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Keep your adrenalin and your social diary pumping with these winter activities
Keep your adrenalin and your social diary pumping with these winter activities |
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| | | Red Bull Box Cart Race 2010 | After a three year hiatus, the 4th South African Red Bull Box Cart Race will hit the streets again in Soweto at the end of September. This is a really fun day out so don’t miss it. It’s a race with a difference. The race is open to anyone who thinks they can build the greatest thing on four wheels. And not only that, is actually willing to drive their creation downhill! Participants will race against the clock and winners will be selected on their course times but also on their creativity and showmanship. The more outrageous and ostentatious, the better. With entries pouring in daily there are already over 500 keen entrants who are waiting to hear if their design has made the cut to be one of the teams competing in Soweto this year. The 4th Red Bull Box Cart Race is taking place on Heritage Day, Friday 24th September 2010 in Soweto. Anyone may enter online at
www.redbullboxcartrace.co.za or call 0800 700 600 for an entry kit sent in the post |
| Origins Centre | Origins Centre on the campus of Wits University has established itself as an important addition to SA’s contemporary museums. With its interactive displays, the museum celebrates Africa as the source of modern man and many aspects of society such as art, symbolism and technology. Recently, the museum housed one of the Sediba fossils uncovered by Professor Lee Berger at the Cradle of Humankind, and will continue to feature similar palaeanthropological discoveries. The museum is also a hub of cultural activity, offering temporary exhibitions and lectures on a wide range of disciplines including archaeology, palaeontology, anthropology and astronomy. In coming months speakers will be tackling issues such as climate change, geological phenomena and current affairs topics. The museum is located in Yale Road and is accessible through the university’s Empire Rd or Braamfontein entrance.
Visit www.origins.org.za or call 011 717 4700. |
| The perfect picnic | Dial-A-Picnic is the last word when it comes to picnicking. This catering company takes the traditional picnic experience to a sublime new level; the essential picnic elements can still be found from the wicker basket to the big blanket but that is where tradition stops and indulgence takes over. Take a look at their tantilizing menu which includes everything from local favourites to Mediterranean treats. They cater for a romantic basket for two, an intimate birthday to corporate functions and weddings. Call Manuela on 083 601 7135
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| Be afraid. Very afraid.Mystery ghost bus tours | If you’re interested in things that go bump in the night then you have to join this tour which takes you to Joburg’s haunted sites. Take in some of the city’s legendary haunted places such as the Women’s Prison, that housed Daisy de Melcker (infamous for murdering her husbands and her sons), Kensington Castle and Mike’s Kitchen (not for dinner, just to catch a glimpse of the resident ghost) as well as many other spin chilling destinations. Stop off at some pubs for a little bit of Dutch courage.
Visit mysteryghostbus.co.za |
| Polo at Inanda | It’s time for a chuka at Inanda. Chile will take on South Africa in the 2010 BMW International Polo Series. The last time Chile was here for the August BMW Series was in 2006 and the game was one of the most exciting in recent history with the first Test being drawn and South Africa winning by only one goal at the second Test. South Americans are renowned as the best horsemen in the world and spectators will not be disappointed. Inanda Club, 22nd August. Day tickets cost R100. Children under 12 are free. For tickets call Caroline Rose on 083 571 7818 or 011 253 7500
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| Feel the power of bungee | 
OK so bungee jumping isn’t for everyone but if it blows your hair back then get down to the Orlando Towers for a unique experience. A guide will take you to the open-air lift that will take you up the outside of the tower to a platform three metres from the top. Climb up the floating stairway which is suspended in mid air! At the top of the stairway take some time to enjoy the breath-taking view over greater Soweto. When you step out onto the suspension bridge between the two towers, you will be 100m up in the air! From here our experienced bungee technicians will guide you through the harnessing and safety procedures. Now face the open sky and jump… R480 person.
