Odyssey Magazine Issue 4, 2015 | Page 97

based in nature Many parents are afraid to travel into nature with their children. The fear of getting hurt through falling or being attacked by animals, the risk of catching diseases carried by insects and not knowing what to do in case of an emergency prevents many a parent from spending quality time in the wilderness with their children. Safety too, is often a major concern when travelling in Africa, let alone in the bush. Petra Vandecasteele poses the questions of wether travelling as a family in the wilderness is an exhilarating adventure or perhaps a parental irresponsibility. ODYSSEY 97 •  DIGIMAG