Fabulous Family - City and Wilderness Experience

Traveling to the Westcliff Hotel in the suburbs of Johannesburg and Grootbos Private Nature Reserve with your family just got a little more tempting with our fabulous family holiday offer.

South Africa > Cape Town > Hermanus

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5 Days, 4 Nights

Begin your family adventure at the fabulous Westcliff Hotel - Families are always welcome at the Westcliff, and their rooms and suites have ample room for a cot or an extra bed. The kitchen can create delicious child-friendly treats and they have a dedicated child minding service.

Johannesburg is home to a great range of attractions perfectly suited to children.  We will take you to the Cradle of Humankind – a world heritage site.  Venture in to the nearby Sterkfontein Caves where the famous Mrs Ples and Little Foot skull and skeleton were discovered…then go deeper and deeper into the caves, so you feel the history and strong sense of identity.  Visit a nearby lion park, home to lions and exquisite cheetah, and have the opportunity not only to watch them, but to interact with lion cubs.

At Grootbos Nature Reserve the children’s activities are not just activities they are a combination of education and fun in our wonderful nature setting. Kids Activities at Grootbos include:  Pony rides; Treasure hunts in the Ancient Milkwood forest; Activities at the kids playground at the stables; Excursions to the nearby beaches for swimming and exploring rock pools and ancient archeological caves; Entertainment center with games, cinema screen and a large selection of children DVD’s; Special meals and helping the chef in the kitchen (kids are the only ones allowed in the Grootbos kitchen); harvesting fresh vegetables and feeding them to the animals at the stables which include little bunnies, chickens, ducks, pigs and tortoises!

Highlights

  • Full day History of  Humankind & Wildlife Tour, Johannesburg
  • Grootbos Private Nature Reserve including activies such as horse-riding, walks and seasonal land-based whale watching

Itinerary

Day 1 - Johannesburg

On arrival at Johannesburg airport you will be met and transferred by road to your hotel – The Westcliff where you spend the next two nights. Accommodation: The Westcliff

Day 2 - Johannesburg (B)

This morning depart on a full day history of Humankind and wildlife tour. We’re going right back to our beginnings, to the exceptional World Heritage Site of The Cradle of Humankind. We also visit a nearby lion park, home to lions and exquisite cheetah, and we have the Opportunity not only to watch them, but to interact with lion cubs. Accommodation: The Westcliff

Day 3 - Johannesburg - Grootbos Private Nature Reserve (B, L, D)

Transfer back to the airport for your flight to Cape Town (not included). On arrival at Cape Town Airport you will be met and transferred to Grootbos Private Nature Reserve. Accommodation: Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

Day 4 - Grootbos Private Nature Reserve (B, L, D)

There are endless activities to get involved in today - Game Drives, horse riding, guided walks including fynbos nature tours and Milkwood walks, nature, marine & coastal drives including the Walker Bay Nature Reserve, De Kelder cliff walk, Klipgat Cave combined with seasonal land-based whale watching (Jun - Dec). Accommodation: Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

Day 5 - Tour Concludes (B)

Check out this morning and transfer back to Cape Town International Airport in time for your onward bound flight.

Details

  • Silver Meet & Greet at Johannesburg Airport
  • Round-trip scheduled airport/hotel transfers, Johannesburg
  • Two nights accommodation, The Westcliff, Johannesburg, including breakfast daily
  • Two nights accommodation, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, including full board
  • Full day Humankind and wildlife tour
  • Daily scheduled activities at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
  • 4 Breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners

Group Size

Independent Vacation

Dates

Daily, Year Round

Price

From $2221 per adult and $853/child (12-16) based on 2 adults traveling together

Trip Terms

Discounts for children traveling with adults.  History of Humankind Tour operates on a Mon, Wed and Fri only.  Internal flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town not included.  Prices are quoted in USD and are ‘from’, per person, based on twin share. Single supplements apply.  Black-out dates may apply. All pricing is strictly subject to availability. All prices, itineraries and routing are subject to change without notice. Please call for our current prices.  Airlines frequently change their prices as a result of fare increases and/or fuel surcharges. Prices are current at time of posting (2/29/12) and may differ when you book your travel and are not guaranteed until full payment is received and processed.

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This Vacation

Fabulous Family - City and Wilderness Experience

Destination

South Africa
Cape Town
Hermanus

Interests

Family Friendly
Independent Vacations

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