Every day in the Western Cape!
Ice Skating at Grand West
Visit Grand West Casino's Olympic sized Ice rink at the Grand West Casino! A family favorite, there is a kiddie sized rink for beginners as well.Remember to bring a change of clothes and extra socks if you will be skating. If you are only going to be watching it is still advisable to wear warm clothes. The ice station isn't the only thing to do at Grand West there's tonnes of fun, from restaurants to movies, a theme park, games and more, Monday to Sunday, all year round, Grand West has it all, so pop on down to the Grand West Casino complex on Vanguard Drive in Goodwood or call 021 535 2260 for more information.
Butterfly World
Butterfly world is a magical kingdom for young and old. It is certainly one of the most unique attractions in the area and is located near the small Boland town of Klapmuts, which is very accessible to the many tourists visiting the area.Consisting of a tropical garden in a 1000 square metre green-house, you will see possibly the most exotic array of free flying butterflies in South Africa! Besides housing some of the world’s most beautiful creatures, Butterfly World is also home to a beautiful garden that boasts a large aviary, a Meer Kat enclosure and lots of free range ducks, chickens and goats, who are just waiting for children to feed them! They are open all year round ( except on Christmas day) from 09H00 until 17H00.
Monkey Town
Monkey Town makes for another family fun day with a difference. Situated 40 km outside Cape Town and 3km outside Somerset West on the N2 to Caledon, you can can spend a day in the jungle fun park, complete with rock swimming pool, water slides, jumping castle, play park, braai area, bush pub and restaurant. You can go for a guided tour at feeding time, interact with tame monkeys, visit the children touch farmyard and more!Contact Monkey Town 021 858 1060 for more information, bookings and programmes.
MTN Science Centre
Enter the weird and wonderful world of the MTN Sciencentre, the most fascinating place in Africa. Packed with over 300 'hands-on' displays, young and old will be enthralled for hours in South Africa's first world-class science centre. Bring the whole family – we have loads of entertainment for kids of all ages.
- Call a friend from the world’s largest cellphone.
- Play on the 'kids-exclusive' Murray & Roberts building site.
- Learn how waves are made.
- Also on offer is the Canon Camera Obscura, a room-sized pinhole camera that provides spectacular 360 degree views of Cape Town and surrounds!
Don't miss the explosive Science Shows every Saturday at 1pm and during school holidays.
Ticket Prices
Adults R20 Youth (3-18) R25 Family Package R78
Group rates available.
For more information regarding MTN Sciencentre events go to www.mtnsciencentre.org.za
Contact: (021) 529-8100
Find : 407 Canal Walk, Century City, Cape Town.
Most convenient access: Upper Level, Entrance 5
Two Oceans Aquarium
Go an undersea adventure to the bottom of the ocean, to the rivers of the world and to the sandy shore lines of the continents with the Two Oceans Aquarium! Visit Aquadot, your funky fishy friend, and splash around! Check out our brainteasers, games and activities in the childrens area, where they can also experience the seals playing whilst they have fun being creative! The Aquarium is one of the top tourist attractions in Cape Town and has over 3000 living sea animals, including sharks, fishes, turtles and penguins which can be seen in this amazing underwater nature reserve. Don't miss the daily feeding at 15h30 of the fishes in the I&J Predator Exhibit. Open daily Monday to Sunday, 09h30 to 18h00 all year round and situated at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. For more information visit their website www.aquarium.co.za
Iziko Planetarium
Join Davy Dragon at the Iziko Planetarium as he learns all about the sky above so that he can fulfil his dream of becoming the world's best flying dragon! This is a playful introduction to astronomy, especially for the under 10s. Just right for inquiring young minds.18 April to 1 June, every Saturday and Sunday at 12H00, from R 6 for children to R 20 for children this is a value added outing not to be missed.
Family Winter Special
Valid from 1 May - 15 September 2009- Two children under 18 years travel free with every adult return ticket for R145.00. (This means 3 people go up for the price of one adult ticket of R145.00).
- The Family Winter Special is valid over weekends, public holidays and June school holidays only, from 1 May to 15 September 2009.
- Ticket price is R145.00 for and adult return and R76.00 for a child return ticket.
Celebrate your Birthday with Table Mountain Cableway
Valid only on the day of your birthday.The Cableway will give you a FREE return ticket on your birthday! So ALL can enjoy at least one day of the year at the top of Table Mountain. Conditions: Please present your South African ID document on the DAY of your birthday at the lower station ticket office. Offer is valid on adult (18 years and older) return tickets only.
Anyone celebrating their birthday during our maintenance period has the privilege of making use of this offer one week prior or one week after our maintenance period if weather permits. Simply produce your South African ID on the day of your visit.
Class in the Clouds
Valid to South African Primary and High Schools only.
- More than 150 000 learners have participated in the Class in the Clouds programme since its inception in 2001.
- At R28.00 per learner your school can join Table Mountain Cableway's educational programme from 2 March to 30 October 2009.
- Includes a teacher's assistant.
- Booking is compulsory and no provisional or telephonic bookings are accepted.\
Hiker's Ticket
Valid before 9h30 every morning until 30 September 2009.
- The Cableway introduces a special ticket for hikers.
- The hiker's ticket is R38.00 for everyone travelling down in the cable car before 09h30 every morning.
- The hiker's ticket can only be purchased at the top station ticket office, situated inside the 'Shop at the Top' on top of Table Mountain.
Pensioners' Special
Valid for South African Senior Citizens (60 years and over) only until 30 September 2009.- For all those that are young at heart, the Cableway celebrates your glory years with you at R76.00 for a return ticket on the Senior Citizens Special.
- Ticket prices on the Senior Citizens Special are R76.00 return until 30 September 2009 (normal fare R145.00).
- Valid for South African senior citizens over the age of 60 years on presentation of a valid South African ID document.
