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.

Grille Shack Entrance

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!
ferris-wheel-cape-town-waterfront

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 Bird View of Hall

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 Restaurant 2

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 Green Pond

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 and Deli restaurant overview

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 at Hazendal

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 Jumping Castles

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 Little Pond

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

Waterworld Strand Child sliding down

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!
Birthday Special with Confetti

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.

Grille Shack Entrance

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 and Deli restaurant overview

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 Jumping Castles

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 Bird View of Hall

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 at Hazendal

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 Pool

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.

ferris-wheel-cape-town-waterfront

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 Bird View of Hall

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 Tables on the lawn

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 Jumping Castles

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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