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Family South Africa Safari & Mozambique Island Escape

Duration
11 Days
Price from
£5,815 pp.
Location
South Africa, Africa
Madikwe Children On Safari

Trip Highlights

  • Family-friendly safari experiences
  • Island beach relaxation
  • Wildlife encounters for all ages

What's Included

  • Safari game drives
  • Island activities
  • 10 nights accommodation

Our specialist says

Introduce the whole family to the magic of the African bush and its beautiful beaches

A wonderful adventure for the whole family, this trip incorporates the best of what Southern Africa has to offer, a family-friendly luxury safari lodge in South Africa and time spent enjoying the beautiful white sand beaches of Mozambique.

Start by flying overnight to Johannesburg means a gentle start to the trip, and the absence of any significant time difference is certainly a bonus when travelling with younger children. From Johannesburg you will be transferred by road up to the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, a pioneer of family safaris in South Africa and a wonderful place to spend your time. Enjoy game drives that engage the whole family, amazing wildlife viewings and the surroundings of arguably the bets family lodge in SA. Once your safari is finished head back to Johannesburg for an overnight stay, flying to Vilanculos on the Mozambique coast the following morning. There you will be taken by boat to Anantara Bazaruto. Relax, swim in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, stroll along the beach, go snorkelling or on fishing trips…the choices are endless, and this really makes for the perfect end to a family holiday. From Anantara Bazaruto it is a boat back across to the mainland to fly to Johannesburg and catch your overnight flight back to London.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 On to Madikwe

To ease your arrival process after the long flight, you will be met off the aircraft and escorted through passport control and baggage collection, before being handed over to your driver for the road transfer up to the Madikwe Game Reserve. The drive is around 4 hours, so you will arrive at your home for the next 4 nights, Madikwe Safari Lodge where you will be in a family room at their beautiful Lalapa Lodge, built especially for families. Enjoy a late lunch and some time to relax before meeting your guide and fellow guests for afternoon tea and head out on your first game drive – a chance to start spotting Africa’s fabled Big 5.

Day 2-4 On safari in beautiful Madikwe

Madikwe is one of the most beautiful game reserves in all of South Africa, with the deep red soils lending a dramatic hue to your game drives, whilst the Dwarsberg Mountains provide and impressive backdrop to your view of the bush. Few reserves in South Africa offer such diverse and intense game viewing, especially not in the malaria-free environment that makes Madikwe so attractive for families. Lion, leopard, rhino (both black and white), elephant and buffalo – the members of Africa’s Big 5 – can all be spotted here, along with other highlight species such as giraffe, cheetah, wild dog and hyena. Of course, varied antelope can be seen throughout the reserve, along with a huge variety of birdlife. As Madikwe is a private game reserve, night time safaris are a big part of the experience and guides are allowed to drive off-road when faced with appropriate sightings, both of which significantly enhance your safari experience.

Apart from the undoubted luxury the lodge offers, one of the stand-out features of a visit to Madikwe Safari Lodge is the quality of the guiding and safaris for both adults and children. Whilst many lodges do offer family safaris (and very good ones at that) the guides here really take things to the next level, ensuring game drives are engaging and interesting for both parents and children, making for a more wholesome family travel experience. Equally, they can split parents and children of needs be, allowing adults time to relax by the pool or enjoy longer game drives, whilst children have a more interactive learning experience, help to make pizzas or look for bugs with their guides. Of course, plenty of time is dedicated to relaxing, enjoying the sunshine and superb food, warm natural hospitality and engaging staff for which the lodge is renowned.

Day 5 To Johannesburg

Day 6 To the beach

Days 7 - 10 Relaxing on the beach

Day 11 Home time

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Duration

11 Days

Location

South Africa, Africa

Price from

£5,815 pp.

Price Includes

  • Regional flights
  • Arrivals package including Meet and Greet at Johannesburg airport
  • Private transfers between Johannesburg and the Madikwe Game Reserve

Price Excludes

  • International flights
  • Meals and activities not marked as included

This Family Friendly Safari and Beach escape price is per person (based on 2 adults and 2 children under 12 travelling)

Accommodation and meals are as follows:

  • 4 nights Fully Inclusive at Madikwe Safari Lodge - Family Suite in Lelapa Lodge
  • 1 night with Breakfast at Southern Sun O.R. Tambo Airport - Family Room
  • 5 nights with Breakfast and Dinner at Anantara Bazaruto
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January

January is the perfect time to visit the Cape, whether you want to lounge on a beach or soak up culture in the Winelands on a Garden Route trip.

It's wet season for safari, with sunny periods interspersed with heavy tropical rainstorms. It is the end of the birthing season in the Kruger bringing high numbers of impala, wildebeest and more causing hunting frenzies among the predators.

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February

The hottest month of the year in Cape Town, February is the ideal month to enjoy a glass of wine and culinary delights in the Winelands or to visit the sandy beaches and witness beautiful views along the Garden Route with few other tourists.

Avoid safari, weather is humid with considerable rainfall.

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March

March is still hot and dry across South Africa with Cape Town receiving less rainfall than the rest of the country. It is a fantastic time for wildlife photographers visiting the Kruger National Park region, with clear skies, low humidity, less dust and vegetation at its most lush it makes for vivid photographs.

Both the Winelands and Garden Route are fantastic at this time of year.

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April

April is a quieter month in comparison to March, the weather is warm and dry throughout the country making it a prime time to combine different regions. The lower temperatures mean it is a perfect time to hike up Table Mountain, explore culture at Robben Island or visit the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.

In the Kruger it is rutting season, with males at their most impressive, meaning visitors can see some spectacular fighting.

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May

Peak summer crowds have died down, making it a good time to visit if you're not looking for hot weather. Days are warm and dry, with chilly evenings.

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June

In June the wet season arrives, with almost all days experiencing some rain. The Kruger region enjoys exceptional game viewing, thinning vegetation means wildlife stays close to sources of water, meaning it is easier to track game.

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July

July is prime whale watching season along the coast of the Western Cape, with the best sightings from Hermanus and Plettenberg Bay when they come closer to shore to give birth. During this time the Cape is at the peak of the wet season with cool and drizzly weather.

The Kruger National Park enjoys exceptional game viewing with comfortable temperatures and drying rainfall.

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August

August is the time when beautiful wildflowers start to bloom across the Western and Northern Cape, particularly in the Namaqua region. It is also the start of the dry season, with colder temperatures passing and daytime temperatures rising significantly.

Both whale watching and game viewing is good in August.

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September

September is great for wildlife viewing, with game giving birth in the bush and whales frequently spotted along the coast. It is a good month to combine regions and see the best of South Africa.

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October

October is one of the best months to combine regions, with temperatures heating up across the country it is a temperate time to travel.

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November

November brings the rains to the Kruger and Kwazulu Natal, its not all bad because the afternoon thunderstorms can be phenomenal.

The Cape sees the last of the whale watching season.

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December

December is a busy month for travel in South Africa. Summer is in full swing in Cape Town, if you don't mind crowds then there is no better time to explore. Meanwhile in the Kruger, there is an abundance of young animals with glory and flame lilies in full bloom making for spectacular photography opportunities.

  • Top Tip - the festive season in South Africa fills up quickly, so trips and excursions need to be booked in advance.
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