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Cape Town and the Garden Route with kids
Penguins, Table Mountain and malaria-free safaris, with almost no jet lag.
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Which ages it suits
What children love
- Penguins at Boulders Beach
- Table Mountain cable car
- Two Oceans Aquarium
- Malaria-free safari reserves
Worth knowing
- The sea is cold. Check GOV.UK travel advice for where to stay.
What a week in Cape Town and the Garden Route costs a family
For two adults and two children aged 4 and 8, expect roughly £2,950 for return flights, £1,092 for a family room or apartment and £945 to spend in March, one of the best months to go. That's about £4,987 in all. The cheapest month is May, at about £4,325.
| Month | Season | Family of four, 7 nights |
|---|---|---|
| JanuaryBest | Peak | £5,868 |
| FebruaryBest | Peak | £5,868 |
| MarchBest | Busy | £4,987 |
| AprilBest | Peak | £5,868 |
| May | Normal | £4,325 |
| June | Normal | £4,325 |
| July | Normal | £4,325 |
| August | Normalschool hols | £5,316 |
| September | Normal | £4,325 |
| OctoberBest | Busy | £4,987 |
| NovemberBest | Busy | £4,987 |
| DecemberBest | Peak | £5,868 |
Return flights from London. Short-haul airlines usually charge children the adult fare. A mid-range family room or apartment, plus food, local transport and days out. Prices go up in UK school holidays; August is counted as school holidays here. These are rough guides, not quotes. Plan your own holiday to see costs for your party, dates and holiday style, and add real prices as you find them.
When to go
The best months for Cape Town and the Garden Route are January, February, March, April, October, November and December. January, February, April and December are peak season, when prices are highest.
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