HEAD TO SOUTH AFRICA THIS SUMMER FOR THE ULTIMATE #FAMILYFUN

Summer Holiday Family Friendly Deals For Kids, Tweens & Teens

Thinking of doing something adventurous this summer? Why not consider South Africa? July/August is a great time of year to visit for safari and great low season prices. Not only is it an easy overnight flight from London (great if the kids sleep the whole way), but the time difference is minimal meaning there is no jet lag to contend with. The flights are probably the biggest expense, but once you are there, South Africa offers fantastic value for money in terms of eating, drinking and enjoying some fantastic activities available - for all the family.

Here are a few options that will keep the whole family entertained:

GARDEN ROUTE

Fancourt, South Africa’s leading golf and leisure resort is the ideal spot to base yourself for a few days while exploring the famous Garden Route.   There is certainly no shortage of things to do from the youngest to the oldest at Fancourt which is why we recommend families “Stay and Play” with us for at least a week. This allows you to base yourself at a central point on the Garden Route and then opt to either stay on the resort itself and enjoy the many activities and facilities on offer- or do day trips from George as there are numerous tourist attractions within easy driving distance of no more than a couple of hours - from exploring the Cango Caves and interacting with orphaned elephants, to sailing out to the Knysna Heads, sunning yourself on the beach at Heralds Bay or exploring some of the newly emerging wine estates on the Garden Route. Best of all – they have a remarkable brand new leisure centre with both heated indoor pool and outdoor pool which offer a FREE fully supervised Kidz club, a cinema and teen lounge (with all the gadgets they love) for older kids - plus a wide range of outdoor facilities including bike trails, tennis and Fancourt Golf Kidz. Up to 2 children can share with their parents free of charge in a one-bedroomed suite (room only) but 2-bedroomed suites are also available.

For full details visit http://news.cision.com/ethos-marketing/r/half-term-and-summer-holidays----familyfun-at-fancourt-in-south-africa,c9407312

AFRICA COLLECTION (www.africacollection.com / 01403 256655) is offering a 7-night package at Fancourt from just £4998.00 based on a family of three (2 adults and a child aged 2 - 11 years) travelling between 01 May - 31 August 2013 sharing a one-bedroom suite (with extra bed) on a B&B basis (child is room only). The package includes return flights between London Heathrow and Cape Town via Johannesburg on South African Airways in economy class as well as 8 days group C car hire with Avis. Value adds include one game of golf at either Montagu or Outeniqua course OR a spa voucher worth R450.00 per person, per night.

CAPE TOWN

Cape Town is also a fantastic family holiday destination and where better to base yourself than Steenberg - a luxurious hotel on the Cape’s oldest farm - where discerning parent travellers can enjoy all the luxuries and facilities of the #1 Luxury Hotel in Africa (as voted by TripAdvisor and Condé Nast Traveller Readers in 2011) with the knowledge that the youngsters will enjoy it too.

Please see the link below for the full press release:

http://news.cision.com/ethos-marketing/r/family-fun-in-cape-town-with-steenberg,c9407276

AFRICAN PRIDE (www.african-pride.co.uk / 01904 619428) offers the following two options for families at Steenberg, which include return economy BA flights from Heathrow to Cape Town, group B hire car & all taxes:

4 nights in a beautiful Family Room for a family of 4 (children - under 12) from just £5,348 total

 3 nights in their 2-bedroomed Khoi Khoi Heritage Suite for a family of 4 (children - 12 & over) from just £6,396 total, complete with private pool and butler service!

KWAZULU-NATAL

KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa is the perfect family getaway for the upcoming UK Summer Holidays. Not only is it the warmest place in South Africa during the July – September period, with hot sunny days ideal for outdoor adventure and activity for the whole family – but it offers some of the best off-peak rates you will find anywhere in the country! The evenings can be a little chilly so visitors are advised to pack warm jumpers for activities like evening game drives – but this is also the best time of the year for prime game viewing in KwaZulu-Natal!

And where better to base your family than at the 4 star family-owned and run Ghost Mountain Inn situated at the foot of the legendary Ghost Mountain? A great base for exploring the many game reserves in KwaZulu-Natal including the famous Hluhluwe-Imfolozi, Mkhuze and even game viewing by boat on the shores of Lake Jozini in the Pongola Game Reserve". No better way to watch ellies bathing!

They have a special running for UK guests whereby CHILDREN UNDER 12 STAY FREE (Normally only under 2’ stay free) in the Garden Rooms which have a pull out sofa in the lounge area that is ideal for 2 small children or one older child or in their Luxury Suite which can accommodate families of up to 4.

Ghost Mountain also has 3 sets of inter-leading rooms (2 sets of standard rooms and 1 set of Garden Suites) which the hotel charges at just R295 (roughly £20) over and above the 2 adults in the "main bedroom".

Families are made to feel extra welcome with special kids bedding and menus - not to mention the option of making your own pizza and then toasting marshmallows over a campfire! Baby-sitting facilities are available to give parents some down time.

They have extensive gardens with a beautiful pool and playground and games room (table tennis, darts and movies) to ensure little ones can burn off energy plus they offer specialised “learning through fun” activities for ages 5 - 10’s such as “Grubby Bug Adventures” (insect safaris), Zulu craft lessons, fishing expeditions and treasure hunts. Over 10’s can enjoy nature walks, canoeing, fishing, and adventures that teach them to identify trees, learn tracking and navigational skills, - or identifying the stars around the campfire. For a cultural experience children can visit a Zulu village, attend the local rural Zulu school for a few hours and enjoy a lesson in stick fighting with local Zulu boys! Children are also welcome to join on game drives and boat cruises but only over 16’s can do safari walks.

For full details on the kids’ activities see http://www.ghostmountaininn.co.za/oursafaris.php?catid=10

SPECIAL OFFER: Up to 2 Children under 12 stay FREE when sharing with 2 Adults in one of the Garden Rooms or in the Luxury Suite in the Half Term and UK Summer School Holidays. Children aged 13 – 16 pay just R295 (about £20) per night Bed and Breakfast when sharing with 2 adults or in a second inter-leading room. Over 16's pay the adult rate.

To book visit www.ghostmountaininn.co.za

Claire Roadley
Marketing & PR Manager
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