I have also just considered taking a family Disneyworld trip, and doing the cruise then going to Zimbabwe, Zambia, Benin, Burkina Faso, or Tanzania by myself. Price point will be similar without them.

A family safari has the opportunity to be train wreck. My wife and kids were pretty great on the great migration to Alaska earlier last year, and our move to California this year. But I really don't know if I want to risk that kind of money on a family safari when I am not sure how well the family will react.

I am starting to question taking them at the very young age, and maybe instead asking my Father in his late 70's to go.
 
Posts: 7782 | Location: Das heimat! | Registered: 10 October 2012Reply With Quote
One of Us
posted Hide Post
IMHO your 1 year old will be too young for that hard of a trip, plus you should have future years with them.
Take your father, I sure wish I could take mine.


LORD, let my bullets go where my crosshairs show.
Not all who wander are lost.
NEVER TRUST A FART!!!
Cecil Leonard
 
Posts: 2786 | Location: Northeast Louisianna | Registered: 06 October 2009Reply With Quote
One of Us
posted Hide Post
I would not take a one year old either. I'd wait till they were 4+ years or so in age.
I have been to Limcroma safaris twice and may go again. I would not hesitate to bring wife and kids there.
Having said that, there is not a lot to keep a small child entertained.


NRA Patron member
 
Posts: 2652 | Location: Minnesota | Registered: 08 December 2006Reply With Quote
One of Us
posted Hide Post
Take the 18 year old. She will be out of the house soon and won't have as many opportunities to travel with you in the future.

The younger ones won't understand, care, appreciate or remember the trip. Take them in ten years or so when it is a more meaningful experience for them.

Whatever your decision, have a blast!
 
Posts: 820 | Location: Oklahoma | Registered: 05 March 2013Reply With Quote
One of Us
Picture of PSmith
posted Hide Post
Think of it this way, your 1 and 3 year olds are really too young even for Disney World, let alone Africa. A 5 year old will appreciate Disney World though. Agree on taking your oldest to Africa, that's a great idea.

I have 12 year old twin boys, a 13 year old daughter and a 15 year old son. The oldest is going to Zimbabwe in July with me and the rest are going on a trip to Italy and Greece with my wife. That way everyone is happy and I don't have to worry about the daughter in Africa.


Paul Smith
SCI Life Member
NRA Life Member
DSC Member
Life Member of the "I Can't Wait to Get Back to Africa" Club
DRSS
I had the privilege to fire E. Hemingway's WR .577NE, E. Keith's WR .470NE, & F. Jamieson's WJJ .500 Jeffery
I strongly recommend avoidance of "The Zambezi Safari & Travel Co., Ltd." and "Pisces Sportfishing-Cabo San Lucas"

"A failed policy of national defense is its own punishment" Otto von Bismarck
 
Posts: 2545 | Location: The 'Ham | Registered: 25 May 2007Reply With Quote
One of Us
Picture of Big Wonderful Wyoming
posted Hide Post
We talked about it tonight, the war department agreed that everyone is too young.

So I am going by myself or with my father.

The teenager lost interest when it was discussed as a non-family event.

Something didn't stick about spending 10-15 days driving around in a dusty truck shooting zoo animals to her.
 
Posts: 7782 | Location: Das heimat! | Registered: 10 October 2012Reply With Quote
One of Us
Picture of Nakihunter
posted Hide Post
That teenager sounds like a great adult - wanting time with the family!

Wish you all the best. Have a great trip!


"When the wind stops....start rowing. When the wind starts, get the sail up quick."
 
Posts: 11335 | Location: New Zealand | Registered: 02 July 2008Reply With Quote
One of Us
Picture of fvh40
posted Hide Post
My teen age daughter wants to know when she can hunt her next Impala.

