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Tourdust Launches Family Trips

What’s new? The brainchild of Anna and Ben Colclough, who have three children of their own, Tourdust has made a name for itself creating off-the-beaten-track adventures for couples and young groups. But now, we’re pleased to hear, it’s turning its attention to families.

 

Destinations: Intrepid travellers can choose from destinations such as Morocco, Turkey, Croatia, Peru, Kenya and Sweden, and rely on Tourdust to arrange flights, accommodation with character and thoughtfully designed interaries – best of all, prices start from £500 per person.

 

Family Sea Kayaking Holiday: An eight-day holiday in Dubrovnik will have the team exploring the Elaphite Islands by kayak with a mix of paddling, snorkelling and playing on the beach and a guide to show you what’s what. You’ll be based on the island of Lopud, surrounded by stunning coastline in charming apartments, owned by local families, all within walking distance of the sea.

Price: £642 per person (based on a family of four), which includes return flights from London, seven nights’ accommodation, seven breakfasts, three dinners in nearby tavernas, a guide, all of the activities on the tour, all transfers by local boat, return transfers to and from Dubrovnik airport and all applicable taxes.

 

Marrakech Trek and Surf HolidayIn just under four hours you can be trekking in the Atlas mountains (accompanied by mules for any tired legs). Recoup in a beautiful riad in Marrakech before heading to the Atlantic coast for a few days surfing.

Price: £654 per person (based on a family of four), including flights, transfers, seven nights’ accommodation, trekking guide, surfing lessons and a selection of meals. 

 

Safari and Maasai Family Adventure: If you’d prefer to go further a field, there’s an eight-day adventure to Kenya, combining safaris and game drives with camping in a Maasai village, – where children will learn to light a fire and shoot arrows– cycling in Hells Gate National Park and a boat trip on Lake Naivasha.

Price: £1,843 per person (based on a family of four) including international flights, all accommodation, meals and transfers, as well as an English-speaking guide, plus the park fees and all camping equipment.

 

More information: For bookings, contact Tourdust on 020 3291 2907.

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Maasai Warrior Experience for Kids

What’s new? Cottar’s fabulous bohemian-chic 1920s safari camp in Kenya has recently introduced a Maasai Warrior experience for children that is bound to send health and safety officials into a frenzy.

Fire making, spear throwing, and bow and arrow practice are all among the essential skills a Maasai warrior needs to perfect. Led by one of the tribe’s elders Kinyaika, the course will give parents the chance to take a solo game drive or indulge in a romantic sundowner over the African plains.  

The camp sleeps up to 28 guests, canopied under a white canvas surrounded by an Aladdin’s cave of antiques and trinkets. In keeping with the colonial-style, all tents have en-suite bathrooms, dressing rooms and a veranda to sip your G&T on. 

Price: Tents cost from from £331 a night per person on full board. This includes soft drinks, beer, house wine and spirits; guided bush walks;? bush meals; sundowners; day and night game drives; half an hour complimentary massage; Cottars Airstrip transfers; transfers for cultural visits and laundry.

Getting there: Fly from London to Nairobi with Emirates from £632 and with Kenya Airways from £730. Kenya Airways and Safarilink both fly to Keekorok. 

Travel time: The flight from London to Nairobi is 8 hours and 30 minutes. Travelling from Nairobi to Keekorok then takes 1 hour and 30 minutes.