Kid Friendly Cape Town
Description:
For the kid (and parent) that enjoys playing outdoors, exploring nature, and good times (who doesn't), this is a great trip that keeps kids entertained and lets the adults see quite a bit of Cape Town.
Author: iming
Day 1 - Cape Town
Start the trip off with a casual walk up Lion's Head. The chain route is fun if kids are happy/confident with it. To get slightly higher and different views, head over to the cableway for a short trip up Table Mountain. Pack a picnic and have it either on the mountain or in the Botanical Gardens. If its a summer Sunday, stay for the outdoor concert. Pop down to Da Vinci's pizza for some tasty thin base, oven fired pizzas.
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Lion's Head
Location:
view in google mapsSignal Hill Road
8001 Cape Town, South Africa
Phone:
+27 21 487 6800(Tourist Information)2
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
Location:
view in google mapsLower Cableway Station
Tafelberg Road
8000 Cape Town, South Africa
Phone:
+27 21 424 81813
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Location:
view in google mapsRhodes Drive, Newlands
Kirstenbosch
7700 Cape Town, South Africa
Phone:
+27 21 799 8899Day 2 - Cape Town
After exploring the mountains, its time to get in the water. Head over Chappies to Simonstown where Paddler's will take you out on a two and a half kayak to Boulders Beach and the penguins. Kids should be around 10 or up (its height that matters). Stop in for lunch at Olympia on your way through to surfing lessons at Muizenberg beach. Wrap up the day back in Kalk Bay for some tasty fish and chips in the harbour.
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Chapmans Peak Drive
Location:
view in google mapsBetween Hout Bay and Noordhoek
7806 Cape Town, South Africa
Phone:
+27 21 791 82222
Olympia Café
Location:
view in google mapsMain Road
Kalk Bay
7975 Cape Town, South Africa
Phone:
21 78863963
Muizenberg Beach
Location:
view in google mapsBeach Road
Muizenberg
Cape Town, South Africa
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Kalkys
Location:
view in google mapsKalk Bay Harbour
Kalk Bay
7975 Cape Town,
Day 3 - Cape Town
Head out from Hout Bay Harbour on the Seal Island (Duiker Island) boats to get a great view of Hout Bay from the sea and the opportunity to watch the seals at Duiker Island. In fall, youre likely to see Southern Right whales as well. Head off to World of Birds for a look at a range of avian friends (and a loud experience). Then its off to the underwater world at the Two Oceans Aquarium, try to time this for feeding times! Finish off with well deserved tasty burgers and milkshakes at Royale
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Duiker Island
Location:
view in google mapsDrumbeat Charters
Hout Bay
7806 Cape Town, South Africa
Phone:
+27 21 438 9208 / +27 21 790 48592
World of Birds
Location:
view in google mapsValley Road
Hout Bay
8001 Cape Town, South Africa
Phone:
+27 21 790 27303
Two Oceans Aquarium
Location:
view in google mapsV and A Waterfront
Between New Basin and Dock Rd
8002 Cape Town, South Africa
Phone:
+27 21 418 38234
Royale
Location:
view in google maps273 Long St
City Centre
8000 Cape Town, South Africa
Phone:
+27 21 422 4536Day 4 - Cape Town
Head back over Chappies, this time all the way to Cape Point. Stop off at any of the beaches along the way if you feel the urge. Explore Cape Point, head down to the beaches in the park, and spot some wildlife. Then head back out to the Ostrich farm for some Ostrich riding! Back home to Hout Bay and Cilantro- outdoor jungle gym and kids menu and really good food.
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Cape Point Nature Reserve
Location:
view in google mapsMain Road
7848 Cape Town, South Africa
Phone:
+27 (0)21 701 86922
Cape Point Ostrich Farm
Location:
view in google mapsM65
Opposite entrance to Cape Point Nature Reserve
7985 Cape Town, South Africa
Phone:
+27 21 780 9294Day 5 - Cape Town
For a bit of kid friendly history tour, the Robben Island trip is pretty good. Theres a boat ride and a bus tour involved as well as a pretty kid friendly discussion and tour by past prisoners. Maybe stop in the Waterfront for pancakes before or after. In the afternoon, check out Downhill Adventures offerings- perhaps a sandboarding trip? Or just hang out on the beach with a frisbee.
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Robben Island
Location:
view in google mapsRobben Island
(leave from the V and A Waterfront)
8001 Cape Town, South Africa
Phone:
+27 21 413 42002
Mama Africa
Location:
view in google maps178 Long Street
8001 Cape Town, South Africa
Phone:
27 21 424 8634