Forget the sugar rush and put a spring in their step with this cool, cute and crafty collection of activities that will make the kids fall in love with the season
The Alpaca Loom | Paarl
There’s hardly anything more exciting than feeding farm animals, except feeding an alpaca. Introduce your kids to these fascinating fluff balls, native to Peru. Purchase some grain for casual feeding or get up close and personal with an Alpaca Barn Tour or Alpaca Walk.
084 793 3666
alpacas.co.za
The Jolly Roger Pirate Boat | Cape Town
September is whale season in the Western Cape, and there’s no better way to scout some sea life than from the deck of a pirate ship. Gather your crew and hop aboard for this fun-loving themed cruise that sets sail from the V&A Waterfront’s harbour.
021 421 0909
yacoobyachts.co.za
Honeydew Mazes | Joburg
Get lost and found in nature by venturing one of these amazing mazes. Children are encouraged to work as a team to crack clues and make it to the end of a giant garden puzzle. The maze is suitable for all ages, but some basic reading and writing skills will make it more fun for smaller folk. Children who are under 16 years of age are, however, not permitted inside the Elemental Maze without an adult. It’s open over weekends and on public holidays.
073 795 2174
honeydewmazes.co.za
Cool Runnings Tobogganing | Cape Town
Strap into a bobsled and scoot down Durbanville’s slopes in style. Cruise through corners, bends and a tunnel before automatically slowing down at the bottom of the course, safe and sound. It’s seriously great fun for kids aged three and up, but adults tend to end up having an even bigger blast.
021 949 4439
coolrunnings.capetown
uShaka Chimp & Zee | Durban
This is not your average adventure park. Chimp & Zee’s Beginner Rope Adventure offers kids 18 different elements throughout the journey, complete with two exciting zip lines over Rocky Reef and the turtle enclosures. The cool child-friendly journey is low to the ground and is also quite an easy introduction to rope courses.
031 332 1167 / 081 049 9146
ushakamarine.com/chimpnzee
Words by Robyn Simpson
Photography: Freepik, Unpslash, Courtesy Images
