Sun City Holidays - Holidays to South Africa
- By Greg Rose -
- Jun 16, 2009
Sun City holidays
The famous Sun City Resort truly has something for everyone – from high-octane sports activities, to relaxing beaches and stunning safaris, you will not be disappointed. Pamper yourself in a five-star spa, or enjoy a few rounds of golf before dining at one of the opulent restaurants – it’s up to you.
At the resort you will find four hotels suitable for every visitor, from the stunning, five-star Palace of the Lost City to the more family-friendly Cabanas. Diversity is the watchword.
Just a short drive away from the resort lies the Pilanesberg National Park with spectacular bushveld scenery containing the classic “Big Five” game animals and a plethora or native birds. Take a trip to the park and take advantage of some of the finest animal-spotting facilities in South Africa, including the underground Scavenger Hide.
Sightseeing Ideas
• Take an elephant-back safari to Pilanesberg park and game reserve
• Make a visit to Predator World and thrill to the lions and leopards.
• Spend a day at the exciting Valley of Waves Theme Park.
• Give the kids a thrill at Kamp Kwena.
• Test your mettle with a variety of outdoor adventures.
Safari
There are an amazing amount of ways to enjoy a safari in the Pilanesburg National Park, right next door to Sun City. Choose from Jeep, quad bike, horseback, elephant-back or even hot-air balloon to experience the incredible array of wildlife. Day and night safaris bring out different animals, offering a broader range of safari experiences than you would find elsewhere. The park is certified malaria-free, for extra peace of mind.
Kids
Your children certainly will not find themselves at a loose end at Sun City, with plenty of activities for kids from 4-12 years at Kamp Kwena, such as water tubes, trampolines, bumper boats and “Olympic-style” sports tournaments. Among the other fantastic pursuits on offer are talent shows, nature walks and face painting – plus supervised babysitting and creche facilities for the very young.
Golf
Sun City has two first-class golf courses, where such luminaries as Tiger Woods have teed off. Every November, the Nedbank Golf Challenge takes place at the Gary Player course – which is located inside an extinct volcano! Over at the Lost City course, golfers need to beware at the 13th hole, because of the 38 crocodiles lurking there!
Weddings and Honeymoons
Sun City is one of the country’s top destinations for honeymooners, as well as a fantastic place to get married. The breathtaking Wind Chime chapel is where the ceremonies take place, with top wedding planners on hand to organise everything from the music to the buttonholes. For the wedding night itself, treat yourselves to a night at the opulent Palace of the Lost City.
Activities
Thrill seekers will not be disappointed at Sun City, with a wide range of adventure activities. Waterworld is the setting for everything from jet skiing and water skiing to parasailing, and the Valley of the Waves inland beach offers many beach and pool sports. If you prefer your sports on land, you can choose from many options, including tennis, horse riding and mountain biking. For the ultimate thrill, try the Zip Slide - a 120 km/h hilltop slide down a wire.
Spa
Relax and allow yourself to be pampered at Sun City's picturesque Gary Player Country Club. Benefit from a fully integrated programme of therapies, treatments, beauty care and other leisure activities. You can choose luxury facials and relaxing massages, or sample aromatherapy and slimming treatments.
What To Do
There are activities to keep all the family and even the fussiest individual enthralled at Sun City on a Virgin holiday. Take an elephant-back safari to Pilanesberg Park and game reserve, make a visit to Predator World and thrill to the lions and leopards. If not, spend a day at the exciting Valley of Waves Theme Park, give the kids a thrill at Kamp Kwena or test your mettle with a variety of outdoor adventures. Here are some more details on Virgin breaks to Sun City.
Where To Eat
As you would expect from a Virgin travel destination with such a wide range of activities to choose from, the food options are no different, with everyone being catered (literally) for. Santorini is a good bet for great Mediterranean food, while the Gary Player Country Club Restaurant is a hungry golfer's paradise.
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By Greg Rose. Senior Content & Marketing Executive, Virgin Group Digital. Tweets @greglrose
