{"id":55167,"date":"2020-09-12T06:58:54","date_gmt":"2020-09-12T04:58:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/zaparents-blog\/be-a-sport-new-season-begins-copy\/"},"modified":"2022-11-10T21:53:13","modified_gmt":"2022-11-10T19:53:13","slug":"family-outings-in-gauteng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/blog\/activities-and-outings\/restaurants-kid-friendly\/family-outings-in-gauteng\/","title":{"rendered":"Let&#8217;s go on a family outing in Gauteng!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Gloriously sunny days should be spent out and about! With the lockdown almost behind us,\u00a0 families are itching to spend a day away from home. And, with some caution, and safe practice from both visitors and venues, you can now enjoy family outings in Gauteng!<\/p>\n<p>Clip on and off a zip line, meet some furry friends, speed up your kart,\u00a0 slide down a snow slope or waterslide before chilling in a pool, Johannesburg surely has something for you.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>ANIMALS<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #66a0cc; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#M1\">Crazykids Farmyard<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #66a0cc; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#M2\">Croc City Crocodile and Reptile Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>INDOOR ACTION<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #66a0cc; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#M5\">Indykart Indoor GoKarting<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>WATER, MARKET, ANIMALS\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #66a0cc; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#M11\">Chameleon Village<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #66a0cc; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#M15\">Kids World and Waterpark<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<a name=\"M6\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>OUTDOOR ACTION<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #66a0cc; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#M6\">Acrobranch<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #66a0cc; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#M7\">Honeydew A-maze-ing Mazes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #66a0cc; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#M9\">T<\/a><\/strong><strong><a style=\"color: #66a0cc; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#M9\">he Ski Deck<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #66a0cc; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#M13\">The Slope at Cedar Square<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>WATERPARK<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #66a0cc; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#M10\">Cedar Junction Family Resort<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"#M14\">Pines Resort<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>ACROBRANCH<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>AGE: 3yrs &#8211; adults<\/li>\n<li>WHERE: Melrose | Huddle Park | Centurion | Rosemary Hill | PTA North<\/li>\n<li>ACTIVITY: Outdoor action<\/li>\n<li>OPEN: Wed &#8211; Sun<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/listing\/acrobranch\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a> for more information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Kid Heaven! The obstacle course that will get you swinging through trees, dangling from branches and balancing in the air all in the safety of a snug harness, hooked into secure lines throughout. From mini courses for 3yrs to challenging zip lines and bungy for adults, there&#8217;s 2 hrs of fun for everyone. Open for parties too!<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"M10\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>CEDAR JUNCTION FAMILY RESORT<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>AGE: all ages<\/li>\n<li>WHERE: Lynwood, Pretoria East<\/li>\n<li>ACTIVITY: Outdoor Action,\u00a0 Waterpark<\/li>\n<li>OPEN: Daily<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/listing\/cedar-junction-family-resort\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a> for more information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What a lot of fun! Make a day of it with scenic train rides, 4 swimming pools, 16 waterslides, volleyball courts, carousels, rides, jungle gyms, tuck shop, lapa hire for parties and more. This waterpark has it all for perfect family outings in Gauteng, just take your costume, towel and a ball.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"M11\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>CHAMELEON VILLAGE<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>AGE: all ages<\/li>\n<li>WHERE: Hartbeespoort<\/li>\n<li>OPEN: 7 days a week 9am-5pm<\/li>\n<li>ACTIVITY: swimming, animals, go-karts, putt putt, markets<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jozikids.co.za\/videos\/967027870782448\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WATCH<\/a> video<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/listing\/crazykidz-farmyard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE<\/a> for more information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Absolute fun for all! Never a dull moment at this\u00a0family destination\u00a0boasting 4 restaurants, curio and crafters market, decor shop, kids spray park, putt-putt, pools, beach area and playgym, lion park, reptile park, go karts and more. So much to see and do!<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"M1\"><\/a><br \/>\nCRAZYKIDS FARMYARD<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>AGE: all ages<\/li>\n<li>WHERE: Randburg<\/li>\n<li>ACTIVITY: animals, picnic<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/listing\/crazykidz-farmyard\/reviews\/\">READ<\/a> review<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/listing\/crazykidz-farmyard\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a> for more information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Farm Fresh Fun! This beautiful farmyard venue is open for affordable day visits, family outings and parties too. Enjoy a family picnic with a petting zoo, arts and crafts, soccer and cricket facilities, tuck shop and more. Booking is essential to limit people per slot, and for kids to feed animals.