Are you still hunting for the perfect gift? Here are some “experience” gifts that will leave a lasting impression on your loved ones!

Cable Card

Spoil someone special with a Cable Card for Table Mountain. They will gain unlimited access to the Cableway for a year (one return trip per day), avoid ticket office queues, receive invitations to exclusive Cable Card holder events, and a quarterly newsletter. Cable Cards cost R255 for children, R510 for adults, and R605 for an adult and child combo. They can be purchased online or from the Visitor Centre situated at the Lower Cable Station.

What’s more, you can buy Table Mountain Cableway Gift Vouchers to the value of R50, R100 or R200. The vouchers can be used at selected locations at the Lower and Upper Cable Stations. Check out the Table Mountain FAQ page for more info, or contact [email protected] or +27 (0)21 424 0015.

Gold Reef City Theme Park

With over 30 adrenaline inducing rides, the theme park will make people of all ages squeal with delight (or fear – but in a fun way)! Although it will be closed on Christmas Day, Gold Reef City Theme Park will be open every day from 10 December 2012 to 6 January 2013 from 09:30 until 18:00. Tickets range from R100 for kids under 1.3m, to R160 for adults and scholars. You can also purchase a family ticket for R495 (two adults and two kids under 16). You can purchase tickets online.

uSkaka Marine World Pass

For a limited time only, between 1 December 2012 and 15 January 2013, you can buy a “One Park, One Price” ticket to gain full access to Wet ‘n Wild and Sea World. Tickets range from R125 for kids and pensioners, to R165 for adults.

Alternatively, for a single once-off payment, you and your family can enjoy 365 days of marine world fun! Simply sign up for one of the 3 different passes. Visit the uShaka Marine World website for T&Cs.

  1.      Platinum Pass: Free entry into Sea World and Wet ‘n Wild for one year. R450 for children and pensioners, and R660 for adults. It also includes
    • 6 x FREE parking vouchers
    • 30% OFF all uShaka events
    • A discounted uShaka Kids World rate of R25
    • Snorkel Lagoon – Buy one, get one free!
    • Ocean Walker – Buy one, get one free!
    • Shark Dive – Buy one, get one free!
    • Use of a sun lounger
    • Use of an umbrella
    • Locker hire
    • Use of a bambino
    • Use of a wheel chair
  2.        Fun Pass: Free entry into Sea World and Wet ‘n Wild for one year (except during national public holidays and public school holidays) and 6 x free parking vouchers. R285 for children and pensioners, and R450 for adults.
  3.        Play Pass: Free entry into uShaka Kids World for one year and 6 x free parking vouchers. R385 for kids aged 2 – 12 only.

Canopy Tour

Canopy Tours South Africa is one of the fastest growing eco-adventures. A Canopy Tour® takes you on an unforgettable adventure as you slide from one platform to the next along a series of steel cables set amongst magnificent natural surroundings. Tours are offered in Tsitsikamma, Karkloof, Magaliesberg, Magoebaskloof, Drakensberg, and Swaziland. Prices range from R145 to R450 for the longer tours. Book online for the destination of your choice.

Shark Cage Diving

Shark Dive Africa offers shark viewing and diving trips in and around Cape Point, False Bay, and Gansbaai, and will soon offer trips all around the coastline of Southern Africa. They are offering a December Group Dive Special from R1050 pp. Contact +27 (0)21 556 5606 or [email protected] to book your spot.

What experience would love to try?

Image 1 courtesy of George M. Groutas (flickr)

Image 3 courtesy of seantoyer (flickr)