Things to do
Things to Do with Kids
From lions and giraffes to butterflies and vintage cars, there's lots to keep little ones busy. The cottage garden has space to play too.
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Drakenstein Lion Park
A sanctuary for rescued lions, viewed from raised walkways.
Kimi's pickPhoto courtesy of Wilderer
1.5km, about 3 minRistorante Pappa Grappa and Wilderer Distillery
Our neighbours, just 1.5km down the road on the R45. German and Italian food at Ristorante Pappa Grappa, handcrafted gin and grappa tastings at Wilderer Distillery, and lovely gardens with a zip line and jungle gym for the kids. A firm favourite with our guests.
Photo: Lourens van Dyk, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
~20 minSpice Route, Paarl
Chocolate tastings, scavenger hunts, a bike track and playgrounds. Don't miss La Grapperia for pizza.
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Photo: Derek Keats, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
~15 minButterfly World and Animal Sanctuary, Klapmuts
Tropical butterflies, reptiles, meerkats and more.
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The Giraffe House, Koelenhof
Meet giraffes and other animals, with fun talks for kids.
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Cheetah Outreach at Spier
Learn about cheetahs and see them up close.
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Photo: South African Tourism, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
~10 minFranschhoek Motor Museum
Over 100 years of cars, motorbikes and bikes at L'Ormarins.
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Bugz Play Park, Paarl area
Sandpits, pedal cars, jumping castles, rowing boats and a little train.
Photo: Blyth01, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
~15 minFranschhoek Wine Tram
A fun tram and bus ride through the vineyards for the whole family.
Many wine farms have playgrounds too. Look for the Kid friendly tag on the Wine Tasting and Family Restaurants pages.
