Luxury Family Safari in South Africa

For the next two days, you are free to enjoy the sights Cape Town has to offer according to your family’s mood and interests. Wake up at your own pace and enjoy a stroll along the scenic Sea Point promenade before breakfast. If your family enjoys the outdoors and would like to explore the mountain we can recommend a variety of hiking trails to pursue. Alternatively, you can spend some time at the V&A Waterfront that offers fun activities for both you and the children. Art lovers can flock to the Zeitz Mocca for Africa’s largest collection of contemporary art, while the youngsters visit the 2 Ocean’s Aquarium. Other activities at the Waterfront include boat trips to Robben Island, cinemas and the South African Rugby Museum. For something cultural visit one of Cape Town’s fascinating museums or wander through the cobbled streets of the colourful Bo-Kaap.

After a final breakfast in the Cape Winelands, your driver will meet you for your transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your 2-hour flight to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. From here, enjoy a mere 1-hour charter flight to Madikwe Airstrip where your dedicated lodge representative will be waiting to escort you to the exclusive Morokuru River House. Lining the border of Botswana, Morokuru River House is located in a private concession in South Africa’s premier safari destination, Madikwe Game Reserve. The malaria-free reserve covers an area of 75,000 hectares and is home to a plethora of wildlife including the Big 5 as well as wild dogs, hippos and cheetah. Located on the banks of the Marico River, Morukuru River Lodge is ideal for a group or family safari and features 3 air-conditioned, ensuite rooms, each boasting large private decks overlooking the African bush. An eclectic mix of European styling and African pieces, the private lodge flows seamlessly from indoor to outdoor offering plenty of opportunities for alfresco dining. The fully-staffed lodge, including a private chef and nanny, accommodates families with ease, with a separate family room sleeping up to four children, where they have access to game consoles, computers, TV and a selection of DVDs. After check-in, you will have time to unpack before embarking on a tailored evening game drive with your private safari guide and tracker. A pitstop will be made at a selected viewing point where you can enjoy the African sunset with your family. A selection of beverages and snacks will be served before returning to the lodge for a boma dinner under the stars. This evening you can enjoy star gazing with your family and share stories around the fire.

Wake up to the sound of the African bush and make your way into the reserve for an early morning game drive. Each safari vehicle is equipped with a variety of snacks and drinks, including a hot cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate for those chilly morning game drives. Enjoy breakfast in the bush or make your way back to the lodge for a hearty, cooked breakfast prepared by your private chef. After breakfast, pull on your walking shoes and make your way back out into the private concession for a guided walking safari. If you’re on a family safari with children under the age of 16, you can enjoy an educational stroll through the 100-hectare, predator-free, fenced area while learning about insects, plants and fascinating bush survival tactics alongside your expert guide.