Family holidays in South Africa
11 of our favourite places for Family holidays in South Africa
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Elephant House
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73% (3 reviews)
The Elephant House, set just outside the Addo Elephant Park, is a perfect base for the family. The park provides a great opportunity for malaria free, self-drive or organised safaris. There are two cottages which are perfect for families and the lodge has a restaurant and ... More about Elephant House -
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
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97% (6 reviews)
Garden Lodge at Grootbos is an ideal place for families. They have several family rooms, specially designed adventures and eco friendly activities for kids as well as two designated child play and education rooms. They offer also offer a children's menu and a babysitting service... More about Grootbos Reserve -
Grootkolk Wilderness Camp
|90% (4 reviews)
With the watering hole so close to the camp, there are issues with safety for younger children. However, Grootkolk Camp can be recommended for older and more mature children. It's quite an adventure to stay here! More about Grootkolk Camp -
Kalahari Tented Camp
|90% (12 reviews)
There are 4 family desert tents at the Kalahari Tented Camp which have bunk-beds for children. The camp is a great base for an economic self-drive safaris in a great game park, and there are no age restrictions. The camp has excellent views over its own waterhole, and self-catering ... More about Kalahari Tented Camp -
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
|100% (8 reviews)
For a family safari with small children, the malaria-free Cape should be top of your list. This excellent private reserve has three lodges within it, two of which cater very well indeed for families and children, and will happily arrange special activities specifically ... More about Kwandwe Reserve -
Mata Mata Rest Camp
|70% (2 reviews)
Mata Mata is one of the few camps (the others are Twee Rivieren, Nossob and Kalahari Tented Camp) in the Kgalagadi where there is no age restriction; the camp is fenced, making it a good place for families to stay. The camp's self-catering facilities will suit those ... More about Mata Mata Rest Camp -
Samara Private Game Reserve
|100% (2 reviews)
Samara is very child friendly – with special activity programme for children, including walks, games and DVD's – plus a specific children's menu (put together by the owner's children!) which can be eaten early and baby-sitting is available. There's ... More about Samara Game Reserve -
Shamwari Game Reserve
|100% (1 review)
If you're looking for a malaria-free experience of big game, then Shamwari should be on your list – especially the lodge within it known as Long Lee Manor. This isn't as big an area, or as wild an experience, as you'll find further north in Africa, but ... More about Shamwari -
Storms River Restcamp
|80% (6 reviews)
At Storms River Restcamp there are 15 family cottages, 2 large oceanettes and also 1 guest cottage, which can sleep up to 8 people. There is a restaurant at the rest camp, and plenty of family fun exploring the coast or discovering the forest trails in the surrounding Tsitsikamma ... More about Storms River Restcamp -
Twee Rivieren Rest Camp
|74% (13 reviews)
While many safaris have age restrictions for children, a self-drive safari trip based at Twee Rivieren Rest Camp, at the entrance to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, works well for families. The accommodation is not elaborate, but the camp offers both self-catering options ... More about Twee Rivieren -
Vineyard Hotel and Spa
|89% (14 reviews)
This is a child friendly hotel and welcomes children of all ages. The individual cottages, in the grounds of the hotel, are ideal for accommodating families as they are away from the main buildings however you will still have access to all the facilities including the swimming ... More about Vineyard Hotel & Spa
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