1 hour
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket

Highlights

Discover the excitement of gem hunting at Scratch Patch in Midrand. Upon arrival, you’ll receive a bucket and step into a sparkling treasure field filled with thousands of polished semi‑precious stones. Wander through the patch, scoop up dazzling gems like amethyst, rose quartz, tiger’s eye, and jasper, and fill your bucket to the marked level. Once full, the staff will help you bag your collection to take home — a unique souvenir created entirely by you. This hands‑on activity is perfect for families, couples, and solo travelers alike, offering both fun and relaxation as you sift through colorful stones. Children love the thrill of discovering “hidden treasures,” while adults enjoy the calming, meditative process. Knowledgeable staff are on hand to share fascinating facts about the gems, making the experience both educational and entertaining. Safe, accessible, and unforgettable, the Scratch Patch is a must‑do adventure for all ages.

Inclusions

What's included

Large Bucket

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

4.5

Ratings come from 2 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

Know before you go

Meeting point: Please present your ticket at reception upon arrival. A staff member will assist you with entry and guide you to the start of your experience.
Pickup: Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size: Up to 40 travellers
Operated by: Gecko Jewellers & Mapatiza Mine

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Johannesburg

Its from-price is 93% below the median of the 897 experiences we list in Johannesburg.
It is shorter than most of them.
By number of reviews it ranks 415 of 897.

About Johannesburg

Johannesburg is South Africa's dynamic economic heart, a city of powerful history, vibrant townships and art, where many safari journeys begin.

The Apartheid Museum tells the story of segregation and resistance with great power, and Constitution Hill, a former prison where both Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi were held, is home to the Constitutional Court. In Soweto, Vilakazi Street is famous as the street where two Nobel Peace Prize laureates, Mandela and Desmond Tutu, once lived, and the Hector Pieterson Memorial recalls the student uprising of 1976.

Top-ranked sights in Johannesburg: Soweto, Mandela House, Apartheid Museum.

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