False Bay is a popular destination with Cape Town’s kids, who flock to the area, offering plenty of activities to keep them entertained. A family holiday in Cape Town just isn’t complete without a visit to False Bay on the opposite side of the Cape Peninsula. With so many activities for the little ones, you could easily stay for a couple of days:

Swim with the Boulder’s Beach Penguins

Take a dip into the sea at Boulder’s Beach and you’ll be joined by a colony of African penguins. Boulder’s Beach is the best place in Cape Town to see these wonderful birds, but families should remember that the beach is an animal sanctuary and should therefore be treated as such. The penguins on Boulder’s Beach are known as the Jackass penguins because of the distinct ee-yore sound that they make. Although Boulder’s Beach has close to 3,000 of these noisy waddlers, the Jackass penguin is near endangered and therefore there is a small admission charge to enter the beach, which goes towards the penguins’ conservation.

Visit the Simon’s Town Scratch Patch

Half of all the world’s gemstones are found in Southern Africa. Therefore, Cape Town is the perfect place to buy gemstones and they make wonderful souvenirs for your children to give to their friends at school. At Scratch Patch, thousands of gemstones literally cover the floor and much fun is to be had searching for the prettiest. You can find anything from tiger’s eye to lapis lazuli and agate on the floor and there even some rarer more exotic stones.

Spot Whales and Seals on a Boat Cruise

Sail the Indian Ocean aboard the Spirit of Just Nuisance and you’ll have a great time spotting seals and sea-birds. You’ll even hear the real-life story of Cape Town’s most famous dog, Just Nuisance, the only Great Dane to ever serve in the navy. Whilst sailing past the Navy fleet you might be lucky enough to spot a frigate leaving the harbour, but sometimes guests have been luckier still and spotted a whale from the confines of their ship.

Visit the Warrior Toy Museum

If your child hoards toy cars or just won’t let go of her doll collection, then a visit to the Warrior Toy Museum is a must. The museum houses over 4,000 toy cars and 500 dolls, but it’s the two fully functioning railroads that make it a must-visit destination for the children. The museum is based in Simon’s Town on St. George’s Street so walking around the town afterwards is a great way to spend the rest of the day.

Learn To Surf

Splash out on some surfing lessons for your children and they’re bound to be the envy of all their friends. Gary’s Surf School is the oldest surf school in South Africa and has been around since 1989. Located on Muizenberg Beach, the school is as popular with tourists as it is with locals. The consistent waves make this beach, the best in Cape Town for learning to swim.

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