Family Safaris in The Malaria Free Eastern Cape

Safari lodges in the Eastern Cape that welcome children under 12

The Eastern Cape area is undoubtedly the most popular region for a family safari in South Africa, as it has a large number of family-friendly lodges and is easily accessible from Cape Town and The Garden Route.

Pumba Kariega Kariega Gorah Elephant Camp Port Elizabeth Port Elizabeth Shamwari Gorah Amakhala Lalibela Amakhala Lalibela Shamwari (Bayethe) Shamwari Addo Kwandwe Only 90 minutes drive from Port Elizabeth, the lodges of the Eastern Cape are ideal for people who wish to combine a family holiday including Cape Town and Garden Route with an unforgettable wildlife experience.

The lodges all offer a fully inclusive African safari including accommodation, all meals, 2 safari activities or guided game drives per day in 4x4 vehicles, and an optional guided bush walk each day.

If you would like us to include a safari in one of these outstanding lodges as part of your trip to South Africa, please click here.

Alternatively if you are only looking to book just a safari you can either browse our selection of famiiy safari lodges in the Eastern Cape below and book directly through this site, or ask us to recommend a lodge based on your budget.

For self-drive safaris in the Eastern Cape, see Addo Elephant National Park.

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Children Welcome - Special kids programme available

Kariega Main Lodge

Kariega Main Lodge Safari Lodge

   Average guest rating:4.6

The accommodation at Kariega Lodge consists of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom log chalets. Each chalet is decorated in an ethnic style and are very spacious.


Children Welcome

River Lodge

River Lodge Safari Lodge

   Average guest rating:5.0

River Lodge's 7 luxuriously appointed suites are all decorated to a very high standard. There is also a 2 bedroomed thatched suite with separate living room, outdoor barbeque area and private swimming pool, which is ideal for families or groups of friends travelling together.


Children Welcome - Special kids programme available

Samara Karoo Lodge

Samara Karoo Lodge Safari Lodge

   Average guest rating:5.0

The main homestead has 3 spacious bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. There are also indoor and outdoor dining areas, lounge areas, a bar area, a swimming pool, and a Karoo kitchen.


Children Welcome - Special kids programme available

The Manor at Samara

The Manor at Samara Safari Lodge

   Average guest rating:5.0

The Manor at Samara can either be booked as an exclusive use property or on a per room basis. The Manor offers very stylish accommodation with a modern day karoo style interior and design.


Children Welcome

Kuzuko Lodge (access within Addo)

Kuzuko Lodge Safari Lodge

   Average guest rating:5.0

All of the 24 en-suite and air-conditioned private chalets are beautifully furnished and fully equipped to ensure your absolute comfort. Relax on your own private patio, star gazing and listening to the sound of the bush settling for the night.



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