Minimum Age for Safari: Why Camps Say 6+ and We Say 0+

You’ve finally saved up for a dream family safari, only to see the fine print: "No children under 12" or "Minimum age 6".

Why do camps do this? Do lions specifically target toddlers? (Spoiler: No).

The reason is purely logistical:
1. Shared Vehicles: In a standard camp, you share a jeep with strangers. If your 3-year-old gets bored and cries after 20 minutes, it ruins the "Peaceful Nature Experience" for the couple on their honeymoon in the back seat.
2. Thin Tent Walls: Canvas tents block zero sound. A crying baby at 2 AM wakes up the entire camp.
3. Dinner Etiquette: Communal dining is common. Camps don’t want picky eaters or restless kids disrupting the formal dinner atmosphere.

At Kitumo Mara, we flip this logic on its head. We don’t just "allow" kids; we are built for them.

1. Private Vehicle = Your Rules
You have your own 4x4 and driver. If your toddler spots a lion and screams with joy? Great! Scream away. Nobody else is there to be annoyed.

If they get tired after 45 minutes? You turn around and go back to the pool. You aren’t held hostage by a group itinerary.