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  Bewildering man -made creations. Fun stay 


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  Gamble sensibly, dont lose all your money! 


In a nutshell

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  Might be fake... doesn't mean its not fantastic! 

 

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Take tea at The Palace

Take tea at The Palace, Sun City

 Moirads Says:  Over the recent break two friends and I headed off to Sun City for the day. Past experience has taught us that The Palace at the Lost City staff do a pretty good job of keeping non-resident day tripping riff raff from bothering their five star residents. The only way of... 

Lion Park , Sundowner Ranch

Lion Park , Sundowner Ranch, Sun City

 cokes Says:  There is a lion farm at Sundowner Ranch which is about 10 minutes drive from Sun City. They have area where you can interact with the lion cubs. You can also go walking along the lion enclosures to view the other lions. There is a restaurant , bar and also a area to buy... 

Hotels  

Palace

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The Palace of the Lost City

 16 Reviews and 304 Opinions  Unfortunately I have never stayed in this hotel, but then again Sol Kerzner prefers the main hotel... 

Restaurants  

The Palace Of The Lost City - Crystal Court: High Tea At The Palace

The Palace Of The Lost City - Crystal Court: High Tea At The Palace, Sun City

 Mikebb Says:  This was a very pleasant afternoon in the very plush Palace dining room which is a lavishly furnished and decorated room with towering ceilings and long windows stretching from ceiling to floor. The table settings were appropriate for the room and complimented the High Tea... 

Vistas Bar & Cafe: Great Outlook For A Beer or Coffee

Vistas Bar & Cafe: Great Outlook For A Beer or Coffee, Sun City

 Mikebb Says:  We visited this bar on 2 occasions for a short break whilst walking around the resort. Both times we had coffee and cake but you can also order beer, wine or spirits from the bar and smething more substantial to satisfy your hunger.Situated on the terrace of the Cascades... 

Nightlife  

Sun City Casino: Sun City Resort Casino & Entertainment.

Sun City Casino: Sun City Resort  Casino & Entertainment., Sun City

 Waalewiener Says:  The slots in the Casino are open 24 hours.The Casino has 852 Slots and 38 Table Games. Games are Baccarat- 3 tables.Bets 25 Za Rand to 10.000 ZA Rand.Black jack 20 tables Bets 25 ZA Rand to 5,000 ZA Rand.Craps 1 table ZA Rand 25 to ZA Rand 500.Roulette 17 tables ZA Rand 25... 

Transportation  

Train ride from parking lot

Train ride from parking lot, Sun City

 jumpingnorman Says:  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... 

Shopping  

African crafts and artistry: Curios for Africa!!

African crafts and artistry: Curios for Africa!!, Sun City

 Jenniflower Says:  This area is, like most of the country, a haven for African crafts and artistry of all types.From tall skinny giraffes skilfully crafted from jackleberry wood, to intricately woven baskets and hampers, to beautifully beaded jewellery.I love the things they create, especially... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Pilansberg Game drive

Pilansberg Game drive, Sun City

 Bushman23 Says:  Well, if you're a bit unsure about taking your car into the Pilansberg, or you want a better chance of seeing wildlife, book a Game drive at the Welcome center - They go from the early morning, regularly throughout the day. The drive lasts about 3 - 4 hours, the guides are... 

Answers to all your Question

Answers to all your Question, Sun City

 cokes Says:  At the Sun City Welcome Centre you can find out any information about activities taking place in around Sun City. You can book for your Safari to the Pilanesberg here and even Rent a Car "don`t think you`ll need it but anyway" and so forth.The Welcome Centre is Situated at... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Some of the water rides!

Some of the water rides!, Sun City

 Jenniflower Says:  Some of the of the water rides we didn't go on are:Adventure Mountain – for the kiddies:This is an area specifically for the kids under 1.2 metres high. There is a splash pool, little mini slides and a few other cool features for the small kiddies.There are many more too...... 

The Bridge of Time

The Bridge of Time, Sun City

 Jenniflower Says:  This impressive bridge, guarded by mighty elephants, serves to link the Hall of Treasures in the Lost City Entertainment Centre with the Valley of Waves. In order to protect the incalculable riches which lie hidden in the Hall of Treasures, an ingenious mock-volcano... 

Tons of sports to take part in!

