South Africa ranks as third best country to vacation with kids
According to a recent study, South Africa has ranked as one of the top three countries for families to vacation with kids.
South Africa a popular destination
When travelling abroad with kids, there’s a lot to take into account to ensure that both parents and children have a fun time.
To help travellers find out the best family vacation spot, Go2Africa recently conducted a study which analyzed over 300 000 4 to 5-star rated family-friendly hotels, attractions and restaurants from Tripadvisor to find which country has the highest percentage relevant places to eat, sleep and enjoy.
They then calculated the percentage of family-friendly places relative to the total number of establishments to determine the best destinations to visit with kids.
According to their study, South Africa ranked as Africa’s third best country for families, with an impressive 21.56% of child-friendly hotels, attractions and restaurants.
“South Africa is the third best family vacation destination in Africa, offering everything from action-packed cities, beautiful beaches, relaxing resorts, and notably Big 5 safari parks like Kruger National Park. The country has a well-developed tourism infrastructure and is considered safe for family travel, with plenty of amenities and services catering to the needs of families with children. Whether enjoying vibrant cities like Cape Town, relaxing on stunning beaches, or experiencing thrilling safaris, a South African holiday provides a diverse and memorable trip for families.” Go2Africa wrote.
The Seychelles and Morroco both placed first and second respectively, with the Seychelles coming out on top both in Africa and globally as the best country to visit with kids.
Top 20 countries to visit globally
Check out the list of the best countries around the world to visit with kids:
| The Best Global Countries to Visit With Kids | |||||
| Ranking | Country | % of Family Friendly Hotels | % of Family Friendly Attractions | % of Family Friendly Restaurants | Total % Overall |
| 1 | Seychelles | 36.15% | 20.00% | 36.70% | 29.73% |
| 2 | Samoa | 30.13% | 21.36% | 35.14% | 28.53% |
| 3 | Costa Rica | 44.93% | 21.76% | 24.41% | 28.33% |
| 4 | New Zealand | 56.08% | 20.04% | 26.77% | 27.92% |
| 5 | Luxembourg | 27.71% | 11.51% | 33.99% | 26.13% |
| 6 | Iceland | 30.83% | 19.09% | 38.64% | 26.10% |
| 7 | Belize | 26.75% | 24.78% | 29.20% | 25.85% |
| 8 | Montenegro | 38.93% | 12.55% | 27.18% | 25.35% |
| 9 | Vanuatu | 22.01% | 20.62% | 52.38% | 25.34% |
| 10 | Ireland | 53.33% | 15.26% | 30.80% | 25.08% |
| 11 | Greece | 70.19% | 16.62% | 23.24% | 23.41% |
| 12 | Barbados | 18.80% | 18.95% | 33.60% | 23.41% |
| 13 | Morocco | 51.76% | 16.71% | 10.74% | 23.04% |
| 14 | Malta | 15.44% | 10.60% | 41.13% | 22.99% |
| 15 | Sri Lanka | 53.56% | 14.06% | 21.16% | 22.69% |
| 16 | Austria | 70.98% | 8.26% | 29.52% | 22.56% |
| 17 | Andorra | 22.16% | 9.60% | 32.84% | 22.36% |
| 18 | Tonga | 25.93% | 9.78% | 41.18% | 22.22% |
| 19 | Argentina | 60.78% | 14.71% | 17.90% | 22.19% |
| 20 | Bulgaria | 36.95% | 10.32% | 16.48% | 21.93% |