Tours of South Africa

It's a wonderful world and there's no better way to experience its magic than by taking your family on an family adventure holiday. Travelling with children is incredibly rewarding as they see, hear and are in awe of the small things that us adults can sometimes take for granted. With 30 years history of running adventure travel holidays, coupled with our experience of travelling with our families, we know exactly what it takes to make a family adventure. Each of our family adventures has been designed to ensure that both parents and children get the most out of their holiday. Whether you are a regular KE client looking to share your pioneering spirit with the children, or you are dipping your toes in the waters of adventure travel for the first time, you should find your perfect holiday amongst our family adventures. Exotic cultures, breath-taking natural environments and amazing historical treasures have never been more accessible for the whole family to enjoy.

Zulu Warriors - South Africa Family Safari

Accessed through the city of Johannesburg, the spectacular and historically fascinating north-eastern corner of South Africa is also home to some of the world's finest game reserves. With a specialist guide and comfortable private transport, this family safari includes game drives in the world-famous Kruger National Park, but also spends time in less well-known, but equally impressive reserves, such as Edeni, Hlane and Mantega. A visit to the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre will allow us to get even closer to animals such as lion and leopard, before we continue our tour through the landlocked kingdom of Swaziland and out to the north Natal coast at St Lucia. Here, we take a boat trip on the estuary, walk amongst coastal dunes and visit a crocodile farm. Heading south towards Durban, we also visit Shaka's Kraal where we can gain an insight into the way of life of the Zulu people, before checking in at beach-side apartment for 2 nights, with the chance of some beach R&R. Journeying back towards Johannesburg, our final stop-off is at the accommodation in the Drakensberg, a haven of peace and tranquility in sight of the mighty escarpment. Easy hiking in the wonderful countryside around this accommodation provides a fitting end to this excellent family adventure.

From wildlife safaris in Africa to tiger tracking in India and visits to the chattering penguins of Antarctica, Explore offers a diverse range of wildlife adventures for everyone, whatever your passion. Join us in Spitsbergen in search of Polar bears or in Madagascar to see reclusive lemurs; experience face-to-face encounters with endangered mountain gorillas in Uganda or track elusive jaguars in Guyana. Search for the Big Five – lion, leopard, rhinoceros, buffalo and elephant – in Africa’s world-famous game parks; or for the ultimate African wildlife experience join a walking safari, where the thrill of being on foot among the wildlife is second to none. Closer to home you could observe the rare European brown bear in Finland, the whales and dolphins of the Azores or the prolific birdlife of the Scottish islands. By exploring in small, inconspicuous groups you can not only get into the heart of the animal kingdom for exciting wildlife encounters, but also enjoy longer periods of relaxed observation with excellent opportunities for photography and video.

Kruger, Kwazulu and Coast

Tour Map of Kruger, Kwazulu and Coast

From the game lands of Kruger National Park to the beautiful coastline of the Indian Ocean, South Africa is a wonderful destination for a family holiday. We experience many of the country's natural and cultural highlights including a visit to a traditional Zulu village. We are also able to view some of South Africa's unique wildlife, from big cats to bottle-nosed dolphins.