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A great destination for a family adventure holiday, South Africa offers abundant wildlife encounters, as well as rich cultural experiences. Enjoy a classic safari in Kruger and Addo Elephant national parks, or go whale watching at Hermanus.

Our Holidays to South Africa

Discover South Africa

Southern right whale in Hermanus, South Africa

Travel at your own pace on this relaxed self-drive family holiday along South Africa’s famous Garden Route, enjoying pristine beaches, fantastic wildlife and spectacular views along the way.

Duration and prices excluding international flights 12 days from £2,325 per adult, £1,365 per child
  • Age Guide: 8+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go:
  • Easter
  • Oct
  • Xmas
Holiday Types:
  • Activity & Adventure
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Multi-Activity Holidays
  • Water Adventure
  • Safari Holidays
  • Multi-Generational Family Holidays

South Africa Family Adventure & Safari

Elephant herd in Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa

Discover the highlights of South Africa on this family adventure holiday as you visit Cape Town, explore the Garden Route and enjoy safaris in Mkuze, iSimangaliso and Hluhluwe.

Duration and prices excluding international flights 13 days from £2,695 per adult, £2,215 per child
  • Age Guide: 8+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go:
  • Easter
  • Oct
  • Xmas
Holiday Types:
  • Activity & Adventure
  • Cultural Discovery
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Multi-Activity Holidays
  • Water Adventure
  • Safari Holidays
  • Multi-Generational Family Holidays

Cape Town & Garden Route Self-drive

Robberg on the Garden Route, South Africa

Discover South Africa's stunning Garden Route on this tailor made family adventure, where you can visit Table Mountain, spot elephant, lion, buffalo, and leopard, as well as whales and dolphins.

Duration and prices excluding international flights 7 days from £1,275 per adult, £695 per child
  • Age Guide: 8+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go:
  • Feb
  • Easter
  • Oct
  • Xmas
Holiday Types:
  • Activity & Adventure
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Multi-Activity Holidays
  • Water Adventure
  • Safari Holidays
  • Multi-Generational Family Holidays

In South Africa You Could enjoy experiences like these

  • Enjoy wildlife safaris in Kruger National Park
  • Go dolphin & whale watching
  • Pan for gold at Pilgrim’s Rest
  • Look for penguins on the Cape

Our guides were fantastic. Their encyclopedic knowledge and willingness to help was humbling.

The Harper family

Our Tailor-made Holidays

Our holidays can be tailor-made to suit your exact requirements. Contact our experts for a personalised itinerary.

Our Small Group Holidays

Our group tours allow you to travel with like minded families and benefit from the expertise of family friendly guides.

Discover More About South Africa

South Africa has wildlife in abundance, combined with culture, history and fine food. Its natural landscapes, such as Table Top Mountain and the Drakensburg Mountains, offer the perfect backdrop to your family adventures.

You can enjoy a classic safari in the world-famous Kruger National Park, as well as look out for penguins on the Cape. The Kalahari Desert also plays host to an array of wildlife.

Our family holidays to South Africa also give you opportunities for whale and dolphin watching.

In nearby Swaziland you can go mountain biking and rafting, plus enjoy the colourful culture and stunning mountain scenery.

View All South Africa Dates & Prices or Enquire for more information.

Dates & Prices

Trip Ideas
Prices Per Person From (Exc. Flights)
Holiday Itinerary When To Go Adult price, excluding flights, from Child price, excluding flights, from Options
Discover South Africa
  • Easter
  • Oct
  • Xmas
£2,325 £1,365 Enquire
South Africa Family Adventure & Safari
  • Easter
  • Oct
  • Xmas
£2,695 £2,215 Enquire
Cape Town & Garden Route Self-drive
  • Feb
  • Easter
  • Oct
  • Xmas
£1,275 £695 Enquire

If you can’t see the holiday or departure date that you are looking for please contact us. We may be in the process of finalising further departures and are often able to tailor a holiday for you according to your own requirements.