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Family-friendly Game Lodges in South Africa
Private Safari Lodges are what South African holidays are all about. Child friendly safari lodges cater for all budgets. Like luxury retreats, opulent tented camps, and rustic establishments. Each is unique, making an unforgettable South African safari trip.
Botlierskop Private Game Reserve, malaria-free
This upmarket, child-friendly game reserve offers luxury tented and lodge-style accommodation for the whole family. Situated at the foot of the spectacular Outeniqua Mountains, making for a special stay at Botlierskop Game Reserve on the popular Garden Route.
Besides Big 5 game drives and horse safaris, children have their own activities here. These include river fishing, junior safari guide program, and more.
Tau Game Lodge, malaria-free
Luxurious family suites and Big Five game drives await you at Tau Game Lodge in the Madikwe conservancy.
Families with children will love the Cubs Club, which includes kiddie game drives, walking safaris, crafts, and a trunk full of goodies.
Kariega Private Game Lodge, malaria-free
Kariega, in the Eastern Cape is Big Five country, with guaranteed Big Five encounters for the whole family. Two ecologically important river systems traverse the game reserve.
Kids can look forward to going on safari walks, a river boat cruise, learning about the bushveld, watching movies in the playroom, reading, archery lessons and building with Lego.
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Tintswalo Private Safari Lodge
Has open borders to Great Game Fields like the Kruger National Park and Sabi Sands. Tintswalo Safari Lodge is the perfect choice for many reasons.
It overlooks a watering hole where the Big Five and other wild animals come to drink. Accommodations are spacious suites for families with children.
Fun activities for the little ones include an experiential bush program that takes them into the wild with an enthusiastic experienced guide who knows just how to show them what fun awaits in the African Savanna.
Garden Route Game Lodge, malaria-free
Is a 3-hour drive from Cape Town. This well priced family-friendly private game reserve is a stunning getaway.
The luxury family lodge is perfect for big families. Kids activities here are intended to create a special connection for the little ones and their captivating surroundings. There are a variety of fun programs available. They include game drives, interaction with cheetahs, lessons on bush survival techniques and guided walks.
Kaingo Game Reserve
This child friendly game lodge in Limpopo Province enjoys a stunning setting amongst mountains, escarpments, indigenous hardwood forests, waterfalls, and bushveld.
The kids program keeps them busy with outdoor activities like bushveld safaris, archery, painting, games and more.
Thornybush Game Lodge
Spectacular game viewing and luxury accommodation for everyone. There are dedicated activities for children visiting this lodge. These include educational bush walks with game rangers, art, craft, and picnics on the lawn beside the swimming pool.
Samara Private Game Reserve: malaria-free
Escape to the Great Karoo and stay at Samara Private Game Reserve. An attractive neo colonial-style lodge which offers Big Five Safaris and the chance to interact with cheetahs and their cubs. Star gazing here is the best in the Southern Hemisphere. Ask your guide to point out the Southern Cross.
Children shall enjoy exploring the ancient bushmen’s paintings, finding prehistoric fossils, going on game drives to spot the “other five”, bird identification and ringing them.
Shamwari Private Game Reserve, malaria-free
This upmarket child friendly safari lodge is an hour outside Port Elizabeth and offers amazing Big Five encounters.
The kids program includes access to a fun Adventure Centre and Wildlife Rehab.
Kololo Game Reserve – malaria free
Just three hours north of Johannesburg is the classic family friendly game reserve of Kololo Game Reserve. The kids program includes a super fun wildlife safari in the bushveld, and plenty of games. Little one’s love being part of Africa’s wildlife experiences.
Samara Private Game Reserve: malaria-free
Escape to the Great Karoo and stay at Samara Private Game Reserve. An attractive neo colonial-style lodge which offers the whole family the chance to interact with cheetahs. Star gazing here is the best in the Southern Hemisphere. Your guide will point out constellations like the Southern Cross.
This malaria free child friendly game reserve offers a range of supervised activities for the little ones.
We are happy to recommend and book optional activities for you throughout your safari holiday at our preferential rates!
