What are Water Parks?
A water park is an amusement park that features water play areas such as swimming pools, water slides, splash pads, water playgrounds, and lazy rivers, as well as areas for floating, bathing, swimming, and other barefoot environments.
Best Water Parks In South Africa
Wet ‘n Wild, Ushaka Marine World, Durban
This waterpark in Durban boasts a number of swimming pools and water rides as well as a wondrous beach.
The adrenaline junkies traveling here are never let down as they get to experience some of the fastest and scariest rides like ‘Torpedo Kamikaze’, ‘Dropzone’, ‘Plunge: Freefall slide’, and the ‘Body Tornado’.
There are also rides like ‘Jika Jika family Rafter’ and ‘Toti Splash’ for the faint-hearted as well as kids. Thus, it is one of the best water parks in South Africa amongst all adventure enthusiasts.
Where: 1, King Shaka Ave, Point, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Time to visit: 9 AM – 5 PM
Valley of Waves, Sun City, North West Province
With water activities suitable for all ages as well as refreshing gardens and beautiful waterfalls, this waterpark is the perfect destination for a summer vacation with your family.
The important feature of this water park is a manmade beach comprising sand, palm trees, and artificial waves.
‘The temple of courage’ is sure to make you skip a heartbeat with a whopping 17-meter dropdown. It is one of the best water parks in Northwest South Africa.
Where: Sun City Resort, Sun City, 0316, South Africa
Time to visit: 9 AM – 6 PM.
Adventure Land, Plettenberg Bay
Spread across an estate of 24 hectares, this waterpark is indeed, an ‘Adventure Land’. It consists of a 75-meter-long supertube, a kamikaze slide for adults, and a mini supertube, a mini kamikaze slide for kids.
But what really attracts the adventure junkies to this waterpark are the ‘Raging rapid tube ride’ and a 12-meter freefall slide, rides that are sure to get your heart pumping faster. It is one of the most amazing water theme parks in South Africa.
Where: N2 Harkerville, Plettenberg Bay, 6600, South Africa
Time to visit: 10 AM – 5 PM.
Which is the biggest water park in South Africa?
Aquaventure Water Park – Bahamas
The Aquaventure Water Park is – by size – the biggest water park in the world. Located in one of the world’s most popular resorts, it’s themed around the lost city of Atlantis.
What is the biggest waterslide in South Africa?
Highest water slide in Africa, in KZN
At uShaka Marine World in KwaZulu-Natal you can find Africa’s highest water slide. With an 18 metre drop that is almost perpendicular, it is certainly not for those who fear heights – and remember, one who embraces this slide is not secured with any protective cables or seats!