Animals and wildlife in Kimberley
Mokala National Park
A relatively small, malaria-free national park near Kimberley with rhino, buffalo, and antelope, ideal for a short fami…
- All ages
- Outdoor
- Good for toddlers
Entry from ZAR 63
Animals and wildlife in Africa
Family-friendly animals and wildlife across 11 countries — in Kenya, Zambia and Zimbabwe. 299 places, updated November 2026.
All 299 animals and wildlife
Animals and wildlife in Kgalagadi
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
A vast transfrontier park in the Kalahari with red dunes, black-maned lions, and excellent self-drive game viewing, ide…
- All ages
- Outdoor
- Okay for toddlers
Entry from ZAR 129
Animals and wildlife in Bloemfontein
Lochs Hoek Farm
A farm just outside Bloemfontein with a petting zoo, padstal (farm stall), and walking and cycling trails for families.
- All ages
- Outdoor
- Great for toddlers
Animals and wildlife in Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein Zoo
A historic city zoo in King’s Park with a large primate collection, big cats, and a central location next to Loch Logan.
- All ages
- Outdoor
- Good for toddlers
Entry from ZAR 65
Animals and wildlife in Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park (Family Day Visitor)
South Africa’s flagship safari destination, with the Big Five, excellent self-drive game viewing, and family-friendly r…
- All ages
- Outdoor
- Okay for toddlers
Entry from ZAR 134
Animals and wildlife in Hoedspruit
Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
A wildlife rehabilitation centre near Hoedspruit that cares for injured and orphaned animals, with guided tours and edu…
- All ages
- Outdoor
- Okay for toddlers
Entry from ZAR 180
Animals and wildlife in White River
Croc City Crocodile Farm and Zoo
A crocodile farm and reptile park near Nelspruit with hundreds of Nile crocodiles, a zoo, and the chance to hold a baby…
- All ages
- Outdoor
- Great for toddlers
Entry from ZAR 115
Animals and wildlife in Johannesburg
Montecasino Bird Gardens
A tranquil bird garden at Montecasino with over 1,500 birds of 200 species, including flamingos, cranes, and birds of p…
- All ages
- Outdoor
- Great for toddlers
Entry from ZAR 80
Animals and wildlife in Lanseria
Lion & Safari Park
A wildlife park near Lanseria with lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, and other predators, offering self-drive safaris, guided…
- All ages
- Outdoor
- Good for toddlers
Entry from ZAR 400
Animals and wildlife in Stanford
Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary
An ethical big cat sanctuary near Stanford that provides a forever home to captive-bred lions, leopards, and other big…
- All ages (educational visit); some experiences for older children only
- Outdoor
- Okay for toddlers
Entry from ZAR 340
Animals and wildlife in Somerset West
Cheetah Outreach
A conservation centre dedicated to the survival of the cheetah, offering educational talks and the opportunity to meet…
- All ages (cheetah encounters have age/height restrictions)
- Outdoor
- Good for toddlers
Entry from ZAR 10
Animals and wildlife in Klapmuts
Butterfly World (Exotic Animal World)
A tropical butterfly house and exotic animal sanctuary near Klapmuts, with free-flying butterflies, reptiles, lemurs, a…
- All ages
- Indoor and outdoor
- Great for toddlers
Entry from ZAR 88