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Overview
Cape Town is a port city located on a peninsula beneath the towering Table Mountain on South Africa’s southwest coast. Slowly spinning cable cars ascend to the mountain’s flat summit, where magnificent views of the city, the bustling harbor, and boats bound for Robben Island, the renowned prison where Nelson Mandela was briefly imprisoned and is now a living museum, are available.
Here’s a list of some of our favorite activities to do in Cape Town with the kids…
But, before we go any farther, and before you schedule anything, a word of caution. The Cape Town City Pass may be of interest to you. It comprises over 80 sites and will save you money if you plan on visiting a few in Cape Town.
Here are a few examples of Cape Town excursions and attractions:
- Table Mountain Cable Car
- City Sightseeing hop on/hop off bus
- Sunset champagne cruise
- Two Oceans Aquarium
- Cape Wheel
Two Oceans Aquarium
If you’re looking for activities to do in Cape Town with kids on a wet day, the Two Oceans Aquarium is a terrific choice. Even though it wasn’t raining, we went!
It was fantastic, and one of the nicest things to do with kids in Cape Town!
The shark tank was the lone disappointment. The kids were ecstatic at the prospect of seeing sharks, and I thought it was going to be a fantastic show, but there were just a few sharks of seemingly the same type.
Nonetheless, the remainder of the aquarium was stunning, from the jellyfish exhibits to the kelp forest (which I believe was my personal favorite) to the massive turtle aquarium.
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Where: Two Oceans Aquarium, Dock Road, Waterfront, 8002, South Africa.
When: 7 days a week: 9.30am – 6pm.
How much: Adults – R210 (£10.00), Child (14 – 17) – R160 (£8.00) and (4 – 13) – R100 (£5.00). Under 4 – FREE. Also free on birthdays!
Tip: Go when it opens.
Website: Two Oceans Aquarium
Table Mountain
A climb up Table Mountain, one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, is a must-do for anybody visiting Cape Town. Taking the cable car up is a great way for kids to have a good time. On the way up, it rotates 360 degrees so that everyone may enjoy the views.
The views from the apex are breathtaking! In our experience, the kids will probably enjoy spotting dassies (rock hyrax) more than the scenery, but it’s all good!
If you’re traveling with young children, we recommend riding the cable car. If you have slightly older children, you might want to attempt climbing up or taking the cable car up and hiking down if you are feeling enthusiastic.
Where: Tafelberg Rd, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa.
When: Daily – First up: 06.30, Last up: 18.30 and Last down: 19.30.
How much: Morning tickets: R390 (£20.00) per adult return (single is cheaper) and R190 (£10.00) per child return. Afternoon tickets are R320 for adults and R160 for children.
Website: Table Mountain cable car.
V&A Waterfront
It all takes place in Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront district. It’s the most touristy district of town, with wonderful restaurants, fantastic shopping, and limitless entertainment.
The following are some of the highlights for us at the V&A Waterfront:
- Hamleys Train – take a little tour around the Waterfront in a toy train. Cost R25 (£1.25) per person.
- Cape Town Wheel – enjoy fantastic views of the Waterfront area with a ride on the giant ferris wheel. R220 (£10.00) per adult / R85 (£4.00) per child. Under 4 – FREE.
- Watch street performers, particularly the African singers.
- Play chess on the giant chess board.
- Watch the seals play in the harbour.
Where: V&A Waterfront
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Website: V&A Waterfront
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Because there is so much area for children to run around in, the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens is a great place to take them. Our primary motivation for visiting was to view the Tree Canopy Walkway (The Boomslang), which we had never seen before. It was constructed in 2013 to commemorate the gardens’ 100th anniversary.
If you want to make a day of it, there are restaurants nearby. Moyo is a family-friendly African restaurant. There’s also the Kirstenbosch Tea Room if you’re looking for something a little lighter.
Where: Rhodes Dr, Newlands, Cape Town, 7735, South Africa.
When: Every day from 8am to 7pm between September to March and 8am to 6pm between April to August.
How much: Adults – R200 (£10.00), Child (5 – 17) – R25 (£1.25) and under 5 – FREE.
Website: Kirstenbosch.
Penguins at Boulders Beach
If your children are penguin fans, a trip to Boulders Beach is a must. The penguins may be seen from walkways on the beach, which is part of the Table Mountain National Park.
The penguins are free to roam as they like while you are restricted to the pathways so as not to bother them. We’ve seen them cross streets in the neighborhood before! You should keep a safe distance because they can bite or peck!
If you don’t want to spend much time there on your way down to Cape Point, you can watch them for free at Seaforth Beach, which is right next door. Because we had previously visited Boulders Beach, we did this on our most recent trip.
You’ll need a vehicle get to Boulders Beach (or take a tour) and while you’re down that way, you might as well make a day of it and carry on to Cape Point.
Where: 4 Boulders Place, Secluse Ave, Simon’s Town, Cape Town, 7995, South Africa.
When: Every day from 7 am to 5 pm.
How much: Adults – R170 (£8.50), Child – R80 (£4.00). South African residents and citizens receive discounts. Note – Boulders is cash-free at the moment.
Website: Boulders Beach.
Cape Point Nature Reserve
For years, we assumed that the Cape of Good Hope was Africa’s southernmost point, where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans met. It isn’t the case. But don’t let this deter you from going. The views are breathtaking, and driving through the Cape Point Nature Reserve will make you feel like you’re on safari.
We saw baboons, ostriches, leopard tortoises, and lizards (wind the windows up).
If you don’t want to walk, there is a funicular that will take you up to the lighthouse (plus a few more stairs at the top), and for the courageous, there is a boardwalk that will take you right out onto the point. This is not for the faint of heart or little children.
A couple of hundred dollars is the same as a couple of thousand dollars.
Where: Cape Peninsula, Cape Town, South Africa.
When: Every day from 7 am to 5 pm. Exit by 6 pm.
How much: Adults – R360 (£18.00), Child – R180 (£9.00).
Website: Cape Point.
Boat trip seal watching
I immediately booked it when I saw it would only cost £6 for the three of us for the 30-minute ride. It’s ideal for children because it’s not too long and it keeps mostly within the harbour walls, so it doesn’t get choppy.
Although seals can be seen from the harbour, it’s always lovely to get on a boat in warm, bright weather, and the view back to Cape Town is spectacular.
The boats leave from the V&A Waterfront, directly across from Sevruga.
If you don’t want to leave the Waterfront, you can take a canal tour on a Hop on, Hop Off boat. We didn’t do it, but we did see the boat pass past our building.
Where: Shop 5, Quay 5, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa.
When: Departs on the hour between 10 am and 4 pm.
How much: Adult: R120 (£6.00), Youth: R60 (£3.00) and Under 12 – FREE.
Website: Waterfront Charters.
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