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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

Pilanesberg Family Safari

Pride of lion in South Africa NEW TRIP!

Experience family-friendly culture in Johannesburg and unforgettable Big Five safaris in malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park. It’s vibrant city energy meets wild African adventure, just a short drive apart.

Duration and prices excluding international flights 7 days from £1,675 per adult, £195 per child
  • Age Guide: 8+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go:
  • Feb
  • Easter
  • May
  • Summer
  • Oct
  • Xmas
Holiday Types:
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Multi-Generational Holidays
  • Safari Holidays
Find out more about Pilanesberg Family Safari

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 £3,395 per adult, £1,425 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
  • Multi-Generational Holidays
  • Water Adventure
  • Family Self-drive Holidays
  • Safari Holidays
Find out more about Discover South Africa

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 £2,295 per adult, £995 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
  • Multi-Generational Holidays
  • Water Adventure
  • Family Self-drive Holidays
  • Safari Holidays
Find out more about South Africa Family Adventure & Safari

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 8 days from £1,495 per adult, £525 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
  • Multi-Generational Holidays
  • Water Adventure
  • Family Self-drive Holidays
  • Safari Holidays
Find out more about Cape Town & Garden Route Self-drive

Big Five Kruger Family Safari

Explore two areas of Kruger National Park, searching for the iconic Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo and take part in an exciting white-water rafting adventure.

Duration and prices excluding international flights 7 days from £2,395 per adult, £1,295 per child
  • Age Guide: 8+
  • Itinerary Type: Small Group Holiday Tailor-made can be arranged
When To Go:
  • Feb
  • Easter
  • May
  • Summer
  • Oct
Holiday Types:
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Multi-Generational Holidays
  • Water Adventure
  • Luxury Family Holidays
  • Safari Holidays
Find out more about Big Five Kruger Family Safari

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

Departures

Please see below for our group tour and trip idea dates and prices. If you can’t see the holiday or departure date that you are looking for please contact us.

Group Tours

Choose your preferred departure date from the 9 options below, then make a no obligation booking request, or enquire if you would like to ask us a question.

Our small group holidays require a minimum number of participants to operate. Most of our holidays are also available on a private basis or can be tailored to meet your requirements.

Itinerary Dates
(Exc. Flights)		 Prices Per Person From
(Exc. Flights)		 Prices Per Person From
(Inc. Flights)
Holiday Itinerary Year Starts Ends Duration Adult price, excluding flights, from Child price, excluding flights, from Duration Adult price, including flights, from Child price, including flights, from Holiday Status Options
Big Five Kruger Family Safari 2026 26 Jul 1 Aug 7 days £2,395 £1,295 9 days £3,845 £2,545 Available Book or Enquire
Big Five Kruger Family Safari 2026 9 Aug 15 Aug 7 days £2,395 £1,295 9 days £3,845 £2,545 Available Book or Enquire
Big Five Kruger Family Safari 2026 25 Oct 31 Oct 7 days £2,495 £1,395 9 days £3,995 £2,595 Available Book or Enquire
Big Five Kruger Family Safari 2027 14 Feb 20 Feb 7 days £2,695 £1,495 9 days £3,995 £2,625 Available Book or Enquire
Big Five Kruger Family Safari 2027 28 Mar 3 Apr 7 days £2,675 £1,495 9 days £4,125 £2,695 Available Book or Enquire
Big Five Kruger Family Safari 2027 4 Apr 10 Apr 7 days £2,675 £1,475 9 days £4,125 £2,695 Available Book or Enquire
Big Five Kruger Family Safari 2027 25 Jul 31 Jul 7 days £2,775 £1,495 9 days £4,275 £2,765 Available Book or Enquire
Big Five Kruger Family Safari 2027 8 Aug 14 Aug 7 days £2,775 £1,495 9 days £4,275 £2,765 Available Book or Enquire
Big Five Kruger Family Safari 2027 24 Oct 30 Oct 7 days £2,995 £1,525 9 days £4,425 £2,725 Available Book or Enquire
* Guaranteed: this holiday is available to book and has reached a minimum number of participants, so is guaranteed to run. ** On Request: we may be able to offer places on this holiday, please contact us for further information. *** Fully Booked: if your preferred holiday is full we may be able to offer you a private departure or tailor a holiday to suit your requirements, please contact us for more details.

