Looking for a fun day out with the kids? There are lots of things to do in Pretoria that will provide hours of fun for the whole family.
National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
Pretoria Zoo is the largest zoo in the country and a must-visit on your list. You can see hundreds of animals including those in the reptile park and aquarium. You can also see the exotic tree collection they have and if you feel adventurous you can go on the sunset safaris to see the animals at night. For meals you can enjoy a meal at their restaurant, cafeteria or grab a snack at one of the 4 kiosks they have. However you can also have a picnic or use the braai facilities next to the Apies River. You also have access to golf or push carts to move around faster and there are also amusement park rides to enjoy for the kids. What is also so wonderful at this zoo is that you or your kids can actually adopt any of the animals at the zoo for a year!
Website: https://www.pretoriazoo.org/
The Fun Company Menlyn
Fun for the whole family. There is so much to do here. They offer bowling, arcade games, laser tag, mini golf, mini bowling, laser maze, bumper cars, jungle gym, trampoline park and x-rider. Don’t worry if you don’t feel up for the above mentioned, you can relax at the sports bar on a lounge watching the big sporting events while drinking a refreshing beverage. There are also pool tables for those who want to enjoy a good old snooker game.
Website: https://thefuncompany.co.za/
The Grove Mall
Malls are a great place to go to if you want variety and aren’t sure about what you want to really do. You can shop at many of the stores there, grab a bite to eat at your preferred restaurant and for some fun have a look at the entertainment the have. There is a Ster-Kinekor to watch the latest movies, you can also visit the Fun Company that is there or show your moves on the ice rink.
Website: https://www.thegrovemall.co.za/
Just Break Out
Just Break Out is where you will find an escape room waiting to be solved. They have 2 rooms to choose from (The War Room and The Crazy Professor), and you have 60 minutes to escape. You can book for up to 6 people at a time and there are not any age restrictions. There are some rules with regards to younger kids and toddlers but everyone is welcome. You can find out more about these rules on their website but it is definitely worth having a look.
Website: https://justbreakout.co.za/
Let’s Go Bowling
Grab the family and let’s go bowling! They have 10 lanes where everyone can have a lot of fun and if bowling is not your scene you can head on over to the Strikers Lounge for sports on the TV, drink and a game or two of pool. If you want to grab a bite to eat, just head over to the Grub restaurant that is just next door.
Contact Number: 012 655 0558
The Climbing Barn
This is an indoor rock climbing centre that offers you more than just a climbing experience. But they also offer horse riding as well as go karting which makes it a good place to go for the whole family. You can also arrange to use the braai facilities that are outside to really enjoy the day.
Website: https://climbingbarn.co.za/
Ditsong: Museums of South Africa
An amalgamation of 8 museums with diverse collections including fauna and flora, palaeontology, military history, cultural history, anthropology, archaeology and geology. There is something for everyone or a different one for every day of the week. Fun and learning is to be had here and worth every second.
Website: https://ditsong.org.za/en/
There is so much to do in Pretoria that this list barely scratches the surface. So while you are travelling through the jacaranda streets, keep your family safe on the road and shop for your travel safety gear at your favourite online store from www.4akid.co.za.
