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Fancy taking the kids on safari? Then check out our selection of lodges that welcome kids and cater for their specific needs! (just remember that most lodges won't allow the real littlies out on game drives for safety reasons)

Bakubung

South Africa, Near Gauteng, Pilanesberg

A larger resort-style lodge of 76 rooms just 2 hours drive from Johannesburg that's a really family-friendly option - a great way of introducing your kids to the allure of the bush!

from R 2952 pp/night sharing

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Cheetah Ridge

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Nambiti

INCLUDES DRINKS! 10 luxurious free standing Signature Suites built on an open plain with floor to ceiling glazing overlooking a private waterhole, so you can literally lie on your bed whilst watching animals coming down to drink!

from R 8528 pp/night sharing

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Ivory Tree Game Lodge

South Africa, Near Gauteng, Pilanesberg

With 64 luxurious suites this is more of a “bush hotel” which offers more facilities and activities than a traditional game lodge, if not the intimacy.

from R 3583 pp/night sharing

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Jaci’s Private Lodge

South Africa, Near Gauteng, Madikwe

OPENING 1 JULY. DRINKS INCLUDED! Stunning re-invention after the old Jaci's lodges were destroyed by flooding in 2025 - this newly built 10-room lodge raises Jaci's to a completely different level altogether, with the gorgeously contemporary new Suites and public areas offering style, sophistication and luxury!

from R 8663 pp/night sharing

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Kapama River Lodge

South Africa, Greater Kruger, Kapama

INCLUDES DRINKS! With 62 luxurious suites positioned along the seasonal Kapama river, it’s ideally suited to guests (often younger couples and groups of friends) looking a more “resorty” and quite social bush experience. The excellent Spa is also a huge drawcard!

from R 7700 pp/night sharing

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Karongwe River Lodge

South Africa, Greater Kruger, Karongwe

The attractively styled new rooms now complement one of the most beautiful river front settings we’ve seen – there’s also very good game viewing on this scenic Lowveld reserve!

from R 4280 pp/night sharing

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Kirkman’s Kamp

South Africa, Greater Kruger, Sabi Sands

Gracious old-style hospitality combines with the atmosphere of a 1920’s South African lowveld homestead (and fabulous game viewing!)

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Klaserie Drift Misava Camp

South Africa, Greater Kruger, Klaserie

DRINKS INCLUDED! Offering jaw-dropping views from the infinity pool deck located on the top of a cliff overlooking the Klaserie River and the vast expanse of the Klaserie beyond, this intimate 9 roomed camp delivers an unrushed and uncrowded safari experience

from R 6875 pp/night sharing

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Kwa Maritane

South Africa, Near Gauteng, Pilanesberg

A quick 2-hour drive from Gauteng brings you to Kwa Maritane - the "Place of the Rock" - a 90 room bush-resort style lodge that's especially welcoming to kids!

from R 2772 pp/night sharing

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Kwandwe Ecca Lodge

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Kwandwe

DRINKS INCLUDED! Forget jodhpurs, pith helmets or stiff upper lips – Ecca Lodge is youthful, relaxed, modern and trendy (and great for families too!)

from R 7900 Per person per night sharing

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Lukimbi Safari Lodge

South Africa, Greater Kruger, Kruger Concessions

DRINKS INCLUDED! Lovely lodge which is the most easily accessible of all the private Kruger concessions - 15 000 hectares of prime Big 5 territory right in the south of Kruger!

from R 11000 pp/night sharing

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Mabula Lodge

South Africa, Near Gauteng, Mabula

With its close proximity to Gauteng and excellent affordability, the “bush hotel” style Mabula has undergone a recent stylish contemporary makeover that makes it a superb option for anyone on a tighter schedule or budget.

from R 2750 pp/night sharing

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Makalali Main Lodge

South Africa, Greater Kruger, Makalali

CLOSED DUE TO FLOOD DAMAGE. Excellent value for money a serious draw-card at this 30-room "bush hotel" style lodge - the contemporary styling of the main public areas with attractive pool area are the highlights

from R 3372 pp/night sharing

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Mthembu Lodge

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Hluhluwe-Umfolosi

Lying on the banks of the White Umfolozi river, Mthembu is a stunning new upmarket lodge of just 9 suites that has immediately elevated itself to the ranks of KZN's top game lodges!

from R 3319 pp/night sharing

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Noka House

South Africa, Greater Kruger, Karongwe

Enjoy a family safari in your own exclusive-use house -this comfortable house is reasonably priced for a family safari - there are 2 downstairs bedrooms as well as an upstairs loft perfect for kids!

from R 17120 Sleeps 6; minimum of 4 guests

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Pafuri Camp

South Africa, Greater Kruger, Kruger Concessions

Lovely tented camp in a superb location on the banks of the Luvuvhu in the scenic far north of Kruger with its fever tree forests, baobabs, huge herds of buffalo and elephant!

from R 3940 pp/night sharing

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Phinda Mountain Lodge

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Phinda-Munyawana

Poised majestically on the crest of a mountain with soaring views, this is the most family orientated of the Phinda reserve’s lodges.

from R 16250 pp/night sharing

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Safari Plains

South Africa, Near Gauteng, Mabula

With its 20 stylish and spacious tented rooms, Safari Plains is the new luxury lodge option that was previously missing at the Mabula reserve.

from R 3125 pp/night sharing

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Bakubung

Cheetah Ridge

Ivory Tree Game Lodge

Jaci’s Private Lodge

Kapama River Lodge

Karongwe River Lodge

Kirkman’s Kamp

Klaserie Drift Misava Camp

Kwa Maritane

Kwandwe Ecca Lodge

Lukimbi Safari Lodge

Mabula Lodge