Fun Things To Do With Kids In Cape Town

Fun Activities with Kids in Cape Town

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Discover a new Gem in Swellendam: Hidden Dragon Magic Garden

Spark your imagination in this fantastic magical garden in Swellendam! Every turn reveals something mystical and you will leave in awe.

Fynbos Guest Farm & Animal Sanctuary – A Peaceful Escape in Wolseley

If you're looking for a cute animal encounter and feeding experience, you must stop at Fynbos Guest Farm & Animal Sanctuary in Wolseley.

Tygerberg Nature Reserve Table Mountain View

Exploring Tygerberg Nature Reserve in the Northern Suburbs

Explore this beautiful Nature Reserve in the Northern Suburbs with 360-degree panorama views from the top.

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!

Find The Magic Fairy Trees At Noordhoek Common

Discover hidden fairy houses tucked into tree trunks during a fun and family-friendly outdoor adventure at the Noordhoek Common park.

Farm Sanctuary SA / Franschhoek

Meet & feed rescued farm animals, explore inspiring art by Pigcasso, enjoy a wine tasting, and experience a peaceful farm setting.

Upper Liesbeek River Garden / Newlands

This beautiful green oasis is a must visit if you love the serenity of nature, forest walks, and a peaceful environment.

Giraffe House / Muldersvlei

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

Eseltjierus Donkey Sanctuary multiple donkeys

Eseltjiesrus Donkey Sanctuary / McGregor

The sanctuary offers a unique & heartwarming donkey experience for families. Entrance is free and a fun way to learn more about these animals

Prom Park / Mouille Point

Visit this cute park at the Sea Point promenade to have delicious ice cream, coffee or bagels while you enjoy the ocean views.

Cape Point Ostrich Farm

Take a fascinating ostrich tour and learn more about the largest birds, hand-feed them and get a close encounter with other animals, too.

Cape Point Farm Stall

Meet the friendliest farm animals at Cape Point Farm Stall: ride the donkeys, cuddle the pigs and play with the goats. The kids will love it!

Experience a Heartwarming Penguin Encounter at SANCCOB: A Sanctuary for Seabirds in Table View

Take a tour at this amazing sanctuary in Table View to learn about rescuing, rehabilitating, and conserving South Africa’s endangered seabirds

Drakenstein Lion Park / Paarl

Visit the lifelong home to animals in need! The Park is home to a large lion population, a tiger, caracal and chimpanzees.

Boeretroos Koffiewinkel / Joostenberg Vlakte

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!

Cat Heaven – Rescue Cat Cafe / Somerset West

The Cat Heaven Rescue Cafe is a wonderful place to meet, cuddle or adopt a cat friend for life. Meet all the residents in this cute cat cafe.

West Coast Fossil Park

See the fossils of bears, sabre-tooth cats, short-necked giraffes and many more exotic animals from over 5 million years ago.

Best “Big 5 Safaris” With Kids Near Cape Town

Discover the best family-friendly safari options near Cape Town! See the Big 5 and enjoy a first hand wildlife experience!

Atlantis Dunes White sand and Table Mountain

Atlantis Dunes / Witsands Aquifer Nature Reserve

Experience the surreal world of the Atlantis Dunes or book an adrenaline-filled sandboarding/quadbiking activity in spectacular surroundings

Monkey Town / Somerset West (Permanently Closed)

Meet primates, snakes and many other animals in this beautiful park where animals roam around freely and interact with the visiting humans!

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.

Windmill Beach / False Bay

Windmill Beach is a beautiful, secluded beach with shallow water, white sand and shaded areas which make it perfect for families!

St. James Tidal Pool

Cool off in the refreshing water, let the kids play in the sand and shallow water and enjoy beautiful mountain views at St.James tidal pool.

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!

Pypies Square Park Jungle Gym and Carousel

Pypies Square Park Playground / Devil’s Peak Estate

The playground at Pypies Square offers spectacular views of Table Mountain and Devil's Peak while the kids enjoy some play time.

Little Glen Nature Area Children on Tree Swing

Little Glen Playground / Camps Bay

This is a well hidden playground in the Little Glen Nature Area with a jungle gym & tree swings for the little ones. Very idyllic atmosphere

Ingleside Road Park Playground / Camps Bay

This is a playground with amazing views! Nestled in Camps Bay, the play area overlooks the Atlantic Ocean & The Twelve Apostles.

Van Riebeeck Park / Vredehoek

Van Riebeeck Park is a great place to hang out, sit down on the lush green lawns and let the children explore the playground.

Llundudno Beach / Llundudno

This is surely one of the most beautiful and precious beaches in Cape Town with spectacular views and a very private atmosphere.

Clifton Beaches 1st – 4th / Clifton

In Clifton you have the choice between 4 famous and fabulous beaches! All of them are worth a visit, but we enjoy Clifton 1st & 4th the most!