A JOZI GUIDE FOR

The Whole Family

April and May are filled with various fun things to celebrate - from Easter weekend between 7 and 10 April and Earth Day on 22 April, to Mother’s Day on 14 May and Africa Day on the 25th. Here are a few ideas for things to do together as a family in and around the City of Gold:

Amazing Munch Spots

MOTHER'S DAY LUNCH AT MOUNT GRACE

Whisk mom away to the tranquil Magaliesburg and enjoy all that Mount Grace Hotel and Spa has to offer. This venue is only 80 minutes from Joburg, and there are various dining options to choose from. Twist Restaurant is perfect for casual breakfasts with a focus on healthy seasonal dishes. Rambling Vine boasts classic dining and will delight foodies in search of an interesting dining experience. If you want to relax with a cup of coffee or a refreshing gin and tonic, head to The Terrace and Stoep. To really treat your mom though, a revitalising facial or relaxing massage at the spa might do the trick. Afterwards, she can enjoy something yummy at the Spa Café.

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Fun At The River

Escape the city and head to the Vaal for Mother’s Day or Easter. Both Stonehaven on Vaal and Riviera on Vaal are a mere 70-minute drive from Joburg. Treat mom to breakfast or lunch aboard the Vaal’s most luxurious cruiser. Or, if you prefer to stay on dry land, breakfast and lunch options to treat mom are also available at both hotels. Stonehaven on Vaal offers plenty for kids to do - from jumping castles to lawn games. They will be hosting breakfast, lunch and casual cruises over Easter. The Easter bunny will also be visiting, hiding Easter eggs all over the garden. Kids can have fun at the Beach by the River sandpit, the trampoline or the treehouse at Stonehaven on Vaal. Or, spoil mom to a lovely spa treatment and a day by the pool at Riviera on Vaal. Easter might also see families play a game of golf at the Riviera Country Club.

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Brunch At Sejour

Tucked away in the luxurious Houghton Hotel in Joburg’s Houghton Estate, you will find the excellent fine dining restaurant, Sejour. It’s the domain of chef Freddie Dias who has used his world travels to inspire a menu that never fails to delight. There’s something unique about brunch in a hotel restaurant of Sejour’s calibre, and it’s the perfect way to treat your mom on Mother’s Day. A special day deserves something remarkable, so what about fresh oysters with lemon pearls and a refreshing Mimosa to start? Then try the dish simply named "The Egg" - parmesan Catalan, chive scrambled eggs and hake brandade (a potato and fish dish). And, who says you can’t have something sweet for brunch? Try chef Dias’ pasteis de nata - classic Portugese custard tarts with coffee and almond syrup.

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