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There is simply no better location for a family getaway than Sun City. We recommend visiting Sun International’s Sun Vacation Club, situated inside this popular family resort. Not only is it self-catering and ideal for fun-filled days in the sun, but the Vacation Club ticks all the boxes. From daily activities for the whole brood and a Spur on site for the little ones, to a vida e caffé for the grownups.
The newly renovated family rooms are impressively spacious and come fully equipped, plus they are serviced daily. Here you have access to your own braai facilities, and you don’t even have to clean up afterwards. It’s a fantastic lock up and go kind of holiday. There are also many safe pathways for the kiddies, so be sure to pack their scooters and bikes. In addition, the gardens boast ample space to run around and there is even a Bounce on site.
A visit to Waterworld at The Cabanas Hotel offers you an array of wild water activities including skiing, parasailing and cruising on a speedboat. There is also a go-kart track, a fabulous play area with a jungle gym, and a runaway train.
Not so keen on all the excitement? You could also pack a picnic and sit in front of the dam whilst feeding the ducks.
Sun City’s Valley of the Waves is the ultimate definition of fun. With a palm-fringed beach, a 90-second wave pool, countless dining options and a soft serve hangout, there is nothing you cannot conquer at this location.
The legendary Roaring Lagoon is the undisputed main attraction at this famous water park, but you can also ride and slide your way to more thrills. In fact, there is even a private section for toddlers where they have access to their very own beach, slides and mini jungle gym. Yup, here you can sip on an island cocktail while the kids play their hearts out. Isn’t it the ideal opportunity to do some people watching and to relish in that much-deserved tanning session?
Even dads deserve a break, and the Gary Player Country Club is a guarantee that he’ll return smiling. When the construction of the resort began in 1978, the main goal was to build a golf course that would rival the best in the world. The 18-hole par-72 walking course was designed by Gary Player himself and it even comes with a 5km running trail along the course.
Not only is it the largest permanent maze in the Southern Hemisphere, but the Lost City’s maze – constructed from artificial stone and wood – creates the illusion of an ancient archaeological discovery. It poses as the ideal family adventure, but it’s also suitable for teambuilding or corporate functions.
The Maze is accessed via a 100m-long suspension bridge from the Entertainment Centre and offers some of the most spectacular views of the Sun City resort.
For those who want to impress, we recommend visiting The Maze when night falls. It is rather romantic as flaming torches light the pathways along the chambers. Post this epic adventure, grab a glass of vino or craft beer at The Maze Bar.
If you’re a thrill seeker and an adventure junky, Sun City’s Zip 2000 experience is a must. Since it launched at Sun City in 2004, the zip slide held the title of the world’s longest, highest and fastest zip slide for over six years. Today there is a higher zip slide in Alaska, and a longer one in South America, but Sun City’s zip slide is still the fastest in the world, reaching speeds of up to 160km per hour. Fly like a bird for two kilometres of pure adrenaline.
Mankwe Gametrackers in a joint venture with Chimp & Zee brings you an exciting new activity at treetop level above the Valley of Waves.
Rope adventure parks are made up of individual elevated obstacles or challenges interconnected to form exciting adventure courses. These courses are typically made up of various ‘elements’ – from high balancing beams, speedy zip lines, hanging spider nets to jungle rope bridges and much more.
Each rope adventure course is designed with specific elements that requires a different approach and set of skills and is therefore considered an excellent developmental tool for both young and old alike.
This has to be one of the coolest and most authentic cultural experiences in South Africa. Apart from the food, The Shebeen – an African shebeen-styled eatery – comes with all kinds of cultural experiences, including spaza shops, African huts and authentic African art throughout.
The Shebeen’s prices are also very affordable. You can devour a Chakalaka burger for R92, nibble on a traditional cheesy braai broodjie for R25 or enjoy a koeksister for R15. From wors and samoosas to signature kasi shebeen kotas, they sure deliver.
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