What to expect on a family tour in South Africa
When is the best time to go on a family vacation in South Africa?
Mild throughout the year, South Africa can be visited all year round. Summer runs from November to March with temperatures averaging 24°C to 34°C. April and October are generally warm and sunny. The winter can be a nice time to visit as it is less busy but it can be cold.

What is the accommodation like on a South African family vacation?
Depending on the tour, you'll stay in a mixture of hotels, cabins, lodges, and even a tree house on your family vacation in South Africa. Where possible, we make sure that you have at least two nights in the same place so you don’t have to unpack and repack too often.
What age are the children on a family vacation in South Africa?
The average age of children traveling on our trips to South Africa is 13, though it will depend on the trip you choose. If you would like to get an idea of who is traveling on a particular trip, get in touch with our travel specialists and we can share the number and ages of children on your chosen trip so you can find the right fit for your family. To make sure that you get the most out of your South African family tour, there is a minimum age limit of seven years for our trips.
How many families travel together on a small group family adventure in South Africa?
In general, you will travel with three to five other families on a family adventure in South Africa. We have found this is the perfect number for meeting new people while getting to the heart of our destinations.