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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

(Translated by Google) Really friendly staff.

(Original)
Todella ystävällinen henkilökunta.

Posted on 13/10/2025 by Google

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Posted on 16/10/2025 by Hotels.com

We had a great stay at Kruger Gate Hotel. The location right next to the national park was really unique. At the pool bar and in the pool you can directly observe animals - unique for us.
Service, food also great.
Safaris were not booked through the hotel as we booked a guided trip through Tourcompass.

Posted on 09/10/2025 by TripAdvisor

From the moment we stepped into Kruger Gate Hotel it was like stepping into paradise.
I cannot praise the staff enough, thoughtful cheerful very friendly, the catering staff presented a variety of beautiful dishes every day.
The facilities were brilliant, rooms were spacious with extremely comfortable beds. And the view from the pool area onto the safari park were amazing.
I would highly recommend Kruger Gate Hotel to anyone visiting South Africa, especially first time visitors wanting to experience the Safari Park.

Posted on 16/10/2025 by TripAdvisor

We had a great experience at Kruger Gate Hotel. Since we made the reservation we felt that they were very kind and welcoming answering all our questions and support us. When we got here, Dion, the driver who took us from the airport was very nice and helped us to find the animals in our way to the hotel. The hotel has an excellent location and the Safari was perfect! Prince was our tour guide for the Safari and we also loved it. Staff are very friendly and kind. Cleaning is very good . It is a beautiful and big hotel. For sure I will come back!

Posted on 14/10/2025 by TripAdvisor

The entire experience was dreamy, we had a wonderful time. Between game drives that were amazing, we enjoyed all the hotel’s amenities, and they all contributed to our amazing Safari experience. The room was great, and so was the spa and the gym. The food selection is very big and the pool has amazing view (we even had some elephants who visited!). The staff is amazing and very welcoming! Highly recommended.

Posted on 14/10/2025 by Booking.com

Spacious Modern Room and Great choice of Food

Posted on 11/10/2025 by Booking.com

Fantástico. A cordialidade da equipe, especialmente do gerente Miguel, é impressionante. A qualidade e variedade da alimentação, tanto no café como no jantar, é espetacular. A localização, a limpeza, a estrutura, tudo nota 10.

Posted on 16/10/2025 by Booking.com

Fantástico. A cordialidade da equipe, especialmente do gerente Miguel, é impressionante. A qualidade e variedade da alimentação, tanto no café como no jantar, é espetacular. A localização, a limpeza, a estrutura, tudo nota 10.

Posted on 16/10/2025 by Booking.com

I can\'t fault this place. Everything was amazing, from the rooms and facilities to the location, views and food. Seeing animals wander by whilst swimming in the infinity pool is just incredible.

Posted on 15/10/2025 by Booking.com

Everything was GREAT ❤️

Posted on 16/10/2025 by Booking.com

O lugar é perfeito não encontrei nenhum defeito

Posted on 16/10/2025 by Booking.com