Fun places to take the kids over the holidays.
School holidays are here and every quarter parents ask the same question: “how do I keep the kids busy and entertained over the school holidays?”
Well! Mogale City has plenty educational and exciting activities to keep the kids busy and entertained over the school holidays and beyond.
We have rounded up four fun, family-friendly hotspots for moms, dads and the children in Mogale City:
1. Cradle of Humankind Visitor Centre – (Maropeng and the Sterkfontein Caves)
This international tourism hotspot boasts the discovery of an array of hominid (pre-human) relatives in the likes of Homo Naledi, Mrs. Ples, Little Foot and many more. The Cradle of Humankind is home to the famous world-class visitor centre Maropeng, the Sterkfontein Caves and so much more. Inside the Cradle of Humankind Visitor Centre, the kids can enjoy a boat ride on an artificial lake before entering the exhibition area that leads you through highlights of our evolutional journey. The kids and parents can learn how our brains developed, where language came from and so much more.
R563 Hekpoort Road
Sterkfontein
Tel: (0)14 577 9000
Email: info@maropeng.co.za
www.maropeng.co.za
2. Lion and Safari Park
If you haven’t had the time to head off to the Kruger National Park then the Lion and Safari Park is just for you! Designed to cater for the whole family, enjoy a once in a lifetime opportunity to interact with lion cubs and have a professional photograph taken with the cubs. You can also experience an extraordinary face-to-face encounter with some of the animals, feed and interact with them from a specially designed feeding platform. The kids will have the time of their life in the fun-filled entertainment area with a variety of supervised jungle gyms, jumping castles and many other entertaining rides.
R512, Pelindaba Road
Lanseria
Broederstroom
Tel: +27 (76) 187 3883
Email: info@lionpark.com
www.lionandsafaripark.com
3. Silverstar Casino
Dubbed the number one entertainment venue in the West Rand, Silverstar Casino offers entertainment and memorable experiences for the whole family whatever the weather may be like. This visitor hotspot boasts an adrenalin-packed, fun-filled day with a Laser Zone facility that has a smoke machines, glow in the dark paint on the walls and lasers flashing in every direction. In addition to the laser tag experience, the kids can enjoy a 12 lane Ten Pin Bowling arena and a variety of fun-filled games. Bowling shoes and refreshments are also provided for bowling.
R28, Muldersdrift
Mogale City
Tel: 011 662 1193
Email: magicsilverstar@telkomsa.net
www.tsogosun.com/silverstar-casino
4. Saddle Creek Adventures
Saddle Creek Adventures is a picturesque adventure ranch venue suitable for a fun-filled family day out. Saddle Creek Adventures offers a collection of 18 horses, 13 quad bikes, 10 go-karts, action archery as well as epic mountain bike trails. Experience an exhilarating adventure experience for all ages and occasions right at your doorstep!
Farm HH24
Hartebeesfontein Road
Hekpoort
Tel: 079 467 9906
Email: info@saddlecreekadventures.co.za
www.saddlecreekadventures.co.za
There are many more hotspots to explore in and around Mogale City. The city offers premier wildlife destinations, breath-taking scenes, adventure, golfing, hiking, climbing, tranquil countryside and the conveniences of urban life – Mogale City has something for everyone. Give Mogale City a chance and you will discover more fun things to do than you ever imagined!