Optional Activities and Facilities at Sun City Resort
Formal/Elegant Dining
Crystal Court Restaurant (The Palace of the Lost City)
Serves breakfast daily and dinner on Fridays and Saturdays.
The Grill Room (The Palace of the Lost City)
A New York steakhouse-style dining experience.
Plume (The Palace of The Lost City)
Afro-French fusion cuisine.
Only open to bookings of 10 or more.
The Raj Restaurant (Sun City Hotel)
Offering a variety of authentic Indian culinary styles such as bhoona, vindaloo, korma, and the world- famous tikka masala. The deliciously spicy food is Halaal-certified.
Peninsula Restaurant (Cascades Hotel)
Enjoy a meal in the luxuriously elegant lakeside restaurant.
An à la carte menu is also available.
Buffet Restaurants
Palm Terrace Restaurant (Cabanas Hotel)
Full breakfast buffet set in lush garden greenery and a daily, themed dinner menu.
Sun Terrace Restaurant (Sun City Hotel)
Tuck into an extensive, decadent breakfast spread.
Family Restaurants
Maltos Restaurant (Cascades Hotel garden)
Alfresco Mediterranean menu enjoyed in a relaxed setting.
Calisto’s (Sun Central)
A Portuguese dining experience.
Casa Bella (Sun Central)
Casual Italian cuisine.
Legends (Sun City Hotel)
A trendy grill house restaurant inspired by the legendary sporting greats, musicians, and celebrities who have stayed at Sun City Resort.
Mohican Spur (Sun Vacation Club)
Famous for its burgers, ribs, and steaks, they also offer a kids’ menu.
Palomino Spur (Sun Central)
Home for people with a taste for life, offering steaks, ribs, and burgers for the whole family.
Nando’s (Sun Central)
The home of the original peri-peri chicken, basted in your choice of lemon and herb or spicy peri-peri and then flame-grilled to succulent perfection..
Ocean Basket (Sun Vacation Club)
Satisfy your seafood cravings at one of South Africa’s favourite restaurants.
RocoMamas (Sun Central)
The restaurant to visit with a range of great Smash Burgers, Sweet Fire Ribs and Mofo Hot Chicken Wings. The choice is yours.
Wimpy (Sun Central)
Burgers, breakfast, and coffee.
Hard Rock Restaurant (Sun City Hotel)
Best burger and countryside feast.
Fast Food
The Candy Store (Valley of Waves)
A selection of sweets and treats.
Debonairs (Sun Central)
Amazing and tasty fresh pizzas.
Fishaways (Sun Central)
Ocean-fresh seafood in a flash.
Steers (Valley of Waves)
Flame-grilled burgers and chips.
Milky Lane (Sun Central)
Ice creams, milkshakes, and waffles for the family.
Simply Asia (Sun Central)
Authentic Thai food made simple.
Marcel’s Frozen Yoghurt (Sun Central)
The tastiest flavoured frozen yoghurt.
Steers (Sun Central)
Flame-grilled burgers and chips.
Treasure Island Snack Bar (Cabanas Waterworld)
Satisfy your snack attack!
The Raj Express (Sun Central)
Offers a variety of Halaal-certified, authentic Indian culinary styles such as bhoona, vindaloo, korma, and the world-famous tikka masala.
Vida e Caffè (Sun Central)
Everything hot and cold beverages.
Bars
Pool Deck (The Palace)
While basking under the African sun and taking in the beautiful views of The Palace’s spectacular pool, enjoy a variety of gourmet burgers and pizzas. It’s the perfect place for a sultry lunch. Available to The Palace guests only.
The Shebeen Bar (Cultural Centre)
Dine and drink the South African way in a shebeen-style restaurant that offers shisanyama and other local delicacies.
Tusk Bar & Lounge (The Palace)
The safari-themed cocktail bar and lounge, will take you back in time in style.
Harlequin’s Cocktail Bar (Sun City Hotel)
An informal poolside bar and light snack menu.
Sun City Hotel Pool Bar (formerly Soho Hotel)
An informal poolside bar with a light snack menu.
Beach bar (Valley of Waves)
Quench your thirst from a selection of beverages.
Quench
boutique liquor store just around the corner offering guests great brands and popular liquors
The Pantry
Providing guests with a select shopping experience. This convenience store stocks necessities including meat, baked goods, fruit and vegetables, beverages, snacks as well as amenities
Shopping | Retail List
#Sumting, 3rd Base, Bar Chefz, African Origins, Bogart Man, Billabong, Candyliciou 2, Cell Central, Del Sol, Havaianas, Legend, Barbershop, Maphuki Leather, Out Of Africa kids, Sorbet, Zee Bisera Dubai, Quicksilver, The Local Choice Pharmacy, Tenkei’s, J & M Biltong, Hertz Rent-a-car, Browns, The Diamond Store, The Palace Collection, The Candy Store, J&M Famous Biltong, Lily Tobacconist, Rock Shop - Hard Rock Café, Cabanas Collection, Waterworld Beach Shop, Gary Player Golf Course Pro Shop, Lost City Golf Course Pro Shop
Water Activities
VALLEY OF WAVES
Sunbathe the day away, or enjoy incredible waves at the legendary Roaring Lagoon or blood-pumping water slides at our world-class waterpark.