Please see below for our trip idea dates and prices. If you can’t see the holiday or departure date that you are looking for please contact us.

Trip Ideas

Our trip ideas are flexible and can be offered during the date ranges below, on a date of your choice. To book, make a no obligation booking request with your preferred departure date or enquire to find out more.

Daily Departures Prices Per Person From
(Exc. Flights)		 Prices Per Person From
(Inc. Flights)		  
Holiday Itinerary Year From To Duration Adult price, excluding flights, from Child price, excluding flights, from Duration Adult price, including flights, from Child price, including flights, from Options
Pilanesberg Family Safari 2026 1 May 31 May 7 days £1,675 £195 9 days £2,875 £895 Book or Enquire
Pilanesberg Family Safari 2026 1 Jul 1 Sep 7 days £1,675 £195 9 days £3,195 £1,295 Book or Enquire
Cape Town & Garden Route Self-drive 2026 1 Oct 31 Oct 8 days £1,495 £545 9 days £2,725 £1,545 Book or Enquire
South Africa Family Adventure & Safari 2026 1 Oct 31 Oct 13 days £2,295 £995 15 days £3,595 £2,195 Book or Enquire
Discover South Africa 2026 1 Oct 31 Dec 12 days £3,395 £1,495 14 days £4,795 £2,595 Book or Enquire
Pilanesberg Family Safari 2026 1 Oct 31 Oct 7 days £1,795 £295 9 days £3,495 £1,325 Book or Enquire
South Africa Family Adventure & Safari 2026 1 Dec 31 Dec 13 days £2,995 £1,195 15 days £4,595 £2,495 Book or Enquire
Pilanesberg Family Safari 2027 1 Feb 28 Feb 7 days £1,975 £195 9 days £3,125 £895 Book or Enquire
Cape Town & Garden Route Self-drive 2027 1 Mar 30 Apr 8 days £1,495 £525 9 days £2,475 £1,295 Book or Enquire
South Africa Family Adventure & Safari 2027 1 Mar 30 Apr 13 days £2,325 £1,095 15 days £3,625 £2,195 Book or Enquire
Discover South Africa 2027 1 Mar 30 Apr 12 days £3,595 £1,425 14 days £5,095 £2,625 Book or Enquire
Pilanesberg Family Safari 2027 1 Mar 30 Apr 7 days £1,975 £195 9 days £3,695 £1,395 Book or Enquire
Pilanesberg Family Safari 2027 1 May 31 May 7 days £1,825 £195 9 days £2,995 £895 Book or Enquire
Pilanesberg Family Safari 2027 1 Jul 31 Aug 7 days £1,875 £195 9 days £3,295 £1,325 Book or Enquire
Cape Town & Garden Route Self-drive 2027 1 Oct 31 Oct 8 days £1,525 £575 9 days £2,695 £1,495 Book or Enquire
South Africa Family Adventure & Safari 2027 1 Oct 31 Oct 13 days £2,625 £1,125 15 days £3,975 £2,225 Book or Enquire
Discover South Africa 2027 1 Oct 31 Dec 12 days £3,795 £1,495 14 days £5,325 £2,625 Book or Enquire
Pilanesberg Family Safari 2027 1 Oct 31 Oct 7 days £1,995 £295 9 days £3,725 £1,345 Book or Enquire
South Africa Family Adventure & Safari 2027 1 Dec 31 Dec 13 days £3,225 £1,225 15 days £4,775 £2,525 Book or Enquire

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