OUTDOORS

*Oudtshoorn Ballooning

Experience - the unique sensation of Hot Air Ballooning in the Klein Karoo. Drifting on a gentle breeze, you will enjoy a sense of peace and tranquility; Enjoying the panoramic view of Oudtshoorn and the majestic Swartberg Mountain range, which will stay with you forever... Enjoyable by all.

Outdtshoorn, Tel: 082 7848539

*Cape Town Carriage Co.

Cape Town Carriage Company offers the experience of exploring Cape Town’s CBD and Company’s Garden in style and allows a more sedate way of viewing the historical landmarks amassed in this area.

Cape Town, Tel: (021) 703-4396 / 082 575 5669

*Cycle the Cape

Here at Cyclethecape.com we offer both road bike hire and organised tours around the stunning Southern Peninsular in Cape Town. All our bikes are top quality and minimum 16 speed.

Fish Hoek, Tel: (021) 782 7374

*Klondyke Cherry Farm

Cherries & Pick your own: Cherry time is November till end December. Do come and visit us and "pick-your-own" cherries on Klondyke Farm. Enjoy a really fun outing with the whole family. You are welcome to spend the day here and picnic or braai in the shade of the pine trees.

Klondyke Cherry Farm, Tel: (023) 3121521

Mooiberg Farm

Strawberry picking in Cape Town is only available in season. The season begins in November which is characterised by warm weather, perfect for spending time in the outdoors.

Stellenbosch, Tel: (021) 881 3222

*Cape Sidecar Adventures

Cape Sidecar Adventures’ fleet consists of 25 classic Changjiang CJ750’s, a version of the German 1938 BMW R71 sidecar, manufactured for the Chinese Red Army between the mid 1950’s and the mid 1970’s.

2 Glengariff, Three Anchor Bay, Sea Point, Tel: (021) 434 9855 / 082 3085483

*Robben Island

For nearly 400 years, Robben Island, about 12 kilometres from Cape Town, was a place of exile and imprisonment where rulers sent those they regarded as outcasts and troublemakers. Since 1997 Robben Island has been a museum acting as a focal point of South African heritage. In 1999 the island was declared a World Heritage Site.

R75 – R150

Tel: (021) 405 4500

*City Siteseeing Cape Town

If you wish to visit the sites in the Cape Town city centre, try the Cape Town Explorer. This double-decker bus has an open top and is bright red. Discover many of the great sites of Cape Town in this relaxed way.

Tel: (021) 511 6000

*Waterfront Boat Company - Boat Trips

We offer short day excursions, sunset cruises, dinner cruises, fishing trips, eco cruises, whale watching and high-speed adrenaline boat rides.

V&A Waterfront, Tel: (021) 418 5806

*Cape Camel Rides

Enjoy a scenic ride through indigenous bush with magnificent views over The Lakes and Long Beach.

12pm – 4pm

Imhoff Farm, Kommetjie Road, Tel: (021) 789 1711

*Cape Town Carriage Rides

Cape Town Carriage Company offers historical carriage trips through Cape Town.

Carriage Company, Indicator Lodge, Schaap Kraal Road, Ottery, Tel: (021) 703 4396 / 082 5755669

*Quantum Adventures - Caving

Experience the natural beauty of a cave. The walk on the way also happens to be one of the most scenic.

10 Old Cape Farm Road, Noordhoek, Cape Town, Tel: 789 0188 / 082 6583078

*AWol Tours – Cycle Tours

Cape Town day tours include award-winning Bicycle Township Tours, hiking up Table Mountain, mountain biking or a leisurely cycle ride to Cape Point and the Winelands.

Muizenberg, Tel: (021) 788 1256 / 083 2346428

*Classic Cape Charters – Deep-sea Fishing

Enjoy magnificent views of our coastline and Table Mountain. Head out into Table Bay on our inshore fishing excursion. Our luxury boats offer private sunset cruises. We also offer shark viewing and diving.

Shop 6, Quay 5, V&A Waterfront, Tel: (021) 418 0782 / 082 320 3323

*Daytrippers – Cycle Tours

From a mellow cycle in the Winelands to a vigorous off-roading in the forest, to a multi-day cross-country tour, you name it, and they’ll make it happen.

Santos Park, Unit 8, 414 Voortrekker Road, Maitland, Tel: (021) 511 4766

*African Dragon Boat Adventures – Dragon Boat Racing

African Dragon Boat Adventures was born out of the passion for the collectivism and leadership symbolism of the dragon. These extraordinary teambuilding vehicles inherently envelop critical aspects of teamwork with a clarity that is hard to beat in any other activity.

Tel: 082 4602941

*Fantastic Racing

Race world-class racing cars at Killarney racetrack. We host tailored racing events, ideal for corporates or individuals.

Killarney Race Circuit, Killarney, Tel: (021) 461 1414

*Harley-Davidson Cape Town – Harley-Davidson Tours

We will gladly assist you to make the very best of your Harleyday through our beautiful country by experiencing the magnitude of our nature and our wide-open roads. Free mapped-out routes to explore the splendour of the Cape are provided. Choose from five one-day scenic tours.

9 Somerset Road, Corner Hudson Street, Green Point, Tel: 0860 427539

*Thunder City – Jet Flights

Thunder City uses 4 two-seater Hawker Hunters for training, aerobatics, low flying and general flying. Powered by the Avon 122 series turbojet, this aircraft allows you to experience high ‘g’ adrenalin performance.

Tower Road, Cape Town International Airport, Tel: (021) 934 8007 / 083 2618007

*Waterfront Boat Company – Jet Boating

This cruise is full of high-speed turns while flying over the waves travelling as far afield as Llandudno. This scenic trip is full of adventure and suitable for all.

