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The Ultimate Cape Town Family Guide

Join us as we showcase Cape Town’s best family-friendly spots, inspiring you to explore new places with your kids.

New Finds

Discover all the new places we’ve recently explored across Cape Town. These might be popular family favourites or hidden gems. We hope you find inspiration for your next outing with the kids.

Discover Pat Busch Mountain Reserve in Robertson: A Relaxing Family Nature Escape

Family-friendly nature escape near Robertson with hikes, swimming, dams and cosy self-catering stays at Pat Busch Mountain Reserve.

Muizenberg Swimming Pool

Visit this affordable and family-friendly venue in Muizenberg that features 3 different pools, lawn space and water slides.

Newlands Swimming Pool

Visit this affordable and family-friendly venue in Newlands that features 3 different pools, lawn space and a kiddies playground.

Cosy Bay Beach / Oudekraal Nature Reserve

Cosy Bay Beach (also known locally as Sandy Cove) nestled between Bakoven and Llandudno is a hidden gem along the coastline.

Peppermill Cafe / Plettenberg Bay

This cute family-friendly restaurant features a generous outside seating area and an amazing playground for the children.

Discover Roar Around — Somerset West’s Indoor Adventure Playground

Discover Roararound in Somerset West! This indoor play park is suitable for children from 6 month to teenagers.

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Featured Family-Friendly Partners

We proudly partner with hand-picked destinations that go the extra mile for families. These venues are not only kid-approved, they are Cape Town with Kids approved. Please support our amazing partners:

City Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off Bus / Cape Town

Get to know the city by bus and sign up your little ones for the Young Explorers Club where they get a free birthday ticket every year!

Playrock Adventure Park / Paarl

Playrock Adventure Park combines indoor and outdoor fun with unlimited play time & offering hours of entertainment for kids and adults alike.

Unique Glamping Experience 90min From Cape Town: Southern Yurts

Discover the ultimate glamping retreat just 90 minutes from Cape Town! Southern Yurts offers a unique stay for everyone.

Museum of Illusions Cape Town

Get ready for some optical illusions and mind-blowing installations at the Museum of Illusions Cape Town. Kids under 4 enter for free.

Twin Throttle – Luxury Car Rentals

Elevate your Cape Town experience with Twin Throttle, a premier luxury car rental specialist. Get 10% off with an exclusive code.

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Curated Lists & Top Picks

From budget-friendly outings to rainy-day rescues, in this section you’ll find our handpicked lists of the best things to do in Cape Town with kids. Perfect for when you need ideas fast.

Best 20+ 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.

30+ Best Toddler Friendly Places in Cape Town

Discover the very best toddler-friendly places in Cape Town—where tiny explorers can splash, play & giggle while parents relax.

17 Things to Do in Cape Town with Kids for Under R100

Looking for affordable yet fun things to do with the kids? We’ve curated a list of activities for R100 or less per person!

Rainy Day Fun Family-Friendly Things to Do in Cape Town

Best Rainy Day Activities in Cape Town for Families

Rainy days in Cape Town don’t mean that you’re stuck at home with the kids! We’ve compiled a list with fun outing ideas for those rainy days.

7 Things To Do On A Windy Day in Cape Town

Navigating Cape Town’s Windy Summers: Here is a list of fun activities and places to visit that you can save for a windy day.

Best Things To Do At The V&A Waterfront

Discover the many activities at the V&A Waterfront and enjoy beautiful views of Table Mountain and the City.

Top Budget Friendly Things To Do With Kids

Spend quality time with your children without breaking the bank! These are our top budget-friendly recommendations for you and the kids.

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 11 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!

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Restaurants & Wine Farms

Having kids doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy good food & wine. Here is an overview of our favourite child-friendly wine farms and restaurants.

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

We’ve put together a list of restaurants that feature an indoor play area for children. Perfect for cold and rainy days.

Restaurants in Cape Town where kids eat for free

Make the most of your restaurant visits with the children and find places that offer amazing deals for families where kids eat for free!

Best Child-Friendly Wine Farms in Durbanville

Discover the best child-friendly wine farms and restaurants in the beautiful Durbanville area and enjoy a day out with the entire family.

Best Child-Friendly Wine Farms in Paarl

Explore the best child-friendly wine farms and restaurants in the Paarl region. Plan your perfect family get-away and discover amazing places

Best Child-Friendly Wine Farms (& Restaurants) in Stellenbosch

Explore and discover the best child-friendly restaurants and wine farms in Stellenbosch! Kiddies entertainment and family-fun are guaranteed.

Best Kiddies Tastings in and around Cape Town

Spoil the children with a fun and exciting kiddies tasting. Find the best places that offer child-friendly tastings & pairings.

News & Events

Family-friendly events and local news for parents – all in one place. Stay in the loop with what’s happening near you.

The Mini Explorer Passport at the V&A Waterfront — A Fun Adventure for Kids!

November 23, 2025

Discover an exciting new way for kids to discover the V&A Waterfront: the Mini Explorer Passport is a fun tool for little explorers.

