Family Friendly

 The now 1 year old Adventure land is a welcomed source of entertainment for the whole family.  They have some amazing slides for the brave and even the not so brave.  There are quad bikes that one can hire to go on the fun trail that meandering through a part of the forest.  With good braai facilities, tables, benches and large umbrellas it makes for a great venue to spend a day out in the sun with friends and family. 

Its a great venue for children’s parties and I’ve seen that it could make a lovely venue for an outdoor party for the adults too.  Just imagine an evening party nestled in the forest with some ambient lights some music and a big pool to socialise in or next to.  Bring in some caterers and voila – a party to be spoken about for a while.  This will need to be a special arrangement as the park isn’t normally open after sundown.

My child had his party at Adventure land and its still the most spoken about party amongst the kids (almost a year later).  The service and assistance is outstanding and the pricing is reasonable. 

Wild Waters Fun Park in Plettenberg Bay is another fun outing with a couple of slides, pools, putt-putt, trampolines and restaurant.  Many children’s and adults parties are held there.  A day time or evening party isn’t hard to arrange thanks to the restaurant and the friendly staff/management of the park.  If you wish to fit in a little exercise while the others go wet and wild – there is a gym right at the park.  A mini ride-on steam train choo-choo’s past the park for the little steam enthusiasts.

for a delightful day in with some of the cutest animals there’s the Harkerville Wolf Sanctuary and Touch Farm.  Have a cuppa, a picnic or just a stroll around the farm.  Many shrills of delight are given up as the kids feed the animals and exciting “Cool, look at the wolves!”.  Boredom is not an option with all of that and a play area for the kids is on site.  Kids parties are welcomed there.

The Knysna Elephant Park is a place of awe, learning and fun.  Also a great venue for a kids party with a difference.  The Knysna Elephant Park is not just about entertainment but preservation of these dear creatures that are close to extinction.

Another party venue with a difference or just an exciting day out is the Birds of Eden and Monkey Land.  Be sure to save a few bucks and buy the combo ticket.  Birds of Eden offers a perfect facility for outdoor parties either kids or “not too noisy” party for the adults.  Although I wouldn’t recommend a party at Monkey Land, its fun to stroll through the forest and seeing the mischievous monkeys at play.

Birds of Eden and Monkey Land are enclosed areas where you walk amongst the animals.  The layout is spectacular!  Birds of Eden and Monkey Land have little restaurants/cafes and curio shops.  Do remember that the animals are friendly but shouldn’t be fed (even if they try to help themselves to what you’re munching). 

One can find out more about these and many more family and party friendly venues in the garden route at the tourist offices; should you prefre do it the easier way just click on the links offered on this website.