The Plantation is located at the cnr of Philip Kgosana drive and Crassula Avenue in Vredehoek/Devil's Peak Estate.
Facilities:
Ablutions: No Drinking Water: No Braai Facilities: No (No Fires Allowed) Shop/Store: No Catering Option: Self Catering
Higgovale Green Belt Lasertag Venue
The Higgovale Green Belt is located at the top end of Gardens in the CBD. It is a wooded area that runs along a ravine. There are 2 setup areas: 1. The top area at the end of Leeuwenhof Road or 2. The bottom section; - Cul-de-sac off Glen Crescent.
Facilities:
Ablutions: No Drinking Water: No Braai Facilities: No (No Fires Allowed) Shop/Store: No Catering Option: Self Catering
Higgovale Quarry Lasertag Venue
Higgovale Quarry is located up against Table Mountain Nature Reserve in Higgovale. We do not play in the actual quarry but amongs the trees on the outskirt. There are 2 setup areas: 1. The top area at the end of Glencoe Rd West or 2. The bottom section 11-37 Invermark Crescent.
Facilities:
Ablutions: No Drinking Water: No Braai Facilities: No (No Fires Allowed) Shop/Store: No Catering Option: Self Catering
East Fort War Memoral Lasertag Venue
East Fort in Hout Bay is located 650 meters up Chapmans Peak Drive. It is quite a trek down to the setup area; - not to mention the walk back up. It plays beautifully though and has the most stunning views of the bay. Kids play amongs the cannons that protected Hout Bay during WWII.
Facilities:
Ablutions: No Drinking Water: No Braai Facilities: No (No Fires Allowed) Shop/Store: No Catering Option: Self Catering
Little Glen Playground Lasertag Venue:
The Little Glen Playground is located at the end of 1st Crescent Street in Camps Bay.
Facilities:
Ablutions: Yes (Pre-arrange and book the Yoga Studio separately. You will need to collect the key from the caretaker.) Drinking Water: No Braai Facilities: No (No Fires Allowed) Shop/Store: No Catering Option: Self Catering
Bel Ombre Meadow Lasertag Venue
Bel Ombre Meadow play area is located at the cnr of Rathfelder Ave and Beaumont Ave in Constantia
Facilities:
Ablutions: No Drinking Water: No Braai Facilities: No (No Fires Allowed) Shop/Store: No Catering Option: Self Catering
Dial-a-Picnic Catering
Dial-a-Picnic will deliver to your home or specified address. Ticking this option will notify Dial-a-Picnic of your request and they will be in touch with you to make arrangements.
Please note that S.W.A.T Laser Tag will not be accepting your delivery at any venue. Please liaise with Dial-a-Picnic to arrange your delivery or collection.
Dial-a-Picnic Catering
Dial-a-Picnic will deliver to your home or specified address. Ticking this option will notify Dial-a-Picnic of your request and they will be in touch with you to make arrangements.
Please note that S.W.A.T Laser Tag will not be accepting your delivery at any venue. Please liaise with Dial-a-Picnic to arrange your delivery or collection.
Melkbos 4x4 Bush Lapa
The Bush Lapa can be arranged for you before or after your Laser Tag function.
Facilities:
Ablutions: Yes Drinking Water: Yes Braai Facilities: Yes Shop/Store: No Catering Option: Various
Mobile Braai Info
Our mobile Braai will be wheeled to your Setup-Area
Be sure to Book the Braai @ an additional R50-00
Dial-a-Picnic Catering
Dial-a-Picnic will deliver to your home or specified address. Ticking this option will notify Dial-a-Picnic of your request and they will be in touch with you to make arrangements.
Please note that S.W.A.T Laser Tag will not be accepting your delivery at any venue. Please liaise with Dial-a-Picnic to arrange your delivery or collection.
Melkbos 4x4 Bush Lapa
The Bush Lapa can be arranged for you before or after your Laser Tag function.
Facilities:
Ablutions: Yes Drinking Water: Yes Braai Facilities: Yes Shop/Store: No Catering Option: Various
Mobile Braai Info
Our mobile Braai will be wheeled to your Setup-Area
Be sure to Book the Braai @ an additional R50-00
Smoke Grenades Info
Smoke grenades are R150-00 each and various colours are available; - Green, Blue, Red, Purple, Grey, Yellow and Pink. Not to be handled by minors
Specs:
Burns for 90 seconds
Keep a safe distance of at least 1 meter during burn.
