Grapevine Magazine Issue 3 | Page 18

Grapevine Lifestyle A trip to the Two Oceans Aquarium is a magical The planetarium is not open on Workers’ Day, 10. Kirstenbosch Botanical Christmas Day and the first Monday of every 7. Two Oceans Aquarium Gardens month (excluding school holidays). journey for both young and old. With more than Enjoy a picnic and a stroll in the spectacular 3 000 enchanting sea animals including fish, 25 Queen Victoria Street | Cape Town | Kirstenbosch botanical garden, nestled at sharks, turtles, octopi and birds, this underwater 021 481 3900 the foot of Table Mountain in Cape Town. kingdom can keep everyone enthralled for hours. The aquarium is open every day of the The gardens also hosts the Summer Sunset 9. Downhill Adventures year from 9:30am to 6pm. Concerts featuring local acts like The Parlotones, Mango Groove, Prime Circle and many more. Downhill Adventures is a thrill seekers paradise, 8. Iziko Museum Planetarium especially for older kids who will be amazed April 2015. Concert-goers are encouraged to at the wide range of activities on offer. The V&A Waterfront | Cape Town | 021 418 3823 The concerts run from 23 November 2014 to 5 bring along blankets and picnic baskets filled expertly trained staff at the extreme sports with eats and drinks, including alcohol. hub offer sandboarding, surfing, mountain View the stars and constellations of South biking excursions and much more. Book For more information visit African skies from the comfort of this state-of- half, full or multi-day adventures and/or two http://www.sanbi.org/gardens/kirstenbosch/ the-art celestial theatre, or let the little ones be activity combos. For more detail on prices and summer-concerts or entertained at the various educational shows at activities, please contact Downhill Adventures www.webtickets.co.za the planetarium while older kids can learn about directly. stargazing and local astronomy. Rhodes Dr | Newlands | Cape Town | Shop 10 | Overbeek Building | Cnr Kloof, Long & The planetary dome shows take place at 2pm on Mondays to Fridays and on weekends the 021 422 0388 shows are at 12pm for children and at 1pm 021 799 8783 Orange Street | Cape Town | [email protected] and 2:30pm for adults.Tickets cost R40 p/p for adults and R20 p/p for children under the age of 18 years. 16 Source: www.capetownmagazine.com