South Africa Family Safari with Teenagers

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Guests:

2 Adults & 2 Children
Duration:

12 days
Board:

Various Meals
Departing:

Selected UK Airports
Offer Date:

27th June 2026

From

£11,356

Per family of 4

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Why Book?

Meet local families and learn about different South African cultures on an immersive and enriching homestay experience at Phiring village
Camp at Kruger National Park under the African night sky, experience the sights and sounds of the wild, perhaps the roar of a lion as you and your family drift off to sleep
Visit a great spread of Southern African game reserves, putting you and your family right in the midst of the mighty ‘Big Five’ game of Africa

This tour includes:

Return flights from the UK
11 nights hotel accommodation
27 meals: 11 breakfasts, 7 lunches & 9 dinners
Return private airport transfers and transportation throughout

About this tour

Cycle through Soweto, camp near Hluhluwe, and spot the Big Five in South Africa’s oldest reserve. Kayak Kosi Bay’s estuary, explore Eswatini’s vast Hlane Park, and dive into Kruger’s wildlife-rich terrain. Stay with locals in Phiring village, then marvel at Blyde River Canyon’s dramatic beauty before heading home.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: UK - Johannesburg

Welcome to South Africa. On arrival, head out on a cycling tour of Soweto and gain insight into contemporary life in South Africa.
Day 2: Hluhluwe Game Reserve

Depart Johannesburg early this morning and travel into the heart of KwaZulu Natal. Here you will camp at an ecolodge just outside of Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, which is home to some amazing wildlife.
Day 3: Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park

Embark on an adventure through the oldest proclaimed game reserve in South Africa. While you’re here, you’ll have the chance to see some of the ‘Big Five’.
Day 4: Kosi Bay

Depart the game reserve this morning and travel northeast to the coast, visit the beautiful Kosi Bay Nature Reserve.
Day 5: Kosi Bay

This morning, explore Kosi Bay by kayak, famous for the traditional Tsonga fish traps built to trap fish moving in and out of the estuary with the tide.
Day 6: Hlane National Park

Drive north, reaching the small land-locked kingdom of Eswatini (Swaziland), home to Hlane National Park.
Day 7: Hlane National Park

Explore Hlane National Park on a game drive. It is Eswatini’s largest park, spanning an impressive 30,000 hectares.
Day 8: Kruger National Park

Cross back into South Africa and journey to Kruger National Park, one Africa’s very best wildlife arenas. On arrival you’ll start a game drive as you head towards your overnight campsite.
Day 9: Kruger National Park

Enjoy further explorations of Kruger. You will embark on a second game drive today, hopefully spotting some animals you didn’t cross off the list yesterday!
Day 10: Phiring village

Leave Kruger this morning and make your way to Phiring village for a special homestay experience where you’ll be hosted by a local family.
Day 11: Blyde River Canyon

Say your farewells to the locals of Phiring, then travel to Blyde River Canyon - one of South Africa’s most spectacular attractions.
Day 12: Johannesburg - UK

Enjoy a morning of free time before returning to Johannesburg, then catch your flight home to the UK.

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South Africa Family Safari with Teenagers

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About this tour

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: UK - Johannesburg

Day 2: Hluhluwe Game Reserve

Day 3: Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park

Day 4: Kosi Bay

Day 5: Kosi Bay

Day 6: Hlane National Park

Day 7: Hlane National Park

Day 8: Kruger National Park

Day 9: Kruger National Park

Day 10: Phiring village

Day 11: Blyde River Canyon

Day 12: Johannesburg - UK

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