Do not pick up during and after burn. (They burn HOT)
Take some home if you want
Wynberg Park Lasertag Venue
Wynberg Park is located off Edinburgh Drive(M3), at the cnr of Trovato Link and Klaasens Road
Facilities:
Ablutions: Yes Drinking Water: No Braai Facilities: Yes (Designated Public Braai Spots) Shop/Store: No Catering Option: Self Catering
Helderberg Lasertag Venue
The Helderberg Venue on Helderberg Farm, R44 – runs between Stellenbosch and Somerset West
Facilities:
Ablutions: Yes Drinking Water: No Braai Facilities: Yes Shop/Store: Yes - Tearoom and Kiosk Catering Option: Self Catering
Melkbos Lasertag Venue
The Melkbos Venue is our Home Base Laser Tag Venue and is situated 18km from Cape Town up the R27 West Coast Highway. Lasertag on the West Coast offers multiple Lasertag Arena's.
Facilities:
Ablutions: Yes Drinking Water: No Braai Facilities: Yes Shop/Store: No Catering Option: Self Catering
Dial-a-Picnic Catering
Dial-a-Picnic will deliver to your home or specified address. Ticking this option will notify Dial-a-Picnic of your request and they will be in touch with you to make arrangements.
Please note that S.W.A.T Laser Tag will not be accepting your delivery at any venue. Please liaise with Dial-a-Picnic to arrange your delivery or collection.
Dial-a-Picnic Catering
Dial-a-Picnic will deliver to your home or specified address. Ticking this option will notify Dial-a-Picnic of your request and they will be in touch with you to make arrangements.
Please note that S.W.A.T Laser Tag will not be accepting your delivery at any venue. Please liaise with Dial-a-Picnic to arrange your delivery or collection.
Melkbos 4x4 Bush Lapa
The Bush Lapa can be arranged for you before or after your Laser Tag function.
Facilities:
Ablutions: Yes Drinking Water: Yes Braai Facilities: Yes Shop/Store: No Catering Option: Various
Mobile Braai Info
Our mobile Braai will be wheeled to your Setup-Area
Be sure to Book the Braai @ an additional R50-00
Melkbos Lasertag Venue
The Melkbos Venue is our Home Base Laser Tag Venue and is situated 18km from Cape Town up the R27 West Coast Highway. Lasertag on the West Coast offers multiple Lasertag Arena's.
Facilities:
Ablutions: Yes Drinking Water: No Braai Facilities: Yes Shop/Store: No Catering Option: Self Catering
Dial-a-Picnic Catering
Dial-a-Picnic will deliver to your home or specified address. Ticking this option will notify Dial-a-Picnic of your request and they will be in touch with you to make arrangements.
Please note that S.W.A.T Laser Tag will not be accepting your delivery at any venue. Please liaise with Dial-a-Picnic to arrange your delivery or collection.
Melkbos 4x4 Bush Lapa
The Bush Lapa can be arranged for you before or after your Laser Tag function.
Facilities:
Ablutions: Yes Drinking Water: Yes Braai Facilities: Yes Shop/Store: No Catering Option: Various
Mobile Braai Info
Our mobile Braai will be wheeled to your Setup-Area
Be sure to Book the Braai @ an additional R50-00
Bel Ombre Meadow Lasertag Venue
Bel Ombre Meadow play area is located at the cnr of Rathfelder Ave and Beaumont Ave in Constantia
Facilities:
Ablutions: No Drinking Water: No Braai Facilities: No (No Fires Allowed) Shop/Store: No Catering Option: Self Catering
Smoke Grenades Info
Smoke grenades are R150-00 each and various colours are available; - Green, Blue, Red, Purple, Grey, Yellow and Pink. Not to be handled by minors
Specs:
Burns for 90 seconds
Keep a safe distance of at least 1 meter during burn.
Do not pick up during and after burn. (They burn HOT)
Take some home if you want
Dreyersdal Park Lasertag Venue
Dreyersdal Park is located at 73 Dreyersdal Road in Bergvliet
Facilities:
Ablutions: No Drinking Water: No Braai Facilities: No (No Fires Allowed) Shop/Store: No Catering Option: Self Catering
Jack Muller/Danie Uys Park Lasertag Venue
Jack Muller Park is located at on Frans Conradie Drive in Belville.
