South Africa
There is more to South Africa than its size. Three times the dimension of Texas, the second largest American state, this complex family travel destination varies greatly from bustling modern cities to quaint villages and towns and from a raw subtropical coastline to the Kalahari Desert and bushveld in the north. What's more, South Africa's wealth extends beyond chic, metropolitan Cape Town and the abundant wildlife found in the Kruger National Park.
Penned the ‘Rainbow Nation’ for its cultural diversity, South Africa has reconciled with its past and is truly a coming together of the continent's cultures. Take-in one of the many cultural events and enjoy theatre, dance, opera, and cabaret as well as classical music and jazz. Visit a museum and introduce the kids to the history of South Africa as well as fine art and African craft. Tour a World Heritage Site and discover the complexity, not to mention the atrocities, of mankind.
In South Africa, the diversity extends to the wild. With over 800 species of birds and animals, a wildlife safari goes well beyond the Big 5 (elephant, lion, rhino, leopard and buffalo). And wildlife viewing need not be limited to the bush. With 3000 km or nearly 1900 miles of coast, South Africa is one of the best places in the world to observe sea life, even from shore.
Outdoor activities do not end there. South Africa is an adventure traveler's paradise, even for those traveling with kids. Try you hand at scuba diving, whitewater rafting, hiking, biking, mountain climbing, ;canoeing, surfing, hot air ballooning and even hang gliding.
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South Africa tours & outfitters
Advantage Tours & Charters, St. Lucia Park
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Type of Organization: adventure travel company
McKenzie Street St. Lucia, KwaZulu Natal 3936 tel: +27 35 590 1259
Advantage Tours, a full service tour company, is the only licensed outfitter operating whale watching tours in the St. Lucia Wetland Park, the best place in South Africa to spot humpback whales.
    Airtrackers, Sun City
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Type of Organization: adventure travel company
Sun City, North West tel: +27 (14) 552 5020
Airtrackers offers an alternative to traditional safaris. View game in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve from high above in a hot air balloon and take in a different view of the bush. Pick-up is available from all Sun City hotels. Allow 4 hours for the trip.
 Bill Harrop's Original Balloon Safaris, Sun City
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Type of Organization: adventure travel company
Randburg, North West 2125 tel: +27 (11) 705 3201
Bill Harrop's Original Balloon Safaris' offers families with children aged 7 and up a chance to view wildlife from a hot air balloon. Take in the beauty of the Magalies River Valley near Hartbeespoort Dam, a 1-hour mini bus ride from Johannesburg and Sun City.
 Hermanus Whale Cruises, Hermanus
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Type of Organization: adventure travel company
New Harbour Hermanus, Western Cape 7200 tel: +27 28 313 2722
Hermanus Whale Cruises is an eco-friendly whale watching tour company. Whale watching trips organized by this fully licensed outfitter depart from Hermanus, a 2-hour drive from Cape Town and a great place to spot whales.
KZN Wildlife, St. Lucia Park
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Type of Organization: non-profit organization
St. Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal tel: +27 (0) 35-590 1259
The KZN Wildlife operated Santa Lucia Launch provides an opportunity to discover the ecology of the St. Lucia Estuary. And in addition to learning more about this ecosystem, view crocs, hippos, and birds on this Mississippi-style cruise.
 Mankwe Safaris, Sun City
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Type of Organization: adventure travel company
Sun City, North West tel: +27 (14) 555 7056
Sun City based Mankwe Safaris offers wildlife safaris in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve as well as heritage tours to the Lesedi Cultural Village. Children under 14 years of age are not permitted on walking safaris.
 Ocean Blue Adventures, Plettenberg Bay
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Type of Organization: adventure travel company
Central Beach Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape 6600 tel: +27 44 533 4897
Ocean Blue is fully licensed outfitter specialized in eco-friendly sea life encounters. View whales, dolphins, seal and seabirds from a boat or kayak (children 14 years and up) and experience wildlife up close.
  Pilanesberg Elephant-Back Safaris, Pilanesberg Game Reserve
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Type of Organization: adventure travel company
Elephant Wallow Pilanesberg Game Reserve, North West tel: +27 (14) 552 5020
Pilanesberg Elephant-Back Safaris offers a safari experience of a lifetime. Commune with nature and view the African Big Five elephant-back. Children must be at least 5 years old. Elephant safaris depart from the Sun City Welcome Center.
Tsitsikamma Canopy Tours, Tsitsikamma National Park
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Type of Organization: outfitter
Storms River Western Cape, South Africa tel: +27(0)42 281 1836
Tsitsikamma National Park offers children and adults aged 7 -70 an opportunity to experience the forest from up high. Glide on a steel cable from platform to platform and enjoy 'fufi' slides up to 80 meters long. Spot birds and, if you're lucky, the Samago monkey.
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