Not keen on watching the little ones run circles around you this weekend? We’ve got your back. We’ve rounded up some fun things for the whole family to do in Joburg, Cape Town, and Durban. Most of these activities are just as exciting for adults, so you won’t be missing out. Let’s jump into it!
Joburg
The Fun Company is located in The Zone at Rosebank and they offer a wide variety of activities for the fam! From bowling to laser tag and arcade games, there’s something for everyone’s fancy. Definitely worth visiting after a movie at Ster Kinekor, just up the escalator from The Fun Company.
Where? The Zone @ Rosebank
Contact number/email address: 087 164 9459 / [email protected]
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The Color Cafe is a vibrant and unique little venue that offers a creative space for both you and the kiddies. The cafe has a wide range of colours and tools available to inspire the littles to create their own unique ceramic designs. Additionally, the cafe serves yummy food and drinks! That’s all you need.
Where? Lower Ground Level, Hyde Square Shopping Center cnr Jan Smuts & North Rd, Hyde Park Johannesburg.
Contact number / email address: 011 341 0734
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Monte Casino Bird Gardens boasts over 100 bird species, daily bird shows, interactive experiences, and other animals like reptiles and small mammals to mingle with and marvel at. Some great outdoor educational fun!
Where? Montecasino, 1 Montecasino Boulevard, Johannesburg.
Contact number / email address: 011 511 1864
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Hashtag Escape Room in Joburg is a great place for anyone who love puzzles and problem-solving! With themed rooms ranging in difficulty, it’s great fun for the whole brood. Making your escape requires you to put your critical thinking caps on while working as a team.
Where? 39 Grant Ave, Norwood, Johannesburg
Contact number / email address: 072 235 4982
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Gold Reef City Theme Park boasts a wide range of family-favourite, thrilling theme park rides. They also have live shows, a special kiddie’s corner, and a casino (but that’s for another time). Visitors can also explore the Gold Reef City Museum to learn about Johannesburg’s gold rush and history.
Where? Northern Pkwy & Data Cres, Johannesburg
Contact number / email address: 011 248 5000
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Cape Town
Total Ninja in Cape Town is an indoor obstacle course that will transform your kid into a ‘ninja warrior’ pro! This is a safe, interactive experience for kids to test their physical abilities and build confidence with their fellow ninja pals. The course features obstacles like warped walls and monkey bars.
Where? South Park Entrance, Black River Park, The Warehouse, 2 Fir St, Observatory, Cape Town
Contact number / email address: 021 745 3089 or totalninja.co.za
Do you remember what it felt like, visiting the aquarium for the first time as a child? Discovering a whole new world of marine life is magical! This is a memory that will always be cherished and loved, so it’s worth an afternoon excursion!
Where? Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
Contact number / email address: 021 418 3823
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The ultimate high-energy destination for kids who are hyperactive and bouncing off the walls! Rush features exciting trampoline activities, ninja and obstacle courses, and unique experiences like Glow-in-the-Dark and Toddler Time sessions. Loads of fun to keep the family busy.
Where? Stadium on Main, Claremont
Contact number / email address: 021 683 3841
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If you’re looking for an exciting adventure park that offers thrilling zip lines, high ropes, and wobbly bridges, Acrobranch is your answer. Plus, these obstacles are for adults too, so if you’re up for a challenge…
Where?1 Hout Bay Main Rd, Hout Bay, Cape Town
Contact number / email address: 021 201 1121
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Embark on a gemstone hunt in the Scratch Patch followed by a mystical round of mini-golf in an underground cave. Doesn’t that sound like an adventure for the books? It’s giving Indiana Jones. Especially fun for the little ones!
Where? 1 Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
Contact number / email address: 021 786 2020
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Durban
We cherish childhood memories like these – a Saturday with family or school outing spent marvelling over mesmerising underwater life at the Marine World. Definitely an experience worth making a trip out for.
Where? 1 King Shaka Ave, Point, Durban
Contact number / email address: 031 328 8000
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With bumper cars on the agenda for the morning, the kids will be running circles with excitement!
Where?78 Marine Parade, South Beach, Durban
Contact number / email address: 065 945 8208
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Explore the changing season and pack for a picnic in the gardens before winter takes its grasp. There’s also a playground for kids to work off the sugar rush!
Where? 9A John Zikhali Road, Musgrave, Durban
Contact number / email address: 068 598 1396
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Biking and trail runs at Giba Gorge
Cue zip line, mountain biking, and hiking & running trails! This is an adrenaline-boosting blast for the whole family. There are also plenty of picnic spots and a restaurant if you’re feeling peckish!
Where? 110 Stockville Road, Westmead, Pinetown
Contact number / email address: 031 7691419
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