Open daily:
September – April: 09h00 to 18h00
May – August: 10h00 to 17h00
Closed between May and June for maintenance.
WATERWORLD
Situated on a man-made lake, Waterworld offers a wide choice of water activities, including parasailing, jet skiing, wakeboarding, and tube rides.
Open daily from 09h30 to 17h00 Situated at Cabanas Lake.
THE ROYAL BATHS
Surrounded by lush jungle, the adult-only The Royal Baths is the perfect place to unwind after an active day on the resort.
Open daily:
September – April: 09h00 to 18h00
Closed from May – August for annual maintenance.
Situated above the Brew Monkey at the Valley of Waves. Over 21s only.
Children’s Activities and Facilities
JUMP PARK
Bounce, dunk, dive! Once you start jumping at
the park’s outdoor trampolines, you’ll never want to stop! Open daily from 09h00 to 17h00
Open to Sun Vacation Club (SVC) and Sun City hotel residents. Booking is essential; visit SVC Reception.
ROCK VENTURE MINI GOLF
Fun for the whole family! Join us for an exciting and challenging new Rock Venture Mini Golf course with a wide variety of water features.
Open daily from 09h00 to 17h00. Situated at the Cabanas Lake.
You can also enjoy mini golf at Sun Vacation Club.
STIMELA TRAIN
Choo, choo! All aboard for family fun! Take the kids on a thrilling railroad adventure around Waterworld.
Open daily from 09h30 to 17h30.
THE MAGIC COMPANY & TEN-PIN BOWLING
Slip into a world of street fighting, car racing, ghost exterminating, and more!
Our arcade has various games for the young and old to enjoy. Plus, enjoy ten-pin bowling that offers 10 Brunswick lanes paired with ultraviolet lighting.
Open daily:
Monday to Thursday: 11h00 to 22h00 Friday to Sunday: 10h00 to 23h00 Situated inside Sun Central.
Extreme Adventure
ZIP 2000
At 280m high and 2km long, our zip slide is one of the fastest in the world. Strictly for thrill-seekers aged 12 and older.
Tours leave every two hours from the Welcome Centre at 09h00, 11h00, 13h00 and 15h00, Tuesdays to Sundays.
Book at the Welcome Centre.
Safaris, Tours and Adventure
MANKWE GAMETRACKERS
Experience the ultimate in outdoor thrills and adrenaline-fueled fun. Choose from Game Drives, Motorised Drift Trikes, or a Hot Air Balloon Safari.
Open daily from 08h00 to 17h30
Book at the Welcome Centre and Activity Hub.
CHIMP & ZEE ROPE ADVENTURE
Are you daring enough to take on 39 elevated obstacles and challenges, including nine zip lines, Indiana Jones- style bridges, log crossings, vertical spider nets, tyre bridges, balancing beams, and more?
Minimum height 1.2m. Maximum weight 120kg
Open daily at Valley of Waves. Closed between May and June during annual Valley of Waves maintenance.
RHINO NOTCHING
Imagine getting up close to a rhino, being able to touch it, and being part of saving this majestic species. Rhino Notching allows you to do just that.
Join the team that collects data and have a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Book at least 72 hours in advance through Mankwe Gametrackers at the Welcome Centre or Activity Hub.
THE MAZE OF THE LOST CITY
Find yourself in the largest permanent maze in the Southern hemisphere!
Open daily from 10h00 to 18h00. Situated at Sun Central.
Leisure Activities
VORTEX VIRTUAL LOUNGE
Immerse yourself in the exciting world of augmented reality with the latest 4D games at Vortex Virtual Lounge.
Open daily from 09h00 to 17h00. Situated at Sun Central.
SUN MOVIES
When the weather lets you down, or you’re stuck for ideas on what to do, then round up the family and catch the latest films at Sun Movies.
Open daily from 11h00 to 19h45
Situated at Sun Central
BREAKOUT GAMES
Unlock the codes, crack the clues, and solve the mystery before making your grand escape in the world’s leading escape game adventure.
Open daily from 10h00 to 22h00 Situated in Sun Central.
SEGWAY TOURS
Enjoy a customised guided tour of Sun City on a segway. This tour requires no experience and is a great way to spend the afternoon.
Operating Hours
Monday to Sunday: 08h00 to 17h00
On-road tours: Every hour from 10h00, 12h00, 14h00 and 16h00 daily
Off-road tours:
10h00, 12h00, 14h00 and 16h00 daily
Book at the Welcome Centre.
KAMP KWENA
The perfect place to drop the little ones off for a day of fun and adventure.
