South Africa with Kids

The perfect combination of wildlife adventure in Madikwe and relaxing during a week of beach and sunshine on the tropical island of Mauritius. This South Africa tour is ideal for families with younger children looking for fun and games to entertain everyone all day long.

Madikwe and Mauritius

11 nights private tour from SGD $8,400 per person

Journey highlights

An easy and hassle-free family holiday with limited time difference and no visas or malarial risk complications involved
Four nights of incredible wildlife viewing in a Big 5 area combined with a paradise island with unlimited activities
A private self-contained family suite on safari with your own plunge pool
Brilliant kids' clubs both on safari and on the beach

Our tailor made journeys include:

Your dedicated Travel Consultant who will take care of arrangements
Private international airport transfers in destination
Your own private, English-speaking local guides
Unique experiences, hand-picked by our Journeys team
Entrance to must-see local sites
Dedicated 24/7 team providing in-country support and guidance
Complimentary access to My Scott Dunn – industry-leading travel app providing pre-departure information and in-journey support

When to visit

Best time to visit

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South Africa and Mauritius are both year round destinations although of course some times are better than others. The summer months run from October - April in South Africa, and Mauritius has generally good weather being a tropical island but rain and cyclones can be possible from January to April.

Itinerary

Fly to Johannesburg

Day 1-5

Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa

Enjoy four nights at Madikwe Safari Lodge, ideal for families and a 'home-away-from-home' in the bush. The lodge caters particularly well for children, with a specifically designed Eco House that offers a range of activities to keep young minds engaged and stimulated. Activities include, bush orientation, bug CSI, dung-tracking and a children's den filled with a range of items to keep any active imaginations enthralled. There's also a pizza oven to be used and of course traditional safari game drives to be enjoyed by both children and grown-ups.

Accommodation: Madikwe Safari Lodge ( 4 nights )

Day 5-12

Mauritius

Journey back to Johannesburg, where you connect with your flight to the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.

The Shanti Maurice is located off the south coast of the island and offers a luxurious yet relaxed option on this paradise island.

Rooms look out to the white sand beach and crystal-clear water of the coves which make up this delightful resort. The Explorers kids' club has its own clubhouse and welcomes children from the age of 3 to 12 years. They can enjoy tennis, swimming and watersports, and much more. For adults you have the very best conditions for watersports as well as other activities like tennis, or golf so days can be as action-packed or relaxing as you wish.

Accommodation: Shanti Maurice ( 7 nights )

Fly home

We design each itinerary around you, so this suggested itinerary is a starting point that we can tweak or transform into something completely bespoke to you.
Call us on 212 372 7009 to start planning your holiday.

Price Guide: (per person based on double occupancy and includes international flights)

Departing	Price from^* Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers. Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type. Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.	Deposit from ^*	Enquire
December 2024	SGD $10,200	SGD $1,500	plan your trip
January 2025	SGD $10,200	SGD $1,500	plan your trip
February 2025	SGD $10,200	SGD $1,500	plan your trip
March 2025	SGD $9,300	SGD $1,400	plan your trip
April 2025	SGD $9,300	SGD $1,400	plan your trip
May 2025	SGD $9,300	SGD $1,400	plan your trip
June 2025	SGD $8,400	SGD $1,300	plan your trip
July 2025	SGD $8,400	SGD $1,300	plan your trip
August 2025	SGD $8,400	SGD $1,300	plan your trip
September 2025	SGD $9,300	SGD $1,400	plan your trip
October 2025	SGD $10,200	SGD $1,500	plan your trip
November 2025	SGD $10,200	SGD $1,500	plan your trip

December 2024
Price from ^*

Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $10,200
Deposit from*
SGD $1,500
January 2025
Price from ^*

Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $10,200
Deposit from*
SGD $1,500
February 2025
Price from ^*

Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $10,200
Deposit from*
SGD $1,500
March 2025
Price from ^*

Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $9,300
Deposit from*
SGD $1,400
April 2025
Price from ^*

Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $9,300
Deposit from*
SGD $1,400
May 2025
Price from ^*

Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $9,300
Deposit from*
SGD $1,400
June 2025
Price from ^*

Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $8,400
Deposit from*
SGD $1,300
July 2025
Price from ^*

Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $8,400
Deposit from*
SGD $1,300
August 2025
Price from ^*

Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $8,400
Deposit from*
SGD $1,300
September 2025
Price from ^*

Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $9,300
Deposit from*
SGD $1,400
October 2025
Price from ^*

Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $10,200
Deposit from*
SGD $1,500
November 2025
Price from ^*

Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $10,200
Deposit from*
SGD $1,500
plan your trip