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Gecko Jewellers & Mapatiza Mine – One of Gauteng's Most Unique Family Adventures
Looking for fun things to do with kids in Johannesburg or Midrand? Gecko Jewellers & Mapatiza Mine offers an unforgettable family day out where learning, adventure, and discovery come together.
Step underground on our exciting Mapatiza Mine Tour, where children and adults experience what it's like to explore a gemstone mine while learning how precious stones are formed. Mine tours are just R80 for children and R90 for adults.
Young explorers can continue the adventure by searching for real gemstones in our popular Scratch Patch (from R80), trying gemstone panning, digging for crystals, and enjoying our hands-on gemstone beading workshops (from R150 per child). Little ones can also burn off energy on our push pedal go-karts for only R20.
After your adventure, relax at our family-friendly coffee shop before exploring Africa's largest gemstone showroom, filled with beautiful crystals, gemstones, fossils, jewellery, gifts, and educational displays.
Whether you're planning a weekend family outing, school holiday activity, birthday celebration, or simply looking for unique things to do in Gauteng, Gecko Jewellers & Mapatiza Mine offers an experience the whole family will remember.
Highlights:
- Educational underground gemstone mine tours
- Scratch Patch gemstone treasure hunting
- Gemstone panning and crystal digging
- Children's gemstone beading workshops
- Push pedal go-karts
- Family-friendly coffee shop
- Africa's largest gemstone showroom
- Perfect for families, school holidays, birthday outings, and educational visits
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