Whenever you have young children, you understand that one of the most significant aspect in deciding upon a vacation destination is selecting a spot that's not only family friendly but additionally packed with activities to maintain the small ones occupied and content. You can find endless family friendly beaches, wine farms, restaurants, resorts and outdoor activities. The city of Cape Town boasts a wealth of entertaining activities that can etch your holiday in their memory for a lot of years to come. Right here are some of our favourites.

1) Cave golf & scratch patch

Every kid enjoys a good game of putt putt. Cave Golf is based at the W&A Waterfront and is an interesting indoor 18 hole course. It is set inside an enchanting man-made cave with an assortment obstacles that will retain your kids as well as the adults entertained. Right next door a Scratch Patch where you kids can emerge themselves in picking out their own beautiful gemstones.

2) Bugz family playpark

Bugz Family Playpark is the largest play park in the Western Cape. There is an indoor and outdoor play area with a wide variety of activities including pedal cars, jumping castles, rowing boats, horse rides, mini tractor rides, a choo-choo train, a tree house, a castle and waterslides. The play park will challenge minds, exercise and burn through that extra energy in no time.

3) Cape Town Science Centre

With over 250 interactive displays and a wide range of events and activities, the Science Centre will provide some education enjoyable and a world of wonder that may inspire your kids as well as stimulate curiosity and develop an enquiring mind.

4) World of Birds

World of Birds is situated in the picturesque town of Hout Bay and is the largest bird park in Africa. There are actually over 3000 birds and you can have an intimate encounter with them with the landscaped walks through the aviaries. A must for the kids is the Monkey Jungle where they can interact with the cute squirrel monkeys.

5) Ratanga Junction

There is something for everyone at Ratanga Junction. Based in Century City, you will discover more than 30 attractions suitable for kids of all ages. Rides on the park include a zipline, canal boats, slingshots, a world-class roller coaster, climbing walls and much more.

6) Boulders Beach

What is there not to love about cute, waddling penguins? Boulders Beach, located in a sheltered tiny bay in Simon's Town is home to over 2000 endangered African Penguins. The beach forms part of the Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected area and there is breeding program to help ensure the survival of these magnificent penguins. A stunning walkway has been established to explore the area and their nesting and breeding sites. An intimate experience with these endangered birds will be a memorable one for both young and old.

7) Table Mountain Cableway

A visit to Cape Town is incomplete without catching a cable car up the iconic, world famous Table Mountain. Enjoy a day of food, fun and natural beauty and during Kids Season in Winter, your young children can ride for free and engage in an exciting treasure hunt.

8) Two Oceans Aquarium

Take your kids on a magical aquatic journey at Two Oceans Aquarium based at the V&A Waterfront. The aquarium offers unique experiences like diving with predators, meeting rockhopper penguins face to face, visit the worlds only living kelp forest exhibit, touch and feel an assortment of creatures and see creatures that cannot be seen in any other aquarium in the world. The aquarium boasts over 3000 creatures and 88 species.

9) Jolly Roger Pirate Boat

Every child at some stage pretends they are a pirate, make them feel like a real fearsome pirate onboard the Jolly Roger Pirate Boat. The Jolly Roger offers the young an authentic, adventure-filled experience and is the only pirate boat in South Africa. The boat departs daily and you will be able to enjoy fantastic views of Table Mountain, Granger Bay, Robben Island and Clifton. You will discover often sightings of whales, dolphins and other marine life

10) The Ice Station

Whether you are young or old, a novice or professional, a day gliding on ice at The Ice Station is something the whole family can enjoy. Based at Grand West Casino, the lots of restaurants, movies, shows and other activities makes it an exciting day out. There is also a mini-arena for the younger kids to enjoy themselves without getting hurt by the older kids.