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A unique play area created for children with autism and their families

by admin | autism, day outings, museums, playgrounds | 0 comments

Find out about a unique hands-on play environment created especially for children with autism and their families in honour of World Autism Awareness Month.

Magalies Canopy Tour – taking fun to new heights

by Shakerah Bhagalia | day outings, teambuliding | 0 comments

Helmets on, harness secure, light meals ordered, and registration (on I-pads of course), brave faces, heart pulsating, we’re all set to go. Magalies Canopy Tours proved to be one of those soul fulfilling, yet exhilarating experiences that definitely left its mark in our memory boxes. Whilst zip-lining and foefie slides seem to be getting popular in the cities, this venue offers the real Tarzan and Jane feel.

Two Trees Bakery, the ideal tranquil kids party & outing venue

by Jozikids Directory | day outings, playgrounds, restaurants | 0 comments

Summer days in South Africa are for being outdoors. Venues with play facilities for kids are great so that parents have a chance to relax and kids get some much needed vitamin D. Two Trees Bakery in the South of Johannesburg is a lovely venue for both day trips as well as parties.

Aerial Cableway Hartebeespoort: A must-do with your kids

by Charlene Bhana | day outings, playgrounds | 0 comments

On a recent visit to Hartbeespoort, my husband suggested we take Zee on the Aerial Cableway. His suggestion was shot down quickly by the horrified look on my face, followed by the tale of how I’d been traumatized by said cableway many years ago…Fortunately for me, there was a very pleasant surprise awaiting us.

How to have holiday fun, on 3 budgets

by Tiffany Markman | day outings | 1 comment

I hate public holidays and long weekends. As a self-employed working mom, they mean I have a preschooler who’s out of routine, complaining of boredom, asking for snacks every 15 minutes and driving me mad… The only way to survive it is to have a concrete plan.

Menlyn Park – Fun Company Review

by Sholain Govender-Bateman | day outings | 0 comments

What a fun experience going to the newly opened Menlyn Park fun centre! As a rule, hubby and I avoid busy shopping malls with the girls and rather go to parks and restaurants that have open air playgrounds and jungle gyms. However, we decided to give the new play area a go and it was a hit!

Holiday hotspots in Joburg for little hell-raisers

by Tiffany Markman | day outings | 0 comments

These days, I dread it. Largely because, unlike my toddler, I’m not on holiday for the next three weeks – and she still needs to be entertained. Engaged with. Kept in a vague semblance of routine.

Taking your toddler to the Montecasino Bird Gardens

by Heather Step | day outings | 0 comments

Winter holidays are here and a great venue to take the kids to is the Montecasino Bird Gardens. We took advantage of my father visiting and decided to take my (just turned) two year old along.

I was in two minds whether to take the stroller or not, but in the end I was glad that I did. Little ones get tired of walking and adults get tired of carrying!

“I can see the whole earth from here!”: A review of the Joburg Red Bus Tour

by Tiffany Markman | day outings, museums | 1 comment

My advice? If you’re going to take two toddlers, aged 3 and 2 & 11/12, on a City Sightseeing tour of Jozi via the Joburg Red Bus, you could probably use:

Riviera on Vaal: A weekend away, toddler-style

by Tiffany Markman | day outings, family getaway | 0 comments

Holidays change when you’re a mom. No surprise, right? It’s the usual stuff. Suitcases filled not with ‘night-time’ shoes, but with bath toys. Packets of biltong and dried fruit in your handbag, where the pilfered dinky bottles of plonk used to be.

More fun things to do in Pretoria

by Sholain Govender-Bateman | day outings | 2 comments

In the past I have written pieces on things to do in Pretoria without breaking the bank plus a list of 5 kids places to visit for free. As my two gorgeous little girls grow older, I have to seek out new, more age appropriate entertainment and activities for them.

Hop-On, Hop-Off Joburg sightseeing tour: a review

by Manual | day outings | 0 comments

Our weekends are free and so we decided to take a tour to learn more about Jozi on the new City Sightseeing Joburg Hop On- Hop Off bus. There are 12 stops you can choose from

Durban’s marvellous markets

by Cath Jenkin | day outings | 0 comments

Durban is often referred to as a ‘sleepy hollow’ but it is the home of some incredible markets. There’s almost no better way to spend a weekend or sunny day, than browsing through the stalls and finding unique treasures!