Facilities:
Ablutions: Yes Drinking Water: No Braai Facilities: No (No Fires Allowed) Shop/Store: No Catering Option: Self Catering
Helderberg Lasertag Venue
The Helderberg Venue on Helderberg Farm, R44 – runs between Stellenbosch and Somerset West
The Plantation is located at the cnr of Philip Kgosana drive and Crassula Avenue in Vredehoek/Devil's Peak Estate.
Facilities:
Ablutions: No Drinking Water: No Braai Facilities: No (No Fires Allowed) Shop/Store: No Catering Option: Self Catering
Higgovale Green Belt Lasertag Venue
The Higgovale Green Belt is located at the top end of Gardens in the CBD. It is a wooded area that runs along a ravine. There are 2 setup areas: 1. The top area at the end of Leeuwenhof Road or 2. The bottom section; - Cul-de-sac off Glen Crescent.
Facilities:
Ablutions: No Drinking Water: No Braai Facilities: No (No Fires Allowed) Shop/Store: No Catering Option: Self Catering
Higgovale Quarry Lasertag Venue
Higgovale Quarry is located up against Table Mountain Nature Reserve in Higgovale. We do not play in the actual quarry but amongs the trees on the outskirt. There are 2 setup areas: 1. The top area at the end of Glencoe Rd West or 2. The bottom section 11-37 Invermark Crescent.
Facilities:
Ablutions: No Drinking Water: No Braai Facilities: No (No Fires Allowed) Shop/Store: No Catering Option: Self Catering
East Fort War Memoral Lasertag Venue
East Fort in Hout Bay is located 650 meters up Chapmans Peak Drive. It is quite a trek down to the setup area; - not to mention the walk back up. It plays beautifully though and has the most stunning views of the bay. Kids play amongs the cannons that protected Hout Bay during WWII.
Facilities:
Ablutions: No Drinking Water: No Braai Facilities: No (No Fires Allowed) Shop/Store: No Catering Option: Self Catering
Little Glen Playground Lasertag Venue:
The Little Glen Playground is located at the end of 1st Crescent Street in Camps Bay.
Facilities:
Ablutions: Yes (Pre-arrange and book the Yoga Studio separately. You will need to collect the key from the caretaker.) Drinking Water: No Braai Facilities: No (No Fires Allowed) Shop/Store: No Catering Option: Self Catering
Helderberg Lasertag Venue
The Helderberg Venue on Helderberg Farm, R44 – runs between Stellenbosch and Somerset West
Facilities:
Ablutions: Yes Drinking Water: No Braai Facilities: Yes Shop/Store: Yes - Tearoom and Kiosk Catering Option: Self Catering
Melkbos Lasertag Venue
The Melkbos Venue is our Home Base Laser Tag Venue and is situated 18km from Cape Town up the R27 West Coast Highway. Lasertag on the West Coast offers multiple Lasertag Arena's.
Facilities:
Ablutions: Yes Drinking Water: No Braai Facilities: Yes Shop/Store: No Catering Option: Self Catering
Wynberg Park Lasertag Venue
Wynberg Park is located off Edinburgh Drive(M3), at the cnr of Trovato Link and Klaasens Road
Facilities:
Ablutions: Yes Drinking Water: No Braai Facilities: Yes (Designated Public Braai Spots) Shop/Store: No Catering Option: Self Catering
Being in the mother city we are blessed with breathtaking vistas and many types of fauna and flora – from the majestic Blue Gum and giant Pine forests of the Tokai region, to the airy Poplar forests of Somerset West, the inspiring wise old Oaks of the Southern Suburbs and the fascinating sights and sounds of the West Coast fynbos – and all this with immovable mountains forever in the background! We are spoilt for choice and this choice allows for some awesome backdrops to many of our S.W.A.T Laser Tag birthday parties and events in the Cape Peninsula and surrounds. We have been very fortunate to have played in areas with breathtaking vistas.
Check out our Laser Tag Cape Town parties image galleries page and judge for yourself.
S.W.A.T Laser Tag in and around Cape Town has 3 main Venues we operate from. Select a venue to jump to more information about each location or continue reading about Mobile Laser Tag Venue options.
… or continue reading about Alternative Laser Tag Venues in and around Cape Town.
Mobile Laser Tag Venues
We’ll bring the laser event to your own venue, whether it be your house/office/school/scout hall/etc.
