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2Sacramento Trail
3SAAF Museum
Winter holiday OUTING IDEAS
There is no good reason to stay indoors during the winter holidays . Our beautiful city has so much to offer young families when it comes to the outdoors , even during the colder months . Here is our list of outing ideas that children ( and adults ) of all ages will enjoy . And the best thing is , they are all either free or affordable !
1SAMREC
The SA Marine Recreation and Education Centre ( SAMREC ) exists to rescue and rehabilitate sick and injured seabirds . Visitors are welcome and children can enjoy learning about marine conservation through sight , sound and touch . The resident penguins always put on a show in their customdesigned pool area which can be viewed from the Flying Penguin Cafe . Guided tours are available and the best time to visit is 2pm when you can catch the daily feed . The centre is also offering a holiday club from 28 - 30 June . Visit their Facebook page for more info : facebook . com / samrecpe
COST : R20 for children , R30 for adults OPENING TIMES : 9am - 4pm daily LOCATION : Cape Recife Nature Reserve
2Sacramento Trail
Our city abounds in beautiful beaches , and just because the weather is cooler , it does not mean we can ’ t take advantage of them . The Sacramento trail provides children with all the space they need to exert some holiday energy . The whole family can enjoy the breathtaking views and be reminded of how wonderful it is to live in a coastal city . The trail can be as long or short as you need it to be and is suitable for small children . Dogs are welcome . LOCATION : Entrance at the end of the Schoenies Village
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3SAAF Museum
The SAAF Museum houses artifacts reflecting a richly diverse history of South African Air Force aircraft , the people and the wars . Children will delight in exploring the hangars full of aircraft and other memorabilia - and there is opportunity to climb into the cockpit of a real wartime plane . The grounds are spacious and there are picnic facilities available .
COST : Donations welcome OPENING TIME : Tues - Thurs 8am - 3pm , Saturdays 9am - 3pm , Sundays 10am - 4pm LOCATION : South side of the airport