Top 10 Activities For Summer School Holidays

School Holidays

It’s the summer school holidays, and the Mother City is the perfect playground. Cape Town has so much to offer for all ages so get ready for exciting adventures.

Here are some experiences we highly recommend.

Playrock Adventure Park

For the young and the young at heart, Playrock Adventure Park is the ultimate fun zone! With an indoor playpark, trampoline zones, a mini-golf course, and an outdoor mini-soccer pitch, this adventure-packed park promises hours of excitement for everyone. When you’re not bouncing through circuits, unwind with drinks and something to eat at the Restaurant & Bar. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, the venue is also available for private events.

Location: Freedom Village, R301 Wemmershoek Rd, Southern Paarl, Paarl
Price: From R90
Website: www.playrock.co.za

Polkadraai Strawberry Farm

If you want to get the kids engaged in a fun activity, then a trip to Polkadraai Strawberry Farm should be on your bucket list. This family-friendly attraction is perfect for a day out. Here, you can wander the fields to pick strawberries, take tractor rides or check out the bike park, play mini golf, or grab a bite to eat at the food court.

Location: Polkadraai Road, La Provence Rd, Kuils River
Price: From R60
Website: www.polkadraaifarm.co.za

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Wiesenhof Adventure Park

Looking for an adventure park where you can create a splash? Wiesenhof Adventure Park has water slides with tubes, swimming pools for all ages, a trampoline park, a pump track, a climbing wall, and an Air Gym (Arial Obstacle Course). There are also tractor rides, a braai and picnic areas, and a kids’ play area. Fun for the entire family!

Location: R44 Adam Tas St, Klapmuts, north of Stellenbosch
Price: From R100
Website: wapark.co.za

School Holidays

Noordhoek Farm Village

Recognised as one of Cape Town’s favourite local hangouts, Noordhoek Farm Village is an all-in-one destination with top-class food eateries like The Foodbarn Café & Tapas (one of the few fine-dining establishments in town that is kid-friendly), retail offerings and play areas for the little ones.

Location: Corner of Village Lane &, Noordhoek Main Rd, Noordhoek
Price: Free entry
Website: www.thefarmvillage.co.za

Freedom Adventure Park

Freedom Adventure Park in Tokai and Canal Walk is an indoor play park with thrilling obstacles and experiences for all ages, including a trampoline park, a dodgeball arena, a large foam pit, a 50-metre-long adrenaline-pumping hi-line rope course, multiple climbing walls, and custom build play pods.

Location: Unit 3A, 333 Main Road, Tokai and Canal Walk at 490 Century Blvd, Century City
Price: From R150pp. Free entry for adults.
Website: freedomadventurepark.co.za

Go on a Hike

Pack some snacks and take the kids on a scenic hike in Cape Town. Kid-friendly hikes include Pipe Track, located at the start of Tafelberg Road, Alphen Trail in Constantia, Tokai Forest, Newlands Forest, and Deer Park. Remember to always hike in a group and stick to daylight hours for safety.

Please note: Research the hiking routes as some trails can get packed over the weekend and may not be ideal for little ones.
Price: Free

The Bike Park

The Bike Park at Constantia Uitsig makes for an exhilarating day out. Designed and built by former South African mountain bike champion Chris Nixon, the bike park is suitable for all ages and skill levels. Enjoy lap after lap of fun, with some of the best views. On the property are restaurants and retail spaces worth exploring between sessions

Location: ERF12995 Spaanschemat River Rd, Fir Grove, Cape Town
Price: Access to The Bike Park and all tracks’ cost R70 per hour or R95 for a day permit
Website: bikeparkatuitsig.co.za/

MyCiti Bay Trip to Hout Bay

For a fuss-free, no-driving day, hop on the MyCiti bus from the city to Hout Bay. The route is scenic, showcasing some of the city’s most beautiful locations including Camps Bay and Clifton. At Hout Bay, you can take a scenic boat trip to Seal Island, grab fish and chips at Fish on the Rocks, explore the Bay Harbour market, and take a stroll along Mariner’s Wharf.

Price: From R30
Website: www.myciti.org.za

Cape Point

Cape Point makes the perfect road trip, 90 minutes from Cape Town. Situated at the southwestern tip of Africa, the Cape Point Nature Reserve is one of the most pristine and unspoiled places on Earth. Be on the lookout for rare Cape Mountain zebra and bontebok, as well as the orange-breasted sunbird and pelagic birds that drift in the air currents just offshore. Take the Flying Dutchman Funicular to the top for breathtaking views, walk up to the lighthouse, enjoy a meal at the Two Oceans Restaurant, and then walk it off along the Olifantsbos shipwreck trail.

Location: Cape Peninsula, Cape Town
Price: South African adults: R110 and children: R55. Standard entry: Adults: R515, children: R250
Website: www.capepoint.co.za

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