27 Mar 2027
Twin share
£2,295pp
Escorted tour
Family South Africa Safari & Beach Adventure – 13 Days
Kruger safaris, Eswatini and Indian Ocean beaches, for families with children aged seven and over.
13 days
From £2,295
Tour overview
This 13-day family holiday combines safari and beach in South Africa and Eswatini for children aged seven and over. A tour leader looks after the group, which numbers between four and twenty. You stay twelve nights in guesthouses, safari lodges and camps, with breakfast daily and several lunches and dinners.
From Johannesburg you drive the Panorama Route to Graskop, then stay at a safari lodge in the Timbavati Game Reserve, with game drives in Kruger and a family bush walk. Two days of game viewing in Kruger give plenty of chances to see the Big Five.
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In Eswatini you walk among zebra and wildebeest in Mlilwane, then head to Kosi Bay on the Indian Ocean for beach walks and snorkelling. The holiday ends at St Lucia, with a visit to a Zulu village and optional whale watching.
The physical rating is low. This holiday suits families who want wildlife and beach time together.
Trip highlights
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The Panorama Route (Day 2)
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A Timbavati safari lodge (Days 3–4)
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Kruger game drives (Days 4–6)
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A walk in Mlilwane (Day 8)
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Kosi Bay beaches (Day 10)
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A Zulu village (Day 11)
Your route
9 stops from Sandton to Durban
- Sandton Day 1
- Graskop Day 2
- God's Window Day 3
- Timbavati Game Reserve Days 3–4
- White River Days 5–6
- Mlilwane Days 7–8
- Kosi Bay Days 9–10
- St Lucia Days 11–12
- Durban Day 13
Why choose this tour
Safari and beach designed for families. Kruger and Eswatini in one trip.
Best suited to
- Families with children aged 7 and over
- Wildlife lovers
- Beach lovers
- First-time safari-goers
Day-by-day itinerary
13 days from Johannesburg, South Africa to Durban, South Africa
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Day 1 · Johannesburg Johannesburg
The trip begins.
- Hotel
- Sunrock Guesthouse
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Day 2 · Panorama Route, Graskop Graskop
Scenic drives.
- Hotel
- Misty Mountain
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Blyde River Canyon, Timbavati Game Reserve Timbavati
A safari lodge.
- Hotel
- Timbavati Safari Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Kruger National Park Kruger
A full day in Kruger.
- Hotel
- Timbavati Safari Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 · Timbavati, Kruger National Park Kruger
A bush walk.
- Hotel
- ANEW White River
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Kruger National Park Kruger
Big Five country.
- Hotel
- ANEW White River
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Mlilwane Eswatini
Into Eswatini.
- Hotel
- Mountain View International Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary Mlilwane
A game walk.
- Hotel
- Mountain View International Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 9 · Kosi Bay Kosi Bay
To the Indian Ocean.
- Hotel
- Utshewayelo Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 10 · Kosi Bay Kosi Bay
Beach walks.
- Hotel
- Utshewayelo Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 11 · Zulu village, St Lucia St Lucia
Zulu culture.
- Hotel
- Forest Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 12 · St Lucia St Lucia
Optional whale watching.
- Hotel
- Forest Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 13 · Durban Durban
The holiday ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Johannesburg (1 night) Sunrock Guesthouse
- Graskop (1 night) Misty Mountain
- Timbavati (2 nights) Timbavati Safari Lodge
- White River (2 nights) ANEW White River
- Eswatini (2 nights) Mountain View International Hotel
- Kosi Bay (2 nights) Utshewayelo Lodge
- St Lucia (2 nights) Forest Lodge
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 12 nights in guesthouses, lodges and camps
- Meals 12 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners
- All transport and game drives
- Kruger game drives and a bush walk
- Mlilwane game walk
- Kosi Bay beach day
- Tour leader throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 8 lunches and 8 dinners
- Optional activities
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You have children under 7
- You want luxury lodges
- You dislike long drives
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–13 · Lunch: Days 3–4 and 10 · Dinner: Days 3–4 and 9–10
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Departures & prices
From £2,295 per person, twin share, tour only. 6 upcoming departures.
24 Jul 2027
Twin share
£2,295pp
07 Aug 2027
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£2,295pp
15 Aug 2027
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£2,295pp
21 Aug 2027
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£2,295pp
23 Oct 2027
Twin share
£2,295pp
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
What ages is this holiday for?
Families with children aged 7 and over.
Do I need a visa for South Africa?
No, UK citizens can visit South Africa visa-free for up to 90 days. Your passport needs two blank pages.
Do I need a visa for Eswatini?
No, UK citizens can visit Eswatini visa-free for short stays.
Will we see the Big Five?
There is a good chance in Kruger, but sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Can families share rooms?
Yes, family rooms are arranged where available.
How many people travel together?
Between four and twenty travellers, with a tour leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary