Golfing addicts will be in their element at Sun City with a choice of two exceptional, yet very different golfing experiences in the Gary Player Golf Course and the Lost City Golf Course. The Gary Player Golf Course, designed by none other than the legendary Gary Player, is an 18-hole par-72 walking-only championship course that is regularly ranked as the leading golf course in South Africa. Home to the Nedbank Golf Challenge, these fairways have been walked by the best in the game, from Jack Nicklaus and Ernie Els to the fierce Tiger Woods. Stretching over more than 7000 metres, it’s definitely one of the world’s longest golf courses and its challenge is both physical and mental. The par-five ninth hole is one of the most scenic with its island green, while the stroke one eighth hole is a tough test for even the professionals.

The Lost City Golf Course offers a 72-par, 18-hole desert-style course that incorporates 28 000 square metres of water features and includes a water hazard at Hole 13 which is home to 38 live Nile crocodiles.

 

Sun City safari tours take you into the heart of the famous Pilanesberg Game Reserve. The reserve is a large wild game farm where Africa’s Big Five roam free and can be viewed by visitors throughout the year. Palace guests can enjoy Pilanesberg safari tours from the mighty African skies in a hot air balloon. Weather dependent, the balloon safaris take off from the middle of the park at the crack of dawn, rising slowly and serenely with the glorious African sun, and offering unmatched views of the natural surroundings. Sun City safari game drives – group and private – operate daily and offer you the chance to see all of South Africa’s finest, most majestic wildlife.

The Sun City Resort brings you that personal touch to soothe away the stress of modern living. Both of the resort’s spas are run to the highest 5-star standards set by the Gatsby International Health Spas​. The Royal Salon is a haven of luxury and elegance within the Palace of the Lost City. Here you will find a range of health and beauty treatments fit for royalty. Or you can even request an in-room massage, or a relaxing poolside massage. The Gary Player Health Spa is a relaxing retreat into a world of stillness and sensuality at the Gary Player Country Club. Unwind with a range of treatments and products, or work up a sweat in the fully-equipped gym or steam room. At the Sun City Resort, you can relax, revive and rejuvenate yourself.

Sun City’s Valley of Waves waterpark is a legendary hub for all kinds of water fun. This is a great for a family holiday as it accommodates the daring spirit for adventurers of all ages. There is a designated children’s area to keep parents’ minds at ease and lifeguards are on duty daily. Day visitors are also attracted to the Valley of Waves, as it encompasses a full day of exciting activity.

You enter the waterpark from the Entertainment Centre and across the Bridge of Time. This bridge erupts every hour in an exciting, theatrical display of vibrations, rumbling volcanic sounds and smoke. The main attraction at the Valley of Waves is the Roaring Lagoon – a 6,500 square metre wave pool with hydraulic mechanisms that generate waves of up to 1.8 metres every 90 seconds. The Roaring Lagoon is bordered by a beach with sea sand and palm trees.

There is something at the Valley of Waves for the more daring too. The famous Temple of Courage promises an exhilarating adrenalin rush with a 17-metre drop down a 70-metre slide. The almost vertical slide takes riders hurtling under a bridge and splashing into a small pool. There are also two body slides – the arantula and the Scorpion – and two tube rides – the Viper and the Mamba.

The Lazy River offers a gentle, continuous tube ride around an island, while the Royal Bath swimming pool beside the Amphitheatre offers a place to soak up some warm sun rays, cocktail in hand. There are a number of walkways through tropical forests surrounding the Valley of Waves. Here you can explore and discover the Spider Web Sway Bridge, hidden cave waterfalls, rare plant varieties and more.