It may not be possible for your kids to undertake a safari at the present time. But they can learn more about African wildlife and the wonderful places they roam via some of these amazing paper and audio books recommended by EcoTraining Guides & Guardians in South Africa:

  • Reading: Here are a few of EcoTraining’s top picks for kids who love animals and wildlife.

If you can find these books in your local bookstore or online in your country of residence, try these South African online book sites: Exclusive Books or Takealot.

  • Audio: Here are some of their favorite audio book for kids who are adventurous and love the outdoors:

Looks for these titles at places where you normally buy your audiobooks or these websites: Audiobooks or Audible.

EcoTraining also wants to add this Ugly Five Quiz for kids. Who can name all five of these beloved but maybe not-so-pretty African animals?

Credit: “The Ugly Five” by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler