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Viewing wildlife in its natural habitat is a great way to nurture a child's love for nature and create a knowledge of wild animals that goes beyond videos, books and trips to the zoo. While taking children to attractions such as Kilimanjaro Safari - a 20-minute 'ride' at Disney's Animal Kingdom in Florida complete with real gazelles, white rhino, crocodiles and hippos - is a start, their image is likely to be incomplete. Yet you need not travel halfway round ... Read Morethe world to watch animals roam, observing wildlife in nearby park can be just as rewarding. What's more, a wildlife watching experience need not break the bank.
African Snail

African Snail

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Child with Binoculars

Child with Binoculars

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Monkey, Mauritius

Monkey, Mauritius

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Zephyr Adventures (Adventure Travel Company)
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PO Box 16

Red Lodge, MT 59068

USA

+1 406 445 0802
+1 888 758 8687

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Zephyr Adventures offers organized family adventure vacations in the northern Rocky Mountains. One trips takes families with kids aged 5 and up to Greater Yellowstone and includes fun family activities such as rafting, wildlife watching and horseback riding. The family adventure in Glacier National Park welcomes families with kids 7 years of age and older. Rafting, kayaking and hiking are but a few of the fun family activities on this Montana fam ... Read More
Zephyr Adventures offers organized family adventure vacations in the northern Rocky Mountains. One trips takes families with kids aged 5 and up to Greater Yellowstone and includes fun family activities such as rafting, wildlife watching and horseback riding. The family adventure in Glacier National Park welcomes families with kids 7 years of age and older. Rafting, kayaking and hiking are but a few of the fun family activities on this Montana family vacation.
Canoeing & Kayaking
Wildlife Viewing
Horseback Riding
Rafting
Hiking
Children and Geyser

Children and Geyser

Zephyr Adventures

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Gardiner, MT

USA

+1 866 807 0744
+1 406 848 7510

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Gardiner, Montana based Flying Pig Adventure Company is a rafting outfitter at heart. But that doesn't mean their wildlife safaris and horseback rides aren't worthwhile. Flying Pig has teemed up with top Yellowstone specialists to create a winning combination of rafting trips, horseback rides and wild ... Read More
Gardiner, Montana based Flying Pig Adventure Company is a rafting outfitter at heart. But that doesn't mean their wildlife safaris and horseback rides aren't worthwhile. Flying Pig has teemed up with top Yellowstone specialists to create a winning combination of rafting trips, horseback rides and wildlife viewing excursions. Sample one or try all three. Children must be at least 7 years of age to horseback ride. While there is no hard and fast minimum age on rafting trips the minimum weight is 50 lbs (23 kg). Of note, not all trips take place in Yellowstone National Park. Rafting is done on the Yellowstone River outside the park. Horseback rides take place in the Gallatin National Forest. Wildlife safaris are in Yellowstone's Lamar Valley.
Wildlife Viewing
Horseback Riding
Rafting
Flying Pig Camp Store

Flying Pig Camp Store

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Yellowstone Association (Non-profit Organization)
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P.O. Box 117

Yellowstone NP, WY 82190

USA

+1 406 848 2400

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Yellowstone Association, a non-profit organization, offers learning adventures in America's first National Park. The association's 3 and 4-day lodge and learning programs, the equivalent of summer camp, are guided by experienced naturalists and include a wide range of activities such as hiking, wildlife watching, painting and photography. Children 8 years of age and up ... Read More
Yellowstone Association, a non-profit organization, offers learning adventures in America's first National Park. The association's 3 and 4-day lodge and learning programs, the equivalent of summer camp, are guided by experienced naturalists and include a wide range of activities such as hiking, wildlife watching, painting and photography. Children 8 years of age and up are welcome on all family programs. Kids must be at least 12 years of age to participate in all other lodge and learning programs. One-day wildlife safaris (no minimum age) can be booked through Gardiner, MT based Flying Pig Adventure Company. Yellowstone Association also offers private one-day tours.
Wildlife Viewing
Natural Wonder
Hiking
Child with Scope, Yellowstone National Park

