There are simply too many reasons to list why we adore Africa. These are just a few key moments when we fell in love with safari, and why we believe you and your family, especially your children, will become just as enamored.
Sure, trips to the zoo may suffice at first, particularly for babies and kids under school age, but once they’re old enough (age 6+), nothing replaces seeing these exotic creatures roaming freely and naturally across the sweeping savannas at sunrise or sunset. You might be surprised how much these awe-inspiring, real-life encounters impact their young, impressionable minds.
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In a nutshell, a safari may shape your child’s life in ways that may, ultimately, affect how they value the world. Just take a look at EJ’s founder, Elizabeth Gordon. Her co-founder and mother, Marcia, raised her in Africa (read more about this here), and for nearly a decade, the duo have worked together to introduce as many people as possible to the magic and wonder of Africa while simultaneously investing in its conservation through EJ.
Environmental threats and social factors continue to threaten precious regions and communities. It takes passion and dedication to conservation and community to ensure that we don’t lose them. Connecting with nature and new cultures face-to-face transforms how we relate to the world around us, and can inspire our next generation to continue protecting it. By exposing your kids early, you’re investing in keeping the planet’s ecosystems resilient and pristine, and our four-legged (and two-legged) friends in good standing.
It’s not just about inspiring passion for our wild places, but also making unforgettable memories together. We’re talking serious quality time on once-in-a-lifetime adventures. Getting out into Africa’s finest with the family means there’s no excuse, and often no ability, to scroll through social media feeds, binge the latest Netflix show, or even check in on all those work emails. That means you and the kids can slow your roll (or scroll) and relax around a fire pit, huddle in a cozy game viewing vehicle, or at a table over dinner. We may love our digital screens, but it’s even better to sneak a peek at life beyond them, we promise.
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