Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa has further enhanced its family-friendly offerings with the launch of its spacious Family Pool Suite. This unit has been revamped to feature two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a living area with a kitchenette and a fireplace, and a private deck complete with a heated swimming pool that offers the perfect setting for unforgettable family safaris.
Located in the malaria-free Welgevonden Game Reserve, just a 2.5-hour drive from Johannesburg, Mhondoro is a top choice for families seeking adventure and relaxation in the bush. It also features a two-bedroom Family Deluxe Suite option that comes without a private pool as an ideal option for families with toddlers and young children.
For larger families or multi-generational travellers, the exclusive-use Mhondoro Villa offers the ultimate in safari luxury, with three en-suite bedrooms, a private heated pool, boma, spa, and gym. Recently the villa earned multiple distinctions in the 2025 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards, including the coveted title of ‘Best Family Villa in the World’.
Mhondoro welcomes children of all ages and ensures young guests are catered to with thoughtful touches such as children’s meals and complimentary Kiddies Activity Packs that includes a Mhondoro bag and activity booklet. Age-appropriate kids’ activities include cookie baking, guided nature walks, and outdoor adventures to identifying animal tracks.
The lodge also features a fenced outdoor Kids Play Area for children between the ages of 2 and 10, complete with a jungle gym, swings, trampoline, and sandpit. Inside the main lodge, a soundproof playroom is stocked with board games, puzzles, a PlayStation, an air hockey table, and a brand-new mini climbing wall, ensuring hours of fun for older children. The main lodge also features a large swimming pool for the enjoyment of families with children.
Families can also book a private safari vehicle (cost R5500 per day), or special ‘Kids Bumble Drives’ (R750 per drive) for game drives with children under 6, who are too young to join regular game drives. For added flexibility, child-minding services are available at R400 per babysitter per game drive, or R175 per hour outside of drive times, for parents wishing to enjoy a romantic dinner or relaxing spa treatment.
‘At Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa, we are proud to continue setting the benchmark for family safaris in South Africa,’ says CEO Fritz Breytenbach. ‘Our mission has always been to create a space where families can reconnect with nature and with one another without compromising on comfort, safety or luxury. From our thoughtfully designed family accommodations to curated kids’ activities and child-friendly safari experiences, every detail is considered. We believe that the magic of the bush should be accessible and memorable for guests of all ages, and we’re committed to offering unforgettable experiences that bring generations together in one of the most beautiful, natural settings on earth.’
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