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South Africa Family Safari with Teenagers
12 days • 4.9
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Start
Johannesburg, South Africa
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Finish
Johannesburg, South Africa
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Trip Code
UWFS
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Min Age
10
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Trip Size
2 - 16
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Meals
11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 9 dinners
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Transport
Overland truck, 4X4
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Accommodation
Hotel (1 night), Camping with basic facilities (6 nights), Chalet Lodge (4 nights)
From £1,733(12 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Visit a great spread of Southern African game reserves, putting you and your family right in the midst of the mighty 'Big Five' game of Africa.
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Camp at Kruger National Park under the African night sky. Experience the sights and sounds of the wild, perhaps the roar of a lion as you and your family drift off to sleep.
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Meet local families and learn about different South African cultures on an immersive and enriching homestay experience at Phiring village.
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Beautifully lit by candles and paraffin lanterns, your spacious campsite in Hlane National Park is just a stone's throw from a floodlit waterhole frequented by elephants and rhinos.
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Explore Kosi Bay by kayak – the kids will love paddling around the mangroves and learning about traditional fish traps.
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip includes time spent travelling in a private vehicle with your group. Extra space can be tight, and conditions may feel a little cramped. It’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers. Please read the itinerary carefully for travel time estimates.
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This is a participatory camping trip, and while you’ll have a dedicated support crew travelling with you, it makes for a better experience if everyone embraces the team spirit by helping with camp setup, food prep and cleaning. You will be putting up and taking down your tent as you move from place to place
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Malaria is a risk in some of the areas visited on this, so it's essential to consult a doctor about relevant medication prior to your trip.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Day 1 • Johannesburg
- DAY 2Day 2 • Hluhluwe Game Reserve
- DAY 3Day 3 • Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park
- DAY 4Day 4 • Kosi Bay
- DAY 5Day 5 • Kosi Bay
- DAY 6Day 6 • Hlane National Park
- DAY 7Day 7 • Hlane National Park
- DAY 8Day 8 • Kruger National Park
- DAY 9Day 9 • Kruger National Park
- DAY 10Day 10 • Phiring village
- DAY 11Day 11 • Blyde River Canyon
- DAY 12Day 12 • Johannesburg
Inclusions
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11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 9 dinners
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Overland truck, 4X4
bed Accommodation
Hotel (1 night), Camping with basic facilities (6 nights), Chalet Lodge (4 nights)
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Saturday Apr 05, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,925£1,733
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Sunday Apr 06, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 2 spaces left
£2,145
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Friday Apr 11, 2025
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - Sold Out
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,925£1,733
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Sunday Jun 29, 2025
Thursday Jul 10, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 1 space left
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Friday Jul 04, 2025
Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,925
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Sunday Jul 06, 2025
Thursday Jul 17, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 3 spaces left
£2,002
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Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - Sold Out
Sunday Jul 13, 2025
Thursday Jul 24, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 11 spaces left
£1,925
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Sunday Jul 20, 2025
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 4 spaces left
£1,964
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Sunday Jul 27, 2025
Thursday Aug 07, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 9 spaces left
£1,947
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Sunday Aug 03, 2025
Thursday Aug 14, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 1 space left
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Sunday Aug 10, 2025
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 14 spaces left
£2,002
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Sunday Aug 17, 2025
Thursday Aug 28, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£2,002
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Sunday Sep 21, 2025
Thursday Oct 02, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 5 spaces left
£1,986
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Important notes
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1. Please note that these trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you.
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2. Minimum age for children on this trip is 10 years old.
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3. A discount of 10% applies on this trip to children under 17 years of age at time of travel.
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4. This trip starts at noon on Day 1 and ends at approximately 3pm on day 12 at Johannesburg international airport. Please do not book any flights until after 8pm.
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5. Travelling with children: Children travelling on a valid passport with one or both parents are no longer required to present a birth certificate, parental consent letter and other supporting documentation. To check the requirements for other situations, such as legal guardianship or unaccompanied travelling minors, visit the South African Department of Home Affairs.
