| Deep in the rugged bush country northwest of Johannesburg, in the spectacular caldera of an ancient volcano, lies one of the world's most unique resorts, the internationally acclaimed Sun City. The Resort has a unique heartbeat and an African rhythm of its own and meets your every desire. This short extension is easily added onto any of our longer South African itineraries for those who want to golf, gamble or merely relax in the fanciful surroundings of the resort. |
Day One
Transfer from Johannesburg to Sun City, or fly directly to Sun City airport located just outside the resort. The drive from Johannesburg is roughly two hours in length. Upon arrival, check into your hotel.
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Sun City Resort
The extraordinary Sun City Resort is internationally recognized as the ultimate African resort experience. The resort has long been known for hosting the annual Million Dollar Golf Challenge, and more recently for the spectacular lavishness of the newest of its hotels, The Palace of the Lost City. The exoticism of the resort is highlighted by being entirely surrounded by the Pilanesberg Nature Reserve, and a visit to this park is a must when visiting. The resort also offers numerous water sports, gambling, golfing, live entertainment, shopping, and much more! |
Accommodation
There are three hotels that Wildspace recommends at Sun City, each offering superior and unique accommodation, ranging from the opulence of the Palace of the Lost City to the luxury of the Cascades Hotel to the comfortable Sun City Hotel.
The Palace of the Lost City is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, and its design and theme are based on the legend of a lost African civilization. Surrounding the hotel is a 25-hectare botanical jungle. The jungle is threaded with meandering paths, cascades, lakes and pools.
Lush gardens, tropical birds and water features give The Cascades its sophistication and elegance. Somewhat less extravagant than The Palace, the Cascades has a total of 243 very comfortable rooms, each commanding a view over a magnificent landscape of subtropical gardens and the sparkling swimming pool.
Overlooking the internationally acclaimed Gary Player Golf Course, the Sun City Hotel is home to the Sun City Casino. The ambience of the hotel is one of glamorous sophistication tastefully combined with magical fantasy. |
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Days Two and Three
At leisure at the resort. There are countless activities to occupy you during your time here, and your main problem will be fitting them all in!
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| Wildlife Safaris: Adjoining the Resort, is the beautiful 55 000-hectare Pilanesberg National Park, which is a malaria free nature reserve and is home to the "Big Five" - lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and Cape buffalo. Game viewing drives aboard an open vehicle are easily arranged through specialist wildlife safari tour operators, located at the Welcome Centre in the Sun City Hotel. |
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| The Valley of the Waves: The Valley of the Waves is one of the foremost recreational water-parks in the world. It encompasses numerous slides and death defying plunges, and is home to a huge wave-making pool that generates a 1.8m high wave every 90 seconds - a delight for thrill-seekers! Entrance is free to anyone staying at the resort. |
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| Gambling & Gaming: The resort is well known for both its casino and its gaming halls. The former has tables for all of the major games from poker to Black Jack, and the Entertainment Centre is home to hundreds of slot machines, bingo and numerous other tempting distractions. |
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| Golfing: Sun City is home to two world-class golf courses, the Gary Player course, and the Palace course. For more information on each of these courses, please refer to Wildspace's Deluxe Golf Itinerary. |
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Day Four
Return to Johannesburg or fly onward from the Sun City airport.
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