If you’re staying in Johannesburg for the coming holidays, there is plenty to see and do for families and kids in and around Jo’burg.
Awesome family site Jozikids.co.za agreed to allow us to grab 10 of their (literally hundreds of) kids holiday activities and venues for this blog post.
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10 Summer Holiday Activities for Kids in Jo’burg
1. Wonderwall - Kya Sands Johannesburg
Indoor climbing gym, climbing wall, training, day outing, kids’ birthday parties etc
2. Northern Farm - North West Johannesburg
Facilities for cycling, hiking, bird watching, picnicking, exploring, horse riding in 2500 ha of beautiful green grasslands and woodlands to explore.
3. The Planetarium - Braamfontein Central Johannesburg
Star shows and space travel birthday parties
4. Gold Reef City Theme Park - Ormonde South West Johannesburg
Gold Reef City has an abundance of adventures rides, restaurants, history, site-seeing spots and more…
5. Reefsteamers Steam Train Trips - Germiston Gauteng
Family orientated day-trips to various tourist venues on a real working steam train.
6. Egoli Rangers - Craighall Park Central Johannesburg
Children''s horse riding lessons, birthday parties, pony rental, holiday camps and weekend outrides.
7. Montecasino Bird Gardens – Fourways, Johannesburg
Birds, amphibians, reptiles, small mammals, cycad garden, daily bird shows.
More about Montecasino Bird Gardens, plus photographs
8. Bambanani – Melville, Johannesburg
Restaurant, kids play area, shows and crafts for children, evening entertainment for adults
More about Bambanani, plus photographs
9. Croc City Crocodile Farm – Fourways North Johannesburg
Crocodile Farm with hatchlings to large adults over 4m in length. Tea garden with refreshments
10. Johannesburg Zoo - Parkwood Central Johannesburg
Children''s farmyard, tractor rides, venues for hire for children''s parties
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