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KENYA - Elsa’s Kopje
This hilltop safari retreat in Kenya is perfect for families. The original home of the Born Free foundation, this eco-friendly hideaway is a must-visit for animal lovers both large and small. Adventures can include game drives, bush walks, fishing trips and visits to the park’s rhino sanctuary. Book the two-bed Family Cottage, which comes with an outdoor tub and panoramic views of the park.

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USA - The Resort At Paws Up, Montana
If you want your tot to experience the great outdoors – how about 37,000 acres in Montana? You don’t need to worry about roughing it. You can drive a complimentary Kia back to your spacious private lodge, or kickback in your luxury tent on a heated mattress. Enjoy pony treks, rafting trips and ATV rides across the landscape. And sample life in the wild, west West with a chuckwagon dinner that even features a cowboy poet and banjo player.
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AUSTRALIA - One&Only Wolgan Valley
As soon as your tots arrive at this wilderness lodge, they will want to join the Junior Rangers programme. From fossil hunting to bush survival, your kids will have hours of fun in the wild. Families should book into one of the two-bedroom Wollemi Villas, which each come with a private pool.
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PERU - Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo

High in a Peruvian cloud forest, you’ll find the eco-lodge of Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo. Junior visitors will be given a Child’s Explorer Kit on arrival and they will be able to join the hotel’s ranger for a trek into the jungle to discover the local wildllife.

Suggested Itineraries

Mongolia for Families

Ulaanbaatar & Central Heartland

  • The kids will love the experience of sleeping in traditional Mongolian felt tents, or ‘gers’
  • Whether it’s horse ack riding or walking, get the kids out in nature and be active all throughout this holiday
  • Learn about Mongolian culture first-hand by staying alongside a nomadic host family, helping them with their daily chores and letting the kids play and interact with the host children
ideal length 7 nights

Overland Safari Through Patagonia

Chilean Patagonia Argentine Patagonia Chile

  • Cruise the Patagonia fjord to the Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers
  • Experience Patagonia like a local with a horse-riding excursion through the steppe
  • Explore the Perito Moreno Glacier on a cruise or ice-trekking trip
  • Discover the highlights of Torres del Paine, including the magnificent Grey Glacier
  • Witness the majestic landscapes of Chilean and Argentine Patagonia
ideal length 8 nights

Trekking in Mongolia

Ulaanbaatar & Central Heartland

  • A camping trek through some of the most remote parts of Mongolia, the western Altai Mountains
  • Meeting the famed eagle hunters and staying alongside a host family
  • Exploring some of the most beautiful parts of Mongolia’s heartland, including the stunning Orkhon Valley
  • Spending the night in Mandala Mongolia – the most luxurious and intimate accommodation available in the country

ideal length 11 nights
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