Family trip to Cape Town with children. Ideas on where to go with your child

Cape Town, South Africa Cape Town is famous for its natural and historical attractions. Recreation with children here can be incredibly fascinating. With young children, it is worth paying a visit to the Two Oceans Aquarium. It is very large and characterized by a spectacular design. In large aquariums, there are flocks of tropical fish, as well as huge white sharks and other rare inhabitants of the sea depths. In this amazing aquarium, there are small pools in which small skates swim. They are completely safe, so can be touched, even by children. A lot of exciting surprises have been prepared in the aquarium for visitors.
In January, the city hosts a beautiful holiday - Cape Town Ministrel Carnival, which attracts many artists from different countries of the world. The history of this festival is more than a … Open
There are several fascinating reserves in the city. In the Tsitsikamma Wolf Sanctuary, you can see some of the most dangerous predators in the world - wolves. Excellent living conditions are created for them here. The reserve is located on the territory of a real forest, so animals feel very comfortable here. There are various kinds of wolves in the reserve. A walk along it promises to be very informative.
There is a real reptile garden in Cape Town called “Reptile Garden”. One of the richest and most fascinating collections of reptiles in the world is collected in this original reserve. Here, you can see rare snakes, lizards, and chameleons with their amazing ability to disguise themselves under the surrounding landscape. Visitors are allowed to feed and even hold in their hands, some inhabitants of the garden. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
One of the most striking, both literally and figuratively, sights of Cape Town is called Bo-Kaap. The name refers to one of the oldest districts of the city. The distinctive feature of this … Open
A holiday with children in Cape Town is simply impossible to imagine without visiting museums. One of the most intriguing remains the museum-planetarium Iziko South African. The museum has a rich collection of natural science exhibits, among which, you can see ancient fossils and skeletons of ancient animals. The museum is located in the same building as the observatory where you can admire the starry sky or watch an exciting documentary in the cinema.
In addition to cultural and recreational facilities for vacationers with children in Cape Town, a reasonable selection of active entertainment is available. Tourists with children can visit attractive nature reserves and watch wild animals. One of the most popular amusements remains a tour of the Table Mountain. You can climb to the top of the mountain by an automobile or a cable car. From it opens a chic view of the coast and surrounding landscapes. Table Mountain is located on the territory of the eponymous nature reserve in which many rare plants have been preserved, and wild animals and birds live., Accompanied by a guide, you can tour the territory of the reserve von foot, or order a fascinating bicycle tour.
Cape Town never ceases to attract fans of beach holidays. The local beaches are especially popular with surfers. Muizenberg Beach is a great place for beginners. It features the most … Open
Another attractive reserve which is exciting for visiting with children is the Company’s Gardens. This garden is very popular among tourists with children. Some of its main inhabitants are squirrels which are absolutely not afraid of people. While walking through the garden, you can see a lot of attractive rare plants including a giant bush of aloe whose height is more than 10 meters.
Table Mountain with Clouds With children of any age, it will be out of the ordinary to visit the World of Birds Park, whose main inhabitants are exotic birds. Some birds in this reserve are very tame; they freely sit in the hands of visitors and take treats. You can make a lot of spectacular photos in the park. In addition to birds, miniature monkeys and very lovely meerkats live here. A mass of unforgettable impressions is guaranteed to visitors. Cape Town enjoys well-deserved popularity among fans of outdoor activities and nature.
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Things to visit with your kids in South Africa

Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in Johannesburg is a great place where children can discover the fundamentals of exact sciences. The purpose of the museum is to promote interest in mathematics and engineering. The center housed in a former power plant building keeps more than three hundred interactive exhibitions - and almost everything can be touched, examined, pressed. In Scratch Patch & Mineral World, precious stones like amethyst, quartz, agate, and others literally cover the floor. Here you can just sit on the floor and play with the stones, which is believed to relieve stress. A gift shop offers a huge selection of stones - expensive and quite affordable, in the raw form and turned into statues, interior items with gems and precious jewelry. … Open
Reference information
Map of all oceanariums
Aquariums in Cape Town and nearby
♥   Aquarium 'Two Oceans Aquarium' , 1.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all zoos
Zoos and gardens in/near Cape Town
♥   Zoo 'Groote Schuur Zoo' former zoo in Cape Town, 5.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Zoo 'World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary and Monkey Park' Cape Town, 11.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Interesting places to visit with children around Cape Town

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