A family friendly safari lodge in South Africa, we pride ourselves on accommodating families from around the world and giving them a real African experience.
At Mziki Safari Lodge, we are dedicated to creating a family-friendly safari destination near Johannesburg where unforgettable memories are made. Following a complete renovation of our lodge – including newly built rooms, reception, dining area, pool and main lodge area – we now offer even more comfort for families, without the long travel times many other safari destinations require.
We believe in inspiring a love for nature in children by involving the whole family on safari adventures. With exciting activities like the Junior Ranger Course, swimming pool, playground, and family-friendly game drives for all ages, there is much to keep the children engaged throughout the stay. Our malaria-free reserve also gives parents extra peace of mind when traveling with young ones. Discover below how we make our lodge family friendly.
Whether you kids are looking to learn about the bush, see the wildlife or just want to spend some time at the pool, we have you covered.
Following our complete lodge renovation, you can now choose between our 1-bedroom family chalet with a sleeper couch or our newly built, spacious 2-bedroom family chalets. Every room has been thoughtfully redesigned to combine modern comfort with an authentic African feel, while still offering the privacy and vast views into the game reserve that make Mziki special. Our family chalets are the perfect retreat for families seeking a memorable safari getaway near Johannesburg.
What Families Say About Mziki
★★★★★
“Stayed here with husband and two kids (age 9 and 13)… For the kids there was a ‘junior ranger’ programme run by the rangers – they learnt how to build a fire, track animals, purify water – and made friends with other guests too. It was an amazing holiday. The best.”
— Susie Nicodemi, Google Review
★★★★★
“Went there for an Easter weekend with the family… We went with a 6yo and a 2yo and the Lodge was super kid-friendly – definitely an easy choice if travelling with a young family. Loads of animals too – hats off to the people managing the reserve! Outstanding experience.”
— Tom Collin, Google Review
★★★★
“Mziki is a wonderful safari park and lodge, which I wholly recommend to anyone with kids. We have two 10-year-olds and this was their first ever safari. They absolutely loved it. From a hugely friendly greeting when we arrived, to the fantastic game drives and the copious, delicious food, I could not fault the staff in any way. Our excellent guide, Zola, did everything possible to make sure the kids had the best time possible, meeting them after breakfast each day for a mini-ranger course; he taught them about survival in the bush, archery, tracking animals in the wild and much more, really making their stay even more amazing.”
— Steve C., Tripadvisor Review
★★★★★
“An amazing, family friendly game reserve. It was the kids highlight of our 3 week SA trip and they ask all the time to go back. We visited 3 different game parks on our trip and this was by far the best for families. The drives, food, activities, junior ranger course were all tailored to families and they really do a fantastic job. We loved it here. They organized a pick up from the airport so it was all super easy, relaxed and fun. An amazing experience. Thank you team Mziki.”
— Jo V., Tripadvisor Review
★★★★★
“Our family travelled from Sydney, Australia and it was seamless transfer to Mziki Lodge from Johannesburg airport. Our kids absolutely loved the junior ranger course. Marylise was an excellent tracker and teacher and Kego was a fantastic cook! These fours nights were a highlight of our Southern Africa trip and created unforgettable memories for our family. The wildlife was spectacular and it was great to get up close with Edie the Cheetah and the other big and small African animals.”
— Christina S., Tripadvisor Review
Enquire below and tell us about your families needs. If you have any more questions or concerns we are also happy to answer your questions.
Don’t just take our word for it – watch real families enjoying their stay at Mziki Safari Lodge. From game drives to Junior Ranger Courses, these moments capture what makes a family safari near Johannesburg so special.
