Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway or planning your holiday for the festive season, the Western Cape has no shortage of options to explore.
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If you are in search of something family-friendly, you won’t have to travel too far to get the most out of the province with an array of options, from the hustle and bustle of Cape Town to the tranquility of the exquisite Garden Route.
With so much to offer local travellers, more and more South Africans are exploring the area’s hidden gems and resorts, creating lasting memories with friends and family along the way.
We’ve hand-picked three out-of-the-ordinary local spots that might delight you and your family.
Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna
Situated on just over 4 hectares of pristine natural beauty on the banks of the famous Knysna lagoon, this resort is the perfect spot to indulge and explore the Garden Route with your family this summer.
This luxurious, newly refurbished hotel offers top-class amenities and facilities, against the backdrop of incredible natural beauty.
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With only 133 rooms and suites, service is personal and attention to detail comes standard. Surrounded by indigenous forest and situated on the banks of the Knysna Lagoon, the setting is serene and the views are glorious, yet you’re only three kilometres from the town centre.
Attractions and activities for the family: Outdoor activities at the hotel and surrounding area include fishing, golfing, boating, swimming, mountain biking, hiking and bird watching.
For adventure seekers, there’s extreme sports, paragliding, or the world’s highest bungee jump, all located close by.
Back at the resort, enjoy direct private access to the lagoon, while a large outdoor pool, on-site restaurant and bar, and kids club playground mean you’d be hard-pressed to find a reason to leave.
Wilgewandel Holiday Farm
This is a truly family-friendly getaway that offers self-catering and bed and breakfast accommodation, complete with comfortable rooms and en-suite bathrooms.
At the a la carte restaurant, guests can enjoy some of the best local cuisines while looking out over the farm dam and the beautiful surrounding mountains.
As for the kids, they will relish the many fun activities on offer, including camel rides, animal feeding, target shooting, trampolines and more.
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Attractions and activities for the family: Camel rides, ziplining, mini golf, donkey-cart rides, animal feeding, target shooting, tractor trails, adventure trails, pedal cars, rowing boats, trampolines, an obstacle course and a curio shop.
Premier Hotel Cape Town
Travel from the West Coast or even the Eastern Cape to the sophisticated Premier Hotel Cape Town, at the base of Table Mountain, nestled in the tree-lined Marais Road of Sea Point.
Select from 130 stylish, impeccably furnished, fully-equipped rooms most of which command spectacular views of a prime stretch of Cape coastline or the majestic Lion’s Head.
Attractions and activities for the family: Walk or hire a bicycle on the nearby beachfront promenade that spans all the way to the iconic V&A Waterfront. The area, with a cosmopolitan vibe is minutes from the bustling city centre, perfect for those visiting Cape Town with so much to see and do.
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