South Africa Family Holidays
Family Holidays
Zip through the treetop canopies of Tsitsikamma National Park, spend sun-soaked days on the white sands of Plettenberg Bay, and head out on safari in search of the legendary Big Five. With incredible scenery, diverse wildlife and memorable experiences at every turn, a once-in-a-lifetime family adventure awaits.
Fly drives are one of the most popular ways to explore South Africa, offering complete freedom and flexibility to travel at your own pace. With an excellent choice of family friendly hotels and inspiring local tours, it’s easy to tailormake a holiday that suits your family perfectly. Prefer someone else to take the wheel? Join an expert-led guided group journey, or an organised chauffeur drive, and sit back while every detail is taken care of.
With more than 50 years’ experience, Trailfinders has developed the skills and expertise needed to put together all the pieces for an unforgettable family holiday. Our expert travel consultants are a mine of information and are the best people to ask to create your perfect trip.
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OUR FAMILY HOLIDAYS TO SOUTH AFRICA
Here's a snapshot of some our most popular family holidays in South Africa. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below them to see our complete range or give us a call and speak to one of our travel experts.
Where the Wild Things Are
13 days / 12 nights
Guide Price: €4,015 £3,369 pp
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Ultimate Family Adventure - South Africa
17 days / 16 nights
Guide Price: €4,429 £3,799 pp
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Madikwe & Western Cape Family Adventure
13 days / 12 nights
Guide Price: €4,349 £3,695 pp
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South Africa Family Safari with Teenagers
12 days / 11 nights
Guide Price: €1984 £1753 pp
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Warrior Fights & Zebra Stripes
11 days / 10 nights
Guide Price: €2,605 £2,189 pp
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Family Triple - Dubai, South Africa and Mauritius
17 days / 16 nights
Guide Price: €3,635 £3,089 pp
VIEW MORE ❯OUR RECOMMENDED FAMILY FRIENDLY HOTELS IN SOUTH AFRICA
What you won’t find here are thousands of hotels to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
One&Only Cape Town
Cape Town
Spier Hotel & Wine Farm, Stellenbosch
Cape Winelands
Pezula Nature Retreat, Knysna
Garden Route & Beyond
Shamwari Riverdene
Eastern Cape Game Reserves
Madikwe Safari Lodge – Lelapa
Three Tree Hill Lodge, Spioenkop Game Reserve
KwaZulu Natal & eSwatini (formerly Swaziland)
WHAT TO DO ON A FAMILY HOLIDAY IN SOUTH AFRICA
From zipping through the treetop canopies in Tsitsikamma National Park and marvelling at the ancient Cango Caves to grape tasting (and wine tasting for the adults) in the Cape Winelands – there is fun to be had for the whole family!
Our collection of unmissable experiences will really help bring your South African family holiday to life.
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Cape Point & Peninsula Tour
Departs: Cape Town
Home to an extraordinarily diverse mix of unique flora & fauna this nature lover’s paradise offers a spectacular setting
Meerkat Safari
Departs: Oudtshoorn
Who doesn’t love meerkats? For your best chance to spot these playful creatures, rise early and head out into the wild! Watch as these intriguing animals emerge from the burrows, soaking up their daily sun, whilst your local guide teaches the secrets behind their adorable behaviour.
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Cango Caves Heritage Tour
Departs: Oudtshoorn
Journey deep underground into the vast Cango Caves.
Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour
Departs: Tsitsikamma
How brave do you feel? Swing like Tarzan from tree to tree as this zipline course takes you on an informative journey through the native rainforest in the company of an expert guide.
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St Lucia Hippo Cruise
Departs: St Lucia
Nothing in life is guaranteed but spotting hippos on this cruise is about as close as you can get! The St Lucia Estuary is home to the largest hippo population on earth and the size of the small vessel means your captain will take you really close to these majestic animals.
Guided Horse Riding Tour
Departs: Battlefields
Saddle up and explore the beautiful grounds of Three Tree Hill Lodge by horseback. With the Drakensberg Mountains as your backdrop, this leisurely ride which is suitable for all abilities, is not just incredibly scenic but is also the perfect way to see more of this expansive reserve.
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT SOUTH AFRICA?
The diverse region of KwaZulu-Natal benefits from a year-round tropical climate. In short, there really is no bad time of year for a South African holiday!
For more information, take a look at our guide to the best time to visit South Africa.
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