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The Best Family Holiday Destinations in South Africa

The Top 5 Best Family Holiday Destinations in South Africa

Finding a family-friendly vacation spot with activities that everyone can enjoy can be difficult. It’s not always simple to go away for a holiday with the kids. Here are our top 10 family-friendly resorts, where you can expect to have a fantastic time and only hear from your kids if it’s time for bed or they’re hungry.

Let’s take a virtual tour of South Africa’s must-see sites for families. This international tourist location offers some uncommon charms that make it a top family vacation spot.

Kruger National Park

The Kruger National Park, which serves as South Africa’s postage stamp identity, is a veritable gold mine of adventure for both adults and children. Seize the chance to see the Big 5, which consists of the elephant, lion, rhinoceros, buffalo, and leopard up close. The youngsters will be over the moon excited to see these vibrant animals here since they usually only see them in stories.

Whale Watching

South Africa’s biodiversity extends beyond its national parks. The little village of Hermanus is accessible from Cape Town in one and a half hours. Between the months of July and November, the shallow seas around this town serve as a breeding habitat for migratory whales. You can actually take your kids on a mind-blowing whale viewing adventure from a safe distance. You will have memories to remember for the rest of your life thanks to this event. This is one of the must-do and ought-to-do activities for families in South Africa.

Cango Caves

Cango Caves will undoubtedly enhance children’s enthusiasm levels due to the fact that children like playing with pillows and sheets to construct tunnels and caves. If you are on the Garden Route holiday, you will find that the entrance to this network of chambers is not difficult to find from Mossel Bay. In order to get through some of the caverns and tunnels, you will need to crouch down and move very carefully.

Ziplining

You can take your children ziplining in the area of Storms River, which is close to Tsitsikamma National Park, if you are searching for an activity that will provide them with additional enjoyment. Because it extends over such a considerable distance, 211 metres, it is the ideal combination of excitement and amusement. They will find that participating in this activity helps them increase their confidence while also adding a new adventure to their growing list.

Boat Trip

Summer visitors to South Africa simply have to take a boat trip from Cape Town’s Victoria and Alfred Dock. Amazing wildlife, including sunfish, dolphins, and seals, will be visible to you. With your kids, relax on the boat while you enjoy the expansive view of the city and the warmth of the sun. In South Africa, taking a boat ride is the perfect thing to do with kids of all ages.

Guest Reviews

The hotel is fantastic. The staff are super helpful and friendly. The rooms are clean and well presented. The restaurant is a beautiful environment with great food on offer for all palettes. The hotel surroundings/views are out of this world. A special mention to the private dining team, especially Zenda who went above and beyond to ensure our experience was amazing. 10/10.

Posted on 08/05/2026 by Google

Desmond from the pool area was amazing. He took care of us well during our entire stay and he is a great asset to this resort. Very professional and passionate about his work. He is a keeper.

Posted on 04/05/2026 by Google

Good service

Posted on 04/05/2026 by Google

Great location. Very friendly staff and very polite and helpful.
Loved every minute of our stay.

Posted on 01/05/2026 by Expedia.com

Großartige Lage und wunderbare Menschen. Das Hotel liegt direkt am Eingang des Krueger

Nationalpark so dass man morgens gleich als erstes hineinkommt und auch die meisten Tiere sieht. Wir haben am Pool täglich Besuch von Nilpferden, Elefanten, Affen und Antilopen bekommen. Einmal kam sogar eine Familie von Wildhogs vorbei. Das Hotel ist sehr schön im afrikanischen Stil eingerichtet, das Essen findet ums Lagerfeuer statt und das einfach großartige Personal singt gerne mal ein Liedchen. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und wollten gar nicht mehr weg.

Posted on 30/04/2026 by Booking.com

Magnifique hôtel avec des chambres très confortables. Nous avions une suite exécutive qui était juste splendide.
les animaux viennent à proximité de la terrasse (Kudu et Impala )
le restaurant et la piscine sont superbe … vue incroyable sur la rivière … on a vu des éléphants ainsi que des hippopotames.
La situation de l’hotel a 500 mètres de la gate. Les games drive organisés étaient top. La nourriture était excellents. On y reviendra avec certitude.

Posted on 07/05/2026 by Booking.com

Perfect place to stay for a visit to the Kruger, great location to the gate, excellent friendly staff and a star game driver with Prince, he was brilliant on our trip out, his patience paid off whilst tracking a lioness where we witnessed our first kill.

Great views over the river and perfect evenings in the Lapa with great food, a boma and entertainment from locals.

We will be back.

Posted on 04/05/2026 by Booking.com

De locatie, het eten, het vriendelijke personeel, de grote bedden. Alles was fantastisch!!!

Posted on 30/04/2026 by Booking.com

Location fantastic, all services provided efficiently and with a smile. Food great, senior chefs oversaw everything

Posted on 08/05/2026 by Booking.com

Lugar espetacular, comida boa e muito bonito.

Posted on 06/05/2026 by Booking.com

Everything! The service, the serenity, all the spaces 🥰🥰 pure tranquility

Posted on 04/05/2026 by Booking.com

Loved the food options.They literally cater for everyone! Definitely not your normal buffet. Very very tasty!
The hotel it well maintained. The rooms very modern and spacious!
The spa treatment was exceptional.
Everything was wonderful.
Will definitely visit again!

Posted on 03/05/2026 by Booking.com

Proximity to Kruger National Park
Food is outstanding, both tasty and well presented
Excellent service across the board
Rooms comfortable and very clean

Posted on 02/05/2026 by Booking.com

Que dire à part WAHOU! Nous y avons passé 3 jours incroyables. Tout le personnel était génial, de la réception au dîner en passant par le bar. Mention spéciale à Sarah qui est chargée d’expérience clients et a Enok notre serveur au dîner! Les buffets du petit déjeuner et du dîner étaient excellents. Le pool bar et la piscine sont une expérience à eux seuls: nous avons des animaux passer devant tous les jours (éléphants, hippos, etc).
Nous gardons de merveilleux souvenirs de ces 3 jours et avons hâte d’y retourner un jour.

Posted on 30/04/2026 by Booking.com

Stunning setting, lovely facilities, gorgeous rim flow pool looking at the river.

Posted on 02/05/2026 by Booking.com