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 Travel & Outdoors | July 2005 
Summer Safari
 Sughey Baños - El Universal
| | One camp lets kids spend their vacation out in the wild. |
The savannah stretches out to the horizon in all its splendor. Zebras run through the grass, lions bask in the sun, and giraffes stretch high for the most scrumptious leaves. This is just a taste of what your kids will experience in one of the best camps in all of Latin America: the Watusi Watoto in the Africam Safari.
Just a short distance from Puebla, Africam Safari is a unique nature preserve that houses more than 1,500 animals from 200 different species. Some of the park is dedicated to recreating African habitats to accommodate the variety of animals, while other sections are reserved for local species such as the Mexican grey wolf.
Watusi Watoto is a camp designed for children between 4 and 16 years of age, with a program developed to educate them in the importance of preserving our natural environment. Camp organizers are committed to encouraging social and spiritual growth, creativity, and environmental awareness.
The activities lead children to respect both flora and fauna as well as to appreciate the delicate balance of an ecosystem in a unique hands-on experience.
They will participate in a range of interactive games, sports, campfires, night walks, and treasure hunts; the safari experience is one your kids won't forget! The first day, the participants are integrated into their new family: the tribe. Kids are grouped according to age and gender, into tribes of 10 members. Through the tribes, children identify with African culture, rituals, and customs. As part of the exercise in awaking the child's sense of responsibility, each tribe is responsible for the care of a small animal, perhaps a llama, a goat, or a pony, for the duration of the camp.
Guiding the tribes are the Washauris, fully trained camp counselors who lead the kids through this delightful adventure. Staff are experienced in providing the best support and building trust among kids, as well as assuring their safety.
Safety is a priority for all participants. Children will not be exposed to direct contact with wild animals and will always be under strict supervision of park personnel. Furthermore, all counselors are qualified in first aid.
Just a few of the educational experiences for kids:
Nutrition: learn how to prepare meals according to the dietary needs of the more than 200 species living in the safari.
Biosphere: observe small animal behavior.
Veterinary clinic: see how veterinary doctors work to ensure animal health. Kids may even see a surgery or a birth.
Birds: appreciate their colorful beauty in their natural habitat, as well as their ability to adapt.
Reforestation: contribute to conservation of the ecosystem. |
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