Below is a list of lodges we would recommend specifically for family holidays in South Africa. You may read more about each lodge by clicking on the lodge name. We suggest you take a closer look, and then if you like what you see you can add the lodge to your list of favourites, and go from there...

9 lodges found for family holidays in South Africa

Twee Rivieren Rest Camp Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa
Twee Rivieren Rest Camp is a great restcamp based within the Kgalagadi park. While many safaris have age restrictions for children, a self-drive safari trip here works well for families. The accommodation is not elaborate, but offers both self-catering options and a reasonable restaurant. There's also a swimming pool. Twee Rivieren is a good choice for families. - View lodge details

Kwandwe Private Game Reserve Southern Game Parks, South Africa
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 for the children – like 'frog safaris' to seek out local amphibians. - View lodge details

Shamwari Game Reserve Southern Game Parks, South Africa
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 it can provided a very good introductory safari for a few days in the Cape. - View lodge details

Samara Private Game Reserve Southern Game Parks, South Africa
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 little highly dangerous game here, although plenty to see! - View lodge details

Storms River Restcamp Garden Route, South Africa
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 Coastal National Park. - View lodge details

Vineyard Hotel and Spa Cape Town, South Africa
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 pool, restaurants and the gardens. - View lodge details

Kalahari Tented Camp Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa
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 is fun for a family. - View lodge details

Elephant House Southern Game Parks, South Africa
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 2 swimming pools. - View lodge details

Grootkolk Wilderness Camp Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa
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! - View lodge details

Alternatively, click below for more ideas of places to consider for family holidays throughout our specialist region:


Family holidays in Africa | Family holidays in Botswana | Family holidays in Mozambique | Family holidays in Namibia | Family holidays in Seychelles | Family holidays in South Africa | Family holidays in Tanzania | Family holidays in Zambia | Family holidays in Zanzibar


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