Work on a major development, centred around what will be South Africa’s largest waterpark, will start in January 2016 according to the company behind the multi-million dollar project.

To be located in the town of Scottburgh – tipped by some as the next hot tourist destination for South Africa – the park will include 23 family slides, tube slides and wave riders, with some of the slides being “the first in South Africa”, according to a spokesperson for developer Peter Meyer.

The plans also include 80 plots for caravans, several restaurants, eight fast-food franchises, a children’s play park, an animal farm and a cultural village. Other activities on offer will include canopy tours, quad biking, horse riding and deep sea fishing. The development is being built next to the Durban Metro Rail for easy access, while there will also be parking for 500 vehicles. Funding has reportedly already been secured for the development, though it has not been revealed exactly how much it will cost.