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Recent Posts
Read all our latest posts here for inspiration and best things to do with your kids in Cape Town.

Ou Meul Bakery / Windmeul

Bosman Hermanus: A Family-Friendly Restaurant with Stunning Views

Kid-Friendly AND Strictly Halaal Restaurants in Cape Town

Discover the Ultimate Beach Seafood Restaurant Experience at De Vette Mossel

Banhoek Chilli Oil Company / Stellenbosch

Dining with a view at 360° Bloemendal / Durbanville

Upper Liesbeek River Garden / Newlands

Giraffe House / Muldersvlei

Discover the Serenity of Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve: A Guide to Accommodations and Activities
Our Top Recommendations for you in 2024
Here are some of our children’s favourite places & activities in Cape Town:

Best 20 Indoor Play Parks in Cape Town

Playrock Adventure Park / Paarl

Best Things To Do At The V&A Waterfront

Best Kiddies Tastings in and around Cape Town

Cape Town Science Center / Observatory

Total Ninja Obstacle Course / Observatory

Cool Runnings: Toboggan Family Park / Tygervalley

Winelands Light Railway / Stellenbosch

Clay Cafe / Hout Bay
Top Posts
In this category you can find our curated lists of best things to do in Cape Town with kids.

The Ultimate Gift Guide: 18 Experiences Kids Will Love More Than Toys

2024/2025 Summer Holiday Clubs & Events

Best 20 Indoor Play Parks in Cape Town

Best Things To Do At The V&A Waterfront

Keep Kids Entertained: Discover Cape Town Restaurants with Indoor Play Areas

Fun Things To Do With Kids in Winter
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.

Happy Folks Restaurant / Stellenbosch

Die Nag Uil / Bellville

Mondeor Restaurant / Somerset West

Deer Park Cafe / Vredehoek

La Pineta Restaurant (Forest 44) / Stellenbosch

Dunes Beach Restaurant / Hout Bay
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.

Simonsvlei Wines / Paarl

Rhebokskloof Wine Estate / Windmeul

Nederburg Wines / Paarl

Vergelegen Wine Estate / Somerset West

Bloemendal Wine Estate / Durbanville

Klein Roosboom Wine Estate / 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.

Beta Beach / Bakoven

Glen Beach / Camps Bay

Green Point Park / Green Point

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden / Newlands

Paradise Park / Newlands

Ratanga Park: Play and go an a Tram Ride in Century City
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.

Best 11 Animal Parks in Cape Town

Exotic Animal World / Stellenbosch

Giraffe House / Muldersvlei

Melkbossie Farm Animal Sanctuary / Cape Farms

Two Ocean’s Aquarium / Waterfront

World of Birds & Monkey Park / Hout Bay
Play Parks
Read more about play parks (mostly indoor) or playgrounds (in parks etc.)

Best 20 Indoor Play Parks in Cape Town

Playrock Adventure Park / Paarl

Earthworx Garden World and Playpark / Hout Bay
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.

Viljoensdrift River Cruise / Robertson

Acrobranch / Constantia

Helicopter Flights Over Cape Town

Who we are
We’re Judith & Klaus together with our children Anni & Joscha.
Event Calendar
Don’t know what to do this school holiday in Cape Town? Get inspiration in our event calendar:
Things to do with kids
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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.
Winter Holidays
Need tips what to do during the 2024 winter school holidays? We are featured in Twinkl’s Guide to Winter Activities for School Holidays
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