BEST FOR FAMILIES

Cape Town and Madikwe

With the prospect of thrilling urban exploration and spectacular safaris, South Africa is a fantastic destination for families. 

One&Only Cape Town brings a new level of luxury to one of Africa's most captivating cities. The hotel offers the best of everything: views of the harbour and Table Mountain, spacious contemporary suites with private balconies or terraces, exceptional food (dining here is probably the best in the city) and the Kids Only Club. Here, children of all ages will be wowed by themed activities that include African dance, ostrich-egg painting and dune sandboarding. There are even bespoke treatments for teens at the hotel's well-run spa.

Get back to nature with your crew at one of the Morukuru Family retreats, which offer an indulgent escape with adventures on tap. Several properties are inside the Madikwe Game Reserve, something of a hidden gem where you can spot the Big Five and possibly even the endangered African wild dog. (Two further properties are in the De Hoop Nature Reserve and Johannesburg.) Each bush home enjoys the services of a private guide and tracker, chef, butler, hostess and housekeeper, and a nanny can be arranged on request. This ensures every stay is tailored to your family's exact requirements - from sundowners overlooking a watering hole to learning traditional dances with local school children.