Gecko Jewellers / Mapatiza Underground Gemstone Mine

We went with 5 children, aged 13, 12, 10, 8 and 6 not all ours! and had a great outing. The mine tour not a real mine, but nobody minded was interesting, and the older children enjoyed it a lot. All the knowledgeable talking was a bit too much for the 6 year old. The scratch patch was a huge hit - not only for the interesting semi-precious stones, but also as a sensory experience for the children. They had lots of fun on the playground though two of the swings risk going into each other. The service at the restaurant was really outstanding, but the food was middling. We ended the day with the pedal carts, which all the kids loved. I especially like the quiet, peaceful atmosphere - in the holiday season a lot of places have a frenetic atmosphere, and this was the polar opposite. I think adults on their own might not enjoy this outing that much except if they have a genuine interest in and love of semi-precious stones. For parents it is great. The children were happily entertained for hours and learnt a lot, and they were thrilled to bits. They asked when we were coming back again as soon as we walked out.

My daughter loved the playground and the scratch patch! The food can be highly recommended!

We loved the experience. The tour was great and came with a few stones too which is great! The price is very affordable as well. Our kids love the pedal cart area and the scratch patch. My little 5 year old spent quite some time finding "treasure" in anything that was polished in the scratch patch and my 2 year old used it as an amazing sensory experience, feeling and rubbing all the different kinds of crystals and stones. Toilets are very clean. And something weird but cool, the toilet seats are very unique in the woman's bathroom didnt see the men's The only complaint I have is that the jumping castle was extremely dirty and the kids play area looks a bit unsafe but we didn't come for that anyway Regardless of that, we would definitely come back!

Really great experience, the crystals are really incredible to look at and the tour guides are really awesome and passionate. The gift shop also has affordable souvenirs which is also really great to look at. This is a really nice day activity.

Great place to visit and search for stones in the scratch patch and browse all of the beautiful jewelry. Great place for a quiet, relaxing lunch.

Children and adults alike can spend hours in our large Scratch Patch. There are hundreds of gemstones to select from to create your own little collection. Scratch through a whole patch of stones to find whatever catches for eye or specific types that you may be hunting for! Prices start at R60 a bucket.

Loved this place, we will be going back again, definitely to get more GEMS.

Very nice just to relax..wheelchair friendly..nice outdoor cafe setup. Owner very helpful and fdiemdly. Wide selection..almost everytime discount on certain items. Kids enjoy the scratch area.

Fun new experience and the tour guide Is so passionate and patient. Mine tour and scratch have affordable prices

Lovely place. Kids loved it. Covid protocols kept! Not too pricey. Off new road In midrand . So not far. Will go back for sure.