The summer months in South Africa are all about sunshine, family time and memorable adventures. If you are looking for a holiday that feels refreshing, meaningful and different from the usual holiday rush, a summer safari escape is the perfect choice.
During our summer months, the bushveld comes alive. The rain brings colour back to the landscape, wildlife is active throughout the day, and the air has that unmistakable scent of fresh grass and warm earth. With Beekman Holidays, you can experience all of this from the comfort of carefully selected resorts that put you right at the heart of the action.
Your Safari Holiday Starts Here: Our Featured Wildlife Resorts
Each Beekman Holidays destination below offers access to game drives, stunning natural surroundings, and easy ways to make your holiday unforgettable.
Waterberg Game Park: A Rare Wildlife Experience You Will Remember
If you want your summer holiday to feel truly special, Waterberg Game Park offers an experience you and your family will talk about long after you return home. Here, you are not just going on a game drive. You are stepping into a rare wildlife environment where your children can spot animals that they may never see anywhere else.
The Rare Game Experience takes you on a guided safari drive through wide open landscapes, where knowledgeable guides help you and your kids identify uncommon antelope and wildlife species. Because the reserve is predator-free, you can relax and enjoy the moment, knowing the experience is safe, educational and designed for families.
Enjoy unhurried mornings, explore walking trails together or spend time at the dam, where gentle canoeing lets you experience the bush from a different perspective. And while you take time to enjoy the resort’s other facilities, you can trust that Max’s Fun Club is enhancing your children’s safari experience in unique and engaging ways, adding an extra layer of discovery to their holiday. Waterberg is ideal if you want a summer safari that feels peaceful and authentic.
The Kingdom Resort: Where Rare Game Meets Big Adventure
If your family enjoys choice and excitement, The Kingdom Resort gives you the best of both worlds. Located near Pilanesberg National Park, it places you close to some of South Africa’s most rewarding game viewing, while still offering plenty to do back at the resort.
Here, you can experience the Rare Game Experience, where you and your children can see unique wildlife species that are not commonly found on traditional safari routes. Between game drives, your days can be as active or as relaxed as you choose.
Leap Adventures offers fun, outdoor activities that keep children entertained and engaged, while Body Bliss Day Spa allows you to slow down and recharge in a peaceful bush setting. The Kingdom Resort is perfect if you want your family safari to feel lively, flexible, and filled with memorable moments.
Dikhololo: Adventure, Wildlife and Endless Fun for All Ages
At Dikhololo, safari life starts the moment you step outside your chalet. Imagine your children spotting wildlife as they walk to breakfast or watching animals wander past while you enjoy a quiet cup of coffee. This is what makes Dikhololo such a memorable family destination.
You can book guided game drives that are relaxed, engaging and perfect for introducing children to the bush. Through Leap Adventures, you and your kids can try quad biking, archery, paintball and more, all set within the natural bushveld environment.
The fun for your little ones continues at Max’s Fun Club, and when you need a break, Body Bliss Day Spa gives you the chance to unwind with a treatment while the sounds of nature carry on around you. Dikhololo works beautifully for families who want energy, variety and classic safari moments in one place.
Plan Your Summer Safari with Beekman Holidays
Safari holidays have become a popular choice because they offer balance. You get adventure and relaxation, excitement and calm, all in one trip. Children learn through real experiences, adults get the break they need, and everyone returns home with stories worth sharing.
With self-catering lodges, spacious accommodation and access to natural surroundings, these holidays are ideal for extended stays and relaxed living.
If you are dreaming of a summer filled with wildlife, warm sunshine and unforgettable moments, now is the perfect time to book your safari escape.
Your family’s next summer safari adventure is right here!