{"id":9815,"date":"2019-05-13T12:05:41","date_gmt":"2019-05-13T12:05:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/AFRICAtime\/?p=9815"},"modified":"2020-07-07T10:05:16","modified_gmt":"2020-07-07T09:05:16","slug":"3-family-friendly-african-destinations-perfect-for-the-summer-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/3-family-friendly-african-destinations-perfect-for-the-summer-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"3 family friendly African destinations perfect for the Summer Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Why not consider one of our African destinations this summer for your family break? With <em>The Lion King<\/em> movie due out in\u00a0July 2019, we&#8217;ve selected\u00a0three destinations that are perfect to see wildlife on an exhilarating safari, as well as have a relaxing beach break, in July and August.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Kenya<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_8836\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8836\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8836 size-large\" title=\"Kenya Safari Holiday\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/81002856-c23f-4c2b-bdc7-f723f43468d1-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Two rhinos in Kenya\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/81002856-c23f-4c2b-bdc7-f723f43468d1-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/81002856-c23f-4c2b-bdc7-f723f43468d1-452x300.jpg 452w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/81002856-c23f-4c2b-bdc7-f723f43468d1-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/81002856-c23f-4c2b-bdc7-f723f43468d1-207x136.jpg 207w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/81002856-c23f-4c2b-bdc7-f723f43468d1-462x306.jpg 462w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/81002856-c23f-4c2b-bdc7-f723f43468d1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8836\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rhinos in Kenya<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Kenya is an amazing destination, especially between late June to October, where you can witness the greatest wildlife spectacle when herds of wildebeest migrate in the Masai Mara. Through July and August you may be lucky and see them them crossing the Mara River between the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and the Masai Mara in Kenya.<\/p>\n<p>After seeing all the various animals, why not relax in the coastal city of Mombasa with its stunning beaches, delicious cuisine and wonderful hospitality.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Suggested itineraries:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/kenya\/suggested-itineraries\/kenya_royal_with_fairmont_hotels\"><strong>Kenya Royal With Fairmont Hotels<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/kenya\/suggested-itineraries\/hemingways_collection_safari\"><strong>Hemingways Collection Safari<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/kenya\/suggested-itineraries\/porini_camps_safari\"><strong>Porini Camps Safari<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Find out more about Kenya\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/kenya-safari\"><strong>https:\/\/www.somak.com\/kenya-safari<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 South Africa<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_9348\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9348\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-9348 size-large\" title=\"South Africa Holiday\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_2224-1024x384.jpg\" alt=\"Penguins in South Africa\" width=\"1024\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_2224-1024x384.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_2224-600x225.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_2224-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_2224.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9348\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Penguins in South Africa<\/p><\/div>\n<p>We recommend Kruger National Park during July and August as although it is the winter months in South Africa, the temperatures are mild in Kruger, with an average daytime temperature of between 23\u201325 degrees, and, as the parks are quieter, you will have a much more enjoyable experience.<\/p>\n<p>During these months it is easier to spot wildlife on the various terrains, especially around the waterholes.<\/p>\n<p>For those who want a different experience (and don\u2019t mind a bit of mud), try a frogging safari in South Africa\u2019s Kruger Park, as an introduction to the continent\u2019s wildlife. You will be kitted out alongside the kids with a net, headlamp and wellington boots and the guide will help you catch, identify and release some colourful croakers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Suggested itineraries:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/south_africa\/suggested-itineraries\/rainbow_nation_-_coach_tour\">Rainbow Nation &#8211; Coach Tour<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/south_africa\/suggested-itineraries\/victoria_falls,_kruger_safari_&amp;_cape_town\"><strong>Victoria Falls, Kruger Safari and Cape Town<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Find out more about South Africa:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/south_africa\"><strong>\u00a0https:\/\/www.somak.com\/south_africa<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Tanzania<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_9350\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9350\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-9350 size-large\" title=\"Great Migration in the Serengeti, Tanzania\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_2222-2-1024x373.jpg\" alt=\"Great Migration in the Serengeti, Tanzania\" width=\"1024\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_2222-2-1024x373.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_2222-2-600x219.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_2222-2-768x280.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_2222-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9350\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Great Migration in the Serengeti<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You can also experience the great migration in Tanzania in the Serengeti, or enjoy a fantastic safari in the\u00a0Ngorongoro Crater, which has a striking, diverse landscape with lakes, swamps, acacia forest and savannah which attracts plenty of wildlife, perfect for the kids to spot their favourite characters from <em>The Lion King<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>You can combine your safari with a beach holiday in Zanzibar, a beautiful island filled with stunning beaches, which is seeped in history and has a unique culture.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/tanzania\/suggested-itineraries\/tanzania_royal_safari\"><strong>Tanzania Royal Safari<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/tanzania\/suggested-itineraries\/north_to_south_tanzania\"><strong>North to South Tanzania<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/tanzania\/suggested-itineraries\/tanzania_discovery_safari\"><strong>Tanzania Discovery Safari<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Find out more about Tanzania:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/tanzania\"><span class=\"s2\">https:\/\/www.somak.com\/tanzania<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Inspired to visit one of these destinations for your Summer holiday trip?<\/p>\n<p>Call us on 020 8423 3000 or complete an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/booking-enquiry\">enquiry form<\/a>\u00a0to receive a quotation from our booking experts.<\/p>\n<p>You can also find out more on our website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/\">https:\/\/www.somak.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":9176,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[437,440,442,604,11,30,24,1,580,28],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9815","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-adventure","category-culture","category-family","category-inspiration-africa","category-kenya","category-south-africa","category-tanzania","category-uncategorized","category-wildlife-and-safari","category-zanzibar"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/be1fbc75-50d0-493e-b83a-3b2bd06b69e6.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9815","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/39"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9815"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9815\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10873,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9815\/revisions\/10873"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9176"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9815"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9815"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9815"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}