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.
Upon arrival, you’ll be met at the airport and escorted to your accommodation.
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.
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.
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.
The next few days will be spent enjoying safari activities and relaxing at your accommodation.
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.
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.
These few days will be spent enjoying safari activities and relaxing at your accommodation.
Continue to enjoy safari activities and relaxing at your accommodation.
Your Lightfoot Travel Designer can recommend activities suitable to your needs prior to departure.
Today you’ll be privately transferred to the airport for your onward journey.
AUTHENTICITYWe won't take you to the usual tourist traps, instead we'll introduce you to people that show you the true side of a country. With our contacts in each destination, we can arrange for you to meet locals away from the crowds and ensure an authentic experience.
EXPERTISEYou can rely on our extensive first-hand knowledge and years of experience in the country you’re visiting. We use only the best expert guides, and provide insider tips on the local customs, and everything from vibrant festivals to hidden Himalayan monasteries
PERSONAL SERVICEYour holiday will be as unique as you are. By getting to know you and what makes you tick, we fuse our wealth of expertise and a deep understanding of our destinations to create unique day by day itineraries that are built around you.
