If you are looking for that perfect destination to go on vacation with your family, South Africa’s Mother City is full of fun activities and attractions that will keep you entertained for weeks. From superb beaches and activities like go-karting to interacting with animals and visiting one of the best bird sanctuaries in the world, there is plenty to do and see in Cape Town for families with children. Here are our top 5 reasons that make Cape Town a great family destination.
1 Two Oceans Aquarium
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Located at V&A Waterfront, Two Oceans Aquarium is an ideal spot to visit with your family. You will have a chance to explore the diverse ocean life and see a fantastic array of sharks, ocean fish, sea squishies, and mammals. The little ones will get to enjoy the amazing touch pool where they can interact with a variety of critters including anemones, starfish, and hermit crabs.
2 Go Karting
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Everyone loves Go Karting! Luckily, Cape Town is home to the popular Kenilworth Karting that is an ideal spot for families with children. In case you are traveling with a small child, there is a junior track with lightweight vehicles which are perfectly safe. Older kids can challenge their parents and see how can finish the race first. You can also check out the go-karting track at Century City.
3 Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
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One of the most beautiful gardens in the world, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is definitely one of the must-visit spots in Cape Town for families with kids. You can take a walk along the beautiful Tree Snake walkway or make a picnic in the vicinity of the lovely Sculpture Garden. These gardens cover around 528 hectares of land, so there is no shortage of rolling greens, hiking paths, and shaded streams here. The South African plants which you will have a chance to see here are truly amazing, especially the one from the winter rainfall region. In case you need some info, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden has an information desk, as well as different retail outlets and a coffee shop.
4 World of Birds
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Located in the gorgeous suburb of Hout Bay, World of Birds is an excellent bird sanctuary that attracts hundreds of families with children daily. You can easily spend a whole day here admiring exotic bird species like flamingos, ostriches, raptors, owls, and parrots. Besides birds, you will have a chance to see monkeys and small mammals. By paying the entrance ticket you will be donating money to the rehabilitation of injured and sick birds.
5 School of Rock
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The recently open School of Rock in Claremont is a perfect destination in Cape Town for families on vacation. This excellent school offers dozens of programs and performance-based courses to choose from. If you get jealous of your kid, they even have one music program for adults. This place is also open to different theme events like birthday celebrations where kids can play instruments together and act like rock stars.
