Awesome Africa

Luxury Africa specialist Cheli & Peacock has introduced a unique family holiday, where children can learn about the Samburu tribe of Kenya, including their bush survival skills.

Families will learn about tracking elephant and leopard and Samburu guides will teach survival skills, including a visit to an original Samburu village (which, be warned, may include some ritual goat slaughter). Guests will be taught how to use bow, arrows, pangas and spears, how to build a bush camp and tend goats and cattle. The whole family will learn about Samburu stories and will learn to dance, Samburu style, under a brilliant moon. Children will join village youngsters and help them make toys from local materials. No Nintendos here!

This is an adventurous tour, suitable for children from age five. From £2,275 per adult and £1,465 per child including all flights, taxes, guiding, game drives,accommodation and meals at Saruni Samburu on a full board basis. Payment to Rainforest Concern to offset flights and a donation to Tusk Trust. Tel: 01285 643333 or visit www.discoveryinitiatives.com

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