Happy Island Waterworld Project in South Africa
Happy Island Waterworld, now operating as Mzansi Theme Park, is a large outdoor water park in Muldersdrift, Gauteng, within the Greater Johannesburg area of South Africa.
The approximately 380,000-square-metre development was publicly valued at USD 36 million and entered operation in 2019.
Dalang served as the water park developer, providing planning and design, equipment supply, on-site installation guidance, commissioning and acceptance support.
The park combines large-scale slides and wave attractions with family water-play and leisure facilities.
Project Overview
| Project Information | Details |
| Project name | Happy Island Waterworld |
| Location | Muldersdrift, Gauteng, Greater Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Project investor | Big Wave Group |
| Waterpark developer | Guangdong Dalang Water Park Equipment Co., Ltd. |
| Overall project area | Approximately 380,000 m² |
| Reported investment | Approximately USD 36 million |
| Opening | 2019 |
| Project type | Large outdoor destination water park |
| Dalang’s scope | Planning and design, equipment supply and project delivery support |
Featured Attractions
Super Trumpet and Behemoth Bowl
The Super Trumpet and Behemoth Bowl form one of the park’s most recognizable high-thrill attraction combinations.Riders travel through an enclosed raft slide before entering the large open attraction element, creating a shared experience combining speed, turning and visual impact.
Rainbow Racing Slide
The multi-lane Rainbow Racing Slide allows several visitors to descend simultaneously, adding a competitive and social experience to the park.Its direct layout also supports higher rider capacity, making it suitable for a large destination water park serving groups and families.
Spiral Slide Combination
The project includes a combination of open and enclosed spiral slides in different colours and layouts.These slides provide varied experiences of turning, speed and visibility while sharing a compact supporting structure and landing area.
Amazon Family Water-Play Area
The Amazon-themed family area combines children’s slides, interactive water-play elements, climbing structures and water-spraying features.It provides a dedicated attraction for younger visitors and families, balancing the park’s larger high-thrill slides.
What the Project Demonstrates
The project demonstrates Dalang’s ability to plan and support the delivery of a large-scale destination water park, combining signature thrill rides with high-capacity family attractions. It provides a strong reference for developers and investors planning outdoor water parks in Africa and other international markets.Planning a Water Park Project in Africa?
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