Many of the City’s attractions are on the City Sightseeing Red Bus route, and the office is at one of Cape Town’s top kid-friendly attractions: The Two Oceans Aquarium. It has more than 3,000 marine creatures on view, including sharks, turtles, and penguins, and is widely considered one of the best aquariums in the world. The aquarium boasts feeding shows, interactive exhibits, and a play center so your kids are definitely not going to get bored.
From here, board the City Sightseeing Red Bus and head for the Iziko Museum Planetarium. It is next to the Company’s Garden and is perfect for little stargazers. It offers a variety of shows and a fantastic winter holiday program. Right next door to the Planetarium is the Iziko South African Museum – a fun place for kids to explore South Africa’s natural history. Some favorites include a whale-sound booth and a room full of life-sized replicas of animals.
Next, head down to the Green Point Urban Park to see a unique space in the middle of an urban environment. It’s a fantastic, family-friendly hub with an outdoor gym, a play park, adventure park, and an outdoor labyrinth. Alternatively, visit Deer Park Café in its idyllic setting just above the city bowl. It’s the perfect place to conclude the day with rowdy little hooligans in tow. Let them explore the playground and rolling lawn while you sip coffee and relax after a busy day.
With sparse public transport in the area, renting a car is probably the best way to get around Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs on day two.
Start the day with a leisurely breakfast at Constantia Uitsig’s Open Door Restaurant. There’s a play park right next to the deck so you can sip your coffee and watch while your little ones go wild. If you’re a mountain biker, then there’s also a bike park on the premises that offers tracks for all skill levels – great fun for the whole family.
Acrobranch Adventure Park on Constantia Nek is a tree-top obstacle adventure park that provides action-packed activities that are perfect for kids. Join your kids and try the obstacle courses, zip lines, and adventure activities.
If zip-lining proves too adrenaline-inducing, Paradise Park next to the river in Newlands is far more tranquil. This picturesque spot has climbing apparatus for the kids that includes the Hundred-Acre Wood – a giant treehouse in an old tree. Take a picnic lunch and lounge on the grass while the kids play. Also in Newlands is Rhodes Memorial, a historic but controversial monument that offers unparalleled views over the city. It’s something of a
Start your third day on the picturesque Imhoff Farm in Kommetjie that has loads to keep you busy, with a petting zoo for the kids and a restaurant and coffee shop for the adults. There are also small boutiques and a bookshop to explore.
Fish Hoek is one of the best family beaches in Cape Town. It’s the perfect place to stop for a swim and an ice-cream when exploring the False Bay coast. On your way along the coast into Simon’s Town, check out the Scratch Patch, a unique experience where kids can frolic in a patch of small, polished gemstones and fill a bag with their favorites. Kids come away with a bag of semi-precious stones and a wealth of knowledge about rocks and minerals.
Visiting the quirky African penguins at Boulders Beach is a great experience for the kids. The penguin colony is one of the few places in the world where African penguins can be observed at close range. The beach is also a hit with kids. It offers coves sheltered from the currents and large waves by the huge boulders that give the beach its name.
Finish your final day on a high note at the spectacular Cape Point Nature Reserve. Like Table Mountain and Kirstenbosch, Cape Point falls within the Cape Floral Region, a World Heritage Site.
It is also the most southerly point within the Cape of Good Hope reserve of Table Mountain National Park. Have fun trying to spot 250 species of pelagic birds, zebra, eland, and the many species of reptiles as well as small mammals. Chacma baboons are common here, especially at the point itself.
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