Families with children under the age of 12 are welcome at Lalibela and are accommodated at our family lodge, Mark’s Camp. At Mark’s Camp we have family rooms which 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 child-minders & babysitters.
Game drives
Game drives
Game drives are a family experience at Mark’s Camp, so families with children 2 years and older will go out on the game drives together. As Mark’s Camp is a family-friendly lodge, different families with children of similar ages will go out on the game drives together and will share a vehicle.
Children under the age of 2 years are not permitted on game drives. They would have to stay at the lodge with a child minder.
Children’s Activities (for children aged 2 and over)
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.
Child Minders and babysitters
Child minders and babysitters are on duty, at no charge during the following times:
- During the times that the adult morning & evening game drives take place;
- During the times that the children’s activities take place; and
- During adult meal times.
Should any additional child minding be required outside of these hours, your lodge hostess will arrange it at an additional charge.
Meals
Children under 8 have special meals with food more suited to young children. Your lodge manager will provide you with a menu each day with options available for your children. If your children prefer certain meals, you are welcome to let us know at the time of making your reservation or once you arrive at the lodge.
Please don’t forget to inform our reservations team as well as your lodge manager if your children have any dietary requirements and allergies that we need to be aware of.
Rates
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 adult rate, including the conservation and community fee. Children under the age of 2 years stay free of charge. This rate includes accommodation, all meals, game drives, children’s activities as described and any child-minding or babysitting during the above times.
Children on safari
