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Embarking on a family adventure is always an exhilarating experience, filled with anticipation and excitement. I would spend hours planning what we’d see, where we’ll stay… and take into account the kids’ possible limits.

This year I struck it lucky. I managed to secure unbelievably cheap FlySafair tickets and we just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to go to CAKE TOWN!

We got those cheap Flysafair tickets (now, that was a pleasant surprise)

As a mom always on the lookout for budget-friendly travel options, I couldn’t believe my luck when I scored cheap Flysafair tickets. It was like a gift from the travel gods! Needless to say, I wasted no time in booking our accommodation in Cape Town.

I had 2 screens open, one with Flysafair and another that I was busy working on. I don’t know what made me look to the side, but the screen had changed and I was no longer in the queue. I quickly ran through the booking process trying to find flights that works with school, but at that late stage of the sale I couldn’t be too picky. It’ll be a short visit, but the Kids will see CAKE TOWN.

We’re going to Cape Town with the kids

Traveling with children can be both challenging and rewarding. However, hubby and I firmly believe that exposing our little ones to new experiences is an essential part of their growth. Cape Town promises to be a perfect destination for us to explore together – and to prepare for what we will be doing later this year…

Travelling light, it will take some planning

We’re going to travel light with only 2 carry-on backpacks, because as soon as we step off the airplane, our itinerary starts. By doing so, we eliminate the hassle of checked luggage and have the freedom to start exploring Cape Town as soon as we land. It’s a practical choice that allows us to be more flexible and efficient throughout our trip.

Now, packing for four people in a couple of backpacks does require some careful planning. We have to consider our essentials, such as clothing, toiletries, and a few must-have items for the kids. We’ve compiled a detailed packing list, ensuring that we bring only the necessities while leaving enough room for any souvenirs the kids might pick up along the way.

A flight of firsts

This trip holds a special significance for our family as it marks my youngest daughter’s first flight experience. I can’t wait to witness her amazement as we take off and explore Cape Town together. Additionally, it will be my two little girls’ first adventure at the tip of Africa!

Let me know your sightseeing must-do’s

As we prepare for our Cape Town adventure, I’d love to hear your thoughts and recommendations. Are there any must-see attractions or hidden gems that we absolutely shouldn’t miss? Feel free to share your sightseeing must-do’s in the comments section below. Your suggestions will undoubtedly help us shape our itinerary and ensure that we make the most of our time in this city.

Hold on tight, family travel adventurers! Now that we’ve scored those Flysafair tickets, we are preparing to go on our adventure soon. It will be our little one’s FIRST flight, and we’ll be using it to prepare our kids for an even bigger trip later this year! We are packing LIGHT because we are hitting Cape Town hard as soon as we land.

In my heart I know, I will take my kids to all the beautiful places in the world.

I want to walk so many beautiful city streets with my kids; pop into the Louvre and point out that tiny Mona Lisa; stare out together over the beautiful city of Paris from the top of the Eiffel. I want to have a picnic in a park and teach them to say Bonjour! I want to show them gargoyles, how to take a public bus and sit with me next to the Seine drinking in the French artists’ passionate strokes.

I want my kids to grow up and know every part of their heritage. I want them to find out why they have short tempers, cute noses, beautiful blue eyes and why I can never get enough of cities like Paris, London, Dublin, Munich, Lucerne and Amsterdam.

I want to show my kids the world and prepare them for when I might not be there. I want to hear them gasp in disbelief at the beauty of a foreign place. I want to be the one that stands next to them the first time they can see over the counter and hand their passport in for a check. I want to be the one that snaps a picture of them etched against a beautiful bustling city.

I want them to one day say “remember that time we went to Paris with mom?”. I want to fill their minds with beautiful memories all over the world.

Want to read more about Paris? Here you go:

Have passport, will travel everywhere… if I had all the money in the world. Do you feel the same?

A while ago I wrote about how you can apply for your South African passport and ID online. Now I’m going to tell you what you need when applying for you kids’ passports.

Complete the online application for a minor. Choose where you would like to complete the biometrics (photo, verification, etc) and upload a copy of both parents’ ID documents. ( They also have an option if one parent is no longer in the picture.) Pay the R400 and wait for your confirmation SMS.

On the day of your kids’ passport appointment this is what you should take along:

– Both parents
– Both parents’ IDs
– All the kids’ unabridged birth certificates

When you arrive to the home affairs (at FNB or other bank) find the greeter to put their ID numbers in a book and get a number – without this even if you have an appointment you don’t exist to the officials…

They will first take a picture of the kid, then fingerprint both parents – and voila, you’re done!

Home affairs will send an SMS when you can pick up the passport/s.

How our appointment with Lexa went…

Not well, not well at all. The day of our appointment their system was offline. We waited for an hour – with – a – kid – that – got – bored. We eventually left after more than an hour with instructions to return another day.

We returned two days later. Second group through the door. Unfortunately my number 2 ticket didn’t guarantee us the second spot… oh no, we had to wait for 13 people to first get through their appointment… that took more than an hour.

Thank goodness I don’t have to take Lexa with when I pick up her passport!