15 Places to Spend Time Outdoors With Your Family

Explore your artistic side in drawing, painting, pottery and even paper mache; pretty much all the arts & crafts your child enjoys, at this one of a kind Egyptian venue that hosts fun activities including mud and color fights. There are also a few farm animals, including friendly horses, camels and donkeys for your kids to enjoy playing with, or riding. Fagnoon is also the home for some rope climbing amongst the trees and some hands-on pottery. Be sure to try their delicious home made "fiteer!"

Activities On Offer:

- Pottery
- Color Fight
- Mud Fight
- Coloring
- Printing
- Woodwork & Carpentry
- Planting
- Weaving
- Glass Art
- Ceramic Art
- Baking Bread
- Making Perfumes
- Making Accessories

The Fagnoon Art is open to all ages, but most activities may only be suitable for kids 2 years and up. They also have another smaller branch in Cairo, and one in Alexandria too.

Spend a full fun day outdoors with your family at The Park that guarantees everyone will have a blast. Alongside the wide variety of food options to choose from, your kids have their own designated kids zone, with its top-of-the-line playground.

Enjoy a new adventure Ziplining at Al Muqattam with an extravagant view of Cairo's skyline. You and your children will enjoy a thrilling adventure and the stunning view of the mountains of Monastery of Saint Sammaan Al Kharaz, which is unbelievably carved into the hills. You can choose between a variety of options including ziplining, climbing, high ropes, and low ropes.

There is also a photographer available for hire, to document your incredible experience.

Children under 18 must have parental supervision.

If you're tired of singing Old McDonald on repeat, it's time to turn the singing into action and watch your kids enjoy some animal farm excitement. Allow your kids to feed the animals, ride the horse and much more. The animals are not the only fun experience at the Agwani Farm, they've also got pottery and water coloring too.

From healthy meals, to clean air, to an amusement park, and music and dance, Family Park will provide your family with tons to enjoy. With its spacious, and impressive outdoor park you and your family will be able to enjoy a day in the great outdoors. Your little animal lovers will enjoy getting up close and personal to all the animals- including the big roaring lion.

Calling out all future spies and thrill seekers. Bond with your kids, over intense laser fights, paint fights and treasure hunts that will allow you to work together to get to the ultimate goal. Challenge each other to a Bazooka Fight (the kids' version of paintball), or even book the place for a fun-filled birthday party (subject to availability).

**Safety precautions have been implemented for your safety.

Take a trip to one of Egypt's most famous Orman Botanical Gardens, dating back to 1875. Choose a few beautiful flowers or plants to take home, for you to take care of as a family. Share the history of this beautiful flower-filled park with your little ones, explaining that Khedive Isma'il Pasha had originally established the garden on a larger site than it presently occupies as part of the Palace of the Khedive.

Enjoy a family day away from the busy city at Banana Camp and get to participate together in lots of bonding games in the desert camp. Banana Camp offers a wide variety of activities from swimming pool, horseback riding, beach buggy, foam field and shooting to ziplining, hockey, football, baby foot and much more. The camps activities are a great opportunity for exploring and enhancing environmental awareness, confidence and team work skills.

The camp fees include all activities and lunch meal (grilled chicken, kofta, rice, tahini and salad).

Join one of Cairo's top watersports crew and take part in all sorts of water sports. From rowing to kayaking to SUP and even windsurfing, there's so much you can do on The Nile.

Best of all, kids as young as 5 years can take part in kayaking, and kids as young as 10 years can participate in rowing. Start them young, and have fun as a family!

Filled with plants, trees, roses and all of life's beautiful nature, Aquarium Grotto Garden is the place for you and your family if you're looking to spend a peaceful day out in the sun. Your kids can run and play around while you sit peacefully and read a book. The venue also hosts plenty of year-round markets and fairs, so be sure to follow them for updates.

Slip and slide down the thrilling slides and splash pad at Aqua Valley. Your kids can also enjoy the indoor playground too. Cool off in the massive pool that's approximately 80cm deep only to ensure your little one's safety.

Ask about their awesome birthday packages too.

Visit Osana's Friday Market and shop for a wide range of products from farm fresh produce, clothing, accessories, food, baby-care, skin-care and much more- every Friday. Support local vendors alongside live music in the background and a lovely outdoor space, including a fun treehouse to make sure your kiddos can let loose on the weekend.

Enjoy a new experience on the Nile with Nile Bike where you will cycle on water! Enjoy the beautiful outdoor setting, the stunning scenery and the chance to be getting active in the open air. If you end up liking their morning cruises, ask about Nile Bike's training too.

Nile Bike also holds sessions in seveal areas around Egypt including Manial Shiha, Zamalek, Fayoum and much more.

Get ready for some great fun at Peekaboo's big kids park in New Cairo. Your kids will jump on the trampolines, enjoy their colorful soft slides, and even try the kiddy version of ziplining. All while you sit and have yourself a nice meal and/or a relaxing cup of coffee in the fresh air.

The cow goes moo, the duck goes quack. Instead of repeating animal noises on a loop, take your kiddos to a real petting zoo where they can see the animals first hand and your entire family can enjoy a great day outdoors. Not only will they get to feed the animals, but they'll also go on a donkey cart ride, bake bread, paint on walls, make soap, and even have a fun pottery painting session.

Ask about their birthday party packages for a fun-filled birthday outdoors.