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Train ride from parking lot
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  • jumpingnorman
  • By jumpingnorman on January 18, 2009
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  • Parking outside Sun City b4 free train to complex - Sun City
    Parking outside Sun City
    b4 free train to complex
    by jumpingnorman
    Well, I did just hire a driver to bring me from Johannesburg to Sun City. I think I paid just about $200-250 for him to drive me the whole day and it was more convenient for lazy bums like me. Hotels have drivers who are just waiting at the lobby waiting for clients. At Sun City, he parked in this huge parking lot which was unfortunately not too full (maybe it wasn't a busy time? February), and then there is free train ride into the Sun City complex. However, on going back to the parking lot, there was something wrong with the train and we had to wait for a van (about 25 minute wait) to bring us back out to my driver's car (also free - but took a little longer to ask for from the reception desk).

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    Bus to and From
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  • cokes
  • Updated By cokes on February 1, 2005
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  • Pic of the Buses - Sun City
    Pic of the Buses
    by cokes
    Well there is Busses leading to different destinations in Sun City. Remember this is one huge Resort so taking a bus to and from the Hotel is not a bad Idea.

    There is no cost for using the bus service unless you are using a bus that is going to another city.

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    Getting round the park - self drive!
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  • Jenniflower
  • Updated By Jenniflower on June 13, 2006
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  • Driving in Pilansberg, looking at the lions! - Sun City
    Driving in Pilansberg, looking
    at the lions!
    by Jenniflower
    The ideal way to self-drive in a game park is in a 4x4 land rover. Of course, these are quite expensive to hire, plus they aren’t a necessity, by no means.

    They offer you the added height and vantage point when viewing animals, and are an easier ride often when the road is a bit bumpy.

    We went in a normal five-door car, and it was absolutely fine. We had no problems whatsoever.

    The one thing that my family (naughty naughty!) did was hang out the window, which was okay, but it s not advised. They are looking at the lions that were lying under the tree, who had had a recent kill.

    Exciting stuff!

    *Remember to have a spare wheel and the usual bits and bobs you might need whilst in the park, plus have enough petrol (gas) too! This is NOT the place to break down or come to a stand still!

    ** AIR CONDITIONING IS A MUST!!!!

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  • Phone: + 27 (0)14 555 5354-7
  • Website: http://www.tourismnorthwest.co.za/pilanesberg/
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    Resort Bus Service
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  • Mikebb
  • By Mikebb on May 28, 2008
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  • Resort Bus Service - Sun City
    Resort Bus Service
    by Mikebb
    For those who do not wish to walk to the various hotels and activities within the resort a regular bus service will get you to the hotel front entrance and very close to most other activities. The service operates throughout the day and in the evening. I do not know the night cut off hour but we did use it around 10 pm.

    The service is free.

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    Sky Train
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  • cokes
  • By cokes on February 1, 2005
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  • Sky Train Station - Sun City
    Sky Train Station
    by cokes
    Well this is a nice way to travel from the Car Park or the Kwena Gardens to the Sun City Entertainment Area. You get a nice view of the different hotels and activities from above.

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    From Jo'burg to Sun City
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  • ATLC
  • By ATLC on April 5, 2003
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  • I need to really jog my memory but I think a car ride from Johannesburg to Sun City took about 2 hours (rather more than less).

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    Pilansberg roads
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  • Jenniflower
  • Updated By Jenniflower on July 3, 2007
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  • Sun City Transportation
    by Jenniflower, 4 more photos
    To be fair, the roads here are generally very good for a game park.

    There was only one place (near the huge lake) where we were rattling along as the road was so bumpy!

    There are many roads that are tarred, and many that are dirt. The dirt ones are neturally rougher than the tarred, but they are pretty smooth and in good condition.

    There are roads that only the game rangers acn go into, but these are clearly sign-posted.

    Signage is very good in the park, and as long as you have a map at hand too, it would be hard to get lost! :)

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    A Monorail to get you wher you want to go.
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  • Waalewiener
  • Updated By Waalewiener on January 9, 2003
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  • Monorail . - Sun City
    Monorail .
    by Waalewiener
    There is a very nice Monorail which will get you from the entrance to the Entertainment Centre.

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    An excellent hire car company!
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  • Jenniflower
  • Updated By Jenniflower on July 3, 2007
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  • We usually have our own car when we visit here, or we use a family car, but if you do need to hire a car - as we did our last time here, use Nova Car Rental.

    They drop the car off at your home for R135 extra, whcih isnt a lot at all, andwere on time, friendly and just a pleasure to deal with.

    When we dropped the car off at the airport, they were yet again professional, helpful and efficitent.

    Their prices are very good and they offer a variety of model car.

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  • Phone: UK Freephone - 0800 018 6682
  • Website: http://www.novacarhire.com/
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    Shuttle bus arouns Sun City.
    Openseas
  • By Openseas on October 6, 2007
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  • Sun City Transportation
    by Openseas
    You do not need a car once you have arrived at Sun City. There is a small shuttle bus which operates around the whole resort and stops at each hotel along its circular route. Buses leave daily and regularly from the Welcome Centre. The route also includes the Vacation Club.

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