{"id":230826,"date":"2012-10-17T16:14:47","date_gmt":"2012-10-17T16:14:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blacktomato.com\/destinations\/the-world\/luxury-family-safari-in-south-africa\/"},"modified":"2025-02-12T18:02:04","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T18:02:04","slug":"luxury-family-safari-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":["Experience"],"link":"https:\/\/www.blacktomato.com\/us\/destinations\/southafrica\/luxury-family-safari-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Samara Reserve &#038; Plettenberg Bay: Our South African Family Safari"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The bucket-list of family vacations, a safari is an unforgettable introduction to the wild for the whole family. But with so many options &#8211; and the fear of how to do it all with children &#8211; it\u2019s often tricky to know where to start. Our travel experts have spent years traversing Sub-Saharan Africa in search of the perfect trip for every individual need. When it comes to family, we&#8217;ve found one place has it effortlessly covered; South Africa. On this whirlwind eight-night family adventure, we\u2019ll take you through the best family activities as we get you up close and personal to the wildlife that roams the miles of diverse plains <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blacktomato.com\/us\/experience-types\/safari-vacations\/\">on safari<\/a> and saddle you up on a polo field. Adding in indulgent, family-friendly lodges, you have the perfect family safari adventure.<\/p>\n<h2>A Safari in Samara<\/h2>\n<p>Flying into Port Elizabeth, you\u2019ll then take to the skies once more on a quick hop to Samara, one of the largest private reserves in the country. In true South African fashion, the diversity of both the landscape and outstanding wildlife here is just mind-blowing. Don\u2019t fret though, you\u2019ll be here for four nights so there\u2019s plenty of time to spot all the wildlife that call Samara home. To kick off your family safari adventure, either head out to the plains on foot to get right up and close to the wildlife that roams the lands, or drive deep into the reserve with one of the skilled rangers. The reserve continuously attempts to reintroduce game into its plans, so keep your eyes peeled for anything from white rhinos to mountain zebras to giraffes and even a cheetah or two if you\u2019re lucky.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Polo at The Kurland<\/h2>\n<p>After four nights at this spectacular reserve, whizz back to Port Elizabeth from where you\u2019ll hit the road as you journey to the ultra luxurious Kurland hotel down at Plettenberg Bay. With only 12 suites you\u2019ll really feel like this expansive estate is your own to enjoy, and with masses of activities going on both you and the youngsters will never tire of things to do during your four nights here. On your first day, get the adrenaline pumping as you explore the vast estate on the back of some quad bikes. Once you\u2019ve got your bearings,\u00a0make use of the world-class polo facilities on your doorstep and head out onto the field to\u00a0try your hand at the sport. After an active day on horseback, you\u2019ll have worked up the perfect appetite for the renowned cuisine served here.<\/p>\n<p>After an action-packed eight nights in the thick of this diverse country, you\u2019ll journey an hour and a half to George where you can fly through Johannesburg back home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The bucket-list of family vacations, a safari is an unforgettable introduction to the wild for the whole family. But with so many options &#8211; and the fear of how to do it all with children &#8211; it\u2019s often tricky to know where to start. 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