Family time!

Durban

Keeping kids entertained during the school holidays can be challenging so here are some great activities that can be enjoyed not only by the kids, but adults too

Talk a stroll on the ocean floor at uShaka Marine World’s Ocean Walker.

If you and the kids love the ocean then head to uShaka Marine World and book your tickets to the “Ocean Walker”. The activity gives you instant access to the wonderful underwater world. Children as young as 12 can indulge, making this a great way to get your children to connect with nature and learn about the ocean. Once the Ocean Walker head gear is on you can enter the water and walk around the ocean floor as if you are taking a weekend stroll. The tank offers schools of exotic fish and enormous disc-like rays that swim right past you. Price: R195 per person for 15 minutes. Operating times: Wednesday to Sunday at 11.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 4pm. No appointments needed. Contact: 031 328 8000 / 031 328 8090.

Make it an adventure at Giba Gorge Adventure Park.

Situated just outside Pinetown, the bike and lifestyle park offers a variety of activities. It’s an outdoor enthusiast’s dream with BMX, mountain bikes and running trails spread across 45kms. Families can picnic on the lawn or relax in the outdoor restaurant. Giba also has hiking trails suitable for the beginner, experienced hiker and everyone in between. The Park has three waterfalls at the end of each hike and if that’s not enough, patrons can hike to the Fire lookout hut, aka the famous White Hut on the hill which will definitely satiate your cravings for a challenge.

Price: adult rider: R85; child rider (under 12 years) and pensioner: R55; trail runner: R45; hiker/ walker: R35; non-rider/walker: R20.

Operating times: Monday to Sunday, 7am to 5pm. Contact: 031 769 1419