The Gauntlet - SA’s Largest Touring Inflatable Obstacle Course!

The Gauntlet is South Africa’s largest touring inflatable obstacle course, built to turn open spaces into high impact experiences that get everyone moving. Spanning 270 metres with 36 obstacles, it blends challenge, laughter and just the right amount of chaos for participants and spectators alike. Based in Gauteng with events in places like Olifantsfontein, Sandton and Melrose, the course tours to venues and festivals across South Africa and supports community initiatives nationwide.

Available as a stand alone attraction, The Gauntlet can headline a school fun day, corporate function or venue activation. The team handles setup, staffing and safety, delivering a turnkey experience that draws crowds and keeps them engaged. It also works as a sport and fitness add on for races, sports days and training programmes, introducing a fresh layer of unpredictability and friendly competition. For festivals and large gatherings, it is designed to plug into an existing event to boost dwell time and create a focal point that guests return to again and again.

The Gauntlet runs ticketed public activations and seasonal pop ups that are family friendly and high energy. Recent listings include appearances at a major outdoor and lifestyle expo in Olifantsfontein, a shopping mall installation in Fourways under the Gauntlet Express banner, and a park takeover in Melrose, Johannesburg. Sessions can be tailored for different groups, with toddler sessions noted in selected schedules, and options for schools and community days where supervision and flow are carefully managed.

Private and group bookings are a core part of the offer. Teams can secure exclusive sessions for team building, while families and friends can book for parties and celebrations. The course is designed to be taken at your own pace, so it remains challenging but never intimidating. Whether guests are racing colleagues, helping a child over an obstacle or figuring it out together, the experience rewards effort, camaraderie and a sense of humour.

Scale is part of the spectacle. The Gauntlet covers 2, 625 square metres across 21 sections, rising up to 7 metres at its highest point and moving up to 250 people at a time. Moving it takes two trucks, a crane and lots of muscle, followed by around eight hours of setup and 34 blowers to bring the structure to life. It does not arrive quietly. It builds, transforming fields, courts and indoor promotional spaces into a bright, kinetic playground. For venues with tighter footprints, the Gauntlet Express format delivers the same flavour in a compact configuration suited to shopping centres and indoor courts.

Safety sits at the core of every activation. The Gauntlet works alongside experienced event safety professionals, medical teams and security personnel to meet recognised South African requirements, supported by international best practices for large scale events. A certified Event Safety Officer oversees each event, with trained marshals positioned throughout the course to guide participants, manage flow and respond when needed. From structured setup and documented safety checks to controlled entry and clear operating procedures, every detail is considered before the first person steps onto the course.

For brands and event organisers, The Gauntlet offers flexible sponsorship opportunities, from obstacle naming rights to full course takeovers that create memorable, high impact moments. Vendor opportunities are also available, giving food, beverage and lifestyle brands access to engaged, high energy crowds that gather around the course throughout the day. The result is a lively event ecosystem where audiences stay longer and interact more.

Touring nationally and active across Gauteng, The Gauntlet fits a wide range of occasions, including school events, corporate days, shopping centre activations, public festivals and sport themed gatherings. Its combination of scale, professional delivery and inclusive fun makes it a standout choice for organisers who nt a visually striking centrepiece that runs smoothly behind the scenes and leaves people talking long after the last slide.

The Gauntlet is South Africa’s largest touring inflatable obstacle course, designed for people who enjoy a challenge. It features 36 obstacles and is perfect for school events, corporate days, and public activations, bringing people together through movement and laughter.