Visitor’s Guide to Cape Town
Cape Town is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, and we think it is a very family friendly one too! Cape Town Kids will guide you through the jungle of information, straight to the best tips on where to eat, play, shop and stay with your kids while visiting the ‘Mother City’. We will show you which places you don’t want to miss, give you tips for great outings with different themes and make sure you go home with some very special memories!
Whether you are a family with four children in different ages or a single parent traveling with twin babies, whether you are visiting Cape Town for the first time or returning because you loved it so much, we want you to enjoy your stay! From experience, we know that parents like to plan ahead when traveliing with their children, because we know that things can change and it makes life easier to know that there is a Plan B. This is where you find a quick guide to great places to eat, play, shop and stay in Cape Town, and if it is not here on the site, we will be happy to help you find it.
CITY CENTRE EXPERIENCES
- Take a tour with the topless City Sightseeing Bus and let the kids be a VIP in the Kids Club!. On this tour, you can hop off and back on at any of the stops and find great experiences for the whole family:
- The St Georges Cathedral stop gives you access to the city centre and Company’s Garden - a beautiful green area with many Museums and Galleries. Children enjoy the Iziko Planetarium
- Amble through the gardens up to the legendary Mount Nelson for High Tea and a leisurely play on the lawns
- Hop off at the Table Mountain Cable Way for a trip to the top if the weather is clear
- From the Sea Point stops, you can stop for lunch at Primi Piatti or stroll down to the Promenade for some fresh sea air and a play
- Visit the Two Ocean’s Aquarium and the V&A Waterfront
- Ease into Sunday with a Sunday Jazz Brunch at the laid-back poolside Oasis Restaurant, served from 11h30 to 15h00.
VISIT THE WINELANDS WITH KIDS
The Cape Winelands are famous worldwide, obviously for the fabulous wines, but what you might not know is that there are so many other activities that can be added to make your visit a family-friendly experience. Just remember to designate a driver for your trip! Here is a selection of great things to do in the Winelands.
- Constantia Valley is the closest to Cape Town centre and has a variety of wine estates with family friendly restaurants and rolling lawns for lazy afternoon picnics.
- If you head out towards Paarl and Stellenbosch on the N1, there are a few possibilities for fun activities on the way
- Ratanga Junction and the Bugz Kiddies Playpark with lots of fun for the little ones
- Fill up your picnic basket at Joostenberg and cross the road to the Giraffe House Wildlife Awareness Centre for a fun and educational introduction to South African animals
- On a hot summer’s day, Graceland Venues is fabulous with their giant water slides and picnic area
- If you enjoy a leisurely hike, Devon Valley and the Stellenbosch Wine Route would be a great destination.
And then, of course - the wine farms!
Some of our wine estate favourites so far with small children are Jonkershuis at Groot Constantia in Constantia, and Spier in Stellenbosch for an overnight stay, a visit to one of their restaurants and their great picnics.
MORE TIPS AND ITINERARIES TO COME!
Useful Links
- Cape Town Tourism: Cape Town's official Tourism website with lots of tips and ideas. If you need help with booking your stay or activities in Cape Town, contact them!
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