Welcome to Cape Town with Kids
Discover the magic of Cape Town and surroundings with your entire family
Hello and welcome to our Cape Town Family Guide
Join us as we document some of Cape Town’s most beautiful and family friendly destinations. We hope our images and recommendations inspire you to explore and discover new places with your kids.
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See the fossils of bears, sabre-tooth cats, short-necked giraffes and many more exotic animals from over 5 million years ago.
Visit one of the most child-friendly places in Stellenbosch with a kiddies pairing option, pizza making and cupcake decorating for the kids!
Discover the best family-friendly safari options near Cape Town! See the Big 5 and enjoy a first hand wildlife experience!
Take a trip down memory lane at the Warrior Toy Museum. It boasts a huge collection of model cars, dinky toys, dolls, teddy bears and more!
Experience the surreal world of the Atlantis Dunes or book an adrenaline-filled sandboarding/quadbiking activity in spectacular surroundings
Spice Route Destination is surely one of the most family-friendly Estates in the Wineslands and a Must-Visit for parents & kids of all ages.
Spend a fun day at the entertaining Wonderdal Edutainment Center with scavenger hunts, putt-putt fun and much more to explore!
Experience unlimited fun for all ages in South Africa’s Biggest Indoor Play Park! You’ll find high slides, trampolines, zip lines & much more
Grab a hearty meal at the Hickville Smokehouse & enjoy locally sourced meat that lightens up your taste buds. The kids find a lovely play area
Our Top Recommendations for you in 2024
Here are some of our children’s favourite places & activities in Cape Town:
Spoil the children with a fun and exciting kiddies tasting. Find the best places that offer child-friendly tastings & pairings.
This is a beautiful animal farm with lots of extra activities for young and old! Enjoy putt putt and pony rides and feed the animals!
The Cape Town Science Centre is a world of discovery under one roof! Equip your child with valuable hands-on learning experiences.
Keep a list of great indoor playparks at hand for those rainy days or very long weekends! Here is our Top List.
Go star gazing and explore the universe at the most advanced digital planetarium on the African continent.
Go hurtling down a half-pipe in a bobsled, flying through the twists and curves as you race along the 1.25 km track.
Visit Bugs PlayPark during the weekend and enjoy endless indoor and outdoor fun for all ages! The kids will love it!
Unlimited train rides for young and old with an amazing scenery in the winelands. The railway park is one of a kind in Cape Town.
Create your own art and become creative while painting your favourite piece of unfired pottery. Kids absolutely love it and adults can relax.
Top Posts
In this category you can find our curated lists of best things to do in Cape Town with kids.
Discover the best family-friendly safari options near Cape Town! See the Big 5 and enjoy a first hand wildlife experience!
Spend a fun day at the entertaining Wonderdal Edutainment Center with scavenger hunts, putt-putt fun and much more to explore!
Spoil the children with a fun and exciting kiddies tasting. Find the best places that offer child-friendly tastings & pairings.
Let the little ones cool off during a hot summer day in Cape Town and visit a place that features a lovely water play area for the children!
Spend quality time with your children without breaking the bank! These are our top budget-friendly recommendations for you and the kids.
We put together a list of the best waterparks in and around Cape Town for those hot summer days and sunny weekends!
Restaurants with Play Areas
… Here are some of our all time favourites when it comes to kid-friendly restaurants. Luckily, there is an abundance of good family-friendly restaurants in Cape Town. Click on the following links for the best places to go with kids such as restaurants , markets or wine farms .
Have some great beer and pizza at this hidden brewery in Noordhoek. Your kids will love their amazing playground. It’s a promise.
Enjoy your coffee and some playtime at this well maintained fenced public park in Vredehoek with lots of open space to play!
Visit one of the oldest pubs in Cape Town and enjoy the shaded beer garden and a cold draught beer. Enclosed playground for the kiddies!
Enjoy the great vibes at Folk Cafe in St.James! They probably have the best pizza in town and an amazing playground for the kids!
This is a perfect spot for sundowner drinks with a lovely mountain view while your kids stay entertained at the playground and jumping castle
Enjoy a sundowner at the beach bar and restaurant in Hout Bay. Find good food, great vibes and a large playground for the kids.
