Summer is here bringing long, lazy days where the only sounds are Christmas beetles chirping, the splash of swimmingpools, ice cream sellers’ bells - and kids whining “Mo---om. I’m BORED!
Portfolio offers a series of Top 10 list of links to fun activities for children in South Africa this summer, starting with the Mother City.
Top 10 Fun Holiday Activities for Kids in Cape Town
See what lives under de sea. Loads of fun for tiny tots and older kids too.
Eat lunch at Moyo, then visit the Cheetah and Eagle sanctuaries at this Stellenbosch Wine Estate
Young Einsteins will be wowed by the gadgets and goodies at this hands-on centre. Meanwhile, Mom and Dad can buy presents in peace as there are child minders on hand.
Encounter these amazing animals first hand with experienced guides who take small groups into the hills around Glen Cairn and Kommetjie.
We can’t offer a white Christmas but you can enjoy a toboggan ride here in Cape Town at Cool Runnings in Tygervalley – For those who love speed!
A great holiday programme run at this charming centre in the heart of Noordhoek. Great selection of eateries & fascinating stores will keep the adults busy.
Where my son begs to go each summer. Rides a-plenty for kids of ALL ages, dads included. Great safe rides for teeny tots too.
Shiny stones to collect, putt putt in an Aladdin’s Cave of sparkling gems (Waterfront) and a viewing deck over the factory to watch how the stones get polished (Simons Town)
Every sunny day, every hour a small, hand built boat – the Mellow Yellow Water Taxi -heads from Simons Town to Kalk Bay and back, ferrying passengers across False Bay. High speed thrills on request!
Images: Joy-Anne Goodenough. Creative Commons License)
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