Sun City has dazzled guests with its glamorous casinos, gourmet restaurants, extensive sports facilities and star-studded spectaculars for many years. The full variety of entertainment on offer ranges from slots to safaris; the theatre extravaganza to a games arcade for children; horse riding to golf, the Valley of Waves to The Lost City, whatever it is you're looking for, you’ll find it at Sun City.
The Valley of Waves
The Valley of Waves is the central feature of the Lost City at Sun City. It is one of the most advanced water parks in the world, dominated by the Roaring Lagoon, a 6 500-square metre (7560-square yards) wave pool with a palm-fringed beach. Hydraulic mechanisms can generate a 1,8 metre (6 feet 8 inches) wave every 90 seconds. When waves are not generated, a bobbing cycle is generated in a diamond pattern. All Resort residents enter the park free of charge by presenting their resident cards. Day visitors pay an entrance fee to the park. Read more about the Valley of Waves.
The Entertainment Centre
Visitors can find the latest in entertainment and gaming in the Entertainment Centre, plus a wide range of fast food outlets, restaurants and children’s facilities. These range from a variety of restaurants, a kiddies games arcade, to Slots floors and the Superbowl which boasts performances by world famous artists. The Entertainment Centre also offers our guests a variety of stores for the latest in trends and fashion. Read more about Shopping at Sun City.
Welcome Centre
Situated at the entrance to the Entertainment Centre, the sole function of the Welcome Centre is to meet the needs of every visitor to the Resort. It is a one-stop shop offering services ranging from booking and confirming bus tickets, flights, car hire, game drives and other adventure activities. Computicket, a branch of the online booking service, is available at the Welcome Centre for theatre, cinema and concerts tickets, both in the Sun City Superbowl and all major centres in Southern Africa.
Game Trackers
The Game trackers desk is located in the Welcome Centre. All park related activities take place in the 55,000 hectare, malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park. The park has a wide variety of African wildlife including the Big Five – lion, rhino, elephant, buffalo and leopard – and borders the north eastern end of the Resort. Game trackers offer a variety of activities which include:
- Game Drives (Day and night game drives can be booked, with private game drive vehicles available for groups.)
- Hot-air Balloon flights
- Elephant Interaction
- Elephant Back Safaris
Game trackers also do bookings for the Outdoor Adventure Centre, where the following are offered:
- Drumming
- Archery
- Clay Pigeon Shooting
- Quad Biking
Outdoor Facilities
- Horse Riding - Horse riding takes place in a small section of a Private Game Park, suitable for the beginners, intermediate and advance riders.
- Kwena Gardens Crocodile Sanctuary - A large, scenic crocodile sanctuary situated at the entrance of Sun City and is home to over 7000 crocs including the two largest captive Nile crocodiles in the world. Feeding shows daily at 16h30. Coffee Shop and Curio Shop is also available.
- The Village People Cultural Experience Arts & Crafts Centre - Different cultures and tribes of Southern Africa, highlighting the day-to-day living in a rural area through song, dance, identifying varieties of traditional dress and sampling the traditional food. Traditional Arts and Crafts made on site and sold in the Curio Shop. The Cultural Village presents "IZIZWE" - an African showcase. Join us every evening at 18h30 for a spectacular African show featuring traditional African dancers. Book now by calling +27 14 552 5080 . Limited seats available.
- Butterfly World - Situated at The Cultural Village. Enter a world of charm and magnificence; surround yourself with the beauty of butterflies. Please obtain the key from the Cultural Village Curios Shop.
- Segway - Is a fun riding machine. The Segway Safari is a customised guided tour of Sun City’s gardens and world famous golf courses. Imagine effortlessly gliding along laid out trails next to the African bush, observing and enjoying the variety of attractions. No experience is necessary. Segway is located next to the tennis courts behind The Cascades swimming pool.
- Zipslide - The Extreme Adventure Slide! 280 metres high, 2 kilometres long & reach speeds up to 120 km/h! An adventure not to be missed, book at Welcome Centre.
The Golf Courses
The Gary Player Golf Course
The Gary Player Golf Course needs no introduction, this world renown course was designed by Gary Player, and is the home of the Nedbank Golf Challenge, an annual golf tournament with total prize money of US $4 385 000. This is an 18 hole, par 72 walking course, with a 5km running trail along the course. The Gary Player Country Club overlooks this magnificent golf course and incorporates a Pro Shop, a health spa and gymnasium, two squash courts and a spinning studio. At the health spa you can indulge in hair and beauty treatments, hydro bath, Vichy Shower, spa-pool and steam room. The fully equipped gym also offers personal trainers. Read more about Sun International's golf tournaments Please note: The Gary Player Golf Course is closed on Mondays for routine maintenance.
The Lost City Golf Course
The Lost City Golf Course was also designed by famed South African golfing figure, Gary Player. This spectacular par-72 course is a cart course, complete with a state-of-the-art clubhouse, and is a short stroll from The Palace of the Lost City. It features a water hazard of 20 live Nile crocodiles on the 13th hole and offers facilities such as a driving range, and a golf Pro Shop. Read more about Sun International's golf tournaments Please note: The Lost City Golf Course is closed on Tuesdays for routine maintenance.
Find out more about what Sun City has planned for the festive season by downloading the 2011 Festive Season programme.