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Contact:

Call us on 01273 322 398
Email us at southafrica@rickshawtravel.co.uk


Festive opening hours:

Thursday 19th December: 9am – 12pm

Saturday 21st December: Closed

Christmas Eve: 9am – 2pm

Christmas Day & Boxing Day: Closed

New Year’s Eve: 9am – 2pm

New Year’s Day: Closed

 

Normal opening hours:

Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm

Saturdays: 9am – 2pm

Sundays: closed

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South Africa

South Africa with kids

Useful information

Top tips for planning your family holiday to South Africa

Travelling to a new destination can be overwhelming, especially when we’ve got kids in tow. To help ease some of the preparation work, we’ve compiled our essential travel tips for your South Africa family adventure. Keep reading to find out all the important information on the best time to visit, entry requirements, and any relevant financial considerations, ensuring your family is fully prepared for a fantastic trip to South Africa!

Best time to go to South Africa

Find out the best time to travel to South Africa, from school holidays to monthly weather differences to the optimum times of year to spot wildlife. Our handy weather guides will help guide you so you can choose when to plan your family trip.

Visa, passport and money advice

Get your pre-holiday list ready with our top tips when it comes to entry requirements, visa information and money advice, including tipping. Keep reading to find out our experienced South Africa team’s helpful tips to guide you along the way.

 

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Getting around South Africa with children

With so many amazing experiences to discover in South Africa, it can be challenging to know where to start. Whether your family dreams of a self-drive adventure or prefers the convenience of private transfers, we’re here to help you design a smooth and enjoyable journey from beginning to end.

 

Book flights with Rickshaw Travel

At Rickshaw, we take care of every detail of your family holiday itinerary, including booking international and domestic flights for your journey.

 

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Family-friendly accommodation

Whether your family prefers sleeping in a floating raft house or staying with a local family, our accommodations provide an opportunity to truly experience the authentic essence of South Africa.