Kids Activities and Indoor Entertainment in Midrand
Explore BOUNCE Mall of Africa
Looking for exciting things to do with kids in Midrand? BOUNCE Mall of Africa brings indoor adventure, active play and family entertainment together in Waterfall City, with experiences for younger kids, older children, teens and adults.
Take on Freestyle Trampolines, Dodgeball, Slam Dunk, X Run and High Ropes, or let younger adventurers explore the dedicated miniBOUNCE Zone, playground and Soft Play areas. Whether you are planning a weekend outing, school holiday activity, birthday party or simply looking for family friendly activities in Midrand, there is plenty to explore at BOUNCE.
Kids Activities in Midrand
Looking for kids activities in Midrand that offer more than ordinary indoor play?
BOUNCE Mall of Africa gives kids plenty of ways to move, play, challenge themselves and build confidence indoors. From trampoline activities and team games to aerial challenges and obstacle courses, kids can choose different experiences depending on their age, ability and appetite for adventure.
Free Jump Arena
The BOUNCE Free Jump Arena is the ultimate playground for freestyle fun.
With 50 interconnected trampolines, tumble tracks and banked walls, it’s the perfect place to learn new tricks, perfect your skills, and enjoy the feeling of freedom while you jump and explore. Ask our awesome hosts to show you how!

Free Jump Arena is available at all venues.
X-Run
Adventure Challenge Race
X-Run is our awesome ‘head to head’ adventure-challenge course.
X-Run combines features and challenges from the BOUNCE X-Park in a side by side format. It allows you to race your mates, race yourself or just navigate the features with more skill and flow each time you run the course.
Requirements:
Please note: Jumpers must be above 125cms in height for this area.
Slam Dunk
The Slam Dunk area features full-height basketball rings above runway trampolines surrounded by padded walls and floor mats.
It’s like borrowing the legs of the world’s best basket-baller. Try the simple approach first; three jumps to build your bounce height! Once you’ve mastered this, add in some extra moves. Try passing the ball around your back or through your legs before you score or ask one of our awesome BOUNCE hosts to show you how it’s done! Get creative and go for style points. Basketball is one of our most addictive attractions – give it a try to find out why.


Dodgeball
Dodgeball is trampoline warfare. It’s high-energy and awesome fun!
Enter the Dodgeball courts – the ultimate trampoline Colosseum where primal battle instincts kick in. Keep moving (upwards or sideways) and avoid a direct hit while you take the other team out one by one. Last player bouncing wins. Great for parties, groups of friends or corporate outings to blow off some steam.
High Ropes Course
Hang out in the high ropes!
Test your balance and nerves with a challenge at every twist and turn- all while sky-high! This one is for the ultimate thrill-seeker. For your safety, the high ropes course has certain guidelines to ensure that you have an awesome time! Our high ropes course is perfect for thrill-seekers of any age!Â
Height Requirements:
To use the High Ropes area at Mall of Africa, jumpers must be taller than 125cm.
Toddler and Preschool Activities in Midrand
BOUNCE is not only for older kids. Younger children can enjoy dedicated toddler and preschool activities designed around active play, movement, exploration and confidence building.
The miniBOUNCE Zone at Mall of Africa is designed for walking age kids under 125cm, with dedicated trampolines, an indoor playground and Soft Play experiences that encourage movement, exploration and confidence building.
miniBOUNCE zone
An interactive play area built exclusively for kids, under 125cms in height.
Life just got a lot more exciting for pre-school adrenaline hunters! The miniBOUNCE zone offers a mix of fun, freestyle and skill progression features including a multi-level active play structure, slides, ball pit and a mini challenge course.
The features encourage playful exploration and help build confidence and independence while having fun.
The miniBOUNCE zone has been specifically designed to help kids develop fundamental movement skills to help set them up for an active life.Â
Soft Play Area
A colourful indoor play environment designed to encourage exploration, movement and confidence.
Soft Play is a fun, padded play space designed for younger adventurers to climb, crawl, explore and build confidence through active play.
With plenty of opportunities to move, discover and play at their own pace, Soft Play is perfect for little ones finding their feet. For even more action, make sure you check out miniBOUNCE, where younger kids can jump, explore and enjoy a BOUNCE experience created especially for them.
BOUNCE Play Dates
Designed for walking-age preschoolers
Play Dates is a 3-hour ticket designed especially for walking-age preschoolers, available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Play Dates is only available during term time, and is not available during the school holidays or public holidays.
These extended sessions offer little adrenaline hunters time to explore and play. The 3-hour window allows for maximum flexibility in start and end times and plenty of time to rest and relax.
BOUNCE is a safe and multi-sensory environment for kids to progress and develop, inspiring self-expression and social connection in physical activity. Our unique facilities encourage childhood development through the lens of fun, fostering the next generation of freestylers.
Indoor Adventure Activities for Older Kids and Teens
Finding activities for older kids and teenagers in Midrand can be a challenge.
BOUNCE Mall of Africa gives them somewhere to move, compete, test their limits and progress their skills. From obstacle courses and climbing challenges to advanced trampoline areas, these experiences give older kids and teens something considerably more exciting than simply walking around a shopping centre.
The Wall
The Wall combines high performance trampolines with vertical walls of various heights for freestyle tricks and Wall Running
This area is like a skate park made out of trampolines.
Progress your skills over time to see how far up the wall you can go then practise your timings and rhythm.Â
If you’ve conquered the wall and are looking for an extra adrenaline rush, you can take on the X-Park or X-Run challenge in some venues.Â
If you’re starting out, ask one of our awesome Hosts to show you how it’s done. They’ll help you get started and you can come back again to progress your skills until you have perfected your Freestyle moves.


