Next, enjoy a scenic road transfer to Grootbos Private Nature Reserve in Gansbaai. Perched above Walker Bay, this reserve offers a blend of luxury and nature that proves ideal for family holidays.

During your stay, explore the ancient Milkwood Forest on guided nature walks. In addition, wander through fynbos landscapes filled with proteas and pincushion flowers. Enjoy horseback riding along the beach, while younger guests feed farm animals and take private riding lessons.

In addition, all-ages boat excursions offer the chance to visit seals, penguins, and, in season, southern right whales. With flexible activities and plenty of open space, Grootbos allows families to explore together or enjoy age-appropriate experiences.

Continue your family safari South Africa experience at Kwandwe Private Game Reserve located on the Eastern Cape. Known for its low guest density and welcoming atmosphere, this private reserve represents a funky-meets-modern Big Five family safari destination for both the young and the young at heart. Indeed, this malaria-free reserve offers excellent game viewing without long travel times between sightings. 

Over three days, enjoy twice-daily game drives in search of the surrounding wildlife. Moreover, between safaris, the lodge offers relaxation by the pool and afternoon tea overlooking the bush. Meanwhile, children can join supervised activities such as Bugs & Bones walking safaris and Chefs-in-Training cooking lessons.

Evenings bring family-friendly sundowners and shared stories of the day’s discoveries in the African bush. As such, Kwandwe’s balance of luxury and play makes one of the best safari lodges in South Africa for families.

After breakfast, fly north to Johannesburg for a brief stop between safari destinations.

If time allows, enjoy a tour of the city to visit key sites that shaped South Africa’s modern history. This of course includes Soweto, where much of the anti-apartheid movement took place. Indeed, this short cultural stop adds meaningful context to your South Africa family vacation.

Your South Africa Family Vacation finally concludes in Madikwe Game Reserve, another exceptional malaria-free safari destination near the Botswana border. Choose from a range of options, including family friendly lodges and exclusive-use villas designed for comfort and privacy.

Enjoy daily game drives with opportunities to spot the Big Five, as well as wild dog, cheetah, and spotted hyena. Or, venture out on a guided bush walk to investigate the smaller creatures that inhabit the reserve. Also visit the hide, where you can sit back, relax, and watch the wildlife come to the watering hole in front of you. 

Flexible safari schedules, private vehicles, and child-friendly guides ensure a feeling of inclusion every step of the way. It therefore serves as a fitting finale to a memorable family South Africa safari experience.