How to have the time of your life for under R150
Keeping yourself and your family entertained during the December holidays need not be expensive. You only need R150 and the knowledge of where to go.
Go horseback riding on Noordhoek Beach in Cape Town
You can take a two-hour long ride along the beach and take in the glittering sea and variety of birds circling the air. Who knows? You might just spot a dolphin on your way. Make your booking in advance so you don’t miss out on this glorious, inexpensive experience.
Contact: horseriding@iafrica.com
Bird watching in Rondevleinature reserve in Cape Town
Do you have R12* to spare? Kids only pay R5* for entry. You won’t believe the entertainment this meager entry fee will buy you. Explore around 256 species of plants, go bird watching or take a picture of a hippopotamus and the Cape Clawless Otter. Spend the rest of the R150 you have saved on a picnic for your family.
Contact: RondevleiNatureReserve@capetown.gov.za
Take a ride on Africa’s toboggan track at Cool Runnings
Many know the film of the famous group of Jamaicans who managed to compete in the Winter Olympics in the bobsledding division. How then, can you experience this right here in South Africa without snow? Cool Runnings in Tygervalley offers adrenaline junkies sled rides on a stainless steel track for as little as R40* a ride.
Contact: ops@coolrunnings.capetown
Take a tour of the Volkswagen Auto Pavilion
Motor enthusiasts can take a pre-booked tour of the Volkswagen Factory in Uitenhage for only R10* per adults and R5* for children under 16. Come face to bumper with the oldest kombi in South Africa and learn amazing facts about these vehicles.
Contact: 041 994 5941
Psst, stash your R150, book in advance and take the tour for free.
View the Big 5 at Addo for only R54
This reserve provides vacationers with first-class elephant viewing. See the magnificent Big 5 in their natural habitat and behold the southern right whale and great white shark while you are at it. Adults pay R54* for entry while children only pay R27*.
Explore your cultural side with a little Shakespeare
During the summer, drag your loved one to an open-air Shakespeare production at the Manville Theatre in St George’s Park. It will as if you have travelled back in time to another century. Relive the saddest moments of Romeo & Juliet and the romance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Contact: 041 582 2575 to enquire about any forthcoming events.
Have you made any plans for the holidays yet?
*Prices may differ from those stated in the article
