Cape Town, with its stunning landscapes and endless adventures, is the perfect playground for a family getaway during school holidays. We’ve compiled a list of the 10 Things to do With Kids During School Holidays in Cape Town that cater to a wide range of interests. From archery adventures to treetop playgrounds and mesmerising underwater worlds, Cape Town offers a wealth of activities that will keep children of all ages engaged and entertained. Whether you have a nature enthusiast, a budding scientist, or a little adventurer in the family, these attractions ensure that there’s something for everyone to enjoy during the break from school. You should also check out the most expensive schools in SA if you’re sending your child to a new institution.
1. WildX Adventures Cape Town
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Wild X Adventures is a fantastic destination to take your kids during the school holidays, offering a wide range of thrilling activities. Introduce the children to the world’s oldest sport and let them discover their inner archer while embarking on an exciting adventure of archery target shooting, where ancient traditions blend with modern excitement.
2. Silent Mania
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Silent discos have become a trendy way to party, offering an immersive experience where attendees dance to music through wireless headphones that illuminate while in use. These headphones provide access to up to 5 channels, allowing you to switch tracks effortlessly by changing the LED light colour. Whether you enjoy a dance fitness session with one channel or a lively disco event with all media, silent discos offer a personalised and interactive dance experience.
They’re perfect for individuals of all personalities, making them a fantastic activity for kids during the school holidays, ensuring fun for everyone, from the most outgoing to the more introverted.
3. Electrek
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Looking for an effortless way to explore Sea Point’s picturesque seaside stretch during the school holidays? Consider a battery-powered, fat-tyred scooter. You’ll effortlessly cover more ground in less time while soaking in the breathtaking views. Glide past fellow beachgoers – the dog-walkers, joggers, and skaters – all while immersing yourself in the coastal sights, sounds, and scents.
These electric scooters boast a maximum speed of 25km/h and can travel approximately 25km on a single charge. This means you can cruise the entire Promenade, from Granger Bay to Bantry Bay and beyond, or switch things up by venturing into the Green Point Park for a change of scenery. And the best part? These scooters are suitable for riders aged 5 and up, making it a fun activity for the whole family to enjoy together during the school holidays!
4. Table Mountain Cableway
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A journey in the renowned cable car offers one of the most spectacular vistas of Cape Town and Table Mountain‘s grandeur. It promises a delightful day immersed in fresh outdoor surroundings, where you can explore rocky terrain, engage in a game of “I Spy” to identify famous landmarks and encounter dassies and other wildlife during three gentle mountain hikes.
Alternatively, you can venture to Woodhead Dam and explore the charming Waterworks Museum. Enjoy this fantastic activity with your kids during the school holidays. At the self-service cafe, you’ll find a selection of family-friendly favourites, including delectable pizza slices.
5. Iziko Planetarium
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In a time before iPads, children were captivated by the Planetarium‘s projected night sky, one of the few things that held their undivided attention. This beloved classic has been transformed for the 21st century with the introduction of a Digital Dome, turning it into the most advanced Planetarium on the continent. It offers a unique blend of immersive education and state-of-the-art scientific research capabilities.
Featuring a remarkable 360-degree screen, it opens up the possibility of virtual journeys through the entire cosmos. This makes it a perfect activity to enjoy with kids during the school holidays.
6. Two Oceans Aquarium
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The world-class Two Oceans Aquarium offers a captivating glimpse into the underwater world, making it a fantastic activity to enjoy with kids during the school holidays. Home to over 10,000 sea creatures of various sizes and hues, including the beloved Nemo the clownfish, it’s an exciting peek into life beneath the waves. Explore the enchanting swaying kelp forest, witness schools of shimmering fish moving in perfect harmony, glide alongside graceful turtles, and even come face to face with sharks through a remarkable 10-meter glass tunnel.
Discover a host of other exotic marine inhabitants, from mesmerizing jellyfish and elusive octopuses to elegant seahorses, charming pufferfish, and elusive moray eels. Don’t miss the ever-popular penguin exhibit, and keep an eye out for a variety of birds, amphibians, and fascinating invertebrates.
7. The Blue Train Park
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Nestled in the charming Mouille Point, where sea and Signal Hill views paint the backdrop, lies the enchanting Miniature Blue Train, which has been delighting visitors for over six and a half decades. It’s a perfect family activity, especially during the school holidays, when children can embark on two delightful laps around the park, passing through a tunnel and treating their senses to the mesmerising Atlantic Ocean vistas, all while their imaginations run wild.
Apart from the captivating train ride, this park boasts a range of exhilarating attractions. Kids can race around a dirt bike track, cruise along a cement push-bike circuit, experience the thrill of a 30-meter zipline, whizz down two eight-meter slides, revel in seesaw fun, conquer rock-climbing adventures, explore two jungle gyms, tackle various exciting obstacles, showcase their soccer skills on the astroturf pitch, and encounter a host of other delightful play features. Be prepared – tearing your little ones away from this wonderland might be challenging!
8. Total Ninja
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If you’ve ever tuned in to the thrilling TV show Ninja Warrior, you’ll feel right at home Total Ninja. Aptly named, it offers an exhilarating array of challenges and inflatables to conquer. Here, adventurers of all ages, including the young-at-heart, can engage in climbing, swinging, jumping, balancing, and navigating various obstacles.
There’s no shortage of excitement, from cargo nets and wobbly ladders to bridges and the iconic Warped Wall. The industrial-inspired design, with its striking black-and-red colour scheme and funky lighting, creates the perfect ambience for an action-packed adventure. This makes it a fantastic activity to enjoy with the kids during the school holidays.
9. Kirstenbosch Gardens
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A delightful family excursion awaits at the expansive 36-hectare Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, making it an ideal activity to enjoy with kids during the school holidays. It’s a perfect day out for all ages. Bring along a picnic, embark on a captivating tree-top adventure along the Boomslang (Tree Canopy Walkway), indulge in delectable tea and scones (or opt for milkshakes and waffles) at the Kirstenbosch Tea Room, or pay a visit to the Kirstenbosch Garden Centre for a selection of indigenous plants to enhance your garden. Don’t forget to explore the Kirstenbosch Bookshop, where you’ll find an array of captivating reads for kids.
The garden offers the freedom to roam, providing opportunities for stream exploration, rock climbing, and relishing the vast open spaces. Enhance your adventure with the Kirstenbosch Adventure Map, available at the Kirstenbosch Bookshop, to make your exploration even more enjoyable.
10. Acrobranch Constantia
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Nestled deep within the enchanting Constantia Nek forest, beneath the embrace of mist-kissed mountains, you’ll discover an extraordinary treetop playground. Here, four exhilarating obstacle courses await—two tailor-made for young adventurers and the other pair designed to challenge teenagers and adults alike. With ziplines, cargo nets, and elevated platforms galore, it’s a paradise fit for budding Indiana Jones enthusiasts. Skilled assistants stand ready to lend a hand if needed, ensuring a safe and memorable experience. Plus, for the grown-ups, there’s a convenient onsite restaurant where parents can unwind.
No longer will kids endure endless tales of “back in our day, we climbed trees.” In this captivating park, they’ll elevate tree-climbing to a whole new level. It’s a thrilling adventure that doubles as a fantastic workout, enhancing their coordination and honing their planning skills. As an ideal destination for school holiday escapades, it’s bound to leave them with unforgettable memories.
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