Sun City
Themed to the extreme, Sun City is about one thing: total escape. Far enough from the hustle of South Africa’s big cities to be a real get away, but close enough to make getting there a breeze. Sun City is a leading destination for families and couples wanting to take a special, absolutely stress-free break complete with exotic entertainment options.
Themed on the mythical ‘Valley of the Sun’, Sun City was built solely for fun and relaxation. Boasting a theme park, a world-class water park, casinos, concerts, an internationally renowned golf course and performances, Sun City is on a totally different level to your usual resort and theme parks. It’s a city built for entertainment and enjoyment.
Adventure sports and safaris, Kamp Kwena with mini-cars, trampolines, adventure golf and more will keep all family members, young and old occupied for hours. And when it’s time to cool off, the Valley of the Waves – a world class recreational water park – takes the ‘Valley of the Sun’ theme of Sun City to the extreme. With its own rainforest and a man-made ocean at the centre of the complex, the ‘Valley of the Sun’ is full of ways to enjoy the water or just spend time with the family relaxing in the sun.
And when things get a little too relaxed, it’s time to liven up with a ride on the Sun City Zip Slide, or as it’s known in New Zealand and Australia, a Flying Fox. At 2000 metres long and 280 metre high, it’s the world’s largest, highest and fastest Zip slide. Solo or tandem it’s sure to give everyone in the family (as long as they are over 12 year s old) a thrill.
Home to the famed Million Dollar Golf Tournament and annual Nedbank Golf Challenge, at seven kilometres, Sun City’s Gary Player Golf Course is one of the longest courses in the world and is equally suited to seasonal professionals and budding golfers. Views of the Pilanesberg Mountains, player-friendly tees and the Country Club nearby makes for a fruitful day or few hours on the course.
At night Sun City comes alive with one of the biggest casinos in Africa, live music, concerts and award-winning restaurants. The Sun City Superbowl is regularly home to big local and international acts and the extravagant Royal Arena amphitheatre treats guests to theatre, music acts and parties.
For families and couples looking to take a complete break from reality, Sun City takes care of everything. Cocooned from the world in a fantasy land where everything is thought of and catered for, Sun City is the ultimate in escape.
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