If you’re starting to plan your Easter holiday already, here are 6 resorts we love for their family fun atmosphere as well as their R&R options.

Western Cape

Club Mykonos Holiday Resort

Family in a swimming pool at Club Mykanos

If seaside fun, donkey rides, cocktails and Grecian charm are what you’re after this summer, then Club Mykonos is your one-stop destination, set along the West Coast of Langebaan. Direct beach access, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, kid’s clubs, and numerous other entertainments available on-site make them an annual crowd-pleaser. Find out more.

Botterkloof Resort

Botterkloof resort is tailored for family fun

Found only 5km outside of Stilbaai, Botterskloof Resort is a Garden Route gem which offers an ideal escape from the city. We love them for their walking routes, the fact they’re child and pet friendly, are in close proximity to the lagoon, and are nearby to the popular deer park. Find out more.

KwaZulu-Natal

Merry Pebbles Holiday Resort & Caravan Park

Family fun at Merry Pebbles

Only 1km away from the Kruger National Park, Merry Pebbles Holiday Resort & Caravan Park is a dream come true with chalets, bungalows, and caravanning options, a well-maintained playground, hot and cold swimming pools, a putt-putt course, canoeing, and more. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a better holiday resort around the Kruger National Park that caters to all age groups. Find out more.

Eastern Cape

Siloam Village

Family adventures at Siloam Village

At Siloam Village, set alongside Lake Gariep in Oviston Nature Reserve, the sheer amount of activities available for all ages make it an incredible choice for a family holiday. Choose between quad biking, wildlife viewing, fishing, swimming, boating, and more, all in breathtakingly beautiful scenery. There’s definitely something here to suit every budget, from backpackers and bungalows to chalets. Find out more.

Northern Cape

Kalahari Water Holiday Farm, Keimos

Kalahari water

With rustic luxury available and set beside a river that is made full-use of, Kalahari Water Holiday Farm is the perfect way to beat the summer heat and enjoy family bonding time in a playful environment. Accommodation offered includes self-catering cabins, river-side campsites and a caravan park between the vineyards. Find out more.

Mpumalanga

Blaauwbosch Trout Farm

Blaauwbosch Trout Lodge

On the edge of the Highveld escarpment, with an ideal set-up for families with teens, Blaauwbosch Trout Farm is a camping holiday resort with everything an outdoor lover could dream of. Ancient stone ruins are spread amongst the hills, trout fishing is a joy, and wildlife sightings of common duiker, velvet monkeys, birds and more are common. You’re bound to make memories as you bond over braai fires and the starry night skies, roasting marshmallows. Find out more.

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