Staying in Gauteng while others are driving to the coast or flying abroad is not such a bad thing. Here are eight things to do in Gauteng that will add some sparkle to your festive season.
Gold Reef City – Johannesburg
This gold rush-themed theme park’s novelty never gets old. This is a great day out for people of all ages. The park offers 16 thrill rides, including the popular Anaconda and the daunting Tower of Terror. The theme park also offers restaurants and 14 child-friendly rides. Visitors at the park can also interact with farm animals while learning about the history of the discovery of gold.
Festival Mall Ice Rink – Kempton Park
Be prepared to fall on your butt … and to laugh it off. This ice rink offers hours of fun and allows patrons classes should they want to learn how to skate. It’s perfect for family trips or as an icebreaker on a date.
Roll Egoli – Bryanston
This roller skate rink in the north of Johannesburg allows one to live out their American movie dreams. It offers a roller skating rink in addition to a jungle gym and a putt-putt course. It is perfect for the whole family, or a cute date.
Carnival City – Brakpan
The casino offers the whole family different kinds of fun, for the adults, the casino is open all day. They also have a games arcade, laser tag, a bowling rink and go-kart racing, among other activities. The Sun International-owned destination also has multiple restaurants and a cinema, ensuring hours of entertainment.
Acrobranch Huddle Park – Germiston
The adventure park hidden in Germiston offers ziplines and obstacles that satisfy even the largest adventurous spirit. The park, which caters to children from the age of three, asks that closed shoes and comfortable clothes are worn, with long hair tied tightly in buns.
Wi Jump – Carnival Mall, Brakpan
This trampoline park offers hours of fun with around 30 trampolines and 14 angled walls to cater to all levels of being adventurous. They also offer slides and ziplines, Olympic-level trampolines and games like dodgeball.
Ski World – Benoni
Situated a ten minutes from the OR Tambo International Airport, Ski World offers an array of water activities, including wakeboarding, wake surfing, slaloming and water skiing. For the less adventurous members of the family, they also offer boat cruises.
Wild Waters – Boksburg
The water park has been thrilling visitors since 1984. The water park has eight water activities, including a wave pool. It’s the perfect beach-like experience in the East Rand and is family friendly.