High Performance
High performance trampolines allow you to get to greater heights!
The area is perfect for skills development and more advanced manoeuvres.
Performance trampolines are often used by performance sports athletes in sports like skiing, snowboarding, wakeboarding and skateboarding. Our free-run area is the perfect place to learn new tricks or perfect your Freestyle skills in a constant environment.
Height Requirements:
Guests must be a minimum 125cm.
Super Tramp
The ultimate place to learn new skills and progress your Freestyle moves!
This monster trampoline is the extreme aerials platform offering extra height and is perfect for off-axis tricks.
If Super Tramp isn’t for you, make sure you check out the free-jump arena. This have many interconnected trampolines where you can take your Freestyle skills to the next level. If you’d like to learn some new moves, make sure you ask our awesome hosts how it’s done!
Kids and Toddlers Birthday Parties in Midrand
Looking for a kids birthday party venue in Midrand where the entertainment is already taken care of?
BOUNCE has built its party experience around active fun, dedicated hosts and memorable experiences for different age groups. BOUNCE Inc South Africa has been voted Best Kids’ Party Spot in the Best of Joburg Awards for four consecutive years, reinforcing its reputation as a favourite destination for kids celebrations. At BOUNCE Mall of Africa, families can choose from party options designed for younger children, older kids and groups wanting more flexibility.
Pure awesomeness everytime
Freestyle BOUNCE Parties take it next level with adventure challenge games and team activities. Our role as your Freestyle host is to make sure you and your friends get a VIP experience and enjoy the most awesome parts of BOUNCE for your crew. It’s the perfect party for those above 7 years of age.
The ultimate party for kids up to 7
We’ve taken our world-famous party formula and specially modified it for miniBOUNCERS. Our miniBOUNCE Parties focus on active play, including games that have been adapted from our miniBOUNCE Squad coaching program. It’s the perfect party for junior kiddos under 7 years of age.
Play your own way
Get the best bang for your buck with the BOUNCE “Build Your Own” Party. No-frills and fuss, just an award winning party that you can build with us.
Your BOUNCE Destination in the Midrand Area
BOUNCE Mall of Africa
BOUNCE Mall of Africa is the primary BOUNCE destination for Midrand, Kyalami and Waterfall City, with Freestyle Trampolines, High Ropes, X Run, miniBOUNCE, parties and more under one roof.
Location –Â BOUNCE Mall of Africa, 2025 Karkloof Cres, Midrand, 2066
Frequently Asked Questions About Kids Activities in Midrand
What kids activities are available at BOUNCE in Midrand?
BOUNCE Mall of Africa offers a range of indoor kids activities including Freestyle Trampolines, Dodgeball, X-Run, a High Ropes Course, miniBOUNCE, Soft Play and other adventure experiences. Activity availability and requirements vary, so check the Mall of Africa venue page when planning your visit.
Where is BOUNCE in Midrand, Kyalami or Waterfall City?
BOUNCE Mall of Africa is located at The Mall of Africa on Karkloof Crescent in Midrand, Johannesburg. It is the primary BOUNCE venue serving the Midrand, Kyalami, Centurion and Waterfall City areas.
Does BOUNCE have activities for toddlers in Midrand?
Yes. BOUNCE Mall of Africa has a dedicated miniBOUNCE Zone for walking age children under 125cm. Younger children can enjoy active play, soft play and movement experiences designed around their size and stage of development. Dedicated Play Dates are also available during selected term time sessions.
What can teenagers, or adults, do at BOUNCE in Midrand?
Older kids, teenagers and adults can take on experiences such as X-Run, High Ropes, High Performance Trampolines, Dodgeball, The Wall, Super Tramp and other freestyle activities available at BOUNCE Mall of Africa.
Is BOUNCE a good rainy day activity in Midrand?
Yes. BOUNCE Mall of Africa is an indoor entertainment venue, making it a useful option for families looking for things to do with kids when Johannesburg weather changes their outdoor plans.
Can I have a kids birthday party at BOUNCE Mall of Africa?
Yes. BOUNCE offers several kids party experiences including Freestyle Parties, miniBOUNCE Parties and Build Your Own Parties. BOUNCE Inc South Africa has also been voted Best Kids’ Party Spot in the Best of Joburg Awards for four consecutive years.
Does BOUNCE have school holiday activities in Midrand?
Yes. Families can book general BOUNCE sessions during the school holidays, while BOUNCE also runs dedicated Holiday Camps at scheduled times. Check the current Holiday Camp and the Mall of Africa venue pages for the latest programme information.
Should I book BOUNCE Mall of Africa in advance?
Advance online booking is recommended because sessions can sell out, particularly during busy periods, weekends and school holidays. It is also cheaper to book on our website versus paying in-venue prices.
