The Little Bush Baby Co.

09/09/2026

Want to know why we are the best child-friendly safari operator in St Lucia?

Well just take a look at this recent guest review and see for yourself!

Whether you are a first timer on safari or are a seasoned veteran, come and join us. Whilst we never make guarantees on what you’ll see, we do guarantee that you’ll have great hospitality, a fabulous guide and beautiful scenery.

WhatsApp Katie on +27765852619 to book 🙂

28/08/2026

🦇🌿 INTERNATIONAL BAT NIGHT — THIS SUNDAY! 🌿🦇

Ever wondered what happens when the sun goes down… or what you might discover inside a coastal cave at low tide? 👀🦇

This Sunday 30 August, join The Little Bush Baby Co. for a special day celebrating one of nature’s most fascinating — and misunderstood — creatures: the bat!

🌊🦇 BAT CAVE WALK | 10 AM

Start the day with a guided walk to Bat Cave at Mission Rocks, accompanied by a local bat specialist.

With low tide at 11 AM, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore the cave and learn more about the bats that call this environment home.

📍 Meet at Mission Rocks Car Park
⏰ Meet 9:45 AM | Depart 10 AM
👣 Guided walk with a local bat specialist
💚 FREE to join the walk
🌿 iSimangaliso conservation levies are payable separately

Bring your water, sunscreen, hat and a snack, and wear something comfortable for walking.

🌙🚙 BAT DRIVE | 5–7 PM

Then, as evening falls, head out on a special bat drive around St Lucia, searching for these incredible nocturnal animals with an expert guide and specialist equipment.

💰 R150 per person
📍 Collection within St Lucia
🔭 Expert guide & specialist equipment
⚠️ Limited spaces — book your seat!

Whether you join us for the morning Bat Cave Walk, the evening Bat Drive, or BOTH, it’s a chance to see St Lucia’s wildlife from a completely different perspective.

WhatsApp +27765852619 to book.

🦇 Explore. Experience. Connect with Nature.

18/08/2026

🌿 Get Your FREE Safari Animal Mini Pack! 🐾

Looking for a fun, educational way to connect your children with Africa's wild world?

Or simply to get them off screens for 30 minutes?!

Download our brand-new Safari Animal Mini Pack! 🐘🦁🦒

Written right here from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, this free download features beautifully designed fact cards and Junior Ranger missions for three of Africa’s most magnificent animals — the elephant, the lion, and the giraffe.

Here’s what you’ll love about it:

🖨️ Printable at home in minutes — quick and easy to prepare.

🧠 Designed for curious children aged 4–12 — engaging, bite-sized wild learning.

📩 Plus free weekly wild learning activities delivered straight to your inbox!

Let Africa teach your children what the world is made of. ✨

👇 Claim your free Mini Pack here:

Discover Africa's wild world with beautifully designed fact cards for three of Africa's most magnificent animals — the elephant, the lion, and the giraffe.

29/07/2026

On the 31st of July we pause for World Ranger Day 🌍

Here on the edge of iSimangaliso, rangers aren't an abstract idea.

They're the people who wake before dawn, walk the wild, and protect the animals we're so lucky to share our home with.

Every hippo, every elephant, every bird your family sees on safari with us is here because someone chose to protect it.

When we met Ashley was working with Wildlife Act and WWF protecting black rhinos and wild dogs. So we understand the work of rangers on the ground.

It's one of the reasons we do what we do.

Raising little ones who don't just see the wild, but grow up loving it enough to protect it too and understand the work that goes into it.

To every ranger keeping our wild places wild: thank you. 🙏

Where would you most want to take your family to experience the wild?

Tell us below 👇

12/07/2026

🦏 Looking for an unforgettable family adventure in St Lucia? 🌿

Safari isn’t just about spotting the Big 5 - it’s about sharing moments that your family will talk about for years to come.

At The Little Bush Baby Company, we specialise in private family safaris where children are encouraged to ask questions, explore, discover and experience the African bush in a fun and meaningful way.

Whether it’s your child’s first elephant, following fresh rhino tracks or watching a tiny dung beetle hard at work, every safari is tailored to your family’s interests and pace.

✨ Private family safaris
🦁 Big 5 adventures
🌿 Nature & wildlife experiences
📍 Based in St Lucia, iSimangaliso Wetland Park

If you’re visiting St Lucia with children, we’d love to welcome you on safari.

📞 WhatsApp: +27 76 585 2619
🌍 www.thelittlebushbaby.com

Small People. Big Adventures.

06/07/2026

Proud to be working with Ubuntu Travel Connexions!

Was ist das schönste Mitbringsel von einer Familienreise?

Vielleicht kein Souvenir – sondern die Begeisterung eines Kindes für die Natur.

Bei The Little Bush Baby Company in St. Lucia geht es nicht darum, möglichst viele Tiere abzuhaken. Es geht darum, gemeinsam zu entdecken, Fragen zu stellen und die kleinen Wunder der Wildnis zu erleben.

In kleinen Gruppen, mit viel Wissen, Geduld und Herz entstehen Safari-Erlebnisse, die Kinder und Erwachsene noch lange begleiten.

Denn wer die Natur liebt, möchte sie auch schützen.
The Little Bush Baby Co.

27/06/2026

Open vehicle or closed vehicle — which is actually better for your children on safari? 🚙🦒

It's one of the questions we get asked most, and the honest answer might surprise you.

The safari industry assumes the "iconic" open vehicle is always the gold standard - but for families with young children, that's often not true.

In our latest post we break down:
✦ What open vehicles genuinely do well (and for which ages)
✦ Why closed vehicles are often the better choice for under-8s - freedom of movement, weather independence, proper car seats
✦ How we design every Little Bush Baby experience around your children, not a standard adult itinerary.

If you're planning a family safari and weighing this up, this one's worth a read before you book.

🔗 Read the full post:
https://kateonsafari.com/open-vehicle-safari-for-families/
Let Africa teach your children what the world is made of.

24/06/2026

The best classroom doesn't have four walls.

It has elephant tracks, grasshoppers, chameleons, birdsong and endless opportunities for discovery.

At The Little Bush Baby Company, we believe every child deserves the chance to connect with nature, explore the outdoors and create memories that last a lifetime.

Because wild hearts start young.

📍 St Lucia, South Africa
🌿 Family Safaris & Nature-Based Activities