In our article today, we will talk about tourism in South Africa for children. South Africa, nicknamed the bride of the African continent, has become one of the most important facades of tourism in the world, and why not and it possesses all the ingredients that helped it to do so. Suitable for holidays, both for adults and children, and in today’s article from the Arab Travelers website we will show you the South African Tourism Guide for families and children.
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South African tourism for children
Cape Town is one of the most important and famous cities in South Africa, as it contains many distinctive tourist attractions, including the following:
Table Mountain National Park
The Table Mountain National Park is one of Cape Town’s most famous and popular landmarks, and it is witnessing a great demand by tourists every year. It has been considered one of the seven new wonders of the world, it includes many valleys and streams, and it includes nearly 1500 types of the rarest flowers And 2200 distinct plant species.
Among the most important activities that can be done in the park is the practice of hiking after climbing to the top of the mountain, in addition to a cable car ride that allows to see a wonderful landscape of the mountain from above, and in the eastern part of the park you can enjoy watching the plants of the old Kerstenbosch Garden dating back to about 200 years.
The park operators constructed a bridge over the trees to allow walking over the scenic landscape. The park also inhabits a variety of animals and birds such as ostriches, monkeys, and zebras, which can take pictures of the distinctive memorials.
To know the prices of some of the park’s facilities, you can visit its official website here.
Visit times: Private facilities have access every day of the week from eight in the morning until eight in the evening, and for free areas, entry is available around the clock.
Cape Town Wheel
Many visitors to Cape Town are keen to ride the famous wheel located on the Victoria and Alfred waterfront, because of the wonderful panoramic view of the city as a whole and several landmarks such as Robin Island and Table Mountain.
The wheel contains 30 air-conditioned cabins with a height of about 40 meters, and during the trip it is possible to provide cabins with a picnic basket if passengers need them, and many celebrations for children are held in the presence of some famous cartoon characters.
Entry prices: 120 rand for adults, 60 rand for children between 4 to 17 years, and 200 rand for the VIP cabin ride.
Worktime: Everyday from ten in the morning until eleven in the evening.
Robin Island
Robin Island, located in the natural table bay and listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is characterized by its oval shape and a few meters above sea level, as it contains beautiful scenery.
On the island, you can enjoy the cruise starting from the coast of Victoria and Alfred, and then wander around the natural landmarks of the island, and visit the most important places including the ancient ships, the lighthouse and the museum, and the prison in which many politicians were held, headed by Nelson Mandela.
Entry prices: 340 rand for adults, 190 rand for children under 18 years old.
Visit times: Every day from nine in the morning until six in the evening.
Boulders Beach
Boulders Beach near Simon is famous for being a nature reserve and colony for the penguins that number there are about 3 thousand birds, and there are many rocks and trees that surround the beach from every direction.
The beach is distinguished by its clear waters and glistening white sands, which made it one of the most suitable entertainment places for families eager to take souvenir photos with penguins and enjoy playing with them. They can also rent rowing boats and take a wonderful cruise.
Entry prices: 70 rand for adults, 35 rand for children under 12 years old.
Visit times: Every weekday from eight in the morning until six thirty in the evening.
For more information about beach prices, visit its official site here.