Due to the simplicity and portability of our laser tag equipment we can virtually play anywhere – indoors or outdoors and since we opened our doors way back in 2009; – we have been able to focus on a big part of our business which is mobile laser tag parties ; – we have run hundreds of successful SWAT Laser Tag mobile events across the Cape Peninsula – birthday parties for kids, team builds for corporate clients at their own chosen venues, school fund raising fun days, wine festivals and many more special events.
Our professional mobile laser tag teams are ready to BRING THE GAMES TO YOU. The mobile laser tag set up requires very little from a logistics point of view and all we need is a suitable area to set where we can host a successful laser tag event and play various laser tag combat scenarios.
See our galleries page for some good examples of some awesome mobile SWAT Laser Tag challenges.
We have been bringing the laser tag experience to mobile venues far and wide across our beautiful province since we opened our doors way back in 2009. From Hermanus and beyond to Paarl, Ceres, Robertson, Bonnievale, Langebaan, Hopefield, Franscchoek and Malmesbury to name but a few of the awesome picturesque towns we have hosted mobile laser tag events and parties in.
We have also sent our mobile laser tag teams to host a variety of different events – from those special birthday celebrations on far away wine farms to church and school fund raisers, bachelor and hen parties as well as the more formal corporate team build events. Our mobile laser tag option is the perfect solution to use if you are hosting a special event/birthday party out in the sticks with limited activities in the area.
Our professional mobile laser tag teams are ready to BRING THE GAMES TO YOUR NECK OF THE WOODS so to speak. The mobile laser tag set up requires very little from a logistics point of view.
The most important aspect of running a SAFE, FUN AND SUCCESSFUL mobile laser tag party is SPACE. BIGGER is BETTER when it comes to play area. We typically suggest that a ¼ size rugby/soccer field is the starting point in size for outdoor mobile laser tag parties. Our laser tag units have very good range so being able to tag your opponent from 30 to 40 meters away in broad daylight is realistic.
Second most important is the layout of the terrain. If the area is an open field, then hiding cover becomes the challenge. Over the years when we have done mobile laser tag at school events on their sports fields, they have used hay bales, stacks of school chairs, benches, wheelie bins etc to quickly erect a mock battlefield that works perfectly for the mobile laser tag field.
For those with large enough gardens at home and ample bushes/shrubs and trees for the kids to use as hiding cover it is a no brainer – Many people have access to awesome outdoor areas close to where they live. The nearest park with trees/bushes is perfect setting for that mobile laser tag party that is closer to home. Obviously, those with a nearby forest that is accessible are in the pound seat, as playing under trees in a forest is seriously awesome FUN and the laser tag guns LOVE a little bit of shade to really come into their own – distance is doubled in low light environments.
If an indoor space is being used such as a church/school hall then space becomes even more important. The size of the indoor area will determine how many players can SAFELY play at once in each round. SAFETY 1st, FUN a close second. Regardless of your choice of a mobile laser tag venue we require very little to host a fun and memorable event. Give us call and we happy to discuss and assist you in planning that special and memorable Fun event.
Luckily over the years we have amounted vast experience in the mobile laser tag space so are able to Suggest Suitable Laser Tag play areas in your suburb.
In the Camps Bay area, the Little Glen is a perfect setting for that special birthday party. There is limited shade at the venue, so we would suggest bringing along a gazebo or umbrellas for some shade if it is going to be hot on the day. There are tables and benches in the Glen and play areas for the younger peeps. It is a lovely area with spectacular views of the mountain, so it makes for some great pictures of the kids in action on the day. 😊
Across the mountains in Hout Bay there is the North Fort which makes for one of the best dramatic back drops for that special birthday party – just look at the gallery page to see what we mean.
In the Bishops Court and Constantia areas the Bel Ombre Meadow is a popular choice – Address is corner of Rathfelder Avenue and Beauvais Avenue in Constantia. The Park has an awesome wooded ‘combat zone’ for the kids to enjoy and most clients use the trestle table we provide under a big pine tree to set up the party goodies. There are also numerous greenbelt areas in Constantia that are ideal areas.
Across the M3 in Bergvliet the Fountain Road Park also works well. The Stone Cottages across from Kirstenbosch gardens is also suitable – and very popular.
In the City Bowl area Oranjezicht also has some good options – the Glencoe green belt area is perfect for a mobile laser tag party and many of our clients have used this area due to its ease of access and centrality. On the Devils Peak side of the City Bowl the Plantation Park is very suitable, although a little hilly and windy in Summer the kids really enjoy the suburban feel it offers.
