A masala of fun activities and a spy adventure game.
When it comes to keeping kids (and adults) happy and engaged, Spice Route has it all mapped out. Lush lawns, old oak trees and wide valley views stretching as far as Table Mountain make it a wonderful destination. But the real draw for families (with kids of all ages) is its wonderful smattering of offerings – from artisanal food to adventure activities and creative pursuits. One visit simply isn’t enough to do justice to this one-stop playground.
Spies Route at Spice Route
Shante Hutton
A must-do for the entire family is this mission for budding sleuths and would-be 007s. Part treasure hunt, part escape-room clue-solving, the Spies Route game takes you rushing around the grounds, as you go undercover to solve clues in a top-secret adventure, tracking down the mystery of the rogue spy. Tackled in groups of four, it’s rated for kids 12 and older without supervision, but younger kids will have a ball with their parents along for the ride (and so will the parents).
Good to know Booking is advised. Clues and instructions are written in English.
Duration 45 minutes
Cost R80 per person
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All-day fun
Tarien Joubert
There’s lots more to discover once you’ve tracked down your spy and received your award:
- Kids with a creative streak will want to settle down for hours at Môigoeters Creative Studio, painting ceramics of all shapes and sizes to be fired and glazed for you to collect at a later date.
- Bring your bikes and burn off some energy on Paarl Trails network. It ranges from easy 2.5km routes to complex 35km mountain single tracks.
- And let younger kids explore to their heart’s content on the jungle gyms and lawns.
Treat Eats
If there are kids that don’t like pizza, we haven’t met them! At La Grapperia Bistro and Pizzeria, the wood-fired pizzas and flammkuchen keep adults happy too, and it’s conveniently close to the playground area.
Good to know The Junior Adventure passport makes wrangling kids’ parties a breeze. It includes a choice of one activity, lunch at La Grapperia (for R215).
Opening times Daily, 8am – 4pm
Contact 021 863 5200, info@spiceroute.co.za
Where to find it Spice Route Destination, Suid Agter Paarl Road, Paarl
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