With many families, family-bonding is an important part of the culture. The need to communicate, be transparent and share issues and ideas is always a healthy practice with family members – benefit for children and adults alike.
In today’s social-media driven and deeply engaging world, family bonding is more important than ever and we really think that a safari trip in the wilderness is the perfect family vacation!
Here’s why you should plan a Safari Family Holiday:
- Limited Mobile Network / Limited Wi-Fi: The mobile phone usually takes away from any family trip if you’re looking to get away from daily life and seek to strengthen a family bond, especially with children engrossed in the internet.
Limited Wi-Fi connectivity and mobile network signal have always helped in focusing on the here and now – and the majority of the smart phone generation spends way too much time immersed in mobile phones.
And though it may be difficult to adjust initially, you will realize that there is merit in disconnecting oneself from the world for a bit.
That is not to say that you will be completely disconnected from the outside world, means are always available.
Who knows, a great reading habit may be inculcated in the absence of the internet!
- No Television: Most wildlife lodges do not keep televisions in each room (although this is changing slowly) – but do choose a lodge without a TV in your room.
Nature is a great teacher as well as an entertainer, and living in large cities, we have clearly lost touch with it.
The jungles at night are filled with fascinating sounds, for example, living close to the jungles in India, one can hear all the deer cry out in fear as they raise an alarm as the Tiger or Leopard stalks them under the cover of night. Sounds of frogs, Owls and nocturnal birds fill the night.
It is indeed a magical experience, as these animals are a part of the planet we all share, yet theirs is an existence so different from ours which we may not be fully aware of.
Our constant updates on technology, business, entertainment and modern science keeps us away from our roots which are steeped in Nature and the creatures which survive in spite of us.
- Safaris – an Engaging and Educational activity: A Jeep Safari is conducted twice a day – and usually consumes 8 to 9 hours in that day where one has complete “family time”.
It is an engaging activity where one has no choice but to actively participate in it. Looking at beautiful animals and birds is a wonderful way to spend time, and if a good Naturalist or Guide is present, it is a great learning experience as well.
A safari jeep can be booked on a private basis for the family up to 06 persons in a vehicle.
On an Indian Safari, generally the search for the Tiger is always ongoing and being a very elusive animal, it keeps one excited all throughout. And if by chance you do see one, the collective delight is simply to be experienced to be believed.
Heck, your guide will be as excited as you even though he/she visits the park every day!
Moreover, learning about the ecosystem and all it encompasses is generally something that all of us should have an idea of, as it is in our own self-interest to have this awareness.
- Rural Life/ Life in the Countryside: As it stands today, it is the well-endowed or the more fortunate of us who can afford a family holiday.
Most of us who visit, visit these areas with a perspective of the fast-paced “city life”.
A visit to the countryside or a village gives one an idea of how a completely different section of our society lives. It also provides an insight into the way of life of our ancestors who lived off the land on which they lived, in harmony with it.
In India, it is a humbling sight to see the hardworking farming families who meticulously plant each sapling of rice or wheat by hand and use their cattle to till the soil.
Once again, these are great lessons to draw from and can be inspiring for both, the young and the adult mind.
- Walking in a Healthy Environment: Exposing oneself to the carbon positive environments of a forest area is extremely beneficial for our bodies as we leave behind the comparatively polluted city air.
There are several easy nature trails which one can partake in to enjoy the silence of the forest and surround oneself in the natural environs of butterflies, birds and other interesting creatures.
In a jungle, our lost natural instincts kick in and we are able to be more aware of our surroundings while learning about the tracks and signs of different animals.
On a guided walk, one also learns about the smaller creatures and the various uses and importance of indigenous plants, to the ecosystem as well as its traditional uses as medicine.
- Noise-free Environment: In a greatly stimulating modern world where our minds are constantly occupied and the white-noise of the city takes over, a venture into nature gives us the opportunity to take stock of where we are, and the noise-free environment provides much relief to the mind and body.
On a safari holiday, deep in the interiors, one notices the clear distinction between night and day as dusk brings an end to the light as people retire early to their homes.
Thus, these are our compelling reasons to plan a safari holiday as a great family vacation. We do hope you agree with them!
Safaris in India are an increasingly popular holiday choice and most of these are based around observing the Tiger in the wild – as many will agree, it is a life-changing experience to see such a gorgeous animal in its natural surroundings and especially in a densely populated country as India.
These wildlife excursions are indeed exciting, and no matter how many times one sees them, each glimpse of the Tiger keeps one coming back for more.
There are various Safari Destinations in India, which are well-connected to other cities and other popular tourist destinations in India. You may follow our blog to get a fair idea of a few National Parks where one has great chances of seeing the Tiger here.
While India is generally known for its cultural history and diversity, a trip to see the Natural Heritage of India is equally immersing and is definitely an unforgettable experience.