In the Paarl area the picnic sites at the Paarl Monument are a popular choice as the vista is out of this world and the picnic site is perfect for a mobile laser tag party.
Across to the other side and Stellenbosch has also has some good mobile laser tag areas. Paradyskloof and Wemmershoek are some awesome forested areas – as well as any of the nearby parks/farms that we often send our mobile laser tag teams out to.
The Jack Muller/Danie Uys Park is also a good choice for those residing in the Northern Suburbs/Durbanville areas.
Other suburbs we have sent the mobile team out to include: Blouberg, Bishops Court, Brackenfell, Bellville, Constantia, Clifton, Durbanville, Gordons Bay, Joosternbergvlakte, Kenilworth, Langebaan, Milnerton, Pinelands, Somerset West, Strand, Welgedacht and Welgelegen to name but a few.
In short, we have many beautiful areas abundant in the Mother City and surrounds, so give us a shout if you are thinking of a mobile laser tag party and let us guide and assist you along the way to ensure a perfect and memorable special occasion.
Melkbos 4×4 Arena, West Coast Highway (R27), Cape Town, South Africa. Click here to find us Situated 35 km’s from the City Bowl, the Melkbos venue offers that ‘leaving town’ experience. We have been operating from the venue since July 2010 and are continuously improving and investing in our home base. With 3 laser tag combat fields already in operation variety is not an issue and because we are geared up for laser tag combat games only, we have the laser tag player in mind when improving on fields and adding fields. Distance from your opponent and cover to hide behind from your opponent is key to an awesome laser tag experience.
Decent farm road to the venue – even in the wet months a sedan with low profiles can drive it.
Experienced and friendly marshals/coaches, whose sole focus is your end user experience. They are there to assist any players who may be struggling with the correct technique to accurately tag the opponent.
Helderberg Farm, R44 – runs between Stellenbosch and Somerset West. Click here to find us In stark contrast to the Melkbos venue, Helderberg Farm offers a completely different setting to the drier region of the West Coast. Blessed with vineyards and forests of Poplar and Pine trees covering the hills, this venue offers a forest style theme of laser tag combat games. The gloom and shades of the forest makes the experience out of this world – playing at dusk in the forest is a rush! This venue doubles as a paintball venue so is a popular choice in this region. We are busy with an undercover laser combat field on Helderberg Farm and we should be operational by next winter. Watch this space!
Decent farm road to the venue – even in the wet months
Experienced and friendly marshals/coaches, whose sole focus is your player experience. They are there to assist any players who may be struggling with the correct technique to accurately tag the opponent.
Wynberg Park, Cape Town – Corner of Klaasens & Trovato Link Roads. Click here to find us SWAT LASER TAG’S newest addition of suitable mobile laser tag venues – Wynberg Park – offers breathtaking views, all day shade, green grass and many majestic, bold pine trees that make up an awesome wooded ‘combat zone’ for the soldiers to do battle on during that special SWAT laser tag party. With safe, convenient parking, clean ablution facilities and our own dedicated area to use, this venue has it all for those who reside on the ‘other’ side of the mountain in little England. Our southern suburbs laser tag clients have been giving this venue a huge thumbs up and after 6 years of operating thousands of laser tag parties and visiting many lasertag venues across the Cape Peninsula we can totally understand why. We take care of all arrangements so give us a call and let our experienced coaches provide a hassle free, fun filled lasertag party for that special day/occasion.
Facilities at the Wynberg Park venue:
Safe, convenient ‘off the road’ parking
Clean and presentable ablution facilities
Awesome wooded combat zone
Easy to locate – just off Edinburgh Drive
No picnic areas available – we say keep it simple. We suggest bringing along a trestle table for the eats/drinks and a few camping chairs for the adults. Kids will be playing more than anything else during the 2 hour SWAT laser tag birthday party so keep the eats/drinks simple. You put the sugar in – we will do our very best to run it out. 🙂
See our galleries page for some good examples of some awesome mobile SWAT Laser Tag challenges. You can view our contact details by clicking here.
A game of laser tag on your child’s special day is most probably the best kids birthday party entertainment around!
Are you scouting the coolest birthday party activity for your youngster? In need of fun birthday party ideas for kids?
…look no further than S.W.A.T. Laser Tag’s kids birthday events!
S.W.A.T Laser Tag South Africa has operations in KZN, Cape Town and Gauteng and we continuously get feedback from parents telling us how their child’s birthday party laser tag experience is still a popular topic of conversation, months or even years after the game has ended.
