Taking a family of five to uShaka Marine World’s Wet ’n Wild in Durban in 2026 will cost about roughly R1 200 for entry tickets alone, with additional expenses for food, parking, and extras pushing the total up higher.
Durban’s uShaka Marine World offers various different adventures and activities, but the water park has always been a highlight.
Expensive day out
What are the cost of tickets in 2026, and how much would it cost to take a family of five to the waterpark?
Entry tickets in 2026 cost R245 per adult and R198 per child (aged 3 to 12). Toddlers under three can enter for free.
This makes tickets the single largest expense, but not the only one.
Food and drinks also need to be taken into consideration. This is because outside meals are not allowed in the park.
Food in the waterpark costs between R80 and R120 per person. So, a family of five should budget around R500 to R600 for snacks and meals.
Parking adds a further R25 to R50, while petrol costs vary depending on where the family is traveling from. Durban locals will spend little on transport, but families from surrounding towns should expect to pay R200 to R400 for fuel.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Optional extras can increase the cost quite a bit.
Combo tickets that include both Wet ’n Wild and Sea World are priced at R366 per adult and R297 per child, pushing the total for a family of five even higher.
Special animal encounters, such as shark dives or ray feeds, range from R150 to R350 per person.
Altogether, a family of five can expect to spend between R1 800 to R2 000 for a standard day at Wet ’n Wild, covering tickets, food, parking, and local transport.
Choosing combo tickets or extras pushes the total closer to R2 500 to R3 000.
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