The festive season is in full swing.
With schools and companies closing for the holidays, we have more time on our hands and why not spend it with our loved ones. You don’t need to break the bank to have a fun-filled festive.
With thrilling spots across Mzansi, there is something for everyone. From amusement parks, salivating eateries and long strolls on the beach, make the best out of this festive. With just a simple scroll on social media, you can set your eyes on a new spot to visit with family.
Here are fun festive spots to enjoy with family:
1. Gold Reef City
If you want to let your adrenaline out then the amusement is perfect for the family to let loose and have a wild and fun time with all the rides. There’s everything for everyone from thrilling rides to children-friendly games for the little ones.
2. Prison Break Market
With ample eateries to pick from, there’s a range of activities from artisanal and comfort foods, crafters and traders to interactive lifestyle entertainment and child play areas in a unique location. There is a selfie studio and Dreambox, which allows you to let the inner child out with the various activations the place has to offer.
3. The beach
South Africa offers lively family-friendly beaches from the coastlines of the Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal whether you’re from these provinces or visiting for the festive. So, have some downtime at the coastal beaches for free!
4. Enjoy water parks
While Gauteng doesn't have a beach, there are fun-filled waterparks that create an escape and for everyone to enjoy. The likes of Happy Island Waterworld, which is situated at 107 Lake View Drive in Muldersdrift.
5. Kruger National Park
A change of scenery is needed at times, especially if you live in the city. Being met with scenic nature views and wild animals roaming the safari. There is an array of resorts that offer premium experience of the best nature has to offer.
6. uShaka Marine
This water park offers an array of water activities and has stores to purchase KwaZulu-Natal souvenirs.
7. Soweto Creamy
During the busy festive season, you don’t need to break bank. You can enjoy a day out filled with sugar rush at this ice cream joint just under R200. The eatery is now expanding their brand as they opened a store at the Glen Shopping Centre.
8. The Dairy Den
If you’re in Cape Town and looking for some sugar rush during the hot festive season, then some ice cream from this dreamy creamy place will keep you cool and the young ones will love it.
9. Total Ninja
Inspired by the TV series Ninja Warrior, the adventurous play space is a supervised activity and fitness venue where family can go and let loose while having a laugh.
10. Christmas lights display
To get you in a holiday mood, there are Christmas lights displayed for people to sightsee while busy with their holiday shopping etc. The likes of Monte Casino, Melrose Arch, Joburg Zoo and across the country have displayed various lights to dazzle you this festive.
