3-Day Family Adventure

Highlights

Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch Gardens, Boulders Beach penguins, Cape Point, Chapman's Peak, Two Oceans Aquarium, V&A Waterfront

Day-by-Day Plan

Day 1: Table Mountain & Kirstenbosch

Morning:

• Table Mountain Cableway: Ride the rotating cable car up Table Mountain for panoramic city views. The flat summit paths are easy for small legs, and dassies (rock hyraxes) are a reliable hit with children.

Afternoon:

• Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens: Picnic spots, lawns to run on and easy walking trails, with Table Mountain rising straight behind the fynbos beds.
• Company's Garden & Iziko South African Museum: An optional city stop on the way back, with a playground in the gardens and kid-friendly exhibits at the museum.

Day 2: Penguins & Cape Point

Morning:

• Boulders Beach: Drive the scenic Cape Peninsula to Simon's Town and meet the famous colony of endangered African penguins from the boardwalks at Boulders Beach.

Afternoon:

• Cape Point: Continue into Table Mountain National Park and take the Flying Dutchman funicular up to the lighthouse for dramatic ocean vistas.
• Chapman's Peak Drive: Return along the coastal drive, with the option of a beach stop for a swim if the weather plays along.

Day 3: Waterfront Family Day

Morning:

• Two Oceans Aquarium: Spend the morning at the V&A Waterfront's aquarium, whose touch pools and predator tank are made for families.

Afternoon:

• V&A Waterfront: Relax around the harbour: play parks, the craft market and an optional harbour cruise before departure.