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.
Recent Posts
Read all our latest posts here for inspiration and best things to do with your kids in Cape Town.
The Grille Shack / Gordons Bay
Travel back in time to take a break at this amazing pit stop along the most scenic routes in SA. It’s a great place for the entire family!
The Cape Wheel / Waterfront
Enjoy panoramic views of the Mother City in the iconic Cape Wheel at the new location at the V&A Waterfront.
THE SHRED SKATEPARK / Paarden Eiland
You love to skate and want to work on new skills? Check out THE SHRED SKATEPARK and have massive fun mastering the different ramps.
Vergelegen Wine Estate / Somerset West
This wine estate has the most beautiful gardens and a fabulous playground for the children. Great food, amazing wines and beautiful views!
Ratanga Park / Century City
A beautiful park in the heart of Century City with wide open space, green lawns and lots of things to discover for the kids.
Picnic Cafe & Deli @Montebello / Newlands
This cute self-service Deli is located in the beautiful Montebello Design center and offers great food and play options for the kids!
Wonderdal @Hazendal Wine Estate / Stellenbosch
Enter the magical world of the Amuki and let your child experience a journey through the worlds of science, nutrition and nature at Wonderdal
Boeretroos Koffiewinkel / Joostenbergvlakte
This is a typical Afrikaans place with everything a family could ask for: great food, cute animals and an amazing play area for the kids!
Du Vin Restaurant @Kanu Wines / Stellenbosch
If you love Asian Fusion Cuisine and want a restaurant with a stunning play area close to the seating area, Du Vin is your go to place!
Top Posts
Best Waterparks in Cape Town
We put together a list of the best waterparks in and around Cape Town for those hot summer days and sunny weekends!
Free Things To Do In Your Birthday Month
Cape Town offers quite a few activities that are 100% FREE in your birthday month! Make the most of your special day and do them all.
Best Markets in Cape Town For Every Day of the Week
There are so many markets in and around Cape Town that the choice can be difficult! Here is a list of markets for every day of the week!
Best Go-Karting Venues in Cape Town
Introduce your kids to the fun of go-karting in Cape Town and choose between fun indoor and outdoor go-karting venues!
Best 15 Indoor Play Parks in Cape Town
Keep a list of great indoor playparks at hand for those rainy days or very long weekends! Here is our Top List.
Best 10 Animal Parks in Cape Town
Cape Town and its surroundings features a lot of interesting animal parks with wild animals, creepy and crawly creatures and lots more!
Restaurants with Playgrounds
… click here for even more family-friendly restaurants, markets or wine farms.
The Grille Shack / Gordons Bay
Travel back in time to take a break at this amazing pit stop along the most scenic routes in SA. It’s a great place for the entire family!
Picnic Cafe & Deli @Montebello / Newlands
This cute self-service Deli is located in the beautiful Montebello Design center and offers great food and play options for the kids!
Boeretroos Koffiewinkel / Joostenbergvlakte
This is a typical Afrikaans place with everything a family could ask for: great food, cute animals and an amazing play area for the kids!
Play Parks
Read more about play parks (mostly indoor) or playgrounds (in parks etc.)
THE SHRED SKATEPARK / Paarden Eiland
You love to skate and want to work on new skills? Check out THE SHRED SKATEPARK and have massive fun mastering the different ramps.
Wonderdal @Hazendal Wine Estate / Stellenbosch
Enter the magical world of the Amuki and let your child experience a journey through the worlds of science, nutrition and nature at Wonderdal
Wiesenhof Adventure Park / Stellenbosch
Wiesenhof is an adventure park that caters for all kinds of interests: it’s a water park, trampoline park & Pump Track Park in one!
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.
The Cape Wheel / Waterfront
Enjoy panoramic views of the Mother City in the iconic Cape Wheel at the new location at the V&A Waterfront.
THE SHRED SKATEPARK / Paarden Eiland
You love to skate and want to work on new skills? Check out THE SHRED SKATEPARK and have massive fun mastering the different ramps.
Ride In Coffee Shop / Stellenbosch
This self-service coffee shop is the perfect spot to refresh on a hot day, get delicious food & let the kids enjoy the massive playground!
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.
Boeretroos Koffiewinkel / Joostenbergvlakte
This is a typical Afrikaans place with everything a family could ask for: great food, cute animals and an amazing play area for the kids!
Intaka Island / Century City
Visit this green oasis in the heart of Century City which is home to over 120 bird species. Wander around or take a unique ferry ride!
Best 10 Animal Parks in Cape Town
Cape Town and its surroundings features a lot of interesting animal parks with wild animals, creepy and crawly creatures and lots more!
Who are we?
We’re Judith & Klaus together with our children Anni & Joscha.
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