Our laser tag events generally last for two hours, and our instructors have extensive experience to ensure that your young one and their friends have an exhilarating and unforgettable time. Our laser tag parties are suitable for boys and girls aged six and older and as such make for great birthday party games for young kids.
Kids nowadays are so used to playing computer games, Xbox, PlayStation and spending time on their mobiles; – a far cry from the days of cowboys and crooks and hide and seek. S.W.A.T Laser Tag provides kids with the opportunity to immerse themselves in a game that is hands-on and interactive, while still incorporating the fun element of modern day technology.
A big attraction of the laser tag experience for parents especially; is the fact that it is a safe, clean activity. No dirty clothes, no increased risk of injury resulting from direct contact and no tears! You can rest assured that fellow parents can put their trust in us and – by default – in you.
Our instructors prefer to think of themselves as coaches during the laser tag party, guiding kids and helping them to facilitate effective communication amongst one another during game play. The skills that they learn from this mode of teamwork, we believe, is a special experience that will benefit them greatly in terms of social development and interaction. Of course, laser tag always makes for fun kids birthday parties!
During the first round, our coaches facilitate one-on-one assistance, ensuring the kids get the hang of the laser taggers and understand the game play scenario so they can go ahead and enjoy the game by their own accord to the fullest extent. During game play, parents can relax on the sideline and chat among themselves while observing their youngsters in the ‘heat-of-battle’ and cheering them on!
We have dedicated venues in Cape Town at the Melkbos 4×4 Arena and Wynberg Park in the greater Cape Town Metropole, and also at Helderberg Farm in Somerset West. Our Durban Branch has a kids birthday party venue at the Golden Hours School and the Pietermaritzburg’s venue is in Bulman Road. Our Gauteng Branch has party venues in Sandton, Midrand, Germiston and operate in Pretoria as well. What’s more, our laser tag operation is fully mobile, meaning we are able to host a laser tag kids party in your back garden or venue of choice. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us if you are aware of some awesome places for kids birthday parties and we’ll see if we are able to accommodate a successful kids birthday party at your venue.
Things to bear in mind.
We take every precaution and pull out all the stops to make sure that children have an absolute blast during game play so that parents can relax on the sidelines for two hours. If you feel like joining your kids for a round, do so by all means. Laser tag is one of the best birthday party games for kids and adults.
We are all about scouting fun places for kids to have birthday parties and can assure you that the day will be one to remember. However, as with any sport or game, there are a few factors you need to keep in mind for the big day.
As any adult well knows, there are some things you just can’t predict, one of them being the weather. After all, laser tag is known for fun outdoor birthday party games for kids.
Make sure each child brings along a warm, waterproof garment in case of rain or strong wind. Our laser taggers are not affected by wind nor rain, and we always see kids having an absolute ball of a time running in the mud and getting soaked;- it all contributes to the fun after all! This means laser tag is also one of the most viable kids winter birthday party ideas.
Conversely, the African sun is nobody’s playmate. If you know it’s going to be a hot day out, pack plenty of sunscreen and make sure every child brings along a hat and even a pair of sunglasses. Laser tag is one of the best kids summer birthday party ideas.
Kids get tired from all the running around which we’re sure you will agree; – is a good thing!. We advise parents to pack some bottled water and small snacks, so the children can take short breaks between games to recharge. If you’re wondering how to entertain kids at a birthday party, you need only keep them energised and leave the rest to us.
It’s recommended for kids not to have a large meal right before the laser tag game: all that running around and ducking and diving could very well upset their tummies!
Also, no need to worry about how kids will be divided into teams. We supply each team with unique bibs so they know who is on their side. Laser Tag really makes for an easy kids birthday party!
If you are researching party ideas for kids birthday parties at home; – remember that our operation is fully mobile.
In need of a kids birthday party invitation card? For free printable kids birthday party invitations, simply visit our Invitations Page for invites that are downloadable as PDF or Word documents.
We will do everything in our means to ensure that your child’s laser tag birthday party is one that will create memories and make for awesome stories for years to come and continuously scout cool places for kids birthday parties. Feel free to contact us if you need help or suggestions for the best kids birthday party.
S.W.A.T Laser Tag games can be played by kids from 6 years and older – both guys and gals can play with ease.