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6. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer to have your own room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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7. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag, pillow and towel.
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8. Border crossing delays in the region have been sporadic and difficult to predict. What takes an hour one day may take four hours the next. This may affect the order of activities in the itinerary. We understand this uncertainty can be frustrating, and we strongly recommend packing a bit of patience and flexibility.
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9. On occasion, especially during the peak months of May to September and December we are not able to secure campsites within the Kruger National Park. In this instance we will camp at a backpackers outside the park.
Reviews (70)
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John
Jan 21, 2025
We can't recommend Intrepid and the Teenager South Africa tour highly enough. The holiday of a lifetime. Can't wait to go back!
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Luca
Jan 21, 2025
Recomiendo totalmente esta compañía han sido súper acogedores y no los hemos pasado muy bien.Los guías han sido súper educados y muy graciosos con nosotros definitivamente volveremos a Sudáfrica con el grupo intrepid.
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Will
Jan 17, 2025
Intrepid provided a fabulous experience with transformative cultural and wildlife experiences within a seamlessly organised agenda. Our three Intrepid staff of Thabang, Shimane and Somkhelo were all incredibly insightful and friendly, fostering an environment where the three families present on the trip could easily engage with one another and enjoy life on Safari.
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Fiona
Jan 17, 2025
We had a fabulous safari trip with our three teenage kids. I honestly had no idea what to expect and we had a ball - saw the most amazing animals, had superb trio with the Intrepid team and were thrilled to be joined by two other great families with kids the same ages. Having this duet if shared experience was an absolute highlight. Well done Intrepid in the quality of the guides and the offering such a great experience. Not even the rainy season dampened things as we got to see all the beautiful babies in the wild and learnt so much.
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ashley
Jan 16, 2025
our experience can only be summed up as incredible. we made new lifelong friendships and explored new parts of the world vastly different from our own. our driver Shimane was incredible, and was always joining in on our teen groups activities, whether it be telling scary stories, taking selfies, or playing cards. Samkhelo was a brilliant cook and always made the most amazing food, and Thabang was an outstanding leader who made sure we had nothing short of the most amazing time on our trip. All in all, I could not recommend this trip enough, it is one of the most amazing experiences.
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chloe
Jan 16, 2025
This trip was defined by a myriad of diverse experiences - from safari trips to visits to traditional villages camping that tested one’s resolve at times (in all the best ways). However i believe the part i most cherished about this trip was the people. Thabang, shimane, and somkelo were full of light, smiles, insight, and love. they were happy to share their knowledge and share in our experiences with us. By the end of it all we really were like a family - playing cards, sharing scary* stories, and helping each other through it all
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Luciana Wright
Jan 12, 2025
Intrepid was amazing! From the initial communication all the way to the organization of the trip, choice of guides, places, and lodging. Our guide Johannes was friendly, knowledgeable, and communicated well with the group. We particularly enjoyed his sense of humor. He always explained our itinerary and activities for the day, including the timeline and what to expect. He was always looking for animals and spotted them the right way. He made the trip extra special. Our driver Dumi and our cook Fitz were also amazing! They worked hard to provide us with a great experience in South Africa. We made incredible memories from this trip. Thanks to all the Intrepid staff!
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Christine
Jan 10, 2025
We did this trip with our 15 year old and it was amazing! Great accommodations - showers and toilets at all the camp sites, excellent hotel / lodge accommodations, close up views of the animals, and excellent food.
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Viona
Jan 03, 2025
This tour exceeded any expectations that I had. The itinerary was perfect with the inclusions.
Shumba was a fantastic leader & his joyful being made the trip exciting & memorable for all of us.
We made new friends & we’re one big family for the 12days.
Thank you Shumba & Thulani.
Recommended, however, was not favourable for camping during the month of December due to extreme heat.
Despite the heat, it was a fantastic tour to experience with your teenagers.
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Bruno
Jan 02, 2025
Amazing guides who are nothing but caring. If you don't come on this trip using intrepid then you are a fool.