Things to do

African Violet is perfectly situated for you to explore Cape Town. Discover Cape Town’s Big 6 attractions, child friendly activities and other things to do that we have selected especially for you.
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Cape Point

Distance from African Violet: 37 km Cape Point, situated at the south-western tip of Africa, has captivated travellers for centuries with its dramatic scenery and

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Groot Constantia

Distance from African Violet: 24 km The Constantia Valley is truly Cape Town’s Vineyard. The oldest wine-making region in the southern hemisphere, dating back to

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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

Distance from African Violet: 55.9 km Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is world-renowned for the beauty and diversity of the Cape flora it displays and for

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Robben Island

Distance from African Violet: 38.1 km Robben Island has become a symbol of the triumph of the human spirit, and was declared a World Heritage

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Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

Distance from African Violet: 40.8 km The best views of Cape Town are from the top of Table Mountain. The Cableway takes you to the

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V & A Waterfront

Distance from African Violet: 38.2 km Shop, Eat, Stay, Play – and something for the kids The V&A Waterfront is located within the breath-taking setting

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Boulders Beach

Distance from African Violet: 13.9 km Boulders Penguin Colony is home to a growing colony of the vulnerable African Penguin. Wooden walkways allow visitors to

Butterfly-World

Butterfly World

Distance from African Violet: 85.6 km Butterfly World (near Stellenbosch), one of the more unique attractions of the Western Cape Winelands, is a paradise for

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Cape Point

Distance from African Violet: 37 km Cape Point, situated at the south-western tip of Africa, has captivated travellers for centuries with its dramatic scenery and

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Circe Launches – Glass Bottom Boat

Distance from African Violet: 18.3 km During good visibility, our passengers on the glass bottomed boats (Hout Bay)are able to get a first hand view

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CityRock Indoor Climbing

Distance from African Violet: 33.7 km CityRock is Cape Town’s centre for all things related to the sport of Rock Climbing. The facility at CityRock

Imhoff-Farm

Imhoff Farm

Distance from African Violet: 37 km This historical Cape farmstead offers something special for everyone in the family to enjoy. It’s old world, yet original;

Kalk-Bay

Kalk Bay

Distance from African Violet: 8.4 km Kalk Bay, known for its excellent choice of restaurants, is a fun place to hang out and makes for

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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

Distance from African Violet: 55.9 km Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is world-renowned for the beauty and diversity of the Cape flora it displays and for

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Scratch Patch

Distance from African Violet: Simonstown 10.1 km | V&A Waterfront 39.5 km There are a wide variety of tumble-polished gemstones in the Scratch Patch, mostly

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Spier – Eagle Encounters

Distance from African Violet: 47.1 km Visit the Cheetah outreach facility and enjoy the once in a lifetime opportunity of personally interacting with these magnificent

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Surf Lessons at Muizenberg

Distance from African Violet: 15 km A great idea for kids and grownups! Muizenberg is famous for its long, sandy beaches, child-friendly waves and warmer

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Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

Distance from African Violet: 40.8 km The best views of Cape Town are from the top of Table Mountain. The Cableway takes you to the

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Two Oceans Aquarium

Distance from African Violet: 38.7 km The Two Oceans Aquarium is a window into the spectacular oceans surrounding the southern African coast. Situated in the

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V & A Waterfront

Distance from African Violet: 38.2 km Shop, Eat, Stay, Play – and something for the kids The V&A Waterfront is located within the breath-taking setting

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World of Birds

Distance from African Violet: 20.2 km The World of Birds (Hout Bay)is the largest bird park in Africa with more than 3000 different species of

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Abseil off Table Mountain

Distance from African Violet: 40.8 km Step off the top of Table Mountain, at 1000 meters above sea level, and rappel into pure vertical space.

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Cape Malay Cooking

Take a Malay cooking class while staying at African Violet Guest Suites. The beautiful pastel shades of the traditional houses that line the streets of

Cycle-Tours

Cycle Tours

Situated on the south-western tip of Africa, Cape Town and the Western Cape Cape Town is recognised as one of the most beautiful places on

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