Little explorers family safari
Cape Town · Cape Whale Coast · Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
Sample itinerary · 11 days
Wildlife, coast and wide-open wonder for the whole family.
A family-focused journey blending Cape Town’s vibrant energy, the spectacular Cape Whale Coast and the thrill of Big Five safari days at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve.
This is inspiration for what your family holiday could look like. Every trip is flexible and shaped around your family’s ages, interests, travel style, budget and pace.
Start planning ↗Why families love this itinerary
A thoughtfully paced South African adventure, planned around your family.
I’ll choose the right stays, experiences and travel arrangements for your children’s ages and your family’s interests, with enough breathing room to enjoy every destination without rushing.
- ✓Family-friendly stays
- ✓Experiences for every age
- ✓Time to relax, not just sightsee
- ✓Every booking organised for you
Planned around your family
More than sightseeing.Experiences you’ll share.
Your sample 11-day journey
A family holiday you’ll talk aboutfor years.
Days 1–4
Cape Town
Mountains, coast and city discoveries
Stay at the V&A Waterfront and explore at your family’s pace. Ride the Table Mountain cableway, visit the Cape of Good Hope and Kirstenbosch, meet the penguins or add the aquarium, beaches and a cycling adventure.
Days 5–7
Hermanus area
Lagoon, mountains and marine adventures
Travel to the Cape Whale Coast for a beautiful nature stay near Stanford. Enjoy lagoon cruises, guided walks, kayaking and beaches, with seasonal whale watching and other adventures available.
Days 8–10
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
A family safari at Gondwana Lodge
Settle into a family-focused lodge for shared game drives, guided nature experiences and hands-on children’s activities, with indoor and outdoor play spaces and time beside the child-friendly pool.
Day 11
Cape Town
Your journey home
After breakfast, transfer back to Cape Town Airport for your onward flight, with the entire journey and every connection arranged for you.
Beautifully organised
The right stays.Every detail connected.
- A two-bedroom luxury apartment at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront
- A family suite at Mosaic Lagoon Lodge on the Cape Whale Coast
- Gondwana Family Lodge at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
- Interconnecting rooms, thoughtful family facilities and plenty of space
Make it your own
This is simply an exampleof what’s possible.
This sample can be tailored with more time in Cape Town, extra Whale Coast adventures or a longer safari stay. I’ll shape the right balance of wildlife, relaxation and discovery for your family.
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