The growing selection of obstacle courses in Johannesburg promises high-energy experiences for every kind of thrill seeker. From ninja-style challenges and inflatable arenas to climbing courses and trampoline parks, these activity spaces are designed to get you moving, spark a little friendly competition and deliver plenty of excitement without breaking the bank.
Whether you’re planning a family day out with the kids, a playful date idea, a group outing with friends or a team-building session with colleagues, there’s an adventure spot in Joburg to match the mood:
Rush Extreme
One of the standout features of Rush Extreme is the ultimate Supertramp trampoline. This isn’t your average trampoline setup, as it has interconnected trampolines that stretch across the floor and up the walls. Whether your child is a novice jumper or an experienced Rush-visitor, the Supertramp offers endless fun and the freedom of jumping from trampoline to trampoline. You’ll notice children jumping and bouncing, attempting tricks and flips, with attentive staff on hand to ensure safety and other tips.
Want to climb your way to freedom and become the ultimate ninja warrior? The 8m high Climbing Walls are calling those indoor adventure seekers! The Bouldering Wall is there for indoor fun and adventure, but also tests strength and gives the kids a challenge.
For the sports enthusiasts, children can challenge each other to a game of Extreme Dodgeball or test their skills with the ultimate Slamdunk. The Rush staff will encourage the children to create teams to see who can come up victorious. It’s easy to see why Rush is one of the must-visit obstacle courses in Johannesburg for families in and around Greenstone.
Cost: R50pp to R200pp. Book online or at the entrance
When: Monday to Thursday, from 11am to 7pm. Friday and Saturday, from 9am to 9pm. Sunday, from 9am to 7pm
Where: Rush Extreme, Greenstone Mall, Corner of van Riebeeck and Modderfontein Rds, Greenstone Hill, Edenvale, Johannesburg
Total Ninja
This indoor park brings the excitement of the global sensation TV series Ninja Warrior to life. Experience a thrilling experience filled with massive inflatables and obstacle courses designed to push your Ninja skills to the limit while keeping you in top shape.
At Total Ninja, you can expect a range of attractions and conveniences, including a ground-floor Café complete with a spectators’ area, a dedicated Ninja zone catering to the under-five crowd, and complimentary secure parking for up to two hours.
Cost: From R160pp, book online
When: Monday to Friday, 10am to 9pm. Saturday & Sunday, 9am to 9pm
Where: Venues at Northgate Mall in Northgate and Stoneridge Centre in Edenvale
Acrobranch
Acrobranch is a tree-top experience dedicated to offering children and adults alike a unique adventure as they move from tree to tree in lush, green forests. Obstacles consist of awesome tree-top high ropes and tricky crossings (with ladders, tunnels, walkways and bridges).
They also offer spectacular zip lines to top it off all aerial adventurists are strapped securely to two carabiners – offering both security from injury or harm and the advantage of being able to test one’s strengths without the fear of falling. Booking is not necessary, but highly recommended as harnesses are limited.
Cost: From R100pp | Book online
When: Wednesdays to Sundays from 9am to 5pm
Where: Modderfontein, Casalinga, and Melrose in Johannesburg
Jozi X
For adrenaline seekers, active families and competitive friend groups, Jozi X has become one of Johannesburg’s go-to destinations for action-packed outdoor fun. The sprawling adventure centre in Bryanston blends obstacle courses, inflatables, climbing challenges and team-based games into one high-energy experience designed for all ages.
Originally created around the idea of bringing exclusive adventure activities to South Africa, the venue has steadily evolved into one of the top multi-activity obstacle courses in Johannesburg, where fitness, fun and friendly competition collide.
Visitors can take on the BattleRush obstacle course, test their agility on ninja and parkour-style challenges, or dive into activities such as Nerf Wars, bubble soccer, archery games and inflatable courses. The space also caters to birthdays, team builds, and group outings, making it a versatile option for both kids and adults looking to get moving.
Cost: Book via email [email protected] or call 082 4562358
When: Wednesday to Sunday, from 10am to 5pm. Closed on Monday and Tuesday
Where: Main Rd & Sloane St, Bryanston, Johannesburg
Bounce INC
With so many fitness activities in Johannesburg, it’s hard to find one that kids and teens can genuinely enjoy and want to partake in. Not simply because you feel as though you need to keep fit, but rather because you have fun whilst exercising. Bounce Inc. is exactly the sort of venue that caters to this desire.
Their venues in Midrand and Fourways feature 3000 square meters of interconnected trampolines surrounded by padding and airbags, and additional adventure features placed around the playground.
Whether you come to perfect your backflip, learn new skills, get silly and have fun, or simply hang out with friends and family, it’s the ideal venue to ‘get a taste of Freestyle.’