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"M2\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>CROC CITY CROCODILE AND REPTILE PARK<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>AGE: all ages<\/li>\n<li>WHERE: Fourways<\/li>\n<li>ACTIVITY: animals, adventure<\/li>\n<li>OPEN: Daily<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/listing\/croc-city-crocodile-and-reptile-park\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a> for more information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get up close and personal with exotic snakes and tarantulas or hold a baby crocodile! Open for day visits and parties, keep an eye out for feeding times and snake shows over weekends, dare to zip line over a dam of hungry crocodiles or simply relax in the tea garden and take home some souvenirs or crocodile meat. Taking family outings in Gauteng up a notch!<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"M7\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>HONEYDEW MAZES<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>AGE: 6yrs &#8211; adults<\/li>\n<li>WHERE: Honeydew, West Rand<\/li>\n<li>ACTIVITY: Outdoor action<\/li>\n<li>OPEN: Weekends<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/listing\/honeydew-a-maze-ing-mazes\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a> for more information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The clock is ticking but you&#8217;ve hit a dead end. How will you get out? Have fun solving this and many other quizzes along the trail as you make your way out of the maze with your team. Great, safe outdoor fun,\u00a0 and party activity for everyone on weekends only. Bookings essential as maze is limited to 50 players at a time.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"M4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>INDYKART INDOOR GO-KARTING<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>AGE: 3yrs+<\/li>\n<li>WHERE: Clearwater Mall, Rosebank Mall<\/li>\n<li>ACTIVITY: Indoor action<\/li>\n<li>OPEN: Tues- Sun, &amp; daily during holidays<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/indykart\/videos\/380661489304270\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WATCH<\/a> video<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/listing\/indykart-indoor-gokarting\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a> for more information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pump up your performance! Come rain or sun, race against your friends, test your driving skills, or set a new record. Fun\u00a0indoor entertainment\u00a0for both the young and old looking to have fun or celebrate a special event.\u00a0 SODI karts have 270cc engines and do up to 60kph &#8211; now that&#8217;s boss!<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"M15\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>KIDS WORLD AND WATERPARK<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>AGE: all ages<\/li>\n<li>WHERE: Nasrec<\/li>\n<li>ACTIVITY: Animals, waterpark, market<\/li>\n<li>OPEN: 9am &#8211; 5pm<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/listing\/kids-world-and-waterpark\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a> for more information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Worlds of fun for everyone. On the tip of Ridgeway a wonderworld of superslides, swimming pools, go-karting, rocket rides, boat rides, carousels and more awaits. Bring on the party or enjoy a family outing with flea markets, beer gardens and live entertainment.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"M14\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>PINES RESORT<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>AGE: All ages<\/li>\n<li>WHERE: Krugersdorp, West Rand<\/li>\n<li>ACTIVITY: Waterpark, adventure<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/listing\/pines-resort\/reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ<\/a> reviews<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/listing\/pines-resort\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE<\/a> for more information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Chill out! A holiday feel &#8211; what a treat! Visit one of the coolest, most convenient family outing in Gauteng. Splash about in a variety of swimming pools, slide over and over again on the awesome waterslides or dare to zipline over the waterpark too. Braai facilities make it the perfect picnic for family and friends, while a tuckshop, bar and takeaway cater for an even more relaxed family outing<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"M9\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>THE SKI DECK<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>AGE: 3yrs &#8211; adults<\/li>\n<li>WHERE: Ferndale, Randburg<\/li>\n<li>ACTIVITY: Outdoor, Action<\/li>\n<li>OPEN: Daily<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/listing\/the-ski-deck\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a> for more information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Slip, slide and repeat! Get the thrill and shrill of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/listing\/the-ski-deck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bumboarding\u00a0<\/a>down a ski slope right here in the city. Be the coolest kid in town: invite your friends to swim and slide, jump on trampolines and enjoy the garden. With superb party facilities, adults can get wet too!<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"M13\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>THE SLOPE AT CEDAR SQUARE<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>AGE: 3yrs &#8211; adults<\/li>\n<li>WHERE: Fourways<\/li>\n<li>ACTIVITY: Outdoor, Action, Restaurant<\/li>\n<li>OPEN: Wed to Thurs 9am-5pm | Fri 10am-6pm | Sat 9am-4pm<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/listing\/the-slope-at-cedar-square\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE<\/a> for more information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Can never get enough of tubing fun! Good times and good exercise with the whole family, now even better with the magical lumo\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/listing\/the-slope-at-cedar-square\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">night rides<\/a>. Enjoy the adrenaline of the ski slope, bumboarding, fresh air and finish off with a great breakfast or Diner themed meal and a hearty milkshake or a little something from the bar.<\/p>\n<h3>FIND MORE FAMILY OUTINGS<\/h3>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s an outdoor or indoor activity, a visit to a museum, family market, nature reserve, farm, playground, restaurant, pool, horse riding, go-karting or a train ride you\u2019ll <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/places-to-go\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">find it here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gloriously sunny days should be spent out and about! With the lockdown almost behind us,\u00a0 families are itching to spend a day away from home. And, with some caution, and safe practice from both visitors and venues, you can now enjoy family outings in Gauteng! 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