Fun Family Vacations in South Africa

Family vacations in South Africa can be a wonderful experience for you, your spouse, and your children. South Africa is one of the most family-friendly places in Africa to visit, making it the perfect choice for a family vacation if you would like to savour the thrill and adventure of a safari or a nature hike in a location teeming with wildlife and natural beauty.

South Africa is an immense region that is home to a number of different cultures. You also have a lot of choices in terms of your holiday accommodations, transportation, and activities. Here is a guide that will tell you what to do on family vacations in South Africa.

South Africa is one place on the continent where you can safely take your children to enjoy a bit of city life in a region that is very different from the place you call home. South Africa has a colourful, dramatic past that involved a bitter struggle with colonization and apartheid, but at present tensions have died down, and South Africans have become reconciled with their history.

They now proudly call themselves the “Rainbow Nation” to stand for their diversity. Allow your kids to appreciate this inclusive worldview by taking them to a museum that displays the history, arts, and crafts of South Africa. You can also take the time to watch a cultural or theatrical show, or listen to some jazz or classical music.

Try a safari. What is a trip to Africa without seeing the wildlife and marveling at the expansive vistas? There are about 800 species of animals and birds in the country, and you will be able to see more than just lions, rhinoceros and elephants. You will usually be able to arrange for a safari with your travel agency or your hotel. There are many attractive packages for families that will allow you to get the most out of family vacations in South Africa without spending a fortune on arranging for your trip to the bush.

South Africa has a little bit of everything. Besides the vibrant cultural life of its larger cities or the breath-taking sight of game, you can also enjoy water sports and other aquatic pursuits in the coastal areas. There are a lot of family-friendly activities that you can try, especially if your kids are not afraid of a bit of physical exertion. You can go scuba diving or white water rafting, besides swimming and canoeing.

There are many other things that you can do during family vacations in South Africa. For instance, if your family is of an athletic bent you might want to try some of the more physically demanding activities such as hiking or biking. It is also possible to literally reach fantastic and exciting heights. You can do this on foot by going mountain climbing, or taking to the air by trying out hang-gliding or getting on a hot air balloon.

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Travelon Jo

Travelon Jo is a mom and travel blogger who believes that taking your kids travelling is one of the best things you can do for them. As a former travel agent, she knows all about the ins and outs of planning a trip, and loves nothing more than sharing her knowledge with others.