Make Time for Family at the Wild Coast Sun

A family holiday at  Wild Coast Sun Resort and Casino offers the perfect mix of parental pampering and child-friendly fun. Set on ruggedly unspoiled beaches along South Africa's Eastern Cape, this premier Sun International destination is as famous for its world-class facilities and family-friendly accommodation as it is for its breathtaking natural surroundings.

If you're looking for a beach holiday that'll keep the whole family smiling, the Wild Coast Sun has something for everyone. Situated only 5km from Port Edward on the border of Kwa-Zulu Natal, it's an easy travel choice for a fun family getaway.

New look, Old Family Values

While the Wild Coast Sun has undergone major refurbishments of late (love it or hate it, the nostalgic 70s-vibe decor was the first to go), one thing hasn't changed since the venue’s establishment in 1981: this is a family-centric beach resort. With all the fun-filled activities, it's easy to see that family comes first at the Wild Coast Sun.

Family time is playtime

Play all day at the Aloha Village, where kids and adults alike can take full advantage of the Magic Company Arcade, fun-fair games and bowling alley. Make it a movie and popcorn night at the casino's NuMetro cinema, or make a splash at Wild Waves Water Park, where an assortment of water rides, slides, tubes, and loops will guarantee hours of fun in the sun.

If you need some mom-and-dad time, the kids will be in good hands at Kamp Kwena, while you enjoy some time in the casino or a round of golf on the world-class course. Kamp Kwena has a supervised kids’ play area – complete with jumping castle, swimming pool, water slides, and arts and crafts centre – packed with exciting activities for children aged between 4 and 12. There’s also a crèche available for babies from 5 months old.

Make memories to last a lifetime

Set on 750 hectares of natural bush between two major rivers, the Wild Coast Sun is perfectly positioned for adventurous family exploration. The nearby Mpenjati Coastal Reserve offers comfortable walking trails along the rugged coastline, while the Umtamvuna Nature Reserve will test your stamina on longer, more challenging hikes.

A quick one-hour drive from the Wild Coast Sun, the Oribi Gorge boasts some of the most dramatic scenery in South Africa, best enjoyed on hiking, walking, or mountain biking trails. The kids will love local gem, Mac Banana. Challenge the kids to a round of Mac Venture Golf, or get cuddly in the petting zoo.

On the doorstep of the Wild Coast Sun, the picture-perfect beach is an ideal way to spend those glorious South Coast sun-worshipping days. Enjoy tanning or swimming while the kids build sandcastles, or take to the warm Indian Ocean waters for great angling, diving, surfing, jet skiing experiences.

Downtime is also family time

After a long day of Wild Coast fun, get comfy in your sea-facing or garden view family room that comes with two double beds, a lounge with sleeper couch, and en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. There’s also DStv with movies on demand, so little ones prone to early morning wake-up calls can be entertained while mom and dad enjoy the novelty of lying in. And for those lazy evenings (or those troublesome eaters), there's round-the-clock in-room dining available.

Family time is fun time, at the Wild Coast Sun Resort and Casino.