Wild Coast spells family fun in the sun

Have you even had a South African December holiday if you didn’t spend it at the coast? With the countdown to the holiday season feeling within reach, you don’t need to look beyond Sun International’s breathtaking four-star Wild Coast Sun resort – the ultimate family destination.

Flanked by ocean, river, lagoon and 750ha of lush, indigenous bush, and boasting a large water park, games area for children, an 18-hole championship golf course, casino and range of restaurants, Wild Coast Sun is ideal for fun-seekers of all ages.

If its adventure you’re after, Wild Coast Sun has it in spades of all kinds – from the Ace of Spades inside the casino for over-18s, to trowels for the kiddies to craft sandcastles on the stunning beach.

Keen angler? “Whether you want the thrill of deep-sea fishing, rock, surf, fly or spear fishing, we cater for all types of marine enthusiasts,” says Peter Tshidi, Wild Coast Sun General Manager. Other water activities include scuba diving, while at the Mtamvuna River, visitors can try paddle-boating, canoeing or sip a sundowner on a river cruise.

“Let the kids burn off some energy while hunting shipwrecks with a walk along our sandy blue-flag beaches, which look like the postcards you’ll send home from your holidays.”

Raise your heart rate with a hiking trail through coastal forests or climb aboard a trusty steed for a trot along the shore. “If you prefer your transport motorised, we also offer Segway tours from age 10 and up and quad bike tours through the wilderness. Drivers must be 16 or older. Younger passengers can hitch on the back,” Tshidi explains.

Lounge away

For those less inclined to leave their pool loungers, Wild Coast Sun has a choice of three swimming pools to keep the kids happy while mum catches up on her beach read – a rim flow outdoor pool facing the Indian Ocean, a kids’ pool and an indoor pool in the solarium.

Enjoy a casual poolside lunch at Maltos, offering the flavours of Greece, before seeking respite from the sun at Mangwanani African Day Spa, which also offers a special kiddies treatment menu in a designated area of the waterpark for little ones.

The AquaPlay area’s slides will keep youngsters safely entertained for hours. On rainy days, the Magic Company and Cosmic Bowling offer indoor entertainment in the Aloha Village, including the first indoor Skypark in South Africa, with its 21 rope obstacles on a skytrail and skyrail.

Huge drawcard

“The Wild Waves Water Park is a huge drawcard for Wild Coast Sun, both for our guests as well as day visitors who come for the thrill of some of the world’s best water rides,” says Tshidi. Choose from a gentle Lazy River tube experience, to fast-paced, heart-pounding body slides, tube rides, and flume experiences.

Wild Coast Sun also has BreakOut Games, an obstacle challenge game that requires players to solve a series of puzzles and problems before escaping a locked room – children under three can accompany parents for free.”

“Wild Coast Sun has so much to offer, without even looking at the paradise of activities outside of the Resort’s gates, such as Beaver Creek Coffee Farm and Mac Banana Estate. 

Give yourself a break from hearing ‘I’m bored’ and let our team keep your kids busy during the school holidays,” Tshidi finished.

Earlier this year, Wild Coast Sun was honoured in the 14th annual Luxury Lifestyle Awards category as the ‘Best Luxury Beach Resort in South Africa’ – and it is not hard to see why.

December highlights include:

·       Christmas tree and decoration lighting ceremony, 1 December 2023 in and around reception area.

·       Gin festival on 16 December at the rooftop parking lot.

·       Beach activations from 16 December onwards.

·       Children’s entertainment at the Wild Waves Water Park on alternating days.

·       Christmas carols on Christmas Eve, 24 December in the hotel reception.

·       Christmas eve dinner at Chico’s, starting from 6pm.

·       Christmas lunch and New Year’s Eve buffets in the Conference facility.

·       Ring in the New Year in style at our New Year’s Eve party, with music and entertainment galore and a firework display on the beach – build-up starts at 8pm.

* Details to be confirmed closer to the time