South Africa Family Safari with Teenagers

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Explore South Africa's abundant wildlife, Zulu culture and dramatic scenery

Travel through South Africa and Eswatini (Swaziland), combining cultural and wildlife experiences. The tour starts with an introduction to South Africa’s most famous township, Soweto, before heading out into the wilderness. Once on the road you’ll stop at a Zulu village and experience activities such as hiking and kayaking before arriving at Kruger National Park for unbelievable wildlife watching.

Map of South Africa Family Safari With Teenagers including South Africa and Swaziland
Trip code: UWFS
Start
Johannesburg, South Africa
End
Johannesburg, South Africa
Destinations
South Africa, Eswatini (Swaziland)
Meals
11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 10 dinners
Transport
Overland truck, 4X4
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night), Camping with basic facilities (6 nights), Chalet Lodge (4 nights)
Days
12
Group size
Min 2 - Max 16
Ages
Min 10
Theme
Every trip caters to specific interests and activities, such as wildlife or family.
Family
Style
Basix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time

Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time

Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities

Premium: 4+ star accommodation, exclusive premium inclusions, our most experienced leaders
Basix
Physical rating
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This trip generates 41 kg of CO2-e per person per day.
We offset these emissions on your behalf. But we know that is not enough, so we also have a carbon reduction target.

Why you'll love this trip

This trip visits 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

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

A Zulu village tour introduces you and your family to a fascinating tribal culture. You might learn about anything from spear-making and bone-throwing to dancing and basket-weaving

Beautifully lit by candles and paraffin lanterns, your spacious campsite in Hlane National Park is just a stone's throw from a floodlit waterhole frequented by elephants and rhinos

Enjoy a guided hike at Blyde River Canyon, where the spectacular colours and shades of Bourke's Luck Potholes are a photographer's dream

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2023 to 31 March 2025.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 April 2025 - 31 December 2025

Itinerary

Map of South Africa Family Safari With Teenagers including South Africa and Swaziland

Inclusions and activities

Meals

11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 10 dinners

Transport

Overland truck, 4X4

Accommodation

Hotel (1 night), Camping with basic facilities (6 nights), Chalet Lodge (4 nights)

Included activities
  • Soweto - Cycle Tour
  • Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park - Game drives
  • Zulu Village Visit
  • Kosi Bay - Kayaking
  • Hlane Royal National Park - Guided 4x4 Sunset Game Drive
  • Kruger National Park - Overland Vehicle Game drive
  • Kruger National Park - Full Day Game Drive
  • Panorama Route - Bourkes Luck Potholes
  • Panorama Route - Three Rondavels

Optional activities
  • Hlane Royal National Park - Guided Walking Safari - ZAR200
  • Hlane Royal National Park - Game Drive - ZAR335
  • Kruger National Park - Night Game Drive - ZAR290

Is this trip right for you?

  • This trip covers quite a bit of distance, with two particularly long days of travel. A good dose of patience will go a long way toward your enjoyment of these beautiful countries.
  • This is a participatory camping trip and everyone will embrace the team spirit by helping with camp setup, food preparation and cleaning. You will be putting up and taking down your tent as you move from place to place
  • Malaria is a risk in these areas, so it's essential to consult a doctor about relevant medication prior to your trip.

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Important notes

1. Please note that these trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you.

2. Minimum age for children on this trip is 10 years old.

3. A discount of 10% applies on this trip to children under 17 years of age at time of travel.

4. This trip starts at noon on Day 1 and ends at approximately 3pm on day 12 at Johannesburg international airport. Please do not book any flights until after 8pm.

5. Travelling with children: Children travelling on a valid passport with one or both parents are no longer required to present a birth certificate, parental consent letter and other supporting documentation. To check the requirements for other situations, such as legal guardianship or unaccompanied travelling minors, visit the South African Department of Home Affairs.

6.  A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

7. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag, pillow and towel.

8. Border crossing delays in the region have been sporadic and difficult to predict. What takes an hour one day may take four hours the next. This may affect the order of activities in the itinerary. We understand this uncertainty can be frustrating, and we strongly recommend packing a bit of patience and flexibility.

9. On occasion, especially during the peak months of May to September and December we are not able to secure campsites within the Kruger National Park. In this instance we will camp at a backpackers outside the park.

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South Africa Family Safari with Teenagers
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USD $2,100