Johannesburg - Airboat Rides

Airboat Rides in Johannesburg – Wetlands, Wildlife & Full-Throttle Fun

Just outside Johannesburg, there’s an unexpected adventure waiting — one that will blow your hair back in more than one way. Airboat rides bring the wild wetlands to life, skimming across shallow channels with a roar and a grin.

Strapped into a flat-bottomed boat powered by a massive fan (yes, like something out of a movie), you’ll zoom through reeds and marshes at splashing-high- speeds. Expect sharp turns, wide smiles, and maybe a wet patch or two.

But it’s not all throttle and thrills. These rides also reveal a quieter side — birdlife, buck, and reflections on still water. One minute you're flying across the surface, the next you're gliding past a heron on the hunt.

Led by knowledgeable local guides, this is part joyride, part nature show — and completely unlike anything else around Joburg.