Inspirational safari family holiday to South Africa
This family holiday combines arguably South Africa's most famous regions, Cape Town and the Kruger Park, with the added feature of a few days spent exploring the exceptionally beautiful Panorama Route.
Begin with 4 nights in Cape Town staying at the luxurious and historic Vineyard Hotel with incredible gardens for the kids to run around in and two resident tortoises to seek out. Spend your time in this marvellous city exploring all its famous sights from Table Mountain and the V&A Waterfront to Cape Point and Robben Island. You will then leave the Cape and fly to the Kruger region to explore the dramatic landscapes of the Panorama Route including the Blyde River Canyon. Activities on offer here include hiking, cycling, hot air ballooning, cultural villages, elephant interactions, river rafting, digging for gold and many more. Conclude this epic family holiday with a Big 5 safari in the private Thornybush Game Reserve which borders the Kruger Park. Here you and the kids will enjoy thrilling Big 5 game drives and fun-filled, child-centred activities to learn more about the wildlife of the area. Spend your evenings re-connecting as a family under the African sky. We promise they won't miss their screens one bit!
Ends - Transfer to Johannesburg OR Tambo International for your international flight home
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South Africa
10 Nights
City
Safari
Scenic
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Includes flights from JFK
Price per person based on a family of 4
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International flights as detailed
Meals and accommodation as detailed
Drinks (excluding premium brands) at Thornybush Game Lodge
Road transfers as detailed
Twice daily scheduled safari activities
National Park Fees
Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
Community projects contribution with Uthando
Excludes
Entry visas and fees
Gratuities
Personal travel insurance
Items of a personal nature
Any sightseeing activities mentioned
Petrol
Additional Driver’s Fee
Beverages with the exception of Thornybush
Additional activities or options on offer
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ACTIVITIES
This sample trip offers countless adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most and we will curate your perfect itinerary.
Big 5 Safari
Night Drive
Whale Watching
Hot Air Balloon Flights
Shark Diving
White Water Rafting
Cultural Experience
Hiking
Kids Bushcraft
City Sights
Wellness/Spa
Wine Tour
Enriching encounters
ICONIC WILDLIFE
Whether you want to tick off the Big Five or encounter specific safari species and sea creatures on your safari and coastal stay, our expert guides reveal the typical wildlife sightings to expect on this sample trip.
Wild Dog
Wildebeest
White Rhino
Warthog
Southern Giraffe
Lion
Leopard
Kudu
Impala
Great White Shark
Elephant
Cheetah
Buffalo
Baboon
African Penguin
Southern Right Whale
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South Africa
10 Nights
City
Safari
Scenic
Includes flights from JFK
Big 5 Safari
Night Drive
Whale Watching
Hot Air Balloon Flights
Shark Diving
White Water Rafting
Cultural Experience
Hiking
Kids Bushcraft
City Sights
Wellness/Spa
Wine Tour