The concept of Cops and Robbers is a very tangible concept and the fun factor of laser tag for the kids is excellent. Back when most of us ‘older kids’ were only knee high it was Cowboys and Indians, with plastic rifles and bows and arrows. Most kids today all have a super hero, have watched action movies and played their fair share of PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Wii etc. This previous experience only enhances the fun factor that the kids experience when playing laser tag. They easily visualize scenarios and get to play them out in a fun, safe and enjoyable environment.
Our core focus at S.W.A.T Laser Tag is to provide a fun, safe yet challenging laser tag party for the kids. Our experienced coaches go above and beyond to ensure that the kids get the hang of the laser tag equipment quickly, so that they can really immerse themselves in the laser tag challenge. We do provide one-on-one assistance during the 1st round or so to help the kids use the laser taggers effectively and aim the laser tag guns accurately. At the end of the day the core focus is to ensure an excellent end user laser tag experience. The kids also practice or learn good communication skills during the laser tag rounds and team work is a natural progression for the kids as they immerse themselves into the laser tag challenge. Our staff prefers to see themselves as coaches, as coaching does ensure an awesome laser tag party for kids birthday parties.
A little more about our laser tag for kids – Equipment and Game-Play
One of the main drawcards of laser tag for a children’s birthday party is the fact that there are no bruises or scrapes involved, as is the case with paintball (which itself is a whole lot of fun for kids turning 12 years and older). A laser tag party is – literally – a painless exercise. Parents and children show up for the game, and move on to another activity or to a meal and beverages.
Laser tag is really very simple. We divide players into teams of two and play an intermediate first round so everyone can get the hang of things, and then gradually move on to more complex scenarios.
The guns communicate with each other via infrared beams. These beams have proven to have a range of thirty to eighty metres in daylight dependant on cloud cover and as much as a 100 metres at nighttime. A general rule of thumb is that, during daytime, shots of around thirty metres or less prove to be the most effective. A player gets ‘shot’ when one of these beams hits the box on their gun. The infra-red beams are totally harmless and will not in any way affect a child when they are struck by one.
Each laser tagger is kitted out with an LCD screen that displays vital statistics such as:
Kill shots: The amount of players that have been eliminated by the laser tagger.
Ammunition: How many ‘shots’/’bullets’ are left one the laser tagger.
Health: How many ‘lives’ are left before you are eliminated (getting shot once equals one life detracted).
The name of your laser tagger.
How much time is left for the round at hand.
At the end of each round, the player with the most kills on his display screen is the overall winner; – or the team with the most terminations tallied together is the winning team. Laser tag makes for awesome kids birthday party games for 8 year old’s due to the fact that it teaches their young minds to think tactically.
The display screens on the laser taggers are fully configurable, allowing our coaches to create any scenario you can imagine within the context of the game. This allows players to engage in everything from short, exciting combat rounds, to longer, more strategic game play.
The action-packed factor of the game means that we are especially apt at ringing to life various movie themed birthday party ideas for kids. We have even gone so far as helping parents create star wars birthday party games for kids.
We teach children to go about the game in a smart manner. Accuracy and aiming is pivotal to ensuring successful laser tagging and we encourage kids to use the terrain to their advantage to contrive sneak attacks, ambushes and guerrilla warfare, which all contributes to creating a real sense of teamwork amongst players. It really is one of the most unique birthday party ideas for kids.
S.W.A.T. Laser Tag has been using the converted Tippmann 98 Custom paintball gun since 2010. They are manufactured in the U.S.A. and have proven to be resilient, reliable and effective.
This new generation of laser tag technology provides a safe, fun and easy to play game and the fact that we are fully mobile allows for you to choose the venue – whether it be the safety of your own garden, the scouts hall or local playground. If you would prefer to make a day of it and play at one of our venues, then make the trip and spend a few hours away from the hustle and bustle of the city and allow the kids to play and run in the great outdoors. Most S.W.A.T Laser Tag party events last for 2 hours and a lunch afterwards to allow the kids to discuss their experiences is also a good idea.
What you need to know about the kids party venues
If you’ve read this far, it’s a safe bet you have been wondering, where can I have a kids birthday party near me? While we are fully capable and kitted out to conduct mobile laser tag parties and bring the fun to where you want it for your child’s special day; – our laser tag venues meet our high standards and specific needs to ensure awesome laser tag battles. We take pride in knowing that all of our venues are great places for kids birthday parties.
All of our venues are also overseen by our marshalls/coaches, who guide players to ensure they have the best laser tag experience possible. Think of them as one-of-a-kind kids birthday party entertainers!