Child with Scope, Yellowstone National Park

Alfredo De Simone

Sea.fari Adventures (Adventure Travel Company)
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Ellenabeich

Easdale, Argyll

PA34 4RQ Scotland, UK

+44 (0) 1852 300003

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Seafari Adventures are part nature, part adrenaline. Spot seals, porpoises, dolphins and whales. Watch cormorants and eagles. Enjoy a high-speed boat ride. Experience the force of the tide. Learn about whirlpools. Excursions depart daily Easter through October. Winter excursions are offered during the winter break (Christmas and New Year) and half-term holiday (February). All e ... Read More
Seafari Adventures are part nature, part adrenaline. Spot seals, porpoises, dolphins and whales. Watch cormorants and eagles. Enjoy a high-speed boat ride. Experience the force of the tide. Learn about whirlpools. Excursions depart daily Easter through October. Winter excursions are offered during the winter break (Christmas and New Year) and half-term holiday (February). All excursions are weather permitting. Seafari Adventures has 3 locations, Isle of Skye, Seil Island (near Oban) and Forth (Edinburgh). Family travel tips: The minimum age is 4. Dress warm even in summer. Waterproof gear is provided. Advanced booking is essential.
Wildlife Viewing

Grey Seal

Alfredo De Simone

Bottazzi (Adventure Travel Company)
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Martín Fierro N° 85

9120 Puerto Madryn, Chubut

Argentina

+54 (0) 2965 474110

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Bottazzi offers organized tours from Puerto Madryn to Peninsula Valdes, Punta Tombo and Gaiman. Tours vary in nature from jeep safaris to whale watching trips. Pick up and drop off is available from all area hotels. Guides are bilingual; English and Spanish. None of the tours are family departures but all are kid-friendly.
Historical Interest
Wildlife Viewing
Jeep Safari

Snorkeling, Peninsula Valdes

Tito Bottazzi

Whales Argentina (Adventure Travel Company)
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Primera Bajada al Mar

9121 Puerto Pirámides, Chubut

Argentina

+54 (0) 2965 495015

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Whales Argentina offers whale watching adventures from Puerto Piramides in Argentina's Peninsula Valdes. These 90 minute boat trips provide an opportunity to view Southern Right Whales in their natural habitat. The ample deck space on the Plinino VII, an open catamaran, ensures all passengers have a chance of spotting sea life. While none of the voyages are family departure ... Read More
Whales Argentina offers whale watching adventures from Puerto Piramides in Argentina's Peninsula Valdes. These 90 minute boat trips provide an opportunity to view Southern Right Whales in their natural habitat. The ample deck space on the Plinino VII, an open catamaran, ensures all passengers have a chance of spotting sea life. While none of the voyages are family departures all are kid-friendly.
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Punta Ballenas (Adventure Travel Company)
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Segunda Bajada al Mar

9121 Puerto Pirámides, Chubut

Argentina

+54 (0) 2965 495112

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Punta Ballenas has been leading whale watching and marine mammal tours in Argentina's Peninsula Valdes for more 30 years. Southern Right Whales, the main attraction on all boat-based trips, frequent area waters from May through December; the peak whale watching season is September and October. Whale watching trips, roughly 75 minutes long, depart from the small village of P ... Read More
Punta Ballenas has been leading whale watching and marine mammal tours in Argentina's Peninsula Valdes for more 30 years. Southern Right Whales, the main attraction on all boat-based trips, frequent area waters from May through December; the peak whale watching season is September and October. Whale watching trips, roughly 75 minutes long, depart from the small village of Puerto Piramides. Punta Ballenas also offers scuba diving trips, marine life viewing excursions, and deep-sea fishing trips.
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Trusted Adventures (Adventure Travel Company)
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P.O. Box 1486

