After a long and busy year, all we want to do is sit back, relax and do absolutely nothing other than explore, have fun and spend quality time with our loved ones. So, if you'd like to treat the family to a quick holiday, then check out our list of family-friendly destinations below. We have everything from places close to home to Durban and the Cape. Happy travels and keep safe!
Irene Country Hotel
Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a country escape at the Irene Country Hotel. This spot makes for a lovely and relaxing holiday for the whole family, and it's not too far from home.
The rooms are spacious, the lake is picture-perfect, and there are a myriad of activities available at the farm for the whole family to enjoy. There are also a variety of pampering treatments at the Camdeboo Spa, so this really is the ideal space to reset over the festive season. Take advantage of their seasonal specials!
READ MOREMaison Winery
This stunning pocket of peace in Franschhoek is the ideal spot for a weekend escape. Maison is a boutique winery that strikes the perfect balance of warmth and sophistication in an absolutely picture-perfect setting. Even better, membership to the Maison wine club is free, so there are no extra costs or hoops to jump through to fully enjoy the experience.
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Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott® Durban uMhlanga Ridge
Only a 15-minute drive from the King Shaka International Airport, you’ll be in vacation mode as soon as you arrive at the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott® Durban uMhlanga Ridge. It’s the perfect beach escape for the whole family, offering plenty of sun, sand, sea, fun, and adventure. Don't miss their current family offer for the upcoming December holidays at only R2 250* per night.
READ MOREEmerald Resort & Casino
Adventure awaits around every corner at Emerald Resort & Casino, making it a "funtastic" destination for the entire family. Spend your days visiting Animal World, doing some fishing on the Vaal, reaching new heights while wall climbing, spotting animals on game drives, playing a few rounds of Adventure Golf or going for a strike at Pins Bowling Alley. And don’t forget your cozzies, water wings and towels as the Aquadome is ready and waiting!
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Maropeng – Sterkfontein
For some edutainment during the school holidays, why not head to Maropeng – the birthplace of humanity? Not only does this destination offer a relaxing and exciting getaway, but it also has plenty of interesting and educational activities to explore.
Book a stay at the Maropeng Hotel and once you’re all settled, head out and take a tour through the interactive and enjoyable Maropeng Exhibition in the Tumulus building.
The Sterkfontein Caves tour is a must-do. You’ll have the opportunity to go deep into the caves, explore the exhibition filled with interesting information and fossils, and meet Mrs Ples, a skull from a more than 2-million-year-old Australopithecus.