Cost: From R120 per adult. Concessions apply for students and children, book online
When: Fourways Mall – Monday to Friday, 12pm to 8pm. Saturday, 9am to 8pm. Sunday, 9am to 7pm | Mall of Africa – Monday to Sunday, 9am to 8pm | Menlyn Maine – Monday to Friday, 12pm to 6pm. Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 6pm
Where: Fourways Mall – Lower Level, Cnr William Nicol & Fourways Bvd, Fourways, Johannesburg | Mall of Africa – Shop 2025, Mall of Africa, Lone Creek Crescent and Magwa Crescent, Waterfall City, Midrand | Menlyn Maine, Amarand Ave, Central Square, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria
be.UP Park
For families, teens and high-energy friend groups looking for something beyond the standard trampoline park, be.UP Park in Cresta is one of the most immersive adventure parks and obstacle courses in Johannesburg. What sets the space apart is its sheer variety. Instead of centring around a single attraction, the park combines aerial obstacle courses, climbing walls, giant mazes, dodgeball arenas, trampoline zones and interactive challenge spaces into one constantly moving environment designed for all ages.
The result feels less like a traditional play centre and more like a full-scale indoor activity hub where visitors can jump between experiences in a single session.
A major draw is the park’s all-weather format, making it a reliable year-round option for birthdays, school outings, family weekends and team-building events. The aerial obstacle course adds an extra adrenaline element, while the giant maze and soft play zones ensure younger visitors are equally catered for.
Cost: From R55pp to R625pp. ook online
When: Sunday to Thursday, from 9am to 7pm. Friday, from 9am to 8pm. Saturday, from 9am to 9pm
Where: Cresta Shopping Centre, Cnr Beyers Naude Drive &, Weltevreden Rd, Cresta, Randburg
21 Jump Street
Among the growing number of trampoline and obstacle courses in Johannesburg, 21 Jump Street at Mall of the South stands out for blending high-energy physical activity with a more accessible, all-ages experience. Rather than positioning itself purely as an extreme obstacle course arena, the indoor park leans into variety and social play, making it equally appealing for families, birthday groups, teens and adults looking for a more casual adrenaline fix.
The space features interconnected wall-to-wall trampolines, angled bounce zones, foam pits, dodgeball courts and ninja-style obstacle challenges that encourage movement, coordination and playful competition. What sets the space apart from Johannesburg’s adventure scene is its balance between structured obstacle activities and free-form jumping experiences, allowing visitors to move between high-intensity challenges and more relaxed fun at their own pace.
Cost: From R85pp, book online
When: Varies per venue
Where: Venues at Mall of the South in Aspen Hills, The Glen Shopping Centre in Oakdene, and in Heidelberg
MiJump
The space at MiJump may be one of the most compact obstacle courses in Johannesburg, but they serve up heaps of fun at the indoor adventure venue. Designed with younger children and families in mind, MiJump combines active play with the convenience of a broader lifestyle destination, making it more than just a trampoline park.
Parents can settle into the viewing deck with coffee or lunch while keeping an eye on the action, creating a far more relaxed experience than many high-intensity adventure venues in the city.
The jumping arena gives kids plenty of room to bounce, play and burn off energy in a safe, supervised environment geared towards fun rather than extreme competition.
Cost: From R150pp, pay at entrance. Enquire via email [email protected] or call 063 257 9665
When: Wednesday and Thursday, from 10am to 5pm. Friday, from 10am to 6pm. Saturday and Sunday, from 9am to 6pm. Closed on Monday and Tuesday
Where: Prison Break Market, 10 MacMillan Rd, Glenferness AH, Johannesburg
Rope Park at Pines Resort
The urge to climb feels so natural, and Rope Park feeds this natural urge. Located in Pines Resort, the park is made from hundreds of metres of natural fibre rope that are connected by wooden platforms. The full course is 350m and includes 26 different obstacles between the rope bridges that you’ll need to balance on – with safety harnesses fastened by trained marshals – before reaching one of the six ziplines. Kids must be 8 to take on the course, and booking is essential, as walk-ins are not allowed due to the park being in Pines Resort.
If you’re feeling more adventurous, make a day of it and stay for the night session as you enjoy a round of the neon night climbing. Inspired by the neon signs and billboards of the 1950s and 60s, Rope Park has systematically fitted its course with lights that stretch across entire sections of rope, illuminating them to deliver a unique climbing experience.
Cost: Enquire via [email protected] or call 011 568 1626
When: Saturday and Sunday, from 9am to 4pm. Closed from Monday to Friday
Where: 2 Ivan Smuts Avenue, Silverfield, Krugersdorp
Honeydew Mazes
Honeydew Amazing Mazes offer a total of twelve mazes, some of which include the giant elemental maze with five secret gardens and a ten-station quiz.
The honeycomb-shaped maze and frog-jumping maze are very popular among younger players, and the six-minute quiz maze is designed to develop strategic and mind-mapping skills. In addition to the mazes, there is a climbing wall and a hole in the wall where players test their ball skills by attempting to kick the ball into black holes. It’s certainly one of the most inventive outdoor obstacle courses in Johannesburg.
Cost: Enquire via email [email protected] or call 073 795 2174
When: Daily, from 10am to 5pm
Where: Honeydew Mazes, 82 Boland Rd, Zandspruit 191-Iq, Johannesburg
