A Family Adventure in South Africa

Highlights

• The perfect family introduction to Africa
• A special children's welcome in Cape Town
• Interactive children's activities at MalaMala Main Camp
• Family adventure on the Cape Peninsula or Winelands
• A 'Big Five' safari experience in MalaMala Game Reserve

Day 1 - Arrive Cape Town
Enjoy a warm South African welcome to one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and private transfer to your hotel. Children of all ages are welcome at the Cape Grace with special children's turndown service, gingerbread making and African story time a feature.
Cape Grace (Luxury Rooms)

Day 2 - Cape Town
Enjoy a full day tour including an aerial cableway ride up Table Mountain (weather permitting). Views from the top are breathtaking taking in the city, mountains and ocean. A city tour includes the major attractions and a visit to Two Oceans Aquarium on the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront near your hotel (B,L).
Cape Grace (Luxury Rooms)

Day 3 - Cape Town
A full day excursion to the Cape Winelands. Taste some of the finest wines of the Franschhoek valley while children learn to bake bread in the Bread & Wine Restaurant (B,L).
Cape Grace (Luxury Rooms)

Day 4 - Cape Town
Today enjoy a half day cultural experience on a township cycling tour where you can learn about life in the Cape Flats and meet the locals (B).
Cape Grace (Luxury Rooms)

Day 5 - Cape Town- MalaMala Game Reserve
Fly* to Mpumalanga where you will meet your light aircraft flight to MalaMala Game Reserve, strategically sandwiched between the Kruger National Park and the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, where your 'Big Five' safari adventure begins with an afternoon game drive. Your base, MalaMala Main Camp, is an unfenced oasis in the middle of the bushveld. Every aspect of the Main Camp is designed to appreciate and enjoy the view of the surrounding wilds. Pathways wind their way along the perimeter of the camp to reveal individual ochre coloured units tucked into the greenery which flanks the Sand River. Massive trees and rolling green lawns are filled with birdsong, with the occasional antelope or elephant seeking the succulent greenery (B,D).
MalaMala Main Camp (Suites)

Days 6 - 7 - MalaMala Game Reserve
Two full days on safari. An early morning or late afternoon game drive will take you up close to elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo and possibly the elusive leopard. Guided walks are also an option as your safari guide shows you the little things that sometimes go unnoticed from a vehicle, and you may even encounter wildlife along the way. A night safari showcases the nocturnal species such as the loveable bushbaby. This is also when carnivores go on the prowl in search of a meal (B,L,D).
MalaMala Main Camp (Suites)

Day 8 - Mala Mala Game Reserve - Johannesburg
A final game-drive before the safari finishes, and a flight back to Johannesburg (B).

*Flight not included in pricing.

MalaMala Children's Programme
MalaMala Main Camp accepts children of all ages. On arrival, the ranger looking after the family will assess the age, enthusiasm and independence of the children and in collaboration with the parents and guardians, various activities will be offered.

A MalaMala backpack including an interactive check-list, bird and mammal colouring books, compass & thermometer, lip-ice and water are given to each child between the ages of 4 and 12. A ranger is allocated to each family and will, throughout their stay, offer some of the following activities: tracking various animals from their spoor markings; basic survival skills; warning signs of dangerous animals and first aid for emergency situations in the bush. A bush breakfast allows children to learn how to make fire and to participate in the meal preparation, they can also communicate on the radio (outside of game drive times). Special meals and "ration packs" are prepared for children and in camp there are children's movies, wildlife movies (filmed on MalaMala) and board games to entertain. Babysitters are available in the evenings if required.