The season of long weekends, school holidays and the final weeks of warm weather is upon us.
If you’re looking for fun weekend activities the whole family will love, look no further than a water park.
With thrilling slides for the adventure seekers and picnic and braai spots to lounge about, there’s something awesome for the whole family to enjoy.
3 awesome water parks in the Western Cape:
Wiesenhof Adventure Park
Where: Stellenbosch
Cost: R95 to R195 per person
Visit: wapark.co.za
Looking for some fun and adventure for the whole family? WaPark is perfect for keeping the whole family entertained. Over 70 built-in braais in a beautiful natural setting, six Swimming Pools (including kiddies pools), eight exciting water slides with tubes to use.
There is also a range of other non-water park related activities to explore such as an aerial obstacle course, trampoline park, climbing wall and much more.
When hunger strikes stop by at one of their takeaway restaurants and shop on premises – they are fully stocked with wood, charcoal, and ice, too, if you plan on having a braai.
Muizenberg Water Slides
Where: Muizenberg
Cost: R55 for 1-hour pass
Visit: http://www.muizenbergslides.co.za/
Muizenberg Water Slides is a trio of water slides located on Muizenberg Beach. There's the main slide, with all of its twists and turns; then there's the 'speed' slide, which provides a rapid and exciting rush, and finally, there's the 'junior' slide, which is designed exclusively for children.
For everyone's safety, they have lifeguards on duty, and the water slides are suited for youngsters aged three and above. Their pools are also solar heated, so there's no need to be concerned about getting cold.
Graceland Water and Kids Playground
Where: Paarl
Cost: Day Visitors Rates, R50 per child (ages 3 – 17 years) · R60 per adult, R50 per pensioner
Visit: www.graceland-venues.co.za/water-kids-playground
Graceland is a family-owned estate that was established in 2012. They decided to open a Water and Kids Playground because of their love for nature, children, and the outdoors.
Graceland provides a one-of-a-kind experience for both youngsters and adults. Bring a picnic basket, a blanket, a camping chair, and an umbrella for a great day in the sun.
Their water park is decked out with awesome slides, a splash pad, pools, and a fantasy play area for toddlers, among other kid-friendly activities.