Call 082 895 1250 or 082 895 1279 or visit
www.orlandotowers.co.za |
| Eita! This is the best in braai in Jozi | Chaf Pozi (it means our secret place) is a traditional shisa nyama (braai, for those not in the know) perfectly placed at the foot of the iconic Orlando Towers in Soweto, near Baragwanathe Hospital. This is the ultimate African experience where your meal begins at the butchery where you select meat of choice along with spices and rubs to add that ayoba flavour. Your choice is braaied to perfection and served with traditional chakalaka, pap and sauce. Buy a drink at the bar and then find a comfortable spot on the veranda to chill and enjoy. Soweto legend, Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuza is a regular and if that’s not enough for you then try the bungee jumping experience off the top of the Orlando Towers.
Chaf Pozi at the Towers, Cnr Chris Hani & Nicholas Street, Orlando, Soweto,
Call 079 888 2186
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| Constitution Hill | The jail that housed Mahatma Ghandi and Nelson Mandela and is now home to the Constitutional Court. Located on the fringe of Braamfontein and Hillbrow, this landmark’s art collection lovingly put together by Judge Albie Sachs is a drawcard in itself.
Visit www.consrututionhill.org.za or call 011 381 3100 |
| Winter Fun at the Snow Skiing Centre | Okay, so we can’t all go and ski but in Joburg anything is possible. If its snow you want then its ‘snow’ you will get at the Snow Skiing Centre. Here you can learn to ski and Snowboard in Fernadale (yes, we said Ferndale). Enjoy all the fun of bum-boarding, slope surfing and sliding down the 20m long slopes at the famous ski deck. They also have a great garden setting where you can have fun in the sun….I mean snow.
74 Bond Street, corner Elgin Road, Ferndale,
Visit www.ski.co.za/skideck.htm or call 011 781 6527/8 |
| Scenic flights over Johannesburg | See the city of Gold from the sky in a classic Tiger Moth, a Cessna or, better yet, reserve a seat on the classic Dakota DC3. Johannesburg takes on a whole new life when viewed from above. See the CBD’s skyscrapers, the old mine dumps, the route of the new Gautrain-you might even be able to spot your school and house. This is the ultimate adventure for the whole family. Classique trips depart from Rand Airport.
Contact 011 827 4155, classic @mweb.co,za or visit www.classav.co.za or www.randport.co.za |
| Red Bull Box Cart Race 2010 | After a three year hiatus, the 4th South African Red Bull Box Cart Race will hit the streets again in Soweto at the end of September. This is a really fun day out so don’t miss it. It’s a race with a difference. The race is open to anyone who thinks they can build the greatest thing on four wheels. And not only that, is actually willing to drive their creation downhill! Participants will race against the clock and winners will be selected on their course times but also on their creativity and showmanship. The more outrageous and ostentatious, the better. With entries pouring in daily there are already over 500 keen entrants who are waiting to hear if their design has made the cut to be one of the teams competing in Soweto this year. The 4th Red Bull Box Cart Race is taking place on Heritage Day, Friday 24th September 2010 in Soweto. Anyone may enter online at
www.redbullboxcartrace.co.za or call 0800 700 600 for an entry kit sent in the post |
| Origins Centre | Origins Centre on the campus of Wits University has established itself as an important addition to SA’s contemporary museums. With its interactive displays, the museum celebrates Africa as the source of modern man and many aspects of society such as art, symbolism and technology. Recently, the museum housed one of the Sediba fossils uncovered by Professor Lee Berger at the Cradle of Humankind, and will continue to feature similar palaeanthropological discoveries. The museum is also a hub of cultural activity, offering temporary exhibitions and lectures on a wide range of disciplines including archaeology, palaeontology, anthropology and astronomy. In coming months speakers will be tackling issues such as climate change, geological phenomena and current affairs topics. The museum is located in Yale Road and is accessible through the university’s Empire Rd or Braamfontein entrance.
