Children on Safari
Families with children under the age of 12 are welcome at Lalibela and are accommodated at our family lodge, Mark’s Camp. Our family rooms can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children (under 18 years).
We also offer an exciting children’s programme for children aged 2 years or older. For those under 2 years of age, we provide experienced childminders.
Vehicle-based safaris are a family experience at Mark’s Camp. Families with children 2 years and older, venture out on these activities together and where possible, children of a similar age, share a vehicle. Children under the age of 2 years are not permitted on these drives and so we have ensured that childminders are available to take care of children at no additional charge during the following times:
- During the times that the adult morning and evening safari drives take place.
- During the times that the children’s activities take place.
- During adult meal times.
Should any additional childminding be required outside of these hours, please contact the lodge manager for assistance.
Between meals and game drives, children over 2 years of age are kept busy with a number of fun and educational activities i.e. arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, rock painting, track and bird identification and board games.
Weather permitting, children can enjoy and learn about nature on a guided walk and run around and play a fun game of soccer.
While the adults are more than welcome to join in on the children’s activities, they can also enjoy the peacefulness of the lodge and relax while their children are being entertained.
Children under 8 have special meals with food more suited to young children. The lodge manager will provide a daily children’s menu. If children prefer certain meals or have specific dietary requirements or allergies we need to be aware of, please let us know at the time of making a reservation or upon arrival at the lodge.
Children under the age of 12 years, pay 50% of the adult rate. Children 12 years and older are classified as adults and pay the full adult rate, including the conservation and community levy. This rate includes accommodation, all meals, game drives, children’s activities as described and any childminding during the above times. Children under the age of 2 years stay free of charge.
Children on safari
