Southern and East Africa offer incredible options for multi-day adventures, perfect for families up for a challenge and keen to get off the beaten track into the wilderness! Our partners run the adventures and where you will be very well looked after by excellent guides. Obviously more suited to families with older children (ideally 10 and over). These can be woven into your itinerary, combining well with a more sedentary traditional safari and/ or beach break!

OUR FAVOURITES

SOUTH AFRICA

The Otter Trail is one of South Africa’s most famous and scenic hiking trails, located along the stunning Garden Route coastline within the Tsitsikamma National Park. Spanning approximately 45 kilometers, this guided five-day, four-night trek offers hikers an immersive experience through lush indigenous forests, pristine beaches, and dramatic coastal cliffs.(12 years and older)

The Amphitheatre hike in the Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa is a moderately challenging hike offering breathtaking views and the chance to see Tugela falls, one of the tallest waterfalls in the world. its a 6-8 hour hike.

Orange River rafting trip – This would be a highlight in any holiday in South Africa. This is a unique guided adventure canoeing down one of Southern Africa’s most iconic rivers. You meander through dramatic landscapes, including rugged canyons, stark deserts and lush riverbanks, each night camping under the stars. (8 years and older)

The Wild coast Horse Trail – Horse riding along the beaches of the Wild Coast (Eastern Cape) of South Africa offers some of the most perfect and spectacular horse riding countryside found anywhere in the world. An epic adventure for a family of riders. Ranges from 4-7 nights.

NAMIBIA

Fish River Canyon hike in Southern Namibia, an iconic hike lasting 4-6 days, where you descend into the floor of the second largest canyon on the planet. Nights are spent under the stars in designated camping spots, providing a serene and unspoiled wilderness experience. The Fish River Canyon hike is a test of endurance and an extraordinary way to experience the raw beauty of Namibia’s landscape (12 years and older)

Tok Tokkie Trails Situated in the Namib Desert, the Tok Tokkie Trails offer a unique hiking experience through the world’s oldest desert. This guided three-day trek includes walking over dunes, exploring the fascinating desert flora and fauna, and sleeping under the stars in the open desert. (8 years and older)

BOTSWANA

The Selinda Canoe Trail – the ultimate adventure- a guided 5 day canoe trip down the Selinda Spillway, Okovango Delta fly camping on its bank at night. (12 years and older)