CAPE DUTCH FARMS WITH KIDS AREA

VREDENHEIM FARMYARD PLAYPARK

We start with the Wine Farms that have both a historical Cape Dutch manor house, and a children’s play area. Vredenheim has both in one view and children ride around on scooters in front of a 400 year old Cape Dutch style house. Farm animals are kept for children to interact with and there are plenty of jungle gyms swings and slides to keep the kids busy. Ask about a party booth if you are planning a celebration.

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BLAAUWKLIPPEN ZIP-LINE

Children's muscles, balance, and general fitness are all improved by this enjoyable sport. available at the cycling course and Blaauwklippen Wine Farm. Alternatively, visit Elgin River Lodge for a glamping experience. Try Acrobranching in Muldersvlei for a more comprehensive obstacle course.

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POLKADRAAI BIKE PARK

The Polkadraai farm has a Cape Dutch style house which has been Victorianised by replacement of the thatch roof with a red corrugated iron roof. Strawberry picking made this place famous, but now a range of other activities is available for kids on weekends including bike park riding through an indigenous garden.

Boys and girls will absolutely love their time in the outdoors while improving their fitness and balance. Be sure to provide a suitable helmet, long pants and cycling gloves. Circuits are available for all skill levels, be careful to stay away from obstacles that your child isn’t ready for. More information will be available at your venues official website. Try Polkadraai Bike Park for stunning indigenous gardens, or Blaauwklippen Bike Park for a more artificial track.

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LOURENSFORD ART PARTIES

Kids will be delighted by the magic of making their own paintings at Lourensford Art Jamming, a party-friendly location where you can bring your own food. Numerous stores and marketplaces contribute to the lively ambiance, and the environment is well-established and shaded. As you explore this historic wine farm, take in some mini golf or splash about in the fountains. situated in Somerset West.

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HAZENDAL EDUTAINMENT

Wonderdal is an indoor play area that has scientific interactive displays and a variety of books and interesting art themed displays and activities. Well-researched educational play areas like this are considered cutting-edge internationally. Visit the gallery, bakery, vintage cars, restaurant with a view, and amazing modern architecture cubist sculpture on a reflecting pool. All of this has been designed around the historical buildings of the Hazendal Cape Dutch baroque style gabled farmstead.

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VERGELEGEN PLAYPARK

This creative design blends playground equipment with landscaping made entirely of native plants. It's like discovering a secret garden close to the farm's main park, tucked away in a remote location. Adjacent to this is the hamlet of Heritage buildings that graces the farm with well proportioned neoclassical gables and thatched roofs. The dam and trees form an expansive natural wonderland that children will love.

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HERB GARDEN MAZE

Maze-filled activity books are a favorite among kids. It goes without saying that kids would like navigating a real maze. Beside the playground at Vergelegen wine property lies a sizable labyrinth of clipped vines. Toddlers perceive the herb garden's many clipped hedges as labyrinths.

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SMELL ROSES

Visit the Vergelegen Wine Farm in Somerset West during spring, and witness a spectacular display of beautiful blossoms. Get your children in contact with nature in this wonderful quiet garden. Visit the restaurant, museums, and buy a picnic to help the venue, which has subsidized admission rates.

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CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT

Visit the Vergelegen Wine Farm in Somerset West during spring, and witness a spectacular display of beautiful blossoms. Get your children in contact with nature in this wonderful quiet garden. Visit the restaurant, museums, and buy a picnic to help the venue, which has subsidized admission rates.

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WELTEVREDE

This genuine Cape Dutch house has iconic wheel scrolls that make it easily recognisable. One of the most child-friendly wine farms in Stellenbosch, Weltevrede boasts a huge outdoor patented plastic climbing equipment. The wood-fired pizza is delicious and the whole family will enjoy their visit to this beautiful venue. You might also like GLITZYMAGAZINE to read more about tourist day trips and travel guide to great sightseeing landmarks in the Western Cape.

LA GRANDE PROVENCE

The large treehouse in natural surroundings keep children amused for hours while parents sip on wine and enjoy the cuisine at the Bistro which is adjacent to the fine dining restaurant and art gallery of La Grande Provence. Drive past the historical manor house and lily pond on your way to the hamlet of fine wine tasting venue located in Franschhoek.

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BABYLONSTOREN

This wine farm boasts a centuries old Cape Dutch manor house surrounded by wine tasting venue, two restaurants, a hotel, and an expansive organic Daily tours educate the whole family on the science of growing berries, delicious fruits, and vegetables. Niche areas contain desert plants, riverine habitats and bonsai displays. The Clivia's greenhouse is a vast source of these beautiful indigenous flowers.

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Don't miss the Puff Adder Walk, a large collection of bonsai trees housed in a spaceframe building, that is called the Puff adder walk because of its winding . The Farm Shop offers daily tours of the gardens at 10 a.m. People can learn much about horticulture, sustainable farming and care for the environment.

Vast throngs of overseas guests frequent the estate in season, making it a famous global destination. There is however still plenty of space to accommodate everyone on this grand property. The views of the surrounding vineyards and Simonsberg mountain are magnificent. Enjoy a daily tour staring at the farm shop at 10am. Children will find this a wonderful place to learn about nature and some farm animals are also on view. Visit GLOSSY-MAGAZINE for more most exciting places to take toddlers in Cape Town.

