Out With Kidz

Kid-Friendly Places in Margate

12 family-friendly venues — parks, play centres, beaches, museums and more

Planning a day out with kids in Margate? You'll find 12 family-tested venues below. The strongest categories here are parks, farms and butterfly farm, with picks like Butterfly Valley butterfly farm and Fiddlewood Farm. Listings are kept current by parent feedback.

Butterfly Farm

Butterfly Valley butterfly farm — kid-friendly venue in Margate

Butterfly Valley butterfly farm

Butterfly Farm

Butterfly Valley butterfly farm, located in Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, offers an immersive experience centred entirely on the world of butterflies.

Farms

Fiddlewood Farm — kid-friendly venue in Margate

Fiddlewood Farm

Farms

Fiddlewood Farm in Margate is less a quick stop and more an invitation for little ones to truly connect with the rhythms of farm life, offering a delightful escape from…
Riverbend Crocodile Farm — kid-friendly venue in Margate

Riverbend Crocodile Farm

Farms

Head down to Riverbend Crocodile Farm in Margate for an unforgettable dive into the prehistoric world of these incredible reptiles.

Indoor Play

Xcaped Escape Room Margate — kid-friendly venue in Margate

Xcaped Escape Room Margate

Indoor Play

Xcaped Escape Room Margate offers an immersive indoor experience where groups work together to solve a series of interconnected puzzles, riddles, and challenges within a…

Parks

Dino Park SA — kid-friendly venue in Margate

Dino Park SA

Parks

Dino Park SA in Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, presents a focused experience for children keen on ancient history and prehistoric life.
Pure Venom Reptile Park — kid-friendly venue in Margate

Pure Venom Reptile Park

Parks

Pure Venom Reptile Park isn’t just another animal viewing spot; it’s a thrilling, immersive journey into the fascinating, often misunderstood world of reptiles, right…
River Valley Nature Reserve — kid-friendly venue in Margate

River Valley Nature Reserve

Parks

River Valley Nature Reserve offers a calm retreat in Margate, providing a distinct contrast to the area’s coastal and beach-focused attractions.
Rodolo Park — kid-friendly venue in Margate

Rodolo Park

Parks

Rodolo Park provides a straightforward, expansive green space in Margate, specifically designed as a public area for relaxation and play.
Uvongo waterfall — kid-friendly venue in Margate

Uvongo waterfall

Parks

Uvongo Waterfall offers a truly unique coastal experience on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, a far cry from your usual beach or park outing.
Wild 5 Adventures — kid-friendly venue in Margate

Wild 5 Adventures

Parks

Wild 5 Adventures in Margate offers a full-throttle experience for families looking for more than just a picnic in the park.

Water Park

Wild Waves Water Park @ Wild Coast Sun — kid-friendly venue in Margate

Wild Waves Water Park @ Wild Coast Sun

Water Park

Wild Waves Water Park at Wild Coast Sun is a high-energy, splash-tastic fun zone right on the KwaZulu-Natal coast near Margate, a perfect escape from the everyday.

Zoo

Lake Eland Game Reserve — kid-friendly venue in Margate

Lake Eland Game Reserve

Zoo

Lake Eland Game Reserve, situated inland from Margate in KwaZulu-Natal, provides families with an opportunity to engage with nature and wildlife in a setting distinct…

Family Guide to Margate

Planning a family day out in Margate is easier when you know where to start. Our directory currently lists 12 kid-friendly venues across KwaZulu-Natal, weighted toward Parks, Farms, Butterfly Farm and Indoor Play.

Venues are spread across Margate and other neighbourhoods, so a short drive between two stops usually works without backtracking. If you're new to Margate, the category filter above lets you focus on the type of outing your kids will actually sit still for.

If you only have time for one stop, the parks category is the deepest part of our Margate directory (6 venues). Listings are reviewed by South African parents and updated as readers send corrections.