socio and eco learning For the children
kid zone in bali
Numerous studies have found that exposure to natural environments enhance children’s cognitive development by improving their awareness, attention, reasoning, and observational skills.
In addition, the adequate access to nature is among the basic necessities for people to effectively learn, grow, and thrive in an equal opportunity society. Moreover, introducing nature to the early ages is essential to build their love for the ecosystem. Thus in this edition we have numerous amusement places in Bali that really work both the socio and eco learning of the children.
kid zone in bali ...
Bagus Agro Pelaga
Lies over a lush tranquil forest, this luxury farm is the new eco-tourism spot in Bali that superbly designed to cater adventure activities for kids like camping, cycling, trekking, rafting, and more.
Jl Raya Puncak Mangu, Desa Pelaga, Petang
Tel: 7450031
Bali Golf Academy
The Sports Academies propose the best equipment and facilities for golf lovers. Beginners and advanced pupils alike will be able to enjoy their sport in the best possible conditions. Group classes for all levels, 6 days a week, give you the chance to make real progress and master your movements. Full equipment for each age group and level of skill. Add: Cllub Med, Loz 6, Nusa Dua Ph: 771521
Bali Bird Park
Not only a unique place designed to increase the children’s awareness of their wildlife heritage but also welcomes school parties, provides children painting competitions and birthday parties.
Jl. Cok Ngurah Gambir,
Singapadu
Tel.: 299 352
Bali Quad
Combination of sport, adventure, and sightseeing, riding the quad bikes (ATV) through stunning villages give children a great experience and socio learning of how local people live.
Jl. Wirasatya VI, NO. 9X
Denpasar
Tel: 720766
Bali Treetop
Adventure Park
This amusement park will teach your kids how to love their environment, build their courage, and have more fun with exciting games such as Flying-Fox, Zip-lines, Tarzan Jumps, and footbridges from Tree to Tree.
Bedugul Botanical Gardens
Tel.: 8520680.
Bungy Jumping
For older kids or younger in tandem with parents or staff, this is a real adventurous holiday experience for those with nerves of steel! A waiver must be signed by parents or guardians and certain health matters considered and – Geronimo. As well as the jump a T-shirt and certificate are given. Tel: 730666
Elephant Safari Park
This park provides elephant tours for children to jungles that last 15, 40 or 60 min. Kids can ride elephants, make some circus tricks, feed them, and take them to a swimming-pool.
Jl. Ngurah Rai Pesanggaran
Tel: 721480
Cubby House Kids Club at Semara Resort Seminyak
Available for 2 to 12 year olds with a huge range of quality toys and activities to keep your children entertained for hours, leaving you with some quality time doing grown up things, or just to relax without distractions.
A healthy small portion kids menu is also available using homemade breads for our Burgers, Sandwiches & Hotdogs, fresh barramundi for our Fish & Chips, homemade sauces & dressings + fresh fruit platters & vegesticks on offer. There is something tasty & enticing for even the fussiest eater. Cubby House Kids Club operates daily from 7am to 10pm and includes fun activities . Tel : +62 (361) 847 6661.
Waterbom Bali
Built on 3.8 hectares as a tropical park and maintained to strict international safety standards for kids, the Waterbom Bali surely is another best choice for water play.
Jalan Kartika Plaza, Kuta
Tel: 755676
Bali Zoo Park
Comes as a tropical wildlife conservatory for 350 animals of tropical birds, mammals and reptiles, this zoo promotes effective learning of wildlife conservation for children.
Desa Singapadu, Gianyar
Tel.: 249310
Bali Safari
From Sumatra to Kalimantan, Africa to India, children can meet fabulous animals such as orang utans, white Indian tigers, leopards, camels, alligators, eagles and feel how Tarzan lives surrounded by ‘the wilds’.
Jl. Bypass Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra, Gianyar
Tel: 950000
Rafting & Cycling with Sobek
A great way to get out into nature for kids not afraid of water and rapids (never gets too hairy, only after heavy storms), and Sobek has been operating for over 20 years with a great safety records. Cycling tours are available through the Balinese countryside with English speaking guides. Tel: 768050
Rip Curl school of Surf
With a professional instructor, kids under 13 can learn how to choose a good board, read surf conditions, decide when to surf, take good position, catch small waves... and more!!
Jl. Arjuna, Kuta
Tel: 735858
Turtle Hatchery
Reef Seen Turtle Hatchery Project was set since 1992 to protect local sea turtles and their eggs. In this place children can watch and learn how to breed turtles.
Pemuteran Village, Gerokgak, Singaraja, Bali
Tel: 0362 93001 / 92339
Bali Canyon Tubing
With crystal clear stream flows, this place brings you so close to the unspoiled nature of Bali.
Drift down the exciting Siap Stream in Payangan village in your own inflatable and get amazed with so many different species of plants and animals down the canyon, Float, fly and have lots of fun!
