Let Waterfall entertain you this festive season. If variety is the spice of life, we’re turning up the heat. Whatever your flavour of entertainment, we’ve got it all.
Bon appetit
Why not eat your way around the world in Waterfall? Whether you’re a fine-dining foodie or a family looking for lunch and entertainment for the kids, you’re spoilt for choice! With 60 restaurants for you to feast at, you’ll find what you’re craving at Waterfall – no matter what your taste is! Check out the Eat your Heart Out page on www.waterfall.co.za to search for your favourite cuisine.
It’s official: Sunday Funday is back in full effect
The ever-popular Waterfall Market officially reopened in the first week of November and as usual, visitors can expect an afternoon filled with live music from local musicians, mouth-watering artisanal delights, refreshing cocktails and the chance to purchase quality crafts from the many stalls.
Waterfall has become a popular hotspot for premium lifestyle experiences, and the market is an extension of that. It provides a platform for many local entrepreneurs to sell their goods, and for local artists to share their creative vision, whether it be through music, movement or the visual arts.
Waterfall Market is located in Waterfall Park and will be open every Sunday, from 10am to 5pm. Follow them on Facebook to get updates on festive trading days.
Take a swing at it
Work on your swing, or practise pitching or putting. Whatever your pleasure, World of Golf, the biggest golf practice facility in the southern hemisphere, is waiting for you at Waterfall. With a mashie course designed by Gary Player, 12 different practice areas and 190 hitting bays, it even features a Gary Player Golf Experience teaching academy. If golf is your game, this is where you need to be. And even if it isn’t, the fitness centre, Nike retail outlet, spa, kiddies play area, family restaurant and conference facilities make for a great day out.
Not quite ready to tee off yet? Don’t worry, Waterfall Wilds has a rather challenging 9-hole 3-par putt-putt course for you to enjoy with the family. Anyone older than six can join in the fun, any day of the week, from 10am to 6pm. This is a hole-in-one idea for any occasion!
The thrill is on
If you’re a thrill-seeker or driving enthusiast, then you’ll love Waterfall’s BMW xDrive Park. Located next to Waterfall Park, the 51 000m BMW xDrive Park features 1.3 kilometres of off-road track, designed to showcase the BMW xDrive system. The park features 12 off-road modules, the perfect way for you to put a BMW X vehicle – and your own driving skills – to the test. Come and experience the thrill of driving across rocks, logs, water, soft sand and more… if you dare!
“This park has been designed especially for our BMW fanatics who were looking for an adventure that can be enjoyed by the whole family or friends. It offers enthusiasts the chance to test their mettle over adverse terrain, while having a chance to enjoy the very best in modern off-road driving technology. Waterfall is the perfect location for our park, and we welcome everyone to our xDrive experience,” says Gennaro Bonafede, Manager of the BMW Driving Experience. For more information, please visit: www.bmw.co.za/xdrivepark
Saddle up
Bond with ponies and horses at Waterfall’s local horse riding facility that offers tailored packages for the whole family – even for little ones as young as two! Situated in Waterfall Equestrian Estate, the Waterfall Equestrian Centre offers lessons in the basics, dressage and show jumping, as well as outrides in the breath-taking surroundings of the Waterfall Equestrian Estate.
You can even book a pony party, a romantic outride, or a photo shoot. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/WECridingschool/
#Artoftheday with Novartis and Chris Valentine
The Novartis staircase just got a major makeover, thanks to local artist Chris Valentine, who just unveiled his latest ‘mural’, located on Magwa Crescent.
The vibrant staircase is bound to stop you dead in your tracks and is the perfect backdrop for your impromptu photoshoot, while you wait on the Gautrain bus. While you are at it, why not enter the Waterfall City selfie competition, which will be running from now until 31 January 2021. Simply take a selfie anywhere in the city, tag the Waterfall Instagram page and stand a chance to win a R500 voucher!
Play indoors
What if it rains or you’re just not an outdoorsy person? Waterfall’s got you covered.
Race around the most exciting go-karting track in Gauteng at Kyalami Indoor Karting at Mall of Africa or catch the latest blockbuster on the silver screen. Alternatively, you can bounce out all your extra energy at BOUNCE Waterfall’s massive indoor trampoline park at the Lifestyle Centre. Take your pick!
And if the kids are driving you crazy, why not get crafty? Create Shop Play is a one-stop arts and crafts centre at Waterfall Wilds, offering ceramic painting, mosaicking, canvas painting and more cool crafty activities for all ages. With access via Nostimo, and space for up to 40 people, the whole family can enjoy a creative morning followed by a Greek lunch – you can even host an arty party here!
BIG BIG FESTIVE – Brought to you by Mall of Africa and Studio Universal
Mall of Africa, in partnership with Studio Universal, is ready to supersize your festive season. Between 23 November and 1 January, find one of the BIG BIG Gifts at Mall of Africa and stand a chance to win one of eight R5 000 Mall of Africa gift vouchers. To enter, simply snap a pic with one of the BIG BIG Gift Boxes and tag @_themallofafrica #bigBIGFestiveStudio.
For more information, please visit Studio Universal.
It’s a wrap
Tis the season to be giving, and Mall of Africa will be donating the proceeds from their gift wrapping service to the Mfudumalo Foundation, to help upgrade their library.
Summer Feast – tastes and sounds of Africa
The producers of the Handmade Contemporary Fair, in partnership with Mall of Africa and Gauteng Tourism, will be bringing the highly anticipated Summer Feast to the magnificent rolling green lawns of the Mall of Africa’s newly opened parkland, from Friday, 18 December to Sunday, 20 December.
This three-day feast showcases Africa’s finest foods – from the palaces of the Niger Delta to the bustling streets of Mamelodi; from Mbege on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, the craft gins of Gauteng, silky wines of the Cape and the craft beers of Limpopo. All while revelling in sounds from some of Africa’s musical giants such as Elaine, Langa Mavuso, and Amanda Black. Tickets cost R180, with free entrance for children under 12. Rest assured that COVID-19 compliant protocols will be observed and there is a limit of 2 500 visitors per day.
Hike4Change
The Attacq Foundation is hosting a virtual hike on 12 December to help raise funds for 500 pairs of school shoes for kids at Phuthumani Primary School in Tembisa and Dr Knack Primary School in Alexander. Participants are asked to make a minimum donation of R50, and can register here.
Wonderful new offerings at Mall of Africa
The Mall also recently welcomed popular food chain Mochachos; Shazmin’s Petite Patisserie, which offers a true bespoke confectionary experience; unisex clothing store, Corridor 7; premium ice-cream store, Paul’s Homemade Ice-cream; men’s casual gear store, Lime Man; a Gap clothing store; healthy food restaurant, Kauai; as well as the stationary shop, Yokico.
Gary Rom Man salon is scheduled to open its doors later in December – this promises to be the ultimate grooming experience.
Waterfall is the ultimate destination for all your entertainment needs this summer, and after months of idling indoors during the lockdown, it’s time to embrace outdoor summer adventures again. What could be better than unwinding on a sunny day outdoors at Waterfall? For more information, go to www.waterfall.co.za.
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