There is a great variety of accommodation in South Africa adhering to specific requirements, to help you find what you're looking for that much faster, below are some of the variety on offer.

Child / Family Friendly (all ages)
Child friendly accommodation catering for families travelling with kids, nation-wide throughout South Africa, include hotels, game lodges, guest houses, bed and breakfasts, self catering establishments, holiday suites and apartments that welcome children of all ages.

Some family friendly establishments have age restrictions , accepting children of all ages, 6, 12 or 16 years upwards with a huge variety to choose from

Many of these family friendly establishments are geared for families travelling with kids and will be able to assist with camping cots, extra mattresses for kids, sleeper couches etc. Please double check before finalising your bookings and specify your children's ages when inquiring.

Child-friendly Game Lodges
Share the wildlife experience with your kids. A select number of game reserves in South Africa cater specifically for children. Specialised Game drives, expert baby sitters, educational experiences for kids are available at some of the child-friendly game lodges.

Game Reserves and National Parks
South Africa boasts a huge collection of wildlife regions and game parks, both public and private, encompassing every possible landscape from deserts to forests, mountains to coast, teeming with wildlife species, including Africa’s Big 5: Leopard, Lion, Buffalo, Elephant and Rhinoceros.

Game Lodges and Bush Camps
South African Lodges are located within private game reserves, national parks and nature reserves. Accommodation offered at South African Game Lodges ranges from rustic to 5-star luxury; from self catering bush camps to fully catered lodges, with packages including daily game activities, day and night game drives, bush walks, horse-back safaris and other wildlife activities.

Guest Farms
Guest Farms in South Africa offer an idyllic holiday retreat. Enjoy farm-life, warm hospitality, hearty country breakfasts and overnight accommodation ranging from comfortable to luxury. This type of getaway is particularly popular with families. With milking to watch and animals to stroke, children are entertained and educated.

Sample mother nature at her best. Working farms offer overnight accommodation for the enjoyment and education of guests. You can choose between a self catered farm stay in private self-contained cottages or catered accommodation in a traditional farmhouse with delicious farm-fresh breakfasts and dinners.

Health Resorts, Spas and Wellness Centres
South Africa has a respectable, exclusive collection of first class Health Resorts, Wellness Centres and Spas.
Combine your trip to South Africa, whether it be for a wedding, safari or sight-seeing, with a relaxing, revitalising visit to a health spa and experience South Africa at it's finest. Health resorts offer the latest holistic health and beauty treatments and techniques designed to rejuvenate weary bodies and minds. An ideal way for the traveller in need of relaxation between busy days of sight-seeing to unwind.

Golf Lodges and Golfing Estates
South Africa boasts an exclusive collection of golf lodges, golf resorts and golfing estates offering accommodation on or near (within 100 metres) a golf course in South Africa.  These golf resorts and lodges combine accommodation ranging from comfortable to luxury and from self-catering to fully-catered, with beautiful locations and the multitude of activities South Africa has to offer.

Golfing holidays have become extremely popular in South Africa and you will find that our golf resorts have done all they can to ensure that your non-golf playing spouse will have the holiday of a lifetime. While you're swinging for that elusive "hole-in-one", your partner can enjoy shopping excursions, world-class spa facilities and day trips to nearby attractions. Romantic locations, fine dining and luxury accommodation are guaranteed to enhance the experience for both partners.

Fishing Lodges
Fishing Lodges and Trout Farms which provide accommodation for the fishing enthusiast ranging from comfortable to luxury and from self catering to fully catered, in South Africa.
South Africa offers some excellent fishing opportunities for lovers of nature and the outdoors. Enjoy your favourite past time while holidaying in our beautiful country.

Houseboats / Floating Accommodation
Enjoy a holiday in South Africa aboard a houseboat.Houseboats are fully equipped and ready for you to pilot from shore to white sandy beach - no boating experience required. A Houseboat Holiday in South Africa is a great way to relax and have fun on the coast of South Africa. Houseboats offer a unique accommodation alternative that is suitable for family holidays and groups looking for a unique weekend getaway.
Houseboats range from comfortable to luxury and are ideal for a self catering holiday. Each houseboat has sleeping quarters, a galley (kitchen) and a 'head' (bathroom). On deck, you can enjoy a BBQ, sunbathe or just relax and enjoy the magnificent coastal views

Camping and Caravan Parks
South Africa offers over 700 camping sites in popular holiday destinations - in or near nature reserves and wildlife parks, near attractions and famous landmarks, on the coast and on popular tourism routes.
In South Africa, campers are spoiled for choice. It's up to you whether you prefer to rough it in the wilds or camp in  a more luxury style with fully equipped tents ,king-size beds, mosquito nets and en-suite bathrooms, to boot!

Backpacking and Budget Travel
South Africa is a favourite destination for backpackers from around the globe. This exciting country offers a wide range of attractions and adventures for the traveller, as well as an established network of Backpackers Lodges and Hostels, Budget Tours and Transport Options for the Backpacker or Budget Traveller. Most backpackers keenly accommodation single travellers to huge groups at the drop of a hat.

Wheelchair friendly
The establishments in this section have indicated that they have at least one guest room which has been equipped for the wheelchair-bound holidaymaker. This should include:
Ramp access to the building, ground floor room or lift to the floor on which the room is located, the door to the room should be large enough to accommodate a wheelchair; enough space around furniture, facilities in arm's reach i.e. air-conditioner controls, blind cords, television, etc.

The bathroom should be large enough for a wheelchair and should be properly equipped with the appropriate handles and bars.
If meals are served, the dining room should have wheelchair access.

Remember, planning ahead can make the difference to a successful holiday or one filled with frustration. We can help ease that frustration for you  by helping you with your booking and liaising with the accommodation establishment that all your needs are met.

This is just some of the special category accommodation on offer in South Africa. Contact us if you need something specific on your holidays, and we can help you plan the perfect holiday in South Africa.