Sports, Action & Adventure in Cape Town
Do you love to go on an adventure? Then Cape Town has certainly a lot to offer for all the thrill-seeking families. With the ocean at its doorstep, its unique mountain range, the winelands and the sheer beauty, there is a myriad of adrenaline-fueled things to do in Cape Town.
When you and your kids love the action – whether it’s on the water, on land or in the air – you are in the right place: Find a list of the best action-packed things to do for an exciting and fun-filled family adventure in Cape Town.
Action & Adventure On Land
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.
Citysightseeing launches Urban Safaris
The Urban Safaris bus tour is about real stories and community connections that reveal the soul of the city.
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.
Action & Adventure On The Water
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!
Viljoensdrift River Cruise / Robertson
Enjoy a 50 minute river cruise along the Breede River with your own curated picnic basket and award-winning wines.
Ocean Safari / Waterfront
Experience the beauty of Cape Town’s Atlantic coastline on a 60 minute Ocean Safari at the V&A Waterfront. For kids 13 years and older.
Action & Adventure In The Air
Sky-HI Ride Free Fall Tower: Thrill Ride 146m above Cape Town (one of only 3 in the world)
If you’re an adrenaline junkie, the free fall tower is for you! Drop down at 100km per hour and experience forces of almost 4G’s.
Acrobranch / Constantia
With its fun-filled obstacle courses set in lush, scenic treetops, Acrobranch is an ideal activity for families and kids of all ages.
Helicopter Flights Over Cape Town
Experience the most beautiful city in the world from above and take the family on a scenic helicopter flight over Cape Town.
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Battery Park / Waterfront
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