Wholesome outdoor hobbies coupled with great accommodation offers, where children are often invited to stay free or at radically decreased rates, ensure a healthy and cheap holiday option with babysitting a regular feature at many South African hotels, guest houses and game lodges, mother and father are afforded some privacy and rest and relaxation as well!

Seaside break

Beach breaks are one of the most favored summer holiday options in South Africa and the nation is particularly fortunate with miles upon miles of soft, white, sandy beaches.

Authorities go to great lengths in keeping the beaches neat and secure, with the best beaches enjoying Blue Flag standing. Shark nets, life guards and emergency services are necessary additions at the more popular destinations and many of the family beaches possess enclosed tidal pools or swimming places specified for kids.

Kiddie's play grounds, waterslides and putt-putt courses are welcome additions to a lot of South Africa's most popular beachfronts with a number of self-catering vacation homes, beach bungalows and sea-side chalets to choose from, a family beach break is a affordable holiday choice.

Safari

South Africa is a Big Five safari destination and there are a number of national recreational areas, privately-owned game reserves and luxurious bush lodges located throughout the country.

Even though many of the much more unique privately-owned game reserves don't look after kids under 12, the national parks and a number of up-market game lodges are correctly geared up for the whole household.

Organised activities for children consist of story-telling, bush training, animal tracking and even messy face painting and most of the child-friendly lodges have adventure play grounds on-site. The malaria-free game viewing destinations of the Madikwe area in the North West Province, Zululand in Kwa-Zulu Natal and also the Eastern Cape are the ideal choice for the entire family.

City points of interest

The big visitor cities have a wide selection of points of interest and activities for kids. Aquariums, zoos, snake parks, boat cruises on authentic pirate ships and theme parks will keep kids enthralled for hours.

Ratanga Junction in Cape Town, uShaka Marine World in Durban and the Pretoria Zoo would be the pick from the bunch. For a more academic outing pick a natural history museum, planetarium or science centre in your vacation city!

Scheduling an enjoyable filled family holiday in South Africa

It is now possible to source family friendly vacation destinations and lodgings in South Africa from the comfort and ease of your home. Online accommodation booking websites listing kid friendly hotels, guest homes and game lodges, interesting regional day tours and reliable car hire enable you to see the options, compare rates and facilities and then book your family holiday requirements in South Africa within minutes.

Get on a secure hotel booking website today and book a memorable family beach, bush or city break in South Africa, you won't regret this!