When you plan to splash out on the holiday of a lifetime to experience an African safari you may wonder whether it is going to be a safe environment for your family. There are it has to be said some possible dangers when on a safari holiday, but with essential and careful planning and vigilance while you are out and about your family can have an amazing experience that will be unforgettable for years to come.

It is important before you travel to find out whether it is necessary to have any vaccinations that are recommended for the area you are visiting as there are diseases prevalent in some areas that we do not see in the UK.

It will be vital to use high strength insect repellent to avoid nasty bites and stings and this will need to be applied frequently. Plug in repellents will also need to be used in hotel rooms as an additional safeguard to mosquito nets.

The sun can be very strong at certain times of the year so a very high factor sun cream should be used on exposed skin but long-sleeved tops and long trousers for journeys into the reserves is wise to protect young skin from bites and sunburn.

When you arrive at your safari accommodation it is a good idea to instruct your children to stay with you at all times especially when on excursions so that you are sure of their safety.