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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.

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.

Gold Reef City

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

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.

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uShaka Marine World

uShaka Marine World combines the pleasures of a world-class aquarium with the thrills of a world-class theme park.

Wave House Skatepark

Designed with input from the world's top skateboarder, Durban's Wave House Skatepark offers thrilling action for young and old alike.

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.

Sun City

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

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Breakfast with a view of the incredible Lowveld

Take a stroll on one of South Africa’s fantastic beaches

South Africa is a sophisticated fashion and shopping destination

South Africa is home to over 55 world-class shopping malls

Dining out on delicious seafood at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.

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Urban experiences in Gauteng

Soweto

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).
Sandton City CBD

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

Step back into the past at this world-class museum that take you through the turbulent history of apartheid.
Gold 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.
Mall 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.
Rosebank 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.
Constitution 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!
Newtown

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

This is where its all happening in Tshwane, hang out at the fun restaurants and pubs that line the streets of Hatfield - it’s a fun place to be