IDEAL LENGTH 9 nights
Price From HK$57,000 pp
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South Africa for Families

Enjoy family time together experiencing the best that South Africa has to offer, learning about culture, wildlife and local food along the way. This is a fun and educational adventure and an ideal option for the summer or October holidays - the best seasons for safari! Our travel consultants can tailor the itinerary below to your family's specific needs and requirements.

Day 1
1 Female lion prowling across long grass in South Africa

Day 1
Arrival in Cape Town

Upon arrival, you’ll be met at the airport and escorted to your accommodation.


Day 2
2 Female lion prowling across long grass in South Africa

Day 2
Full Day Local Minivan & Guide Charter

Today you will be escorted on a tour around Cape Town.

Family activities abound here. Head to Simon’s Town to view the penguins at Boulders Beach, see the sea life at the V&A Waterfront, or feed the lambs, calves and rabbits at Imhoff’s Farm in Kommetjie. For a spot of nature go to the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, World of Birds in Hout Bay or take a boat trip to Seal Island to see the seals play. 

Day 3
3 Female lion prowling across long grass in South Africa

Day 3
Private Full Day Out In The Winelands: Private Full Day

Today you’ll visit the historic Cape Winelands.

Visit some of the finest ‘family-friendly’ estates for grape juice, wine (for the adults) and chocolate tastings. 

You’ll continue to Middlevlei in the Devon Valley for a traditional South African barbecue (braai) where children receive a special basket with treats to cook themselves.

End your day in the village of Paarl where you can visit a craft beer brewery, a biltong bar, a glass-blowing studio, the Franschhoek Motor Museum, or go on a guided chocolate tasting tour.

Day 4
4 Female lion prowling across long grass in South Africa

Day 4
Cape Town - Limpopo

Today you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Limpopo.

Situated in the central Limpopo province, the malaria free Waterberg Biosphere is a scenic and wildlife rich area.

Ants Hill is a private bush home which allows children of all ages to join their parents on all game viewing activities. 

Day 5
5 Female lion prowling across long grass in South Africa

Day 5
Limpopo

The next few days will be spent enjoying safari activities and relaxing at your accommodation.

Day 6
6 Female lion prowling across long grass in South Africa

Day 6
Limpopo

Continue to enjoy safari activities and relaxing at your accommodation.

Your Lightfoot Travel Consultant can talk you through activities suitable to your needs prior to departure.

Day 7
7 Female lion prowling across long grass in South Africa

Day 7
Limpopo > Madikwe Game Reserve

Madikwe is a family-friendly reserve in the north of the country, bordering Botswana.

Madikwe Game Reserve is one of South Africa’s prime safari destinations situated in the malaria free North West Province, bordering Botswana. The lions in Madikwe originate from Etosha in Namibia, and are known to hunt very large prey such as giraffe which makes for impressive sightings.

Day 8
8 Female lion prowling across long grass in South Africa

Day 8
Madikwe Game Reserve

These few days will be spent enjoying safari activities and relaxing at your accommodation.

 

Day 9
9 Female lion prowling across long grass in South Africa

Day 9
Madikwe Game Reserve

Continue to enjoy safari activities and relaxing at your accommodation.

Your Lightfoot Travel Designer can recommend activities suitable to your needs prior to departure.

Day 10
10 Female lion prowling across long grass in South Africa

Day 10
Departure

Today you’ll be privately transferred to the airport for your onward journey.

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itinerary highlights
  • Enjoy family time together in Cape Town
  • 'Family-friendly’ wine and chocolate tastings in the Cape Winelands
  • Traditional South African barbecue in Middlevlei
  • Bug walks, safari tours and horse riding at Ants Hill
  • Spot elephants, leopards, lions, rhinos and African buffalo in Madikwe Game Reserve
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