Holiday Clubs & Events for December 2025/January 2026

November 12, 2025

Find the best Holiday Clubs in Cape Town to entertain your children during their school holidays. Don’t miss out on the fun!

The Makers Festival Cape Town: A Weekend of Creativity for the Whole Family

October 22, 2025

Join the Makers Festival if you love getting creative, learning new skills, or simply spending a weekend surrounded by inspiring people.

DSK Bazaar: A Two-Day, Family-Friendly Festival with a Touch of Oktoberfest in Tamboerskloof

October 14, 2025

Join the DSK Bazaar 2025 for authentic German food, beer, live music, market stalls and fun activities for all ages.

Christmas Day Celebrations: Kid-Friendly Places That Are Open

October 14, 2025

Finding a nice venue that is open on Christmas Day and kid-friendly can be a real challenge. We’ve put together a list for you!

Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts 2025/2026

October 4, 2025

Enjoy laid back Sundays at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden where the popular Summer Sunset Concerts take place between November & April.

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.

Deer Park Cafe / Vredehoek

Enjoy your coffee and some playtime at this well maintained fenced public park in Vredehoek with lots of open space to play!

Happy Folks Restaurant / Stellenbosch

This is a place where kids and adults can enjoy some play time alike! You’ll find amazing food, interactive games and a play area for kids!

Die Nag Uil / Bellville

Enjoy good food and relaxed vibes at Die Nag Uil in Belllville! They feature an amazing play area and mini soccer field shaded by old trees!

Dunes Beach Restaurant / Hout Bay

Enjoy a sundowner at the beach bar and restaurant in Hout Bay. Find good food, great vibes and a large playground for the kids.

La Pineta Restaurant (Forest 44) / Stellenbosch

Unwind & dine under beautiful pine trees away from the daily hustle. The kids will enjoy the huge play area with Table Mountain in the back.

Mondeor Restaurant / Somerset West

This hidden gem offers an amazing outdoor play area for the kids with a splash pool, jumping castle and huge jungle gyms!

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

Find wine tasting (incl kiddies pairings), fine dining & casual dining plus an amazing playground all under one roof at Simonsvlei.

Rhebokskloof Outside Table with playground view

Rhebokskloof Wine Estate / Windmeul

Enjoy this family-friendly wine farm with a huge play area, jumping castle, picnic spots and much more! Pets are welcome, too!

Nederburg Wines / Paarl

Discover Family Fun at Nederburg Wines! Explore kid-friendly activities, picnics, kiddies tastings, and more in the beautiful Paarl Valley!

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!

Bloemendal Wine Estate / Durbanville

Visit one of the largest wine farms in Durbanville with the popular family restaurant, Bon Amis, and enjoy a spectacular playground.

Klein Roosboom Wine Estate / Durbanville

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.

Beta Beach / Bakoven

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 / Camps Bay

Glen Beach is a favourite spot for surfers, sunbathers & families alike! It’s secluded but still in close proximity to bars & restaurants.

Green Point Park / Green Point

A true paradise for kids and adults alike in the middle of the city. Relax, unwind and re-charge at Green Point Park.

Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden Mountain Range

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden / Newlands

Visit this beautiful Botanical Garden at the slope of Table Mountain and discover a sheer variety of flora and fauna!

Paradise Park, Newlands – A Leafy Oasis for Cape Town Summers

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.

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

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

Cape Town and its surroundings features a lot of interesting animal parks with wild animals, creepy and crawly creatures and lots more!

Exotic Animal World / Stellenbosch

Enjoy hands on experience with exotic animals and walk among them in the enclosed tropical garden. The park keeps over 700 amazing creatures.

Giraffe House / Muldersvlei

Get to experience some wildlife animals only 39km away from Cape Town. Meet the tallest land mammal – Gerry Giraffe!

Melkbossie Farm Animal Sanctuary / Cape Farms

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!

Two Ocean’s Aquarium / Waterfront

Enter a magical underwater world with over 3,000 species to discover and find an astonishing rare living kelp forest.

World of Birds & Monkey Park / Hout Bay

Enjoy tons of wild birds, reptiles and mammals and get a close encounter with naughty little monkeys! The park is open 7 days a week!

Play Parks

Read more about play parks (mostly indoor) or playgrounds (in parks etc.)

Best 20+ 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.

Discover Roar Around — Somerset West’s Indoor Adventure Playground

Discover Roararound in Somerset West! This indoor play park is suitable for children from 6 month to teenagers.

Welcome to Imagine Cape Town Play Studio in Claremont

Discover this creative indoor play space where toddlers can explore, imagine, and learn through role-play activities in a safe environment.

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.

Muizenberg Swimming Pool

Visit this affordable and family-friendly venue in Muizenberg that features 3 different pools, lawn space and water slides.

Newlands Swimming Pool

Visit this affordable and family-friendly venue in Newlands that features 3 different pools, lawn space and a kiddies playground.

Rev & Race: Cape Town’s Ultimate Slot-Car Racing Experience

Experience the thrill of slot-car racing — a fun indoor venue for kids and families with a 39-metre track, parties, and race nights.

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We’re Judith & Klaus together with our children Anni & Joscha.

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Event Calendar

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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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