The Cape Point Route for Kids....

"In America, there are two classes of travel. First class, and with children". I am not sure whether American humourist, Robert Benchley, actually had children or not. I am pretty certain however that he didn’t attempt traveling on the Cape Point Route - with or without kids, because Cape Town, and in particular the kingdom of the Cape Point Route, is a first class place to travel with kids and a perfect spot for a family holiday.

Why? The weather is excellent, and the Cape Point Route is jam packed with fun things to do - be it in the water, on the water, next to the water, at the beach, on land or in the mountains. It’s delightful whether you are walking, driving, biking, diving, swimming, birding, exploring, shopping, eating or simply wandering around any of the charming villages on the route.

Just 35 minutes from Cape Town city centre, the Cape Point Route spans 2 coastlines, and is wrapped around a national park. It runs from Hout Bay on the Atlantic Seaboard, down to Cape Point itself, then up the False Bay coastline through Simon’s Town, to Muizenberg. The Cape Peninsula is Cape Town’s “Playground of the Cape” offering something for every kid – young and old! And fortunately most of the activities and attractions on the Cape Point Route will appeal to child-free visitors too.

Recently penguin mania has hit Hollywood with popular movies - Madagascar, March of the Penguins and Happy Feet. As a result penguins are the star attraction for kids! Just past Simon’s Town on the False Bay coast is Boulders Beach – a charming beach with giant boulders, tranquil pools and you guessed it- penguins! This is an absolute must do activity for the children as you can sit on the beach with the penguins, swim with the penguins or walk on the elevated boardwalks to view them. It is a truly remarkable experience, but for an extended appreciation of these quirky characters check into the family friendly Boulders Beach Lodge – self catering and B&B accommodation right at Boulders Beach. You will have penguins outside your window, a bed almost on the beach and there is an excellent kids menu at the restaurant and some not to be missed penguin curios at the downstairs shop! They even have “Ride a Penguin” which raises funds for SANCCOB.

For more information on the Cape Point Route, call us on 021 782 9356, send us an email at info@capepointroute.co.za or visit our website www.capepointroute.co.za