Address:
Century City, Cape Town
South Africa
Phone: 0861 200 300

Located just outside of Cape Town, Ratanga Junction is Africa's first large-scale theme park and is only 3 years old. Masai warriors look cute and marketable. Ratanga Junction is mainly a park with a lot of rides, and with the falling rand it's also one of the best bargains around. There are over 26 rides, from nausea-inducing sheer drops to mellow rides for children and the faint of heart (or those who just had lunch).

There are also a white-water-rapids ride and several roller coasters, such as the Tarantula and the Bar One Bushwacker. Younger children may visit the Hippo Hollow area with a Ferris wheel and crocodile boats. The park also has its own cast of characters, with British names like Archibald Bird and Lady Cynthia Bird. One more plus is that Ratanga Junction is located next to Canal Walk, the largest regional shopping center in Africa.

Tickets are 85 rand ($7) for adults and 39 rand ($3) for children.