Good luck with your decision


PH 47/2015 EC
HC 16/2015 EC
Ferdi Venter
ferdiventer@gmail.com
http://www.ferdiventerhunting.com

Nature at your doorstep
 
Posts: 305 | Location: SA Eastern Cape | Registered: 20 August 2011Reply With Quote
One of Us
Picture of shoulderman
posted Hide Post
My daughter was 3 when we went to RSA, and 4 when we went to Zim. my middle son was 4 when we went Namibia. 3 and 4 were great ages. I had to shoot another Zebra for her in South Africa. The rug is going on her wall. It is just awesome. 1 is way too young. we just mix it up. Set up side trips like Cheetah/lion reserves. Sand boarding in Namibia, Swakamond, etc. Kruger in RSA. Helicopter ride in RSA for a game count. went to the Alldays game auction, etc. It is all about balance. When I hunt with the family, I make sure it is not all about hunting. This creates memories of a lifetime for everyone.


Kodiak 2022
Namibia 2019
Namibia 2018
South Africa 2017
Alaska Brown Bear 2016
South Africa, 2016
Zimbabwe 2014
South Africa 2013
Australia 2011
Alberta 2009
Namibia 2007
Alberta 2006
 
Posts: 236 | Location: North Carolina, USA | Registered: 17 January 2012Reply With Quote
One of Us
Picture of BNagel
posted Hide Post
Only the teenage "kid" will remember anything, and your dad may be iffy. Wait on the family safari idea. If your wife is interested, find a way to take her along first (but the little ones are just too dependent right now.) Our first safari together was pulled off when the girls still thought a sitter was cool. When they were teenagers, a family safari became a good memory.


_______________________


 
Posts: 4888 | Location: Bryan, Texas | Registered: 12 January 2005Reply With Quote
One of Us
Picture of Venture South
posted Hide Post
I have a 16 month and 3 year old who love going on hunts and fishing trips with me. I think that the family time you will get out of taking them along will be worth it.

Perhaps you can take the family as well as your Dad along.

Safaris are not just for hunters, take the whole family along and enjoy the experience.

I would suggest choosing a location condusive to multiple activities and have the Outfitter quote on having a vehicle and guide available for day trips from the lodge that do not prohibit hunting activities from carrying on.

We conduct our family hunts in KZN due to the close proximity of all of the family freindly options.
Within an hour of most areas you have

Shopping
Restaurants
Midlands Meander Tourist Route
Battlefields Tourist Route
Sani Pass and Sani Saunter Route
Fly Fishing - Great family lodges too
Deep seas fishing
Scuba Diving and Snorkeling
Super Tubes
Horse back safaris
Big 5 Day trips to the parks
Zulu Cultural village
Croc farms
Bird Parks
Botanical gardens
Drakensberg mountains
Golfing

All of this is mixed in with some great hunting. Including Free Range options for
Nyala
Kudu
Bushbuck
Eland
Reedbuck
Oribi
Red and Blue Duiker
Suni
Common Duiker
Vaal Rhebok
Mountain Reedbuck
Bushpig

Large fenced properties 20 000 acres plus
Impala
Warthog
Wildebeest
Waterbuck
Giraffe
Buffalo
Lion
Leopard
Hippo
Croc

I would suggest setting a budget and giving that to the outfitter and tell them to give you the best options they have within that budget, timeframe and with the species you may like etc.

Request that the travel time, accomodations etc have family in mind and most importantly allowing the trip to happen without your wife wanting to kill you at the end of each day. These trips are not easy on the moms, especially with the little ones still dependant.
I would like to suggest a maid be hired at each location to assist with child care etc. and just occupying the little ones during the day and feeding etc where needed. Its what we do and it works. My wife still loves me despite the fact that I drag her around the country side.

Anyway, good luck and I hope you take advantage of the chance to spend some great time with your family.


Specialist Outfitters and Big Game Hounds


An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last. - Winston Churchill
 
Posts: 794 | Location: Namibia Caprivi Strip | Registered: 13 November 2012Reply With Quote
  Powered by Social Strata  
 


Copyright December 1997-2023 Accuratereloading.com


Visit our on-line store for AR Memorabilia

Since January 8 1998 you are visitor #: