BUDGET FRIENDLY THINGS TO DO ON HOLIDAY!

With the year that we’ve had, we can all do with some time away, but many of us just can’t afford to spend a fortune on a short holiday with all the Covid uncertainty going on around us.

That’s why we’ve compiled this very long list of fun, cheap (and sometimes even free!) activities you can do on holiday.  

So go on that holiday and have fun, without having to break the bank!

Get a day pass into The Kruger National Park

Home to the Big 5, the world-renowned Kruger National Park is a once-in-a-lifetime place to visit. There is nothing that compares to seeing a lion hunting an impala in the wild or a playful baby elephant following its herd - and you can experience all this for less than 300 bucks! 

Watch the sunset from the top of Table Mountain

With views that stretch to the ends of the earth, the top of Cape Town’s iconic landmark is simply breath-taking. Walk up (for free!) and catch the cable car down, or just cable car it both ways, and watch the sunset over one of the world’s most beautiful cities.

Out of peak season, they run a sunset special – half-price after 6 pm. 

Berry Picking at Bon-Af Berry Farm

Berry picking is great fun – and of course, the whole family reaps the rewards of enjoying the delicious fruits of your labours! The outing includes a guided tour of the orchard, as well as the chance to pick a variety of berries. There’s also a tea garden on the premises, where you can have some refreshments and a petting zoo with cute farm animals.

Maselspoort Resort

This charming family-friendly holiday resort is only 23km from Bloemfontein and it’s known to serve up a variety of fun activities for the whole clan. Activities include fishing in the Modder River and a variety of fun summer and water sports. There’s a swimming pool, supertube, trampoline, mini golf, mountain biking, volleyball, hiking and game viewing, as well as boating on the river.

There’s even a special training and track for 4x4 enthusiasts! The perfect family vacation for small or large families. 

Maselspoort
Take a ride into the past on Kimberley’s Vintage Tram

It’s the biggest attraction in Kimberley - The Big Hole, which tells the story of the diamond rush, is a must see and what better way to see it than by vintage tram. Today, this bright orange tram with its original wooden seats takes visitors on a 20-minute ride back in time as it circles the Big Hole.

Vintage Tram
Experience the thrill of tree-top and aerial cableway swings at Skyway Trails, Hazyview

Traverse the treetops on an awesome outdoor adventure in the Lowveld at the Skyway Trails, the longest aerial cable trail in Hazyview. This exciting, non-strenuous adventure lets you and your family glide 50 metres on a zipline through a magnificent forested valley!

Cable swings
Take a tour of Geluksfontein Goat Cheese Farm, Waterberg

A great educational experience and lots of fun for the whole family, at Geluksfontein Goat Cheese Farm. Families can enjoy a guided tour around the working 400-acre ranch in the heart of the Waterberg, just 30 minutes from Vaalwater and Nylstroom. Enjoy a cheese tasting, breakfast or lunch at the farm’s Goatino Pub & Grill. You can also take some cheese home with you if you like.

Goat Farm
Ants Nest

Family Safaris at Ant’s Nest,
Waterberg

Take your next family vacation up a notch. Located on Gunfontein Farm in Vaalwater in the Waterberg, Ant’s Nest offers an unmatched wildlife experience in a magnificent, untouched part of South Africa. Kids and their parents are taken on a guided horseback exploration to find out all about Limpopo’s flora and fauna as well as prolific birdlife, while those under the age of four can enjoy pony rides.

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Have a blast at Blasters Family Entertainment Centre, Mossel Bay

At Blasters, the whole family is catered for in a safe, secure environment where the kids can have fun and their parents can also enjoy themselves, enjoying a delicious meal or coffee at the restaurant, a quiet drink in the cigar lounge or a game of pool. Of course, there’s lots of family fun, too – play mini golf in a magical underwater world or go rollerblading, enjoy a braai on the vast braai terrace or a number of special events, including live music, quiz nights, karaoke and much more.

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Summer slides for the Whole Family at Adventure Land, Plettenberg Bay

Adventure Land in Plett is the most fun you will have near the seaside! There is a variety of exciting rides for the more adventurous family members, as well as some less strenuous activities for the rest, including a 75-metre supertube, a raging rapid tube, a 12-metre free fall slide and mini versions for the kids. You’ll also find trampolines, jungle gyms and waterslides to ensure that there’s something fun to do for the whole family.

KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board, Umhlanga 

The Natal Sharks Board is the only organization of its kind in the world. It services 320km of coastline in KwaZulu-Natal with shark nets and drumlines so that swimmers and sunbathers on the beaches are safe. It also conducts research into sharks and their history and offers a public education programme. At their Umhlanga headquarters, visitors can enjoy displays of lifelike replicas of sharks, fish and rays as well as an educational audiovisual presentation and a dissection of a shark. It’s a great family outing, and educational too.

Surf’s Up at the WaveHouse Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Umhlanga

No matter what type of board sport you enjoy, you’ll find it at the Wave House in Umhlanga. This venue is especially popular with youngsters and offers the opportunity to surf and skate to your heart’s content. Live bands and other spectacular events thrill the crowds here too at the Wave House Events Arena. You’ll also find the highest indoor climbing rock in SA, and an assortment of restaurants and refreshment kiosks to keep the hunger and thirst at bay

Gold Reef City, Johannesburg South

Johannesburg’s most famous entertainment complex offers a combination of fun, fantasy and history. It’s as well known for its casino and theatre as it is for its fabulous fun activities for kids. But that’s not all. You can also enjoy traditional African dance, music and history here. The hotel is designed in the style of an old mining village, which not only tells the story of the 19th century Gold Rush, but is also charming.

Trace your family’s roots to the beginning of time at the Cradle of Humankind

Maropeng is the visitor centre for the famous Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, an hour’s drive from Johannesburg. This is the birthplace of humanity, with evidence of life here dating back more than 3 billion years. Explore the caves on modern walkways and visit the excavation site on a boardwalk before enjoying a meal at the restaurant if you wish. The tours at the caves start above ground and take you deep into the caves

Inland beaching at Sun City

One of the most famous entertainment resorts in Africa, Sun City is located in the North West Province, 2 hours from Johannesburg. It’s a sought-after entertainment, golfing, gambling, water sports and family holiday destination and offers a choice of four hotels, from the self-catering Cabanas to the plush Palace of the Lost City, as well as the Cascades and Sun City Hotel to support the influx. Sun City is a favourite holiday destination for locals and visitors alike, especially because of its spectacular Valley of Waves waterpark, a simulated ocean complete with a beach. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of activities, from mountain biking to horse riding, tennis, squash, and a variety of swimming pools and there’s even water skiing and parasailing available.

Hartbeespoort Dam Elephant Sanctuary

This charming family-friendly holidAmongst the variety of attractions at Hartbeespoort Dam, the Elephant Sanctuary is a highlight. At the Hartbeespoort Dam Elephant Sanctuary, families can enjoy up close and personal interactions with African Elephants from touching them, brushing them down and walking trunk-in-hand. There is no better way to learn all about these gentle giants than to see how they spend their days sleeping, swimming and walking around. The Elephant Sanctuary has recently merged with the neighbouring Monkey Sanctuary, meaning that you can also interact with monkeys in their natural habitat.ay resort is only 23km from Bloemfontein and it’s known to serve up a variety of fun activities for the whole clan. Activities include fishing in the Modder River and a variety of fun summer and water sports. There’s a swimming pool, supertube, trampoline, mini golf, mountain biking, volleyball, hiking and game viewing, as well as boating on the river.

There’s even a special training and track for 4x4 enthusiasts! The perfect family vacation for small or large families. 

You shouldn’t have to sacrifice your sanity or the joy of your holidays in the name of saving money! Go out there and live your best life without hurting your pockets with these awesome and inexpensive things to do all over South Africa! 

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