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 with our loved ones. So, if you’d like to treat the family to a December 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!
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.
Emerald 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!
Irene Country Lodge, Autograph Collection®
Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a country escape at Irene Country Lodge, Autograph Collection®. We think this spot makes for a lovely and relaxing holiday for the whole family – it’s not too far from home (Irene, Pretoria), it offers a variety of outdoor activities to enjoy in the area (everything from angling, camping and game viewing tours to hiking and day or night game drives) PLUS they offer loads of kids’ activities and entertainment at the Kids Corner. Did we mention the Camdeboo Spa, which offers a variety of pampering treatments?
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. A must-do while you’re in the area, is the Sterkfontein Caves tour. 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 Australipethecus.