Wine Farms with Play Areas
We love South African wine and are lucky to live in one of the most beautiful settings where ocean meets mountains meets the wine lands. There are plenty of wine farms that cater for families and are kid-friendly. Some of them offer kiddies tastings, others have generous play areas. Read on for a selection of our favourites or click here for the full list of child-friendly wine farms .
Discover Family Fun at Nederburg Wines! Explore kid-friendly activities, picnics, kiddies tastings, and more in the beautiful Paarl Valley!
This wine estate has the most beautiful gardens and a fabulous playground for the children. Great food, amazing wines and beautiful views!
This was our wedding venue and to us one of the most beautiful wine farms in Stellenbosch. A tranquil place for the entire family.
Check out the Thursday Market on this beautiful Wine Estate or do something completely different: Wine & Climb every last Sunday of the month
Visit one of the largest wine farms in Durbanville with the popular family restaurant, Bon Amis, and enjoy a spectacular playground.
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind wine tasting experience in one of eight individually themed caves at this hidden gem in Durbanville.
Nature Spots: Beaches & Parks
We enjoy being in nature with our kids. Here are some of the best beaches and parks that we regularly visit to cool off in the sea, have fun on the playgrounds or enjoy a picnic.
This is the perfect beach for safe swimming, sunbathing and having a fun time with the family. You’ll find beautiful seashells there, too!
Glen Beach is a favourite spot for surfers, sunbathers & families alike! It’s secluded but still in close proximity to bars & restaurants.
A true paradise for kids and adults alike in the middle of the city. Relax, unwind and re-charge at Green Point Park.
Visit this beautiful Botanical Garden at the slope of Table Mountain and discover a sheer variety of flora and fauna!
This is a hidden gem with lots of space to play and enjoy nature. The park features a tree house, a big tree swing and various playgrounds.
A beautiful park in the heart of Century City with wide open space, green lawns and lots of things to discover for the kids.
Animal Encounters
We live in such a beautiful city, surrounded by the most beautiful scenery, the atlantic ocean and breathtaking mountain views. Have a look at our nature & wildlife category (animal parks , beaches , tidal pools , etc.) to get inspired for outdoor adventures with your little one.
Cape Town and its surroundings features a lot of interesting animal parks with wild animals, creepy and crawly creatures and lots more!
Enjoy hands on experience with exotic animals and walk among them in the enclosed tropical garden. The park keeps over 700 amazing creatures.
Get to experience some wildlife animals only 39km away from Cape Town. Meet the tallest land mammal – Gerry Giraffe!
This is a beautiful animal farm with lots of extra activities for young and old! Enjoy putt putt and pony rides and feed the animals!
Meet primates, snakes and many other animals in this beautiful park where animals roam around freely and interact with the visiting humans!
Enter a magical underwater world with over 3,000 species to discover and find an astonishing rare living kelp forest.
Play Parks
Read more about play parks (mostly indoor) or playgrounds (in parks etc.)
Experience unlimited fun for all ages in South Africa’s Biggest Indoor Play Park! You’ll find high slides, trampolines, zip lines & much more
Enjoy a unique fishing experience for kids and adults! A place where children can roam free and play while parents can relax.
This is a fantastic indoor play park for children aged 0-8 years. It offers lots of toys for imaginary play as well as an outdoor area.
Action & Adventure
Kids love all things action & adventure . Have a look at all the fun, sporty and adventurous things in Cape Town you can do with your children on land , on the water or in the air . Or check out our indoor activities for those rainy winter days.
See the fossils of bears, sabre-tooth cats, short-necked giraffes and many more exotic animals from over 5 million years ago.
Take a trip down memory lane at the Warrior Toy Museum. It boasts a huge collection of model cars, dinky toys, dolls, teddy bears and more!
Experience the surreal world of the Atlantis Dunes or book an adrenaline-filled sandboarding/quadbiking activity in spectacular surroundings
Who we are
We’re Judith & Klaus together with our children Anni & Joscha.
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CapeTalk Interview: Holiday Activities
I talked with CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne about some of the best kid-friendly spots and activities to keep your youngsters busy over the holidays.
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