VENUE SHOWCASE
LOSE YOURSELF AT The Palace of the Lost City For nearly 30 years, The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City has captured hearts and imaginations. Join Meetings magazine as we understand what sets this gem aside.
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ucked away in the North West province of South Africa is the Sun City Resort – one of the country’s most iconic and popular venues. After opening in 1979, it quickly grew in popularity as a venue for hosting getaway conferences and major events, in addition to being one of the few places South Africans could legally gamble until 1994. On the back of this success, in December 1992, The Palace of the Lost City opened its doors
to the public, further cementing Sun City’s position as a leading hospitality provider that continues to leave an indelible impression on anyone who has ever been fortunate enough to have visited it. Sol Kerzner was the visionary behind the Lost City concept, which includes The Palace of the Lost City, a golf course designed by Gary Player and the Valley of Waves, among other unique features. When it first launched in 1992, it immediately attracted local attention; with
Acting Minister of Health Mmamoloko Kubayi following her vaccination at Sun City
85 000 m3 of cement poured and a 25-hectare jungle, nothing quite as grand or sizeable had ever been constructed within the borders of South Africa. The Lost City is every bit as intriguing as it was intended to be and, as the story goes, it was “inspired by the myth of a lost African kingdom… Fabled to be the royal residence of an ancient king, the grand proportions and graceful towers of The Palace are enhanced by sculptural detail, mosaics, frescoes and fountains, and nestled in an enchanting setting of an exotic jungle, complete with murmuring streams and gushing waterfalls.”
PALACE OF DREAMS The Palace of the Lost City is the jewel of Sun City and is as impressive as it is massive. Since opening its doors, it has hosted VIPs, celebrities and international dignitaries, and a stay at the uber-luxe The Palace remains one of the most sought-after accommodation experiences in South Africa. It is immediately clear from driving down to the entrance of the five-star hotel that luxury awaits. Guests are warmly greeted as their luggage is placed on trolleys ready to be taken up to their rooms after they check in, while their vehicles are driven down to the basement parking.
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