Please note that we do not have an indoor play area for a kids birthday party at our venues. If you are considering surprise birthday party ideas for kids, imagine your child’s excitement when they arrive at one of our awesome venues!
Melkbos
Our main laser tag operation hub. This place really is the grand daddy!
The venue is situated close to the Cape Town CBD and general Cape Peninsula and offers a rugged landscape with its abundant West Coast fynbos. We have three laser tag battlefields to choose from, ensuring that there is always capacity for maximum fun!
This venue also boasts braai facilities, both a seated and picnic area and even a 4×4 Play Pit and trails for the moms and the dads, making it one of the best kids birthday party venues around Cape Town.
Fret not! We also make provision for those who reside in Somerset West, Strand, Gordon’s Bay and Stellenbosch at the Little Helderberg Farms’ laser tag venue. The venue has polar and pine trees, which lend to it the quality of a forest and makes for some really intense laser tag battles.
Helderberg farm has braai facilities, both a seated and picnic area and loads of other attractions to keep both the kids and adults busy after the laser tag game is over. The venue is beloved among locals and is known as one of the best kids birthday party locations in the area.
Our CBD laser tag battlefield in Wynberg Park makes for a superb kids-park birthday party. It has plenty of big pine trees and a shaded grass area to ensure that laser tag players have the experience of a lifetime. This venue has safe and secure parking, ablution facilities and is one of the Southern Suburbs’ best kid places to have birthday parties.
While there are no picnic facilities available, parents are welcome to bring some camping chairs, tables and a few snacks and drinks to satisfy everyone’s cravings. Wynberg Park’s central location means that it is in close proximity of plenty of kid-friendly restaurants and venues to keep the party going after the laser tag battle has ended.
This venue is also popular with our clients in Newlands, for whom we have hosted various laser tag events, and it’s easy to understand why once one enters Wynberg Park for a laser tag battle of note. It really is one of the most awesome places to have kids birthday parties in CT.
If you have ever wondered; – are there kids birthday party venues near me? – then we have you covered!
NB: PLEASE BE SURE TO GET EMAIL CONFIRMATION FOR YOUR SWAT LASER TAG ENQUIRY. PLEASE DO NOT SMS OR WHATSAPP YOUR LASER TAG ENQUIRY – ALWAYS TOUCH BASES VIA EMAIL TO CONFIRM TIMES, DATES, DIRECTIONS ETC. THERE IS OFTEN TOO MUCH INFORMATION TO SEND VIA MOBILE PHONE.
Please note a 50% deposit is required within five (5) days of confirmation to secure your booking.
Balance of payment to be settled cash or EFT on the day of the booking. Bookings run for 2 hours unless pre arranged.
Melkbos 4×4 Arena, West Coast Highway (R27), Cape Town, South Africa
Experienced seasoned coach to facilitate the games and ensure fun in a safe and controlled environment
We offer trestle tables and 2 camping chairs for your catering and party goods.
PLEASE NOTE:
Wynberg Park venue is a public space which we are allowed to use as we have a permit from City Parks to utilise the area. We use our own area of the park which has plenty of trees as hiding cover and offers lovely shade on those hot balmy summer days. The area we use is very quiet and we have none or very limited interaction with any of the park goers – which is usually people strolling the dogs or mountain biking along the foot paths.
The City has done an awesome revamp of the park and all areas are now fenced off from the road and all areas are very well maintained. Policing is also very visible during the busy holiday periods.
Public toilets are on site as well as public braai/picnic sites. No alcohol is permitted at the venue.
Helderberg Farm
Helderberg Farm, R44 – runs between Stellenbosch and Somerset West
Entry fee to the farm for all players. (For non players that will be attending the party there is a R25 entry charge for adults and a R16 charge for kids aged 7 and older. If parents drop and pick up kids then there is no charge).
2 hours S.W.A.T Laser Tag challenge
Picnic area with braai drum, table – please request extra table and chairs if needed. (Please vacate picnic area by 18h00 as per venue managements request – unless prior arrangements have been made with ourselves).
Access to the venues facilities such as farm stall, toilets, hiking/biking trails, dam etc
Mobile S.W.A.T Laser Tag Option:
R200 per player, minimum 12 players
CALL OUT FEE APPLIES FOR MOBILE OPTION – R350 (subject to distance travelled)
Mobile Laser Tag around Cape Town
Please be on time for your laser tag party, as we need to stay on track for laser parties scheduled throughout the day.