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PRE
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Sample itinerary for Sun City - 3 Nights
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. |
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. |
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. |
DAY 4
Soak up those last rays of sun and relax at the pool.
Breakfast at your Hotel.
Depart in the early afternoon. |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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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