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Amusement and family entertainment in South Africa

Arcades, rides and family entertainment across South Africa for a full family day out. 12 places, updated November 2026.

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All 12 amusement and family entertainment in South Africa

Johannesburg 2 places

Amusement and family entertainment in Johannesburg

Gold Reef City Theme Park

South Africa's largest theme park, built around a gold rush era backdrop, with 14 thrilling rides, 9 family rides, 20 k…

  • All ages (mine tour 6+)
  • Outdoor

Entry from ZAR 280

Amusement and family entertainment in Johannesburg

JoyJozi Family Restaurant

A one-of-a-kind playground, restaurant, and experiential venue in Dunkeld, Johannesburg, with sensory and interactive p…

  • All ages
  • Both

Entry from ZAR 100

Pretoria 2 places

Amusement and family entertainment in Pretoria

Burning Arrow Spur (Queenswood)

A one-of-a-kind standalone Spur in Queenswood, Pretoria, with a massive indoor play area, dedicated child minders, and…

  • All ages
  • Both

Amusement and family entertainment in Pretoria

Acrobranch Pretoria

A treetop adventure park with ziplines, obstacle courses, and a dedicated course for children as young as 3, set in a l…

  • 3 years and up
  • Outdoor
  • Great for toddlers (Acro-twigs)

Entry from ZAR 150,350

Durban 1 place

Amusement and family entertainment in Durban

Minitown

A miniature model village in North Beach, Durban, featuring tiny replicas of the city's most iconic buildings and landm…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Entry from ZAR 40

Cape Town 4 places

Amusement and family entertainment in Cape Town

Imhoff Farm

Historic farmstead in Kommetjie with a farmyard, snake park, camel rides, restaurants, shops and a family-friendly atmo…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Amusement and family entertainment in Cape Town

Acrobranch Constantia

Treetop adventure park in Constantia with ziplines, obstacle courses and a dedicated course for children as young as 3.

  • 3 years and up
  • Outdoor

Entry from ZAR 150,350

Amusement and family entertainment in Cape Town

Bugz Playpark

Cape Town's largest playpark in Kraaifontein, with rides, ziplines, splash zones, petting zoo, pedal karts and soft pla…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Amusement and family entertainment in Cape Town

Freedom Adventure Park

Indoor adventure park at Canal Walk with a ninja course, trampolines, ziplines, slides, climbing walls and a toddler so…

  • All ages (toddler zone for younger kids)
  • Indoor

Stellenbosch 2 places

Amusement and family entertainment in Stellenbosch

Spier Wine Farm

A historic wine estate with a strong family focus, featuring the Elemental Play Garden, Eagle Encounters raptor centre,…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor
  • Great for toddlers

Free entry

Amusement and family entertainment in Stellenbosch

Blaauwklippen Wine Estate

One of the oldest wine farms in Stellenbosch, with two popular kids' playgrounds, a bike park and pump track, and a wee…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor
  • Great for toddlers

Free entry

Nelspruit 1 place

Amusement and family entertainment in Nelspruit

Sudwala Dinosaur Park

The largest dinosaur park in Africa, with life-sized dinosaur sculptures set in a forested area next to the Sudwala Cav…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor
  • Great for toddlers

Entry from ZAR 80

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