Not only was this one of the best trips we’ve been on so far, it was also the farthest. The kids were a bit nervous about an 11 hours flight, but they did SO well! We were incredibly impressed. I made sure to pack LOTS of snacks, but the airlines fed us really well & they ended up barely touching their snacks. Here is an overview of our trip:

Boston to London 6hrs (overnight)

Day rate at airport hotel

London Heathrow to Johannesburg 11hrs (overnight)

Rented car

Qwabi Game Reserve (2hr drive)

Flight from Jo’burg to Cape Town (2hrs)

Rented car

Airbnb in Cape Town

Stayed with friends in Winelands

Cape Town to London (12hrs)

Airport hotel overnight

London to Boston (7hrs)

We HIGHLY recommend South Africa for families! It was a fabulous trip with so much to do & see! Feel free to reach out with any questions & for help in planning your trip to South Africa!