Brian Munashe Chaonwa is experiencing every kid’s dream – to live on an African safari reserve. He, his parents and his sister, Anna, live inside the property of River Bend Lodge in Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa where his father, Darlington Chaonwa, works as a guide. Yes, lions live there too. The 7-year-old tells suitcases&strollers what it’s like to wake up to zebras right in your front garden and elephants drinking from your water tanks and why you should do an African…

Brian Munashe Chaonwa is experiencing every kid’s dream – to live on an African safari reserve. He, his parents and his sister, Anna, live inside the property of River Bend Lodge in Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa where his father, Darlington Chaonwa, works as a guide. Yes, lions live there too. The 7-year-old tells suitcases&strollers what it’s like to wake up to zebras right in your front garden and elephants drinking from your water tanks and why you should do an African…

If the prospect of visiting Africa seems too unlikely and daunting, a family holiday in South Africa’s wine region will dispel any fears. Don’t be intimidated – this is the perfect beginner’s trip to the larger continent. Not only is the landscape almost ridiculously picturesque, it’s so refined, colonial and quaint that at times it’s hard to believe you are not in Germany, the French countryside or even the Adelaide Hills. Which all means it is a safe, friendly, pleasant little family…

If the prospect of visiting Africa seems too unlikely and daunting, a family holiday in South Africa’s wine region will dispel any fears. Don’t be intimidated – this is the perfect beginner’s trip to the larger continent. Not only is the landscape almost ridiculously picturesque, it’s so refined, colonial and quaint that at times it’s hard to believe you are not in Germany, the French countryside or even the Adelaide Hills. Which all means it is a safe, friendly, pleasant little family…

Ethiopia’s capital might not be a popular family holiday destination but if you do happen to find yourself there, it is quite a safe city, the people are extremely personable and there are plenty of family-friendly hotels where you can put your head down while you either transit onwards or finish up whatever business brings you to Ethiopia with kids. There’s a good reason why this is not a well-trodden visitor path – there is not a lot to see and do in Addis Ababa with kids as a tourist and…

Ethiopia’s capital might not be a popular family holiday destination but if you do happen to find yourself there, it is quite a safe city, the people are extremely personable and there are plenty of family-friendly hotels where you can put your head down while you either transit onwards or finish up whatever business brings you to Ethiopia with kids. There’s a good reason why this is not a well-trodden visitor path – there is not a lot to see and do in Addis Ababa with kids as a tourist and…

Under the sea is always a fascinating place for children and sometimes just a few hours snorkeling is not enough. To really indulge a love of marine life and nature, an underwater hotel room is a unique family adventure holiday activity for everyone and (in some cases) you don’t even need to know how to swim. Whether you are sightseeing in Singapore, lazing around in Florida or in Africa with kids, Here are some amazing and exotic family-friendly hotels for parents traveling with kids...that…

Under the sea is always a fascinating place for children and sometimes just a few hours snorkeling is not enough. To really indulge a love of marine life and nature, an underwater hotel room is a unique family adventure holiday activity for everyone and (in some cases) you don’t even need to know how to swim. Whether you are sightseeing in Singapore, lazing around in Florida or in Africa with kids, Here are some amazing and exotic family-friendly hotels for parents traveling with kids...that…

Under the sea is always a fascinating place for children and sometimes just a few hours snorkeling is not enough. To really indulge a love of marine life and nature, an underwater hotel room is a unique family adventure holiday activity for everyone and (in some cases) you don’t even need to know how to swim. Whether you are sightseeing in Singapore, lazing around in Florida or in Africa with kids, Here are some amazing and exotic family-friendly hotels for parents traveling with kids...that…

Under the sea is always a fascinating place for children and sometimes just a few hours snorkeling is not enough. To really indulge a love of marine life and nature, an underwater hotel room is a unique family adventure holiday activity for everyone and (in some cases) you don’t even need to know how to swim. Whether you are sightseeing in Singapore, lazing around in Florida or in Africa with kids, Here are some amazing and exotic family-friendly hotels for parents traveling with kids...that…

There is really something magical about an authentic safari experience and Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa makes that particularly accessible to families with young children. The park is famed for its elephants that will come right up close to your vehicle – as well as a large population of antelope and zebra. It is big enough to host a sizeable variety of wildlife, but small enough to ensure you will always spot animals. For one of the best family holiday destinations to do a…

One of the most picturesque drives through South Africa with kids is known as the Garden Route. From Cape Town, over Sir Lowry Pass, the Houw Hoek Pass and surrounded by the Outeniqua and Tasitsikamma mountains are white beaches, seaside townships and inspiring scenery making the area the perfect beach family holiday destination. If you’re traveling with the kids to South Africa and need a little bit of sea and sand, this is it.

Seventeen months ago we took our then 3-year-old to Ethiopia to meet his new baby brother. While the experience of the adoption is something we talk...

It may not be South Africa’s most famous city, but Durban still has a lot to offer says local Cara Mullin. The founder of www.kidzworld.co.za, the go-to guide for parents in South Africa, and mother of two kids aged 9 and 11 says if you want to stunning beaches, amazing coastlines and to go on safari with kids, Durban has it all. She tells suitcases&strollers her insider tips for a family-friendly way to experience South Africa with kids.

It may not be South Africa’s most famous city, but Durban still has a lot to offer says local Cara Mullin. The founder of www.kidzworld.co.za, the go-to guide for parents in South Africa, and mother of two kids aged 9 and 11 says if you want to stunning beaches, amazing coastlines and to go on safari with kids, Durban has it all. She tells suitcases&strollers her insider tips for a family-friendly way to experience South Africa with kids.

If the prospect of visiting Africa seems too unlikely and daunting, a family holiday in South Africa’s wine region will dispel any fears. Don’t be intimidated – this is the perfect beginner’s trip to the larger continent. Not only is the landscape almost ridiculously picturesque, it’s so refined, colonial and quaint that at times it’s hard to believe you are not in Germany, the French countryside or even the Adelaide Hills. Which all means it is a safe, friendly, pleasant little family…