Boulder, CO 80306

USA

+1 303 554 8821

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If you haven't picked an adventure holiday check out Trusted Adventures. An alliance of seven leading adventure travel companies, this company makes finding and booking a family adventure easy. What's more, Trusted Adventures knows which trips work best for families and can make recommendations based on experience. Their extensive list of family trips includes African s ... Read More
If you haven't picked an adventure holiday check out Trusted Adventures. An alliance of seven leading adventure travel companies, this company makes finding and booking a family adventure easy. What's more, Trusted Adventures knows which trips work best for families and can make recommendations based on experience. Their extensive list of family trips includes African safaris as well as hiking, biking, kayaking, rafting, wildlife viewing, fishing, eco-tours and cultural holidays on five continents. The minimum age varies with each trip as does the type and class of accommodation.
Cycling
Canoeing & Kayaking
Wildlife Viewing
Horseback Riding
Rafting
Hiking

Hiking with Kids

Trusted Adventures

Advantage Tours & Charters (Adventure Travel Company)
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McKenzie Street

St. Lucia 3936

South Africa

+27 (35) 590 1259

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Advantage Tours, a full service tour company, is the only licensed outfitter operating whale watching tours in the St. Lucia Wetland Park, the best place in South Africa to spot humpback whales.
Wildlife Viewing
Birding
Fishing
Horseback Riding
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Hermanus Whale Cruises (Adventure Travel Company)
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New Harbour

Hermanus 7200

South Africa

+27 (28) 313 2722

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Hermanus Whale Cruises is an eco-friendly whale watching tour company. Whale watching trips organized by this fully licensed outfitter depart from Hermanus, a 2-hour drive from Cape Town and a great place to spot whales.
Wildlife Viewing
Ocean Blue Adventures (Adventure Travel Company)
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Central Beach

Plettenberg Bay 6600

South Africa

+27 (44) 533 4897

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Ocean Blue is fully licensed outfitter specialized in eco-friendly sea life encounters. View whales, dolphins, seal and seabirds from a boat or kayak (children 14 years and up) and experience wildlife up close.
Canoeing & Kayaking
Wildlife Viewing
Native Experiences
Magical Africa Safaris (Adventure Travel Company)
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PO Box 7704

00100 Nairobi

Kenya

+254 2631442

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Magical Africa Safaris is a Nairobi based eco-friendly safari agency offering comprehensive safari arrangements in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The agency arranges both luxury and budget tours as well as fly in and drive safaris. Magical Africa Safaris caters to families traveling with children of all ages.
Wildlife Viewing
Birding

Amboseli National Park

Magical Africa Safaris Ltd.

Airtrackers (Adventure Travel Company)
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Sun City

North West

South Africa

+27 (14) 552 5020

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Airtrackers offers an alternative to traditional safaris. View game in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve from high above in a hot air balloon and take in a different view of the bush. Pick-up is available from all Sun City hotels. Allow 4 hours for the trip.
Airborne & Adrenaline
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Pilanesberg Elephant-Back Safaris (Adventure Travel Company)
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Sun City

North West

South Africa

+27 (14) 552 5020

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Pilanesberg Elephant-Back Safaris offers a safari experience of a lifetime. Commune with nature and view the African Big Five elephant-back. Children must be at least 5 years old. Elephant safaris depart from the Sun City Welcome Center.
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Mankwe Heritage Tours & Safaris (Adventure Travel Company)
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Sun City

North West

South Africa

+27 (14) 555 7056

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Sun City based Mankwe Heritage Tours & Safaris offers both wildlife safaris and cultural tours in South Africa's North West province and Pretoria. A trip to the Lesedi Cultural Village introduces participants to the various cultures in South Africa. Heritage Game Drives look at animals in a cultural way. Children of all ages are welcome on cultural tours and wildlife sa ... Read More
Sun City based Mankwe Heritage Tours & Safaris offers both wildlife safaris and cultural tours in South Africa's North West province and Pretoria. A trip to the Lesedi Cultural Village introduces participants to the various cultures in South Africa. Heritage Game Drives look at animals in a cultural way. Children of all ages are welcome on cultural tours and wildlife safaris apart from one. Children must be at least 14 years of age to partake on walking safaris.
Wildlife Viewing
Native Experiences
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