Activity Parks in and near Johannesburg

Gold Reef City

Come and experience Africa's greatest Entertainment Theme Park created around an authentic 19th Century Gold Mine. Gold Reef City Theme park has an abundance of adventures rides, restaurants, history, site seeing and tours for you to enjoy. ... more

Whether you're looking for somewhere to take the kids, or if you'd like to feel like an excitable kid again yourself, head to South Africa's activity parks. Located in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg and Sun City there is something on offer for everyone at these fun-filled venues. 

Ratanga Junction in Cape Town, situated at the enormous Century City shopping and lifestyle complex, provides a great day out with the kids. Highlights are The Cobra, a suspended, looping roller coaster guaranteed to terrify and exhilarate, and The Slingshot, where the ride is pulled up to the height of a 10 story building and then released!

Ushaka Marine World on Durban's Waterfront is Africa's largest Marine Theme Park. Combining a world-class aquarium and a waterpark for thrill seekers, there is definitely something to interest everyone in the family.

Combining a theme park, casino and Apartheid museum, Johannesburg's Gold Reef City is bound to engage and entertain. For the adrenaline junkie, it offers The Anaconda, a looping roller coaster, and The Tower of Terror ride with its 47m drop.

Who knew you could surf inland? Sun City Valley of Waves offers you the chance to do just that. With its white beaches, vast wave pool and waterslides, the Valley of Waves is a great way to beat the heat and catch some perfectly shaped waves.