Shop 7, Quay 5, V&A Waterfront, Tel: (021) 418 5806

*Bugaloo Adventures – Power Boating

Join the team that won inflatable powerboat world championship for the adventure trip of your life.

Mooring No.1, Atlantic Boat Club, The Deck, Hout Bay Harbour

*Butterfly World

South Africa’s biggest free-flying butterfly park features a display house and a large indoor garden where visitors walk around while exotic butterflies from all over the planet flitter around.

Open Daily @ 9am – 5pm

R15 – R32

R44, Klapmuts, (021) 875 5628

*Drakenstein Lion Park

Offers kids a chance to see captive lions mooching around in the sun. The lions here are captive-born beasts who cannot ever be reintroduced to the wild.

Open Daily @ 9:30am – 5pm

Old Paarl Road, near Klapmuts, Tel: (021) 863 3290

*Imhoff Farm

A handy one-stop shop for child-friendly activities. The complex also offers craft shops and restaurants, making it a sensible full-day destination.

Open Daily 10am – 5pm

Kommetjie Road, Kommetjie, Tel: (021) 783 4545

*Le Bonheur Crocodile Farm

The farm is home to about 1000 crocodiles that mostly spend their days lazing around and baking in the sun. Perilously low walkways take you around the enclosures.

Open Daily @ 9:30am – 5pm

R15 – R28

Babilonstoren Road, R45 between Paarl and Franschhoek, Tel: (021) 863 1142

*Monkey Town

The park is home to 230 primates, ranging from lion-tailed macaques to chimpanzees to spider monkeys to the old South African favourite, vervet monkeys.

Open Daily @ 9am – 5pm

R10 – R55

Mondeor Road, Somerset West, Tel: (021) 858 1060

*Tygerberg Zoo

The zoo keeps smaller animals, with the biggest they have being zebra. Expect to see chattering monkeys and plenty of plodding tortoises.

Saturday – Thursday @ 9am – 5pm & Friday @ 9am – 4:30pm

R32 – R48

Exit 39, Klipheuwel-Stellenbosch off-ramp, N1 highway, Tel: (021) 884 4494

*West Coast Ostrich Ranch

The ranch allows visitors to interact up close with their flightless birds, and children will take great delight in being able to sit on an ostrich.

Open Daily @ 9am – 5pm

R35 – R40

Van Schoorsdrift Road, Tel: (021) 972 1955 / 1669 / 1649

*World Of Birds

The largest bird park in Africa has more than 3 000 bird species as well as monkeys and 400 species of other small animals in walk-in aviaries.

Open Daily @ 9am – 5pm

Valley Road, Hout Bay, Tel: (021) 7902730 / (021) 7918380

*Horse Riding

Horse riding and lessons are offered, with outrides going to the beach, dunes and nearby forest.

4 Andrews Road, Hout Bay, Cape Town, Tel: (021) 7901264

*Helicopter & Marine Services

Shop 8 Quay 4, Waterfront, Cape Town, Tel: (021) 4180200 / 082 8211130

*Putt Putt

Situated on the beachfront, the Course of Mini Golf provides great entertainment and fun for the whole entertainment.

Monday – Sunday @ 9am – 9pm

Beach Road, Mouille Point, Cape Town, Tel: (021) 4346805 / 082 3348 111

INDOOR ACTIVITIES

*Zip Zap School of Circus Arts – Circus Experience

Join us at the Dome for fun workouts while flying, bouncing, swinging, wrapping.

20 DF Malan Street (Behind Artscape), Founders Garden, Foreshore, Cape Town, Tel: (021) 421 8622

*Bizzy Bodies

Cape Town’s biggest indoor play gym is also it’s busiest, offering active play experiences for children aged 9 months to 12 years.

Monday – Saturday @ 10am – 5pm

R30 – R35

23 Bell Crescent, Westlake Business Park, Westlake, Tel: (021) 702 0505

*Cave Golf

This 18 hole indoor mini-golf course offers just the right blend of fun and frustration. A two-player game should take about half an hour, perfect for rainy days.

Open Daily @ 9am – 5:30pm

R9

Next to Scratch Patch, Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Tel: (021) 419 9429

*Stadium Bowl

Ten Pin Bowling is a great activity to be enjoyed with friends and colleagues.

R25 – R35

Daily – 9am – 12am

Stadium on Main Shopping Centre, Main Road Claremont, Tel: (021) 671 1893

*Laserquest

The excitement builds as the game is about to begin. You are given your instructions and are then released into the playing arena where you have limited time to find a good hiding spot.

Stadium on Main, Claremont Main Road, (021) 683 7296

*Scratch Patch

For a very unique experience search through the sea of colourful gemstones beneath you feet while picking out your favourites. This is a great activity for people of all ages.

Monday – Friday @ 8:30am – 4:45pm

Saturday – Sunday @ 9am – 5pm

Dido Valley Road Simonstown, Tel: (021) 786 2020

8:30am – 4:45pm (Monday - Friday)

9am – 5pm (Saturday & Sunday)

V&A Waterfront, Tel: (021) 419 9429

*City Rock

The first real indoor climbing gym in Cape Town, and the largest in South Africa.

Monday – Thursday @ 10am – 10pm, Friday @ 10am – 8pm & Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays @ 10am – 6pm

R33 – R55
21 Anson St, Corner Collingwood Road, Observatory, Tel: (021) 447 1326

*Ice Station

Grandwest, Vanguard Drive, Goodwood, Tel: (021) 535 2260

*Frogs – Beyond the Pond

This exhibition features variety of activities, from the delightful puppet show Your Friend the Frog to the giant touch wall, the first of its kind in South Africa, in addition to an assortment of live frogs.

Daily @ 9:30am – 6pm

Two Oceans Aquarium, V&A Waterfront