Multigenerational Travel With The Morukuru Family
Time spent with family has become such a luxury, that it’s become inseparable from the idea of holiday itself. Often one of the rare occasions a family will all be together and really able to spend quality downtime, annual or school holidays have become precious opportunities to take stock and enjoy each other’s company away from daily stresses and responsibilities.
The luxury travel industry has taken cognizance of this and travelling to high-end properties and destinations is no longer the domain of couples or corporates – children are catered for as easily and seamlessly through comprehensive activities and family friendly accommodation without guests having to compromise on the standard of establishment. Morukuru Family prides itself on its family-friendly format – its three properties not only accept, but welcome guests of all ages and offer a warm and flexible environment perfect for mixed groups.
Morukuru Madikwe
Morukuru Madikwe’s lodges get a lot of repeat guests – families come here to be by themselves. It offers the privacy of home with the comfort of a hotel. ‘We find that guests with children relax a lot more if their children can play freely without them worrying that they may disturb other guests,’ comments Andrew John Linton, the General Manager. In that way its setup is ideal for family groups – and different to most other lodges in that it’s designed as a self-contained villa with rooms inside, which gives it a home away from home feeling.
Having the space all to yourself is much more conducive to relaxation and with the added luxury of having your own private guide, tracker, host, chef and butler, who take care of every aspect of your stay, and make it possible to enjoy your family’s company without the daily chores and hassles. The personal approach and service excellence of the staff create a warm atmosphere from the word go, and set the tone for an intimate family atmosphere.
Having the space all to yourself is much more conducive to relaxation and with the added luxury of having your own private guide, tracker, host, chef and butler, who take care of every aspect of your stay, and make it possible to enjoy your family’s company without the daily chores and hassles. The personal approach and service excellence of the staff create a warm atmosphere from the word go, and set the tone for an intimate family atmosphere. 
AtholPlace Hotel & Villa
There has definitely been an increase in demand for family travel, and also group travel. ‘It’s tough to pinpoint exactly what and why, but I guess that it has something to do with the speed of the world increasing and time becoming more limited for income earners to spend time with families.
On an international front, visitors also often mix business and pleasure together to reduce expense and maximize time,’ comments General Manager Oliver Richter. Welcoming children of all ages, AtholPlace Hotel & Villa, despite being in the city, has expansive gardens, a beautiful swimming pool and A collection of toys to keep kids happy, as well as room amenities to make them feel special.
AtholPlace Hotel & Villa, in the spirit and tradition of the Morukuru Family group, is committed to service and a personal hands-on approach, which translates into a friendly atmosphere – its lack of formality, flexibility, and feeling of home makes it an easy place to stay with family, despite being a premium establishment. Babysitting facilities and the presence of staff makes it easy for parents to relax as well knowing the children are in safe hands.
Morukuru Oceanhouse
The trend of families wanting to travel more together is definitely on the rise: ‘I think one of the main reasons is the fact that people don’t get too much time to spend with their families at home, which makes holidays a great time to enjoy one another’s company – sitting down to meals together or planning activities together as a family,’ comments Cheré du Plessis, the General Manager of Oceanhouse.
Morukuru Oceanhouse works on a villa concept - which means that guests have a team of staff always at their deposal, in their own ‘home’, on their own time. Having a dedicated team, focused on one family allows staff to offer a wide range of activities and tailor the stay to that group’s specific needs. This level of flexibility and customization is ideal for a family group of different ages, who will need or want different things at different times, from meals, to activities and excursions – boarding, kite flying, snorkelling, mountain biking, game drives and more.
The location is a major factor in Oceanhouse’s appeal to family groups – a five-minute walk to the beach makes volleyball games, marine walks, and tidal pool exploration easy when working around small children and picnic setups on the beach are an easy casual way to eat if the mood strikes.
