The Garden Route is built for family holidays: forest canopy tours, animal sanctuaries, beaches, caves and adventure parks between Mossel Bay and Storms River. These listings cover Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, George, Wilderness and Oudtshoorn, with minimum ages, session lengths, pricing and booking details.
A free-roaming primate sanctuary in indigenous forest where guided walks introduce families to multiple species of monkeys and lemurs living in a large natural environment. It is educational, shaded a
A large wildlife facility in Oudtshoorn housing more than 90 animal species. Standard admission includes access to the ranch and a guided tour, with optional premium animal experiences available separ
A family-friendly ostrich farm where children can see ostriches up close and learn about farm life.
One of George's strongest all-round family destinations, with seasonal strawberry picking, a large hedge maze, miniature train, Giant Strawberry, play areas and various children's attractions. Familie
A huge transport museum filled with historic steam locomotives, railway coaches, vintage cars, ox wagons and other vehicles. Children can get remarkably close to the exhibits and climb aboard selected
A guided elephant experience where families can meet and learn about the resident herd in an open setting. The standard Meet Our Herd experience is approximately one hour and provides a more accessibl
A huge free-flight bird sanctuary where visitors follow pathways through forested habitat filled with colourful birds from around the world. It is self-guided, relatively weather-friendly and particul
A wildlife sanctuary focused on rescued and captive-born predators and other animals. Visits are guided and centre on the animals, their stories and conservation rather than performances or direct han
A conservation-focused wildlife centre with a dedicated EcoKidz experience designed specifically for families. Children learn about indigenous wildlife and conservation through age-appropriate activit
A long-established working ostrich show farm offering guided tours where families learn about ostrich eggs, anatomy, breeding and farming, see the different ostrich species and have an opportunity to
An outdoor family challenge built around a life-size 3D maze and forest puzzle walk. Instead of passive sightseeing, children and adults work through problems, clues and obstacles together, making thi
A very affordable museum complex exploring the maritime and cultural history of Mossel Bay and early sea voyages around southern Africa. The centrepiece is a life-sized replica of Bartolomeu Dias's ca
Get ready to swim, scramble, slide and abseil your way through a beautiful Garden Route river gorge with AfriCanyon. This guided kloofing (canyoning) adventure takes families through natural mountain
A farm-style children's play destination outside George with large outdoor play spaces, animal encounters, jumping and climbing activities, picnic areas and indoor play options. It is particularly sui
A dramatic cave attraction near Oudtshoorn where families can explore impressive limestone chambers on a guided tour.