Theme parks

Theme parks

With so many excellent theme parks on offer, South Africa retains its title as the African continent's capital of fun and frivolity. more
Perry's Bridge Reptile Park

If you’re looking for a fun, educational, cold-blooded encounter, go to Perry’s Bridge Reptile Park in Hazyview. The owners put a premium on good information. more
Gold Reef City, Johannesburg

Widely recognised as among the premiere theme parks in the country, Johannesburg's Gold Reef City Theme Park offers fun for the entire family. more
Sun City

The Sun City theme park offers all the family entertainment one could want and then some. more

More about Theme parks

Ratanga Junction

Ratanga Junction is a thrill-a-minute theme park close to the Cape Town city centre that appeals to visitors and locals alike. more

Valley of the Waves

The Valley of the Waves is just one of Sun City's many entertainment offerings, a great place to have fun in the sun. more

uShaka Marine World, Kwazulu-Natal

Experience the interaction between land, see and sky when you visit uShaka Marine World - the home of sea mammals, sharks and other fish, birds and great beaches. more

Urban experiences in Gauteng

1Soweto

This famous township is an absolute must-see. Spend time on the famous Vilakazi Street once home to Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu (two Nobel Peace Prize winners).

2Sandton City CBD

The upmarket suburb of Sandton is the mecca for business, entertainment, shopping, restaurants, wine-bars and so much more!

3Apartheid Museum

Step back into the past at this world-class museum that take you through the turbulent history of apartheid.

4Gold Reef City

Created around a 19th century gold mine – learn a bit more about why Johannesburg is known as the ‘City of Gold’ and enjoy the fun rides and non-stop entertainment.

5Mall Crawl

Some of the best shopping malls in Africa can be found in Johannesburg and Tshwane – how about Sandton City, Nelson Mandela Square, Rosebank, Hyde Park, Menlyn… and that’s just for starters.

6Rosebank African Market

If you want something authentically African to take home, then visit this market with its fine selection of African goods from all over the continent.

7Constitution Hill

Visit the Old Fort Prison complex (known as Number Four) and gain insight into South Africa’s past. Both Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Ghandi were incarcerated here, riveting stuff!

8Newtown

Experience Newtown by night, and enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Jozi – pubs, bars, restaurants, jazz lounges, nightclubs are all on offer.

9Melrose Arch

European lifestyles, great South African weather! This mixed-use precinct offers up excellent restaurants and great shopping. Sip on cocktails at an outdoor café and watch the world go by.