Visit www.origins.org.za or call 011 717 4700. |
| The perfect picnic | Dial-A-Picnic is the last word when it comes to picnicking. This catering company takes the traditional picnic experience to a sublime new level; the essential picnic elements can still be found from the wicker basket to the big blanket but that is where tradition stops and indulgence takes over. Take a look at their tantilizing menu which includes everything from local favourites to Mediterranean treats. They cater for a romantic basket for two, an intimate birthday to corporate functions and weddings. Call Manuela on 083 601 7135
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| Be afraid. Very afraid.Mystery ghost bus tours | If you’re interested in things that go bump in the night then you have to join this tour which takes you to Joburg’s haunted sites. Take in some of the city’s legendary haunted places such as the Women’s Prison, that housed Daisy de Melcker (infamous for murdering her husbands and her sons), Kensington Castle and Mike’s Kitchen (not for dinner, just to catch a glimpse of the resident ghost) as well as many other spin chilling destinations. Stop off at some pubs for a little bit of Dutch courage.
Visit mysteryghostbus.co.za |
| Polo at Inanda | It’s time for a chuka at Inanda. Chile will take on South Africa in the 2010 BMW International Polo Series. The last time Chile was here for the August BMW Series was in 2006 and the game was one of the most exciting in recent history with the first Test being drawn and South Africa winning by only one goal at the second Test. South Americans are renowned as the best horsemen in the world and spectators will not be disappointed. Inanda Club, 22nd August. Day tickets cost R100. Children under 12 are free. For tickets call Caroline Rose on 083 571 7818 or 011 253 7500
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| Feel the power of bungee |
OK so bungee jumping isn’t for everyone but if it blows your hair back then get down to the Orlando Towers for a unique experience. A guide will take you to the open-air lift that will take you up the outside of the tower to a platform three metres from the top. Climb up the floating stairway which is suspended in mid air! At the top of the stairway take some time to enjoy the breath-taking view over greater Soweto. When you step out onto the suspension bridge between the two towers, you will be 100m up in the air! From here our experienced bungee technicians will guide you through the harnessing and safety procedures. Now face the open sky and jump… R480 person.
Call 082 895 1250 or 082 895 1279 or visit
www.orlandotowers.co.za |
| Eita! This is the best in braai in Jozi | Chaf Pozi (it means our secret place) is a traditional shisa nyama (braai, for those not in the know) perfectly placed at the foot of the iconic Orlando Towers in Soweto, near Baragwanathe Hospital. This is the ultimate African experience where your meal begins at the butchery where you select meat of choice along with spices and rubs to add that ayoba flavour. Your choice is braaied to perfection and served with traditional chakalaka, pap and sauce. Buy a drink at the bar and then find a comfortable spot on the veranda to chill and enjoy. Soweto legend, Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuza is a regular and if that’s not enough for you then try the bungee jumping experience off the top of the Orlando Towers.
Chaf Pozi at the Towers, Cnr Chris Hani & Nicholas Street, Orlando, Soweto,
Call 079 888 2186
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| Constitution Hill | The jail that housed Mahatma Ghandi and Nelson Mandela and is now home to the Constitutional Court. Located on the fringe of Braamfontein and Hillbrow, this landmark’s art collection lovingly put together by Judge Albie Sachs is a drawcard in itself.
Visit www.consrututionhill.org.za or call 011 381 3100 |
| Winter Fun at the Snow Skiing Centre | Okay, so we can’t all go and ski but in Joburg anything is possible. If its snow you want then its ‘snow’ you will get at the Snow Skiing Centre. Here you can learn to ski and Snowboard in Fernadale (yes, we said Ferndale). Enjoy all the fun of bum-boarding, slope surfing and sliding down the 20m long slopes at the famous ski deck. They also have a great garden setting where you can have fun in the sun….I mean snow.
74 Bond Street, corner Elgin Road, Ferndale,
Visit www.ski.co.za/skideck.htm or call 011 781 6527/8 |
| Scenic flights over Johannesburg | See the city of Gold from the sky in a classic Tiger Moth, a Cessna or, better yet, reserve a seat on the classic Dakota DC3. Johannesburg takes on a whole new life when viewed from above. See the CBD’s skyscrapers, the old mine dumps, the route of the new Gautrain-you might even be able to spot your school and house. This is the ultimate adventure for the whole family. Classique trips depart from Rand Airport.
Contact 011 827 4155, classic @mweb.co,za or visit www.classav.co.za or www.randport.co.za |
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