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“Having young kids or a baby doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t travel anymore… In fact, we\u2019ve found that travelling with our toddler opens up a new way of exploring and enjoy this incredible world of ours.”<\/em><\/h3>\n

When travelling with kids, holidays often involve a fair amount more preparation, packing and luggage than if you were just a couple or a solo traveller. Depending on where you\u2019re going, some destinations may call for vaccinations or various medications which all add to your planning checklist.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re like us and have a child below the age of five, malaria becomes an additional risk factor with no clear cut solution. Some pediatricians advise against travelling to malaria-risk areas with kids under five. But if you have to go, do you chance possible prophylaxis side effects on someone so young or just go with bite prevention? For the best solution, seek out malaria-free areas and travel there instead. It’s one less thing to worry about and more time to savour family time. Here are a few places we would suggest:<\/span><\/p>\n

The Seychelles<\/h2>\n

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Only a five and a half hour flight from Johannesburg, this tropical paradise offers up countless islands, endless azure ocean and activities for visitors of all ages. Take the kids to see the giant tortoises on La Digue at L\u2019Union Estate, cycle around the car-free island and snorkel amongst the giant boulders of the breathtaking Anse Source D\u2019Argent. <\/span><\/p>\n

On the mainland of Mah\u00e9<\/a>, visit the local night market along Beau Vallon beach and buy fruit at the day market in Victoria. Enjoy marina life at the stylish Eden Bleu Hotel and even if you don\u2019t stay at the ultra-luxurious Constance Ephelia, visit Port Launay to go stand-up paddle boarding or kayaking with the kids. Go diving in and around Praslin Island<\/a> and don\u2019t miss out on a visit to Anse Lazio, voted one of the World\u2019s Top Six Beaches by Tripadvisor. And rightfully so, I\u2019m pretty sure the ocean\u2019s blue doesn\u2019t get more beautiful than this or the sand whiter. Get your camera ready!<\/span><\/p>\n

Find affordable flights to the beautiful Seychelles here<\/a>.<\/h3>\n

The Waterberg, Limpopo<\/h2>\n

Unlike parts of the Kruger National Park, the Waterberg region of Limpopo and its wealth of game reserves allows for a malaria-free bush stay. The Ant Collection of Ant\u2019s Nest and Ant\u2019s Lodge is the perfect place to experience with a family as kids can join game drives and you can experience the bush on horseback. Sans the Big Five at the park, you can safely trot past zebra, giraffe, kudu, wildebeest, rhino and a plethora of other wild animals and get way closer than you would in a vehicle. <\/span><\/p>\n

Spend your evenings having sundowners on hills overlooking the bushveld and beneath acacias watching their resident rhinos eating lucerne. Together with your kids, learn more about their Save the Waterberg Rhino Campaign<\/em>, which works closely with the Waterberg community as a whole to fight poaching and protect the rhinos. Toxins and dye are injected into the rhino horns to deter poachers from delivering product they cannot sell and local rangers are being empowered with necessary tools and skills to assist in saving the rhinos. <\/span><\/p>\n

Lesotho<\/h2>\n

Which other country can you visit that happens to lie within South Africa? Tiny, but mountainous and filled with adventures, Lesotho is the perfect international getaway that\u2019s close by. Drive over the border or fly into Maseru and pick your outdoor pleasure. Ride a Basotho pony for an afternoon or spend a few days visiting villages and waterfalls along the way. <\/span><\/p>\n

Abseil down one of the world\u2019s longest commercial abseiling spots down Maletsunyane Falls. Enjoy a local beer at the Sani Top chalet which houses Africa\u2019s highest pub. Take your fishing rod between September and May as the mountain streams offer up some of the best trout fishing opportunities in Africa. For skiing and snowboarding, visit Afri-Ski Leisure Kingdom between the icy months of June and August.<\/span><\/p>\n

Book your flight to Maseru here<\/a>.<\/h3>\n

Mauritius<\/h2>\n

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When it comes to family island getaways, Mauritius is right up there as one of the most popular choices for South African families. Go quad biking as a family in the Frederica Nature Reserve or try your hand at kite-surfing. Even if you don\u2019t have your diving certificate you get to submerge a bit deeper( until 2-3 metres) and Scuba Scoot your way over coral reefs and get as close as possible to the tropical marine life. Book a submarine dive for a romantic trip or a family adventure. Snorkel at Ile Des Deux Cocos or get lost amongst the plant life and vegetation in Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanic Garden.<\/span><\/p>\n

Book your family Easter in Mauritius here!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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