Top 10 Family-friendly Attractions in South Africa
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Top 10 Family-friendly Attractions in South Africa

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  • Gold Reef City Theme Parktop_1
    󰺂8.2
    Johannesburg South
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Best Things to Do in South Africa
    Highlights:
    Gold Rush-era architecture preserved
    󱓊Gold rush attire & roaming peacocks
    󱨠46% positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Ms_CeeMs_Cee

    I have been there twice , and wish to go back again …. did not explore it enough. it’s easy to navigate and find things around

  • Kruger National Parktop_2
    󰺂7.0
    Mopani
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 Global 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights:
    󰋄Go on a self-drive safari to find African elephants
    Ancient rock art bears witness to human history
    󱨠43% positive reviews
    4.9/5
    游侠半仙游侠半仙

    Join a tour group in South Africa and visit the largest wildlife reserve in South Africa - Kruger National Park. Depart from the hotel early in the morning and take the hotel breakfast. Take an open-top off-road vehicle to look for elephants, rhinos, lions, antelopes, giraffes, wild buffaloes, zebras, crocodiles, hippos, leopards, wildebeests, impalas, birds and other exotic animals and rare birds in the bushes and lakes. Have a picnic at noon.

  • Valley of Wavestop_3
    󰺂6.6
    Sun City
    trip best small logoNo. 4 of Cool Water Escapes in South Africa
    Highlights:
    󰀆Large artificial beach resort surrounded
    󰋄6500 sq ft artificial beach pool
    4.4/5
    juki235juki235

    The Wave Valley in Sun City is actually an artificial beach. Huge waves are created here every once in a while, which brings great fun to the tourists playing here. There is also a sandy beach here, which is of course an artificial beach, but the scenery created is very good, giving people the illusion of being on the beach.

  • Pilanesberg National Park
    4
    󰺂6.6
    Pilanesberg
    trip best small logoNo. 17 of Best Things to Do in South Africa
    Highlights:
    󱓊Home to 4 Big Five animals
    󰀆Big Five safari in jeep
    4.4/5
    D了个YD了个Y

    Early in the morning, no, early in the morning, anyway, we set off before dawn in order to match the animals' schedule because today is another day to see animals. How come there are so many animals to see in South Africa? Different from the cute little ones before, what we saw today were all fierce and fierce, such as African elephants, African leopards, African antelopes, and African rhinos. Anyway, they were all local African brands, guaranteed to be genuine. The place we went to is called Pilanesberg Game Reserve. It is located in the north of South Africa, north of Sun City. It is the fourth largest wildlife park in South Africa, covering an area of ​​more than 500 square kilometers. I have been to many wildlife parks, and I have run a lot in outdoor wilderness like this. To be honest, it is really a physical job. First of all, you have to have good eyesight. Usually, in order not to affect the animals themselves, vehicles will not stop too close. At this time, you have to be able to distinguish them in time. Secondly, you have to have a good guy, at least a long lens, otherwise it is quite strenuous to rely on the focus and anti-shake of the mobile phone. Thirdly, you have to turn your neck quickly because someone in front, behind, left, and right of you will suddenly tell you that a certain animal or a group of certain animals have appeared in a certain direction, and you have to turn around immediately. How to say it, it is very suitable for friends who like animals and have a curiosity. People like me who can't get up in the morning Those who can't even open their glasses are more tired, haha

  • uShaka Marine World
    5
    󰺂6.5
    Durban.Durban Beachfront
    trip best small logoNo. 18 of Best Things to Do in South Africa
    Highlights:
    󰌌Dolphin & sea lion show
    󱓊Dolphin show & performance
    󱨠35% positive reviews
    4.5/5
    asdgoesterasdgoester

    Ushaka is a interesting experience. We spent a Saturday enjoying Seaworld. The staff are very unfriendly and not welcoming. The ticket booth cashiers don’t welcome you with a smile and give you no guidance as to how to book, what to do during the day. They just sit there waiting for you to tell them what you want. A disgrace and not difficult for management to address.

  • Lion & Safari Park
    6
    󰺂6.3
    Hartbeespoort
    trip best small logoNo. 20 of Best Things to Do in South Africa
    󱨠41% positive reviews
    4.5/5
    老少皆宜(程世荣)老少皆宜(程世荣)

    We visited wildlife parks near Johannesburg, the most famous of which was the Lion Park. There are many wildlife parks in South Africa, and the types of wild animals are also very complete. However, there are some problems with the security in Johannesburg, so we need to be vigilant.

  • V&A Waterfront
    7
    󰺂5.8
    Cape Town.Waterfront
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Night Attractions in South Africa
    4.8/5
    _We***95_We***95

    Due to its wide harbor and deep water, Hong Kong, China is also known as the "Pearl of the Orient" and "one of the three major night views in the world". The name of Victoria Harbor comes from Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. People can enter and exit freely all year round. In the early years, the British saw the potential of becoming an excellent port in East Asia. Later, they seized Hong Kong from the Qing government and developed their maritime trade in the Far East. Victoria Harbor has always influenced Hong Kong's history and culture, dominated the development of Hong Kong's economy and tourism, and is one of the keys to Hong Kong's becoming an international metropolis.

  • Johannesburg Zoo
    8
    󰺂5.6
    Randburg
    trip best small logoFeatured in Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    󰀆Home to 2000 animals & 300 species
    󱓊Close wildlife encounters & vastness
    4.4/5
    Explore-15Explore-15

    We had a lovely time at the Johannesburg zoo. The zoo is very green, lush and spacious and has a great diversity of animals. it’s a very nice environment to stroll around and learn about the different animals.

  • Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex
    9
    󰺂5.6
    Mossel Bay
    trip best small logoFeatured in Best Things to Do
    4.3/5
    游侠半仙游侠半仙

    South Africa tour group, from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, on the way to the Dias Museum, visit the museum, the postal tree, and a shellfish museum. This is the first place where the Portuguese explorer Dias landed in South Africa in 1488. It was built to commemorate Dias's rounding of the Cape of Good Hope to reach Poso Bay and landing in Mossel Bay. Learn about the origin and hardship of the first Europeans to discover the route to the East.

  • Two Oceans Aquarium
    10
    󰺂4.8
    Cape Town.Waterfront
    trip best small logoFeatured in Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    󰋄Microorganism exhibit & attachments
    󰀆Certified visitors meet sand sharks
    󱨠55% positive reviews
    4.4/5
    anton_rotheanton_rothe

    The Two Ocean Aquarium is great for little kids that would like to see the underwater world

What Family-friendly Attractions are there in South Africa?
These are all Family-friendly Attractions in South Africa:Gold Reef City Theme Park, Kruger National Park, Valley of Waves, Pilanesberg National Park, uShaka Marine World
What are some highly-rated Family-friendly Attractions in South Africa?
Some highly-rated Family-friendly Attractions in South Africa include:Gold Reef City Theme Park:4.7, Kruger National Park:4.9, Valley of Waves:4.4, Pilanesberg National Park:4.4, uShaka Marine World:4.5
At what locations in South Africa can Family-friendly Attractions in South Africa be found?
The Family-friendly Attractions in South Africa are mainly located in:Gold Reef City Theme Park:Johannesburg South, Kruger National Park:Mopani, Valley of Waves:Sun City, Pilanesberg National Park:Pilanesberg, uShaka Marine World:Durban
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