Offering a wide variety of activities and educational programmes to keep kids aged 3 to 12 years old entertained for hours – you can sit back and relax knowing your kids are being taken care of by qualified caretakers.
Kamp Kwena also offers additional crèche and babysitting services.
Open daily from 09h00 to 17h00
LEETO-KGOLO
Ever wonder about the rain-making rock or how the local people live?
Explore the rich and dynamic history of Bakgatla-ba-Kgafela tribe, the people of Pilanesberg, on a comprehensive village tour.
Strictly 4 to 20 pax.
Departure times:
08h00 in spring to autumn (September to April) 09h00 in winter (May to August)
Spa
GARY PLAYER HEALTH SPA & GYM
Be spoilt for choice with treatments, a hair salon, and gym. Experience the best in 5-star luxury with treatments such as the African Fusion Body Massage, Enhancing Flash Facials and more.
Open daily:
Monday to Friday: 08h00 to 20h00 Saturday to Sunday Gym: 06h00 to 20h00
Saturday to Sunday Salon: 10h00 to 19h00 Bookings are essential. Situated above the Gary Player Country Club.
Sports, Health and Fitness Activities
TENNIS
Sun City boasts 11 tennis courts, five of which are floodlit. Coaching is available from the resident Tennis Pro. Relax at the Tennis Clubhouse after a game of tennis.
Open daily from 07h00 to 16h00 Situated near the Cascades.
JOGGING TRAILS
Log your runs on two routes at Sun City – the 5.2km Green Route along the golf cart path at the Gary Player Golf Course and the 6km Blue Route, which takes in both the Lost City and the Gary Player courses.
There are marker boards at each kilometer to track your progress. Use of the sports timing system is free to all visitors at the resort.
GARY PLAYER GOLF COURSE
This world-renowned golf course, designed by golf legend Gary Player, is home to the annual Nedbank Golf Challenge. It’s an 18-hole par-72 walking-only championship course, making it easy to see why it’s a favourite among golf enthusiasts.
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 07h00 to 17h30 Closed on Mondays
Breakfast and lunch are served from 07h00 to 17h30
THE LOST CITY GOLF COURSE
A desert golf course, The Lost City is a popular winter golfing destination for South Africans and international golfers alike.
Open Wednesday to Monday from 07h00 to 18h00 Closed on Tuesday
Breakfast and lunch are served from 07h00 to 17h00
Beauty
GARY PLAYER HEALTH SPA & GYM
Be spoilt for choice with treatments, a hair salon, and a gym. Experience the best in 5-star luxury with treatments such as the African Fusion Body Massage, Enhancing Flash Facials, and more.
Open daily:
Monday to Friday: 08h00 to 20h00 Saturday to Sunday (gym): 06h00 to 20h00 Saturday to Sunday (salon): 10h00 to 19h00
Bookings are essential. Situated above the Gary Player Country Club.
SORBET
From manicures to pedicures, skincare and body massages –The Sorbet nail, body, hair and skin care specialists offer a range of beauty therapy treatments that deliver head-to-toe confidence.
Open daily:
Sunday to Friday: 10h00 to 18h00 Saturday: 10h00 to 19h00 Situated at Sun Central
Situated inside Sun Central.
Cultural and Natural Environment
SEGAETSHO CULTURAL VILLAGE
Meaning “Our Heritage” in Setswana, the Segaetsho Cultural Village explores the diverse heritage of the North West Province.
Enjoy tours, musical performances, authentic beading interactions, and buy custom memorabilia.
Open daily from 10h00 to 17h00.
FOREST OF LIGHTS
Take some time in the evening for a scenic stroll through the Cascades Gardens and experience the magical forest of lights that transforms the lush tropical gardens and waterfalls into a magnificent landscape of colour.
Open nightly as the sun sets.
THE BRIDGE OF TIME
This intriguing bridge, guarded by majestic elephants, erupts every hour in an exciting, theatrical display of vibrations, rumbling volcanic sounds and smoke.
The corridor is situated between Sun Central and Valley of Waves.
Gaming
SUN CITY CASINO
Enjoy round-the-clock thrills at one of the most popular casinos in the country.
There are hundreds of Slot machines and over 40 Table games to try your luck on.
Slots Opening Times:
Sunday to Thursday: 07h00 to 02h00 Friday and Saturday: 07h00 to 06h59 (24 hours)
Tables Opening Times:
Monday to Thursday: 13h00 to 04h00 Saturday: 11h00 to 04h00 Sunday: 11h00 to 02h00
Optional Activities and Facilities at the Bush Lodge
Some are at an additional cost, please inquire:
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Walking Safari
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Game Drives
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Bush Boma Dinner (on Wednesdays and Saturdays, weather dependant)
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Volleyball Court
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Tennis Courts
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Wildlife Centre
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Junior Rangers Programme
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Swimming Pool
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Spa
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Legacy Balance Spa
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Restaurant & Bars
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Boma
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Kids Playground
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Conference Facilities
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Gym
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Wi-Fi
