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On this family holiday you will discover some of the South Africa's best highlights, experiencing the history, culture, adventure and wildlife of this varied country as you visit Cape Town, the Garden Route and Mkuze Game Reserve.

  • Go whale & dolphin watching
  • Float along Storms River
  • Boat safaris in iSimangaliso Wetland Park
  • Zipline through indigenous forest
  • Take a boat tour to Robben Island
  • Enjoy wildlife safaris at Mkhuze & Hluhluwe-iMfolozi

Your adventure starts with your family staying in Cape Town where you'll take a cable-car ride up to the top of Table Mountain, see the penguins on Boulders Beach, explore the Cape Peninsula, visit the Cape of Good Hope, take a city tour and learn about South Africa’s complex history on a visit to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was held for 28 years.

You then head to Klein Karoo where you can go on a meerkat safari before discovering the highlights of South Africa's picturesque Garden Route and explore the coastline of Plettenberg Bay where dolphins frolic and the whale season offers incredible encounters with southern right whales. Visits to Tsitsikamma and Storms River offer adrenaline adventures for you to either zipline, kayak or canoe!

No trip to South Africa is complete without a safari and after your trip ends at Mkuze Game Reserve where you can take boat safaris in iSimangaliso Wetland Park and 4x4 safaris in Big 5 safaris in Hluhluwe–Imfolozi wildlife reserve.

Typical Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Depart UK

    Depart the UK on an overnight flight to Cape Town.

  2. Day 2: Arrive Cape Town

    On arrival in Cape Town, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

  3. Day 3: Robben Island & City Tour

    Today you will be taken on a guided tour of Cape Town, Robben Island and Table Mountain.

  4. Day 4: Cape Point & Peninsula tour

    You will take a full day’s tour of the Cape Peninsula, home to magnificent beaches, breathtaking views and picturesque villages. Visit the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, see the Boulders Beach penguin colony and wander around Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.

  5. Day 5: Drive to Outdshoorn

    Today, you collect your hire car and self-drive to your accommodation near the town of Outdshoorn in the Klein Karoo.

  6. Day 6: Meerkat safari, drive to Knysna

    An early start to see the meerkats emerging from their burrows at sunrise before driving on to Knysna.

  7. Day 7: Whale or dolphin watching

    Today, you can either relax at your accommodation and explore Knysna or enjoy a day embarking on various activities such as a whale and dolphin watching cruise.

  8. Day 8: Kayaking & canopy tour

    Transfer to Tsitsikamma for an active morning of kayaking in Storms River, before ziplining through the trees of the indigenous forest this afternoon.

  9. Day 9: Fly to Durban

    Leaving the Garden Route, you fly to Durban, where you can relax for the rest of the day in the district of Umhlanga.

  10. Day 10: Travel to iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    Travel to your accommodation on the shores of the St Lucia estuary, where you embark on a hippo and crocodile boat cruise.

  11. Day 11: Travel to Mkuze Game Reserve

    Travel to your accommodation in Mkuze Game Reserve – perfectly located for game drives into Hluhluwe Imfolozi.

  12. Days 12-13 : Wildlife safaris in Mkuze and Hluhluwe-iMfolozi

    Choose from a variety of options over the next few days: boat cruises, game drives (including night drives) and walking safaris in Mkuze and Hluhluwe-iMfolozi wildlife reserves, as well as cultural tours and hiking.

    For younger children, nature walks, crafts, treasure hunts, pizza making, canoeing and face painting are available.

  13. Day 14: Transfer to Durban Airport & depart

    Transfer to Durban Airport in time for your return overnight flight to the UK.

  14. Day 15: Arrive UK

Please note: This itinerary is only a suggestion. We can tailor make your trip so that it’s just right for you and your family.

Duration and Guide Prices

Excluding international flights 13 days from £2,695 per adult, £2,215 per child
Including flights from/to UK 15 days from £4,075 per adult, £3,375 per child
Child prices are dependent on age - contact us for details. Flight prices are a guideline only and are subject to change.
  • Age Guide: 8+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday

When To Go

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  • Easter
  • Oct
  • Xmas

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Dates & Prices

Our trip ideas are flexible and can be offered during the school holidays highlighted below or 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.

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  • Easter
  • Oct
  • Xmas
£2,695 £2,215 Book or Enquire