Cape Region and Garden Route bite-sized trips
Create your own ideal holiday
The amazingly green southern region of South Africa is the perfect place to go wine tasting, spot whales, and waddle with penguins on the beach. The picturesque Garden Route is easy to self drive, meaning you can travel with your family at your own pace, stopping whenever you wish.
Choose your favourite bite-sized trips in the region from our selection below and your South Africa specialist will piece them together to create a tailor-made holiday just for you. If you want to explore more of South Africa, or are not sure where to start, take a look at carefully mapped-out South Africa tours that highlight the country’s incredible diversity, offering routes that make sense for families.
Or simply get in touch and our travel specialists will talk you through the options. Our destination experts travel frequently (with their own children) and understand what a family trip needs. With their personal experience, they can assist you in planning your ideal family holiday in South Africa.
Kick off your family trip to South Africa in this buzzing city at the foot of the iconic Table Mountain. You’ll be staying in family friendly accommodation, and get to know Cape Town in a fun and relaxed way on a guided walking tour.
Kick off your family trip to South Africa in this buzzing city at the foot of the iconic Table Mountain. You’ll be staying in family friendly accommodation, and get to know Cape Town in a fun and relaxed way on a guided walking tour.
Do you want a unique, comfortable and fun way to spend a few nights of your family holiday? Then choose our glamping options and enjoy the outdoors among the vineyards, in the bush or in the countryside. In the Cape region, we can offer several glampsites to make your trip just that little bit more special. Plus, you’ll also get to light your own South African braai to complete the experience.
Do you want a unique, comfortable and fun way to spend a few nights of your family holiday? Then choose our glamping options and enjoy the outdoors among the vineyards, in the bush or in the countryside. In the Cape region, we can offer several glampsites to make your trip just that little bit more special. Plus, you’ll also get to light your own South African braai to complete the experience.
Explore South Africa’s most famous wine region with your kids. You will stay in a family friendly guesthouse in the heart of the vineyards, and discover Stellenbosch on a bike tour. There will be plenty of opportunity to visit the wine estates and, of course, sample the locally produced wines.
Explore South Africa’s most famous wine region with your kids. You will stay in a family friendly guesthouse in the heart of the vineyards, and discover Stellenbosch on a bike tour. There will be plenty of opportunity to visit the wine estates and, of course, sample the locally produced wines.
From July to November, whales migrate along the coast of South Africa. On a boat trip, you’ll head out to spot these giants of the ocean. You’ll stay in Hermanus, one of the few places in South Africa where you can also see them from the shore.
From July to November, whales migrate along the coast of South Africa. On a boat trip, you’ll head out to spot these giants of the ocean. You’ll stay in Hermanus, one of the few places in South Africa where you can also see them from the shore.
Time to explore the great outdoors and the rivers, forests and dramatic coastline of the Tsitsikamma National Park on this fun-filled family adventure. We’ve included a canopy tour that zips through the treetops of the dense forest, but there are plenty of other activities on offer including kayaking and hiking.
Time to explore the great outdoors and the rivers, forests and dramatic coastline of the Tsitsikamma National Park on this fun-filled family adventure. We’ve included a canopy tour that zips through the treetops of the dense forest, but there are plenty of other activities on offer including kayaking and hiking.
Get to know the local Xhosa culture in South Africa together with your children. Your family will gain meaningful insights into local tribe life, experiencing the daily life by visiting a nursery school and library as well as others.
Get to know the local Xhosa culture in South Africa together with your children. Your family will gain meaningful insights into local tribe life, experiencing the daily life by visiting a nursery school and library as well as others.
If you’re seeking a family adventure on the water, grab a canoe and explore wild forests along the Touws River, stroll along the white sands of Wilderness Beach and explore the nearby national park. This trip is the perfect mix of activity and relaxation.
If you’re seeking a family adventure on the water, grab a canoe and explore wild forests along the Touws River, stroll along the white sands of Wilderness Beach and explore the nearby national park. This trip is the perfect mix of activity and relaxation.
Experience rural life along South Africa’s Western Cape and see what life on an African farm is like. You’ll sleep in a stone family cottage on the farmer’s land and take a tour of the farm . Besides breakfast, a braai pack with meat and salads will be ready for you on your first evening.
Experience rural life along South Africa’s Western Cape and see what life on an African farm is like. You’ll sleep in a stone family cottage on the farmer’s land and take a tour of the farm . Besides breakfast, a braai pack with meat and salads will be ready for you on your first evening.
Just 20km from Cape Town lies the vibrant coastal town of Hout Bay, with its picturesque fishing harbour and sandy beach. It’s a great place to start or end your family holiday through South Africa in a relaxed way.
Just 20km from Cape Town lies the vibrant coastal town of Hout Bay, with its picturesque fishing harbour and sandy beach. It’s a great place to start or end your family holiday through South Africa in a relaxed way.
Speak to our South Africa Family specialist Emma
”South Africa is a country full of incredible contrasts, offering something for every family adventure. Whether you’re exploring Cape Town’s vibrant culture or spotting the Big Five in Kruger National Park, each journey takes you from the wild beauty of the savannah to the lively energy of its cities. The warmth of the locals and the breathtaking diversity of the landscapes ensure that South Africa will leave your family with unforgettable memories.”
