Whether you’re indoors or outside, there is something to keep every member of the family entertained on the North Coast during the Easter break.
THE ORANGE TREE
The Orange Tree is a beautiful café with a deck overlooking the Umhlali Preparatory School playing fields. Their little wooden playhouses are the perfect spot for little ones to play (where you can see them) while parents enjoy the outstanding food selection.
The Orange Tree’s food is consistently delicious and beautifully presented and includes decadent all-day breakfasts, salads, burgers, wraps, vegetarian options, waffles, amazing coffee and frappés. You’ll dream about their fancy bacon roll, homemade beef burger with hand cut chips and halloumi and avo wraps! They also have excellent wifi and no load shedding! Details: The Orange Tree, Makers’ Yard, Umhlali. IG: theorangetree_sa
CORAL DIVERS
Coral Divers offers its guests a comfortable diving holiday in Sodwana Bay – which is one of the top dive sites in the world. Experience the warm Indian ocean, beautiful beach and exquisite scenery of the Isimangaliso Wetland Park while completing a PADI dive course. Coral Divers has a variety of accommodation options available, from en-suite, air-conditioned cabins to safari tents. The main resort area includes a restaurant and bar, plunge pool and sun deck, boma and braai area, as well as self-catering facilities.
Details: www.coraldivers.co.za, 033 345 6531, [email protected],
IG: @coraldiverssa, FB: @coraldiversSA
BEAN & BISTRO
The Bike & Bean group is proudly Durban. With four shops in eccentric, vibrant buildings around the city, coffee is at the centre of what they do … and their B&B community and sustainability is at the heart. This Easter, why not take a drive and visit the beautifully restored, flagship restaurant – the Bean & Bistro – directly opposite Durban’s spectacular new Ocean Terminal at The Point. Customers can enjoy the usual coffee and light meals, as well as a more comprehensive bistro menu. The added service of a car wash allows patrons to enjoy a meal indoors, while the energetic carwash team do the honours outside.
Details: 74 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Point, 082 0657096
TACTICAL ACTION GAMES – GATEWAY
For an adrenaline-filled and action-packed Airsoft or Lasertag experience, look no further than Tactical Action Game at Gateway Theatre of Shopping. Whether it’s for a birthday party, a corporate team-build or just a group of friends wanting an adrenaline-filled adventure, the 10000m2 ‘Khe Sanh’ Vietnam village or American Army Base arenas provide an immersive combat experience. The indoor/undercover facility has been purposefully designed by owners Jason and Bryan who have over 40 years’ combined experience in paintball, lasertag and airsoft facilities. Details: Tactical Action Games, parking level 5, Parkade G, Gateway Theatre of Shopping, www.tacticalactiongames.co.za, 082 836 7419
ELEVATION CAFÉ
Elevation Café provides an elevated meal or office space, with good wifi, healthy food and great coffee, even during loadshedding.
The idea of community is highly valued by each member of the Elevation Café family and the space provides delicious, healthy meals (with vegan and gluten-free options) and fantastic, friendly service. So come elevate your day!
Open Monday to Friday: 6:30 to 5pm, Saturday 8am to 2pm and Sunday 9am to 12pm.
Details: Odyssey Mall, Simbithi Drive, Ballito, 066 541 5935 IG: elevationcafe_
FOOD FUNDI CAFÉ
Food Fundi Café, at Sugar Rush Park, is a super spot to let the kids roam free in a safe, outdoor space, while you kick off your shoes and enjoy the autumn sunshine. Their menu is geared for both long lazy brunches (try the truffle and bacon omelette) or quick and easy items like woodfired pizzas and grilled sandwiches. Ingredients are seasonal and local; like butter from The Butter Lady and Dargle Valley bacon and beef.
Details: www.foodfundi.co.za
MONKEYLAND KZN
A visit to Monkeyland KZN promises to be a truly unique and unforgettable day out – and the perfect way to spend the day with friends and family during the Easter holidays.
Your visit will take you on a guided walking tour through this stunning 23-hectare forest sanctuary in search of the free-roaming lemurs, monkeys and gibbon. MonkeylandKZN’s mission is to educate and foster a greater understanding of our primate cousins and the threats they face. MonkeylandKZN is open every day, including weekends and public holidays and if you bring this advert along you’ll get a 20% discount*
Details: www.monkeylandkzn.co.za, 032 004 0178.
*Valid from 27 March to 30 April 2023. T &C’s apply. (GETIT20%)
