Tapping into a thrilling adventure is easy when you're based in the City of Gold. Take a look at these top five suggestions to start your weekend off the right way.
Joburg is recognised for its creative urban energy and celebrated for its outdoor markets that make for a chilled weekend.
But if you've had your fill of thrifting or arts & craft, and you're ready to get some heart-stopping fun on - why not try this list of adventure activities to make the most of your weekend in Joburg.
Get high at Orlando Towers in Soweto
Up for being tossed or flipped as your tongue sticks to the roof of your mouth? Then this is the activity for you.
You get to check out some amazing scenery and enjoy a huge adrenalin rush at the same time. Pick your preferred adrenalin-pumping pleasure with a unique abseil down the cooling towers or a base-jumping experience. Either way, you are in for a thrilling time.
Key information
- Website: sowetotowers.co.za
- Address: Chris Hani Rd, Klipspruit 318-Iq, Johannesburg
- When: Thursday to Sunday 10h00 - 17h00
- Cost: Base Jump: R200 | Abseil Climb: R48
- Contact: 071 674 4343 | [email protected] | Instagram: @Sowetotowers
Zoom through the ancient Magaliesberg
Once you’ve had your urban fix, head out to the 2 400-million-years-old Magaliesberg Mountains. You can sign up for the 2.5hr canopy tour through the Ysterhout Kloof, only 1.5hrs from Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Your heart will race as you trek across 11 platforms connected by ten slides of up to 140m long. You're in for one unique day out in nature. Bookings are essential.
Key information
- Website: magaliesbergcanopytour.activitar.com
- Address: Rosewood Functions, Part of 84 of the Farm, Rietfontein, Rustenburg
- When: Monday to Sunday 06h30 – 16h30
- Cost: R556
- Contact: 014 535 0150 | Instagram: @magaliesbergcanopytour
Lap around the Randburg Raceway
If the weather or your mood isn’t quite in line with some outdoor experience, head to the Randburg Raceway. Their endurance races will give you the indoor rush you are looking for.
Highly rated for their excellent facilities and quick succession of 10min races, you get to use “imported karts powered by Honda 200cc four-stroke engines that are simple to control and have AMB transponders to record race results and best lap times”.
Key information
- Website: www.randburgraceway.co.za
- Address: 9 Samantha Str, Strydompark, Randburg
- When: Monday to Friday 10h00 to 18h00 | Saturdays 09h00 to 18h00 | Sundays 09h00 to 17h00 | Public Holidays 09h00 to 17h00
- Cost: R180 per driver. Each race is 10 minutes, and 6 karts can race at a time | R540 per driver. This is a structured race format for small groups with three 20-lap races, and a 20-lap final.
- Contact: 082 780-5115 | Instagram: @randburg_raceway
Soar during a Cradle hot air balloon safari
Time to take a magical hot air balloon ride. Experienced pilots will take you along carefully considered flight routes to ensure top-notch views.
Calmly drift over the beautiful 53 000-hectare Cradle of Humankind World Heritage site, the ancient Magaliesberg Mountains and the spacious grasslands dotted with plains game. If the conditions allow, you’ll be able to drop down low to snap some special safari photographs.
Key information
- Website: air-ventures.co.za
- When: Monday to Sunday 08h30 – 16h30
- Cost: Safari balloon trip R 2 970 pp
- Contact: 083 356 2435 | [email protected] | Instagram: @airventuresballoonsafaris
Rush along the Crocodile River
If you really want to unplug, yet be fully switched-on to the challenge at hand, try this exhilarating rafting experience.
Situated 35 km’s from both Sandton and Pretoria near Harties, you can take on level 1 and level 2 rapids during a 2hr, full day or even a two-day river rafting on the Crocodile River. Your guide ensures it's pure enjoyment, while taking the utmost care of your safety during this river adventure.
Key information
- Website: gzadventures.com
- When: Contact to confirm booking availability
- Cost: To be confirmed with booking
- Contact: 067 727 6521 | [email protected] | Instagram: gz_adventures