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Sample itinerary for Sun City
- 3 Nights
OVERVIEW
The Sun City Resort, set in the stark ruggedness
of the North West Region of South Africa and surrounded by
mountains and the untamed majesty of the African bushveld,
is Africa’s premier resort and gambling destination.
The complex contains 4 hotels, large entertainment
areas, two of the country’s top golf courses, an inland
beach with a wave pool, a manmade lake and borders a “Big
5” National Park. Sun City is an extremely popular destination,
and easily accessible from Johannesburg and provides an excellent
resort holiday.
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SUGGESTED ITINERARY |
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| Palace of Lost City and Valley
of the Waves |
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| Fun in the water and sun |
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DAY 1
- Depart from Johannesburg to Sun City (2 hour drive).
- Check in at your Hotel (either The Lost City Palace,
Cascades, Sun City Hotel or Cabanas)
- Lunch at one of the many restaurants available in the
Entertainment Centre.
- Afternoon spent exlporing Waterworld, the Valley of the
Waves and relaxing.
- Dinner at a restaurant of your choice, followed by some
gambling at the Casino. For exquisitely prepared international
cuisine, try the Crystal Court in the Palace. Surrounded
by towering floor-to-ceiling windows, it has excellent views
of the tropical jungle and shimmering waters.
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DAY 2
- Early morning Game Drive in Pilanesberg National Park
- see the Big Five in the wild.
- Breakfast on return to the Hotel.
- Choose from recommended Activities - maybe a round of
golf or a spa treatment (see Activities)
- Have an outdoor lunch at the The Pool Restaurant, where
they offers light entrées ranging from sandwiches
to salads, homemade ice-creams and a variety of desserts.
- Spend the afternoon relaxing around the pool, or choose
from optional activities - like waterskiing, tennis or even
a spot of gambling.
- Dinner and the glamorous not-to-be-missed show - the
Sun City Extravaganza.
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DAY 3
- Early morning activity: try a Hot Air Balloon Safari
over the Pilansberg, or an Elephant Back Safari.
- Breakfast on return to the Hotel.
- Try some new rides at Waterworld, go walking, watch a
movie or try a new golf course. Sun City offers much to
choose from.
- Dinner at the Harlequins Restaurant, a cigar lounge,
restaurant and bar inside Harlequins Casino. This a la’
carte restaurant serves modern European cuisine and has
an eclectic South African feel.
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DAY 4
- Soak up those last rays of sun and relax at the pool.
- Breakfast at your Hotel.
- Depart in the early afternoon.
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SUN
CITY ACTIVITIES |
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| Gary Player Country Club |
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Golf
– the complex houses 2 of the top golf courses in South
Africa.
Game Viewing
– situated in the Pilanesberg National Park, Sun City
offers excellent game viewing.
Gambling
– Sun City is Southern Africa’s premier gambling
resort with many Casinos.
Resort Sports
– these include tennis, squash, ten pin bowling, etc.
Elephant Back Safaris
– a unique way to view game, whilst riding an African
Elephant .
Watersports
– the large manmade lake within the complex offers the
full array of watersports.
Health Spa
– spoil yourself and get pampered.
Waterworld
– an inland beach, wavepool plus many relaxing and exciting
rides.
Entertainment Centre
– here you can choose from live shows to cinemas, arcades,
bars, restaurants and shopping.
General Relaxation
– excellent weather, beautiful surroundings, scenic
walks and numerous swimming pools make it a great place to
just relax.
Hot Air Balloon Safaris
– awesome early morning ballooning safaris are offered
in the Pilanesberg National Park. |
ACCOMMODATION
OPTIONS
The Sun City complex boasts 4 hotels -
catering to various price ranges and tastes. |
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| Palace of the Lost City |
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| Cascades |
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| Sun City Hotel |
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PALACE OF
THE LOST CITY
The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City is one of the most
enticing travellers’ destinations in the world, a tribute
to man’s imagination and revered for its art and architecture.
Fabled to be the royal residence of an ancient king, it is
truly one of the ‘Worlds Leading Hotels”. The
Palace lavishes its guests with 5-star service, and is luxurious
in every facet of its fabulous architecture and décor.
Surrounding the hotel is a 25 hectare botanical jungle. The
jungle is threaded with meandering paths, cascades, lakes
and pools and a variety of water-borne adventure rides. |
CASCADES
Lush gardens, tropical birds and water features give The
Cascades its sophistication and elegance. The Cascades has
a total of 243 rooms and offers a wide choice of rooms and
suites. The Garden Suite is an idyllic private enclave with
its own swimming pool and jacuzzi in a secluded terrace. |
THE SUN CITY
HOTEL
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. The hotel’s
view comprises a magnificent landscape of subtropical gardens
and a sparkling swimming pool. It has a total of 340 rooms,
which either face the Gary Player Golf Course or pool area,
with gardens stretching down to Sun City’s exciting
Waterworld. |
THE CABANAS
The most relaxed and casual of all Sun City’s hotels,
the Sun City Cabanas opens onto lush gardens leading down
to the lake and Waterworld. The Sun City Cabanas has a total
of 380 rooms. The Sun City Cabanas are built on two levels
with rooms on the ground floor and first fl oors. The rooms
are located in seven “blocks” situated around
the main reception and restaurant area. |
RATES
PER NIGHT
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| The Cabanas |
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per
room
per night
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Standard Room |
Luxury Room |
| single |
double |
single |
double |
| Lost City Palace |
4120 |
4170 |
5135 |
5185 |
| Cascades |
2420 |
2470 |
3015 |
3065 |
| Sun City Hotel |
2115 |
2165 |
2570 |
2670 |
| Cabanas |
1525 |
1575 |
n/a |
n/a |
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Notes:
- Prices includes Breakfast only
- Prices quoted in Rands
- Prices are per room per night
- More luxurious rooms and suites are available on request
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GETTING THERE |
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| Game viewing - White Rhino |
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| Sun City is conventiently
located - an easy two hour drive from Johannesburg.
Transfers
Sun City transfers leave Joburg International Airport [JIA]
daily at 09h30, 13h00 and 15h00. Return transfers leave from
Sun City daily at 10h00, 12h30 and 14h30.
Rate: R355 per person one way.
Self-drive
Rent your own car and drive to Sun City. Rates start from
R250 per day. |
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