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Cape for Kids: Monty the Mongoose invites children to enjoy adventures around the Cape with him as he rides a dassie in a race on Table Mountain, jumps on a hippo at Rondevlei, goes surfing in Kirstenbosch and saves Portly Penguin at Boulders. These full colour books are fun, educational and include a fact section for those who want to know more. To order or find out more contact Ali on 021 7905790 or Email Cape for Kids also organises school outings.

Bizzy Bodies (Sommerset West, WCape) has the biggest indoor play gyms in Cape Town with supervision for children from the age of one to 12 years and convenient coffee shops for parents.

Boulders Beach in Cape Town with its resident penguins is one of the best beaches for young children and creates great photo opportunities. It’s very safe for swimming and the enormous granite boulders shelter the beach from the southeaster so it's great for a beach picnic.

Conveniently situated off the N1 highway near Kraaifontein and is a popular venue that boasts a giant outdoor area where kids can play, climb, slide and generally have a ball. It is also known for the quality of its Farmers Breakfasts, monster burgers and Sunday Braais. Bugz Playpark is a colourful extravaganza of sandpits, pedal cars, jumping castles, rowing boats, jungle gyms and a choo choo train, and will tire out little ones in no time.

Cafe Roux - Stylishly comfortable with a buzzing atmosphere and dedicated play area for kids. Cafe Roux is open for breakfast, lunch & teas. They offer a seasonal menu with food that is fresh, healthy, uncomplicated but edgy. For those with a sweet tooth, try a variety of beautifully presented cakes and desserts. Bordering on a playground and large grass are, kids are well looked after with their own mini-benches and dedicated menu.

City Rock (Cape Town) offers a number of different climbing options in its spacious indoor climbing area. From bouldering in the cave to a variety of climbs designed to test you at any skill level, as well as special climbing classes  for kids, City Rock is a great place to bring kids for the day. Equipment can be rented, and there is good music and friendly instructors to guide you through your climb.

Cool Runnings, Cape Town Cool Runnings brings you Africaˋs first downhill sled track. Find out what millions of Cool Runners are raving about worldwide. Hours of affordable outdoor fun for everyone.

Graceland Venues (Paarl) - host childrens parties, or visit for the day, hire the venue and enjoy the fun activities which are available. Graceland Venues is a little paradise based in the heart of the Winelands, Paarl. Our venue or lapa is available to hire for kiddies parties, private functions, school outings and day visitors.  We have 4 (32meters long) waterslides available, jungle gym, swings, and the animal touch farm. Pony rides are also available on request. Day visitors are welcome to come and enjoy the activities. The onsite cafeteria offers hot and cold beverages, snacks, chips and much more.

Higgeldy Piggeldy Farmyard (Kommetjie, Cape Town) – ideal venue for families, schools and parties to explore, feed, stroke and learn about our many farmyard animals. In addition to welcoming families, we offer educational tours and fun learning activities for various age groups. The Blue Water Café also provides an excellent venue for children’s parties, enabling you to combine the two for an extra special experience.

Kid's Cooking School (Cape Town) This is a must for all parents keen to hang up their aprons and let the kids do some cooking for a change! Hannah's cooking classes are designed for kids and really do make cooking fun, using games and engaging and colourful teaching techniques, these classes are a blast, as all who have been before can attest.

Klein Dennegeur Farm (Southern Paarl) Day Visitors R75 per adult & R65 per child under 13 years of age (Infants entrance free) (Minimum 10 People per booking) Price includes the following: * Unlimited rides on the Waterslides. * Unlimited use of the Jungle Gym. * Access to Animal Touch Farm (miniature horse, tortoises, pot-bellied pigs, geese, quackers, goats & chickens). * Pony rides are available at an extra cost of R 10 per ride.

Magic Village - For children aged 4 – 11 years. A fully supervised play area where kids, a huge jungle gym, playstations and video games. We also do parties. Book a themed party rooms - Alladin, Dinosaur, Lion King and Grand Prix.

