Family Friendly Experience Days
With year-round sunshine, amazing wildlife, and boundless outdoor thrills, South Africa is the perfect destination for all the family. Historic cities mix with beautiful beaches, scenic countryside rubs shoulders with acres of national parklands, and happy holiday memories are guaranteed. For low-stress days out that kids and grownups will love, our selection of activities and experience gifts offer the very best of the Rainbow Nation.
South Africa is a dream destination for animal lovers of all ages. Where else in the world can you find oceans filled with stunning marine wildlife and national parks which are home to Africa’s Big 5 animals? For a magical experience that kids (and adults!) will never forget, visit Addo Elephant National Park on the Eastern Cape for a very special, fully guided, half-day safari. Home to over 600 elephants, as well as lions, leopards, antelopes, and black rhinos, Addo is the perfect destination to meet Africa’s best loved wildlife. This trip is ideal for families and includes snacks, drinks, and a traditional braai (barbecue) lunch so all you have to do is sit back and relax.
If a day on the waves is more your thing, head to scenic Plettenberg Bay to treat your smallest family members to a two-hour whale watching trip. Orcas, humpbacks, southern right whales, this unique location offers the chance to see them all up close, as well as thrilling glimpses of sharks, Cape fur seals, and dolphins. Thanks to the crew’s special permits, the boat is able to get very close to wildlife, offering once in a lifetime encounters. Perfect for young wildlife lovers, both of these trips make a great addition to South African holidays.
If you’re after a heart thumping day out that mini thrill seekers will love, you can’t beat sandboarding over one of the largest dunes in South Africa. After a short boat ride along the Sundays River, you’ll arrive at Alexandria Dunes near Port Elizabeth and get kitted out with a board. Whether they fancy zipping down the dunes on their bellies or riding the sand like a surfing pro, this three-hour sandboarding session is a fantastic experience gift for little adventurers.
Combining a unique view of the landscape and a wonderful experience to share together as a family, a journey onboard the Cape Point Funicular makes a brilliant holiday memory. Travelling over 500 metres of track on the Flying Dutchman funicular, you’ll ascend over 80m up to enjoy far-reaching views over mountainous scenery and the Atlantic Ocean. The perfect experience gift in Cape Town for families.