Tons of sports to take part in!, Sun City

 Jenniflower Says:  There are plenty of sports to partake in at Sun City. On the lake there is jet-skiing, water skiing and parasailing.There is a world class golfing range, where world championships are held annually.The grounds are large, so if you feel like a good walk then this is a perfect... 

Activities for the kiddies in Sun City

Activities for the kiddies in Sun City, Sun City

 Jenniflower Says:  There are plenty of sports activities for adults and children at the resort.This area has a variety of quad bikes and scooters for kids to play on. It is well supervised and safe.Other family leisure activities are tempin bowling and out put... good for exercise but easy... 

Spot of golf anyone?

Spot of golf anyone?, Sun City

 Jenniflower Says:  The golf course is world renowned, and are unquestionably one of the finest courses in Africa, and the world.International competitions are held annually here, one being the Nedbank Golf Challenge.One of the most well known South African golfing sportsmen is Gary Player. He... 

Walk in the botanical gardens

Walk in the botanical gardens, Sun City

 Jenniflower Says:  The botanical gardens have a wide variety of flora and fauna. Established in 1998, it today has over 1,6 million different types of shrubs and trees, with about 3,200 different species.It portrays different regions: Dry region, rain forest, coastal and wetlands. 

Diamond & Gold Mines

Diamond & Gold Mines, Sun City

 Jenniflower Says:  This is such a stunning ride! Breathtaking even! You hurtle through dark tunnels (the old diamond and gold mines of an ancient civilisation) on a tube at high speeds, screaming your lungs out! Great fun if you arent a little claustrophobic! 

Swimming in Sun City

Swimming in Sun City, Sun City

 Jenniflower Says:  There are a few pools to laze around, they are large and in excellent condition. If you are a guest in one of the hotels, it seems they don’t mind if you laze at any of the three hotel pools.Our favoured pool is naturally the Valley of the Waves :)It is like a pool for most... 

The Roaring Lagoon/Wave Pool

The Roaring Lagoon/Wave Pool, Sun City

 Jenniflower Says:  This is for me the highlight of this water park. They have huge waves (sometimes reaching 3 metres high), you can surf on them, and swim in them. The beahc has real sand. It does feel strange though to swim in waves that are not salt water though :)under construction 

Gary Player Country Club

Gary Player Country Club, Sun City

 cokes Says:  Well this is a world reknowned Golf Coarse. Every Year it hosts the Nedbank Golf Golf Challenge better know as the Million Dollar Challenge where all the Golfing Greats meet for this tournament.There is a Club House, Driving Range and Golfing Lessons is available. Golf... 

Lost City Country Club

Lost City Country Club, Sun City

 cokes Says:  Golfers are astounded by the breathtaking beauty of the par-72 Lost City Golf course. The rich green fairways give a dramatic contrast to the bushveld backdrop and the barren waste bunkers are a special feature of this intriguing course. The desert style design of the golf... 

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 The Gary Player Golf Course at Sun City is generally rated in the top 5 in the country - When i was lucky enough to have a round on it, it was THE no.1 course... 

 

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Q:  Hi All I need some planning for 14 nights altogether in SA. 5 nights in JB, hotel, what to do etc. I want one night in Sun... 

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Top Sun City Writers

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Sun City Will Rock You

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 Deep in the rugged bushveld, in the heart of an ancient volcano, lies the world's most unique resort. This is the internationally acclaimed Sun City. The Resort has a unique heartbeat and an African... 

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Sun City, Ideal First Visit To South Africa

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 I had been wanting to visit Africa for many years but never managed it as my wife was very concerned about safety. When we decided to take a cruise to Alaska during June 2007 I said we would buy Round... 

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Africa's Kingdom of Pleasure

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 Sun City is renowned as the premier holiday resort of South Africa, offering its visitors a multitude of attractions and activities to keep everyone occupied. From its World Class Golf Courses, to the... 

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Valley of Pleasure

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 At one stage i worked at Sun City for a couple of months (back in 2004), running their teenage entertainment program, but generally i just go and visit... my cousing worked there for about 5 years,...... 

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SUN CITY --- A FANTASYLAND

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 October 7, 1994 The Lost City, an African tourist resort literally in the middle of nowhere, must be seen to be believed and is based on the legend of an ancient African tribe that stumbled on a... 

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