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An opulent extravaganza of luxury

Sun City (sometimes called Lost City) is a luxury resort and casino in the North West Province of South Africa. It is located between the Elands River and the Pilanesberg, about two hours’ drive from Johannesburg near the city of Rustenburg. The vast complex, nearly 20km in circumference, is an enormous, opulent extravaganza of luxurious hotels, glittering entertainment centres, restaurants, gaming rooms, shops, discos, Vegas style shows and extensive, beautifully landscaped grounds, all on the edge of Pilanesberg Game Reserve. The reserve is home to an extinct volcano and more than 7,000 animals including lions and elephants.

Sun City was officially opened on December, 7th 1979, in the Bantustan of Bophuthatswana. As Bophuthatswana had been declared an independent state by South Africa’s apartheid government, it could provide entertainment such as gambling and topless revue shows, which were otherwise banned in South Africa. Those factors, as well as its relatively close location to the large metropolitan areas of Pretoria and Johannesburg, ensured that it soon became a popular holiday and weekend destination.

The resort has four hotels: Soho Hotel (formerly known as Sun City Hotel or The Main Hotel), Cascades Hotel, The Cabanas, and The Palace of the Lost City. The resort also has a Vacation Club which is a hotel sold in a timeshare scheme.

At Sun City, there is something for everyone! The Valley of Waves

This is the best man-made “beach” with mechanical waves, and it makes for great family outings, business and pleasure. A palm-fringed beach lapped by crystalline waters, the Valley of Waves gives you a chance to go from ‘daily grind’ to ‘unwind’ in less than two hours. The legendary Roaring Lagoon is the undisputed main attraction at the Sun City’s famous water park. Here, kids can get their kicks in the designated children’s area while adventure-seekers take their pick of mild to wild rides.

Sun Vacation Club

Since its inception in 1996, Sun Vacation Club has grown to become one of the leading selfcatering accommodations in South Africa, selling luxury units on a 10-year rotating holiday club membership basis. Membership not only allows you to experience a new way to holiday, it gives you unrivalled access to non-stop entertainment and fun activities at Sun City.

The Gary Player and Lost City Golf Courses

Golfing addicts will be in their element at Sun City with a choice of two exceptional yet very different golfing experiences in the Gary Player Golf Course and the Lost City Golf Course. The Gary Player Golf Course, designed by none other than the legendary Gary Player, is an 18-hole par-72 walking-only championship course that is regularly ranked as one of the leading golf courses in South Africa. The Lost City Golf Course offers a 72-par, 18-hole desert-style course that incorporates 28 000 square metres of water features including a water hazard at Hole 13 that is home to 38 live Nile crocodiles.

Sun City Casino

Experience the legendary glitz and glamour of the Sun City Casino. Opened in 1979, Sun City Casino has evolved with the times, and the latest technology and popular games combine in a spectacle of round-theclock thrills for both experienced and first-time gamers. Recently refurbished, the Sun City Casino features hundreds of exciting slot machines and over 40 popular table games. And if you’re a Sun MVG cardholder, you enjoy even more benefits, including exclusive access to the Salon Privé and VIP gaming.

Sun Central

In an ancient volcanic crater lies an enchanting oasis where unparalleled adventure, joy and delight await the whole family. Two levels of family entertainment await at Sun Central. On the ground level, expect a cacophony of restaurants, retail outlets and entertainment for the whole family. Sun City’s famed Superbowl has also been reinvented to bring you action-packed shows and concerts like you’ve never seen before.

Whether you’re looking for a romantic stay with your partner, a fun weekend getaway with friends or a North West holiday with the whole family, Sun City Resort has it all.

For more information on prices and other perks at Sun City, visit www.suninternational.com