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Jock Safari Lodge
This game lodge is situated inside the Kruger National Park, and has exceptional game viewing, bird hides, and stargazing opportunities.
Children have their own program, which includes nocturnal safaris and bush walks. For those with a particular interest in the great outdoors, Jock Safari Lodge offers junior ranger training too.
Tau Game Lodge, malaria-free
Luxurious family suites and Big 5 game drives await you at Tau Game Lodge in Madikwe North West Province.
Kids will love this family friendly reserve, which offers little ones the opportunity to join the Cub Club, and partake in kiddie game drives, arts, crafts, a treasure hunt, and a backpack with loads of goodies inside.
Mabula Game Lodge, malaria-free
Mabula Game Lodge is in the Waterberg Wilderness and perfect for families. a mere 2 hour drive from Johannesburg, with luxurious accommodation, michelin style cuisine, and a kiddies club.
The club is all about enjoyment and the outdoors. It includes safaris, stargazing, egg and spoon races, PlayStation, and more.
Hlosi Game Reserve, malaria-free
This safari lodge is an excellent choice for families who want to experience African wildlife at its best. The dedicated Children’s organizer ensures that your kids have as much fun and elation as you. There is a babysitting service for parents wanting time out while their children are busy having lots of fun.
Palala Boutique Game Lodge & Spa, malaria-free
This is a stunning luxurious lodge where safaris are the order of the day, set against the spellbinding natural beauty of the Waterberg complex.
The children’s entertainment includes swimming lessons, a trampoline, table tennis and more. Outdoor activities like fishing, river cruises, guided walks, picnics and game drives are tailored to their liking.
Samara Private Game Reserve: malaria-free
Escape to the Great Karoo and stay at Samara Private Game Reserve. An attractive neo colonial-style lodge which offers Big Five Safaris and the chance to interact with cheetahs and their cubs. Star gazing here is the best in the Southern Hemisphere. Ask your guide to point out the Southern Cross.
Children shall enjoy exploring ancient bushmen’s paintings, finding prehistoric fossils, going on game drives to spot the “other five”, bird identification and ringing them.
Madikwe Safari Lodge, malaria-free
Madikwe Game Reserve offers top notch accommodation, excellent game viewing of the Big Five, sightings of the critically endangered African wild dog and many other species of flora and fauna.
Kids activities include animal tracking, safari walks, fancy dress parties, movies, swimming pool games (under the supervision of a qualified lifesaver guide).
Gondwana Game Reserve, malaria-free
This child-friendly reserve is situated on the Garden Route, home to the Big Five and close to the best blue flag beaches on the Indian Ocean coastline.
The Junior Ranger Program is the real attraction for the kids staying here. This program includes game drives, interactive activities with wildlife and more.
Tuningi Safari Lodge, malaria-free
Tuningi is an exceptional bespoke safari lodge in the North West Province, where friends and families come to experience real, raw Africa.
There are several tailor-made activities for kids – including game drives, a trip to the life-giving watering hole, lessons about the solar system and cooking lessons.
Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - malaria free
Situated near Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo at the foot of the Swartberg Mountain range. Buffelsdrift is a fabulous family-friendly game reserve and a 5-hour drive from Cape Town.
Kids’ activities include bush walks, feeding elephants and magic meerkat encounters.
Kuzuko Lodge, malaria-free
This luxury lodge is situated inside the celebrated Addo Elephant National Park where a wide variety of animals including the Big 5 can be seen.
Kids can go on a Wilderness trip with their guide, or/and enjoy a trip to see Bushman paintings. Kids safaris are available to all children over the age of five years.
Emdoneni Lodge, malaria-free
This Game Reserve is situated inside Hluhluwe National Park, famous for having saved the White Rhino from extinction.
Perfect for young families, with easy sightings of the Big Five in their natural habitat, enriching game drives, and relaxing evenings round the Boma fire.
Kids activities include insightful game drives, safari walks, stargazing, dung identification, archery lessons and more.
*We have impeccable relationships with our suppliers who offer us preferential rates of up to 25%.
We can therefore offer you a lower price.
*We are happy to recommend and book optional activities for you throughout your safari holiday at our generous preferential rates!