Tel: 8080305
Turtle Hatchery
Reef Seen Turtle Hatchery Project was set since 1992 to protect local sea turtles and their eggs. In this place children can watch and learn how to breed turtles.
Pemuteran Village, Gerokgak, Singaraja, Bali
Tel: 0362 93001 / 92339
Cookery Classes
Many places especially private villas, hotels and resorts offer private cookery classes, some even with visits to local markets prior to the classes to purchase the freshest of produce. Outside of this option Bumbu Bali over in Tanjung Benoa has everything the novice might need and for our younger friends, including a hearty lunch to sample and finish off the experience. For all information please contact Tel: 774503
Peek A Boo
This children's playground in Sanur is for families and kids under 9 years, including baby & toddler play stations of over 1,000 m2 of indoor and outdoor play areas. The cafe is great for adults to relax as well as snacks for all ages. Open daily 9am - 6pm. Entrance Fee Rp. 85,000/child (x1 adult free). Extra adult Rp. 25,000. Tel: +62 361 282 638 info@peekaboofun.com
Balinese Dancing
Many hotels and resorts offer this activity as part of their Kids Club's schedule. However, if you wish to take external classes, then head up to the Ubud hills where many classes are on offer for all ages. A beautiful introduction to this is to watch the cultural display held in the Palace in the centre of town of an early evening, in full costume. Contact Ubud Tourist Office (Bina Wisata) on Jalan Raya Ubud from 8am – 8pm. Tel: 971 304 for all and more information.
Beaches
There are several children friendly beaches, and even beach clubs who will cater to our little treasures with all luxurious needs close by.
Sanur
This beach has a wonderful promenade that stretches for kilometres, allowing for strolls with prams or even gentle cycling, dotted with restaurants and hotels. The beaches are white sand and perfect for wading, snorkeling and supervised swimming. There are some sport centres from where to hire equipment for a whole host of aqua activities as well as organize lessons, if desired.
Finns Beach Club & The Semara
Situated in a lagoon, this white sand beach with gentle lapping waves is perfect for the whole family, with an on site restaurant (w. Kids Menu) & facilities, sunbeds (towels etc provided), shade, tree houses and activities. Entrance fee of Rp. 250,000 F&B credit for adults, kids up to 12 free. Semara Luxury Villa Resort, Jalan Pantai Selatan Gau, Banjar Wijaya Kusuma, Ungasan. Tel: 848 2308
Nusa Dua
This beach curves creating a lagoon feel, and is the throes of completing its promenade, allowing for strolls with prams or even gentle cycling, dotted with restaurants and hotels. This beach is white sand and perfect for wading, snorkeling and supervised swimming. When the tide is out there is hours of fun searching in the rock pools. There are some trees on the beach also offering shade as well as sunbeds for hire. There are some sport centres from where to hire equipment for a whole host of aqua activities as well as organize lessons, if desired.
Tanjung Benoa
A lot of water sports is offered in this area, just next to Nusa Dua. The beach is clean and the sea calm and mostly flat due to the reef break being further out. You can water ski, parasail, snorkel, jetski, windsurf etc from one of the many companies to be found along this stretch. This is also a hotel and resort area, so there are many restaurants on offer with a multitude of cuisines to pick from being kid friendly.
Religion Kids Clothing
This alternative store offers some one-off print T-Shirts and clothes for the slightly older kids of the family, in a trendy edgy style – at great Bali prices. Found at several outlets; Jl. Oberoi, Seminyak Tel: 731 916 & SOGO Discovery Mall, Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta.
Accessories
Mothercare is found in Discovery Mall in Tuban and offers all babies', mother to be and older children's needs; clothes, feeing and home safety, nursery, maternity, pushchairs and car-seats, footwear, swimwear and beachwear and toys at international safety standards. Tel: 7697972
Bali Baby Hire
This business will deliver to your hotel, villa and resort and can provide all your children's needs whilst on Bali, pushchairs, carseats, supplies (nappies etc) – rather than bundling it around the world with hard wear and tear and possible damage. Tel: +62 898 070 6460
Medical Needs
On a more serious note, BIMC Hospital centrally located between all the tourist areas, can provide the whole family, and especially little ones, for all possible medical attention. This is a western style hospital with a multi-lingual body of staff and supports insurance and/or emergency assistance companies with ease. If possible do make an appointment or if not, ambulances also an option. Tel: 761263 open 24 h
Think & Be Prepared
Always wear a hat
Sun block is a must
Sunglasses come in little sizes too
Make sure kids are hydrated – take extra water
Bring extra clothes – kids get messy and wet
Sarongs are a great alternative to beach towels
Always use a seatbelt
Always use a full-faced motorbike helmet – even on short trips
Put the address of where you are staying in your kids a pocket – in case
Bring a toy or book when in the car – traffic happens
Use mosquito spray in the evenings
Book a nanny through your villa or resort for some down time for the whole family – Indonesians are wonderful with children
Enjoy your holiday!
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