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Colors of Safari Plains 🦁 Life at camp, from heated tent to 3PM high tea, story time to baby baths, big kids playing to little ones poolside dancing, bush hikes to sundowners, and hours chasing the savanna’s greatest inhabitants. @safari_plains transforms your family through wonder and emotions, leaving you, a different person. It invites you to be a part of something larger, you didn’t know existed. Be ready to be amazing, to feel, to live. #familysafari #southafricansafari #safariplains #kidsonsafari #africanwinter

They tell you to wait… we say it’s here and now, in every stage of childhood. You’re building a confident, resilient, curious child, with a lifelong love of learning. Always reach out with doubts and questions! #kidswhotravel #familytravel #travelingwithkids #familytravelers #travelingwithababy

Come stay with us at @safari_plains , South Africa 🧡 From family tents to game drives with hot water bottles, sundowners in the bush, three meals a day, heated mattresses, lazy afternoon by the pool or overlooking the savanna, this is one of the rare lodges accepting children of all ages! 🦒 Located in the Mabula private reserve, 2 hours north of Johannesburg, accessible with a 2-wheel drive, the lodge is fenced in, making it safe for families. Expect to see incredible wildlife and be treated to luxury. ✨ This is the place that changes your family. Leave transformed, with memories for a lifetime. #hosted #safariplains #africawithkids #africansafari #safariwithkids

Colors of Lima, Peru 🌈 If you’ve been here long enough, you know we’re not city lovers, but Lima truly surprised us in the best of ways. From the laidback coastal feel of Miraflores to the colorful murals of Barranco, the quirky nights of its Magic Water Show and its world-class ceviche, we spent three incredible days in Lima! We came without expectations and left enchanted! #lima #limaperu #peruwithkids #perutravel #visitlima

Reserva Nacional de Paracas 🪂 After you’ve visited Islas Ballestas, head over to the National reserve. Both can be visited the same day and you are able to purchase a ticket that includes both the islands and the reserve, for a discount. 🌊 The national reserve is one of our planet’s most incredible designs! We were in awe of the expansiveness of its desert, the contrast between sand and sea, the technicolor views, and variety of landscapes. From Great Ocean Road vibes to Sahara feels, and wild beaches thrown in the middle, do not miss it! 🚗 Access is in Paracas, a 4-hr drive from Lima, also accessible by bus or on day trips from the capital with all the major tour operators! #paracas #paracasnationalreserve #reservanacionaldeparacas #desert #desertvibes

Islas Ballestas (Ballestas Islands), Paracas, Peru ⛵️ Commonly known as the Galapagos of Peru, Islas Ballestas are visited by group boat from the small town of Paracas. 🦭 Get ready to be amazed at the local wildlife, from seals to penguins, dozens of bird species and whales for the lucky ones! 😁 Of like us, you’re not a fan of group tours… the only way to do this privately is to buy out the entire boat of 50+. But truly, the boats are well built, the tour guide uses a microphone, the captain makes sure both sides of the boat get to see all animals, and we had a really good time! 💵 Yes, we’ve shopped multiple tour operators, single guys selling the tour from the port, and tried negotiating… but everyone sells the same tour, for the same price. Don’t waste your time… everyone is loaded onto the same boats in a single-file line. 👍🏽 This is a fun way to explore Paracas from the ocean and to come close to the animals. We found the experience very respectful of the wildlife and highly recommend the ride! #islasballestas #ballestasislands #penguinsofinstagram #sealsofinstagram #paracas

Colors of Paracas 🧡 Peru isn’t just Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu. There is so much more to this country and we’ve only scratched the surface. A 4-hr desert drive down the coast south of Lima, makes place to a small coastal town and expansive parks. 🐧 The Galapagos of Peru, also known as Islas Ballestas, are visited by boat. A 2-hr ride visiting several smaller islands populated by seals, penguins, and birds. 🐪 Reserva Nacional de Paracas, a desert falling into the ocean, sand as far as the eye can see, wild beaches, and one of the tallest dunes in the world. 🏖️ We treated ourselves to a bit of luxury after an intense week in Cusco. We stayed at The Legend Paracas Resort by Hyatt, and I can only recommend it. Food prices were a little crazy, but we found awesome local restaurants in Paracas to satisfy our Peruvian food cravings! More info coming on Islas Ballestas and the National Reserve in the next couple of posts. #paracas #islasballestas #penguinsofinstagram #reservanacionaldeparacas #desert

Cusco and Sacred Valley are high and altitude sickness is real and uncomfortable. From shortness of breath to headaches, fatigue, nausea, overall unwellness… it can hit anyone, though we found the younger kids to have the hardest time. 🛬 You land in Cusco at 3,400 m / 11,150 fit high, and if you are not used to high altitude, a few steps will help make your trip a success: ☕️ Drink mate de coca tea throughout the day, you may even start in Lima! Alternatively, or in addition, you may chew of coca leaves. Most accommodations offer both! 💤 Spend landing day resting and acclimating. Take a long nap to recover from your trip, walk slow, drink a lot, go for a gentle stroll through the city. Do not overdo day 1! ⛰️ If you plan on visiting a rainbow mountain, keep it for later in your itinerary. We visited Palcoyo on day 2, and the baby didn’t have a great time… 🚗 If Cusco feels too high and you suffer from altitude sickness, drive down and stay in the Sacred Valley. It is roughly 600 m / 2,000 ft lower, making it much easier to breathe. Let us know if you have more tips! #perutravel #visitperu #altitudesickness #altitudesicknessisreal #cuscoperú

There is so much to the Sacred Valley, you will want at least 3 or 4 days to fully take it in. 🚕 Cusco is a very different destination and while nothing prevents you from driving, you will likely hire a driver to take you around to the different sites - we used @incashappytraveler for all of our Cusco days and they had competitive rates and amazing service! 📍 I have shared the sites in the order we have visited them but do as feels right for your itinerary. If you should skip a couple for time purposes, leave out Tambomachay and Puka Pukara 🛕 If your budget permits, hire a guide to join you in the taxi. Without one, you will find that the sites are pretty empty of explanations or signs. A guide will help you get the most out of your visits and to understand what you are looking at! Enjoy the Sacred Valley, it is a rich place in history. The Incas were incredible and left behind a ton of knowledge. It is the perfect place to world school, kids and parents 😉 #sacredvalley #sacredvalleyperu #cuscoperu #incaruins #inca