Sun City, Pilanesberg National Park and