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Family days out

A week at Cabana Mio is a week on one of South Africa's friendliest coastlines. Here are our favourite outings with young children. For full area guides and what's on, see Cabana Mio's guide to the area.

Open the family map Rainy-day ideasLifeguarded beaches
Amanzimtoti beach from the air
On your doorstep

Amanzimtoti

Beaches, rock pools, tidal pools and nature walks, minutes from the duplex.
Durban beachfront and city skyline
Day trip

Durban

uShaka Marine World, the beachfront promenade and the Botanic Gardens.
A KZN South Coast beach
Explore

The South Coast

Sleepy beach towns, tidal pools, crocodiles and dramatic gorges.
Zebra and giraffe on a family game drive
Rainy-day adventure

KZN wildlife

Game drives, bird parks and animal encounters within easy reach.

Pick a day out

Every place below is on the family map, with the drive time from your duplex. Choose by what the day needs: a beach with lifeguards, a plan for rain, animals to meet, or an outing that costs nothing. Most are under half an hour away, so you are back in time for a rest.

Lifeguarded beaches

When it rains

Animals and nature

Under 30 minutes

Free