Mineral World Scratch Patch  (Cape Town) Discover the Magic of Minerals in the "gemstone capital of the World" . Kids will also find the Scratch Patch a complete smash-hit, as you can literally wallow in piles of semi-precious stones and choose your favourite turquoises and tiger-eyes to take home. The Scratch Patch has been a Cape Town institution for many years.

Monkey Town Primate Centre is home to over 220 monkeys from around the globe. Guided tours are on offer and there’s a touch farm, play park and restaurant.

MTN Science Centre (Cape Town) Where Science comes alive: the MTN Science Centre offers wonderful activities designed to introduce skeptical kids to the wonders of science. With a wide variety of different games and experiments, the centre is guaranteed to keep even the most active children on their toes. During school holidays the centre also offers a wide variety of courses and projects, and plays host to a yearly robotics competition with children from local schools.

Neighbourgoods Market (Cape Town)  Every Saturday  - Cape Town's original gourmet market,

Noordhoek Farm Village (Cape Town) – a charming leisure destination set under the oaks, for families, friends and visitors. Kids activities every Saturday from 10h30 to 12h20

Planet Kids (Cape Town) is a large indoor play and activity centre for all children, including children with disabilities. New with outside play area as well!  Custom made jumping castles complete with climbing walls and aliens; Area for the Astronautees (under 3s); Intergalactic ball wall; Fun ramps with a space slide; Spacecabs and spaceboards Freshsly ground coffee, teas and other treats served in our Flying Saucer Cafe We host great birthday parties, with a variety of offers including themed parties and catering & additional entertainment.  We’re all dedicated to providing you and your kids with a memorable, convenient and fun experience! Email or  Tel: (021) 788 3070

Fun indoor play center for kids with Roller coaster cars, Ball Pool, 2 big slides, Climbing Wall, Fantasy dressing up castle, Life size dolls house, Ship wreck sand pit, Tube Slide, Book corner, Lego bricks, Big building blocks, Jungle gym, Baby changing facilities, Cafe serving light snacks and beverages. Free entrance for babies under 1 year old, Party Venue

Ratanga Junction This is Cape Town's playground, and a great place to bring the kids for some trouble-free parenting. Ratanga Junction is fantastic theme park with thrilling rides and a fairytale atmosphere. Ride the terrifying Cobra roller coaster, enjoy the water rides, or explore the variety of shops around the park. Additionally you can also head across the road to Century City, the largest shopping centre in Africa, to enjoy some retail therapy.

Stellenbosch Fresh Goods Market -  an authentic Slow Food market consisting of producers selling products they have sourced, grown, raised, harvested, caught, preserved or transformed themselves. Customers have a chance to taste food before they buy it and bargaining and swapping of recipes is the order of the day. By trading the food grown on the urban edges the Fresh Goods market is aiming to make the food chain more sustainable and environmentally sensitive. All foods are fresh seasonal and locally grown making them simple, nourishing and delicious.

The Pamper Parlor - New Girls 'Spa' in Durbanville (behind Spur) R99 for a facial, manicure & pedicure (or party)! Bring your little princess to be pampered or bring your fairy & her friends for a pamper party

Thunder City (Cape Town) is a unique experience for any family to enjoy, with the world's largest and most diverse private jet squadron housed in its mammoth hangar. They are the only civilian operator to fly at supersonic speeds in former military jets. If you're there to fly, then choose from a variety of flight profiles: ultra high, super-fast, aerobatic, surface-hugging, formation or a combination of these. If you are just there to visit, the kids will go wild playing fighter pilots.

Two Oceans Aquarium (Cape Town) - We know that parents don’t want to have the hassle of cleaning up their home after a bunch of kids, nor do they want to worry about the catering and décor. The Two Oceans Aquarium, in conjunction with I&J, now provides a complete package. Dock Road V&A Waterfront Contact:  Anne-Marié Flanagan. Email 021 418 3823 or 0828900833 Visit our website