South Africa is child-friendly and one of the best choices for a family holiday. It is a country that upholds family values and many resorts offer excellent facilities for children.
National and provincial parks offer unique wildlife attractions with world-class facilities and first-world infrastructure. There's an excellent change of spotting the Big Five, as well as hippo, cheetah, crocodile and a plethora of antelope and birdlife. There are also many private game lodges set in unfenced areas adjoining the national parks. Some lodges do not accept children under 12, and children under eight are not often allowed on game drives.
South Africa's warm and temperate climate lends itself to enjoyment of the outdoors with many walks suitable for families in and around the cities, and in nature reserves where no dangerous animals roam.
