Action & Adventure

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

Museum of Illusions Wall Art

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.
Red City Bus

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!
Clay Cafe Paarl pottery items

Get Creative at Clay Café / Paarl

Enjoy painting your own pottery while having tasty food and spending time with family at the Clay Café in Paarl.

Action & Adventure On The Water

Red City Bus

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 Boat from top

Viljoensdrift River Cruise / Robertson

Enjoy a 50 minute river cruise along the Breede River with your own curated picnic basket and award-winning wines.
Waterfront Charters Ocean Safari

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

Acrobranch Tree Climbing

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 Cape Town Flights

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.
Cape Wheel 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.

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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!

Battery Park / Waterfront

Let the youngsters practice new skills on their skateboards and scooters while enjoying a fabulous view of the entire city and Table Mountain

Boschendal Wine Estate / Franschhoek

At Boschendal you’ll find activities from horse riding, picnics, mountain biking and trail running to special outdoor programmes for kids.