WARWICK

A farm just north of Stellenbosch with a collection of old buildings next to a sparkling lake Flanked by lawns, umbrellas and children’s play equipment. See the beadwork sculpture of Nelson Mandela.

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KLEIN JOOSTENBERG

The gables at Joostenberg Wine Farm are the oldest known existing ones and take on a very simple form. Nearby, Klein Joostenberg has become a getaway for families on the weekends. The deli and restaurant provide food to this expansive park next to a lake. Wooden jungle gyms help children get their energy out. The nursery contains many water-wise plants and succulents to choose from. Nearby Ludwig's Roses is a well-known place to buy any kind of rose plant.

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PLAISIR MOUTAIN BIKE TRAILS

The historic wine farm is located between Paarl and Franschhoek. A modern wooden shed provides a wide range of rental bikes, and the trails are also of varying difficulty. Be sure to choose one suited to your family. No helmet, no ride. To prevent disappointment, call first. More suitable to older children, and adults will love the historical Cape Dutch complex amidst breathtaking scenery.

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WINERY AT TOKARA

After traversing the picturesque Banghoek Pass, one arrives to Tokara, one of the Cape's most picturesque and kid-friendly wine vineyards. The playground offers kids a thorough ergonomic workout in a creative tree house-style haven, based on international research. From there, parents may sip wine and take in the breathtaking sunsets that illuminate Simonsberg Mountain while their kids take in the breathtaking vistas of Stellenbosch. The eatery, "Delicatessen," serves a delectable menu that is made by a skilled chef. This place should undoubtedly be on your itinerary, as it is around 20 minutes away by car from the center of Franschhoek. Children learn a lot about horticulture, the environment, and responsible living from these kinds of gardens. The experience is really enlightening. The Farm Shop offers daily tours of the gardens at 10 a.m.

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LOURENSFORD MINIGOLF

Minigolf and art jamming are two of the activities available. With a water fountain, kids can stay cool. Adults will enjoy the market because it has a lot of takeout restaurants and live music. Food from the area is offered. The art exhibit and sculpture gardens add interest to the charming setting. located in the Helderberg Basin.

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VREDENHEIM FLOWER GARDENS

Visit the Vergelegen Wine Farm in Somerset West during spring, and witness a spectacular display of beautiful blossoms. Get your children in contact with nature in this wonderful quiet garden. Visit the restaurant, museums, and buy a picnic to help the venue, which has subsidized admission rates.

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TEN PIN BOWLING AT GRAND WEST

Cape Town is now home to a large number of bowling alleys. Given the variety of different activities offered, we suggest the one at Grand West Casino. Although the gables here are recently built, they are tastefully designed and contribute to a wonderful atmosphere in the food court adjacent to the ice-skating rink.

Bowling is not as simple a sport or activity as some people think. To bowl, a lot of motor planning is needed. The need to use both arms and legs at the same time presents a significant problem for many. It could be a little difficult to move forward with one leg while controlling the ball with the other. This requires a lot of communication between the brain and body. Children who improve their motor planning skills are more successful in school and sports.

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KIRSTENBOSCH BOTANICAL GARDENS HIKING

These gardens are renowned around the world for their richness, rare and endangered flora, and stunning location at the foot of Table Mountain's south slope. The gardens seem to go on forever, and there are a number of walkways and interesting things to find. Alongside regularly scheduled concerts, art displays are often on display to provide interest and a hint of human culture. Your visit is made more comfortable by the availability of two excellent and reasonably priced eateries.
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Fynbos blooms throughout nine months of the year, albeit not all species bloom at the same time. The canopy bridge is located in an area of the park that has the appearance of a thick forest. There are several hiking trails that start in the garden and proceed uphill. Try to visit at off-peak hours to avoid the crowds when foreign visitors are enjoying the park. Picnics are typically allowed in public parks and gardens, although most wineries do not allow food to be brought in. Visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic to the Kirstenbosch Gardens, which is great, but they must remember to take any rubbish home because the trash cans have been taken out to keep mice out.

Take in the stunning vistas of Table Mountain's south face while seeing the vibrant native wildflowers that bloom all year long.

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ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

CHEETAH PAARDEVLEI OUTREACH – PAARDELVLEI

Children have the wonderful chance to see wild animals that are treated with care at this important conservation facility. Cervals, caracals, and cheetahs are some of the large cats that call Paardevlei home. This conservation program works with cheetah ambassadors from across the world to increase the population through captive-born breeding programs, while also educating people about the need of protecting South African farm-raised cheetahs. They are the fastest wild cats and are also quite graceful and beautiful to see. Black-backed jackals, meerkats, bat-eared foxes, and leopard tortoises are also observed.

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WORLD OF BIRDS, HOUT BAY

Enter a world of aviaries for birds. The size of this animal refuge is incredible and will surely exceed your expectations. This location is also home to many more species, including an amazing monkey cage where visitors may interact closely with these friendly animals. Raptors, eagles, and owls are among of the most amazing spectacles. The duck pond is home to many different kinds of water-loving fowl. There is so much to see and do at the Hout Bay World of Birds!

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LE BONHEUR REPTILES:

Iguanas, snakes, and crocodiles are among these ferocious reptiles. Experience nature like never before while cycling, fishing, and engaging in other enjoyable family activities. The restaurant offers mouthwatering wood-fired pizzas in all of the most popular flavors. Le bonheur Reptile World is a center for adventure and exposing children to the natural world. It is located between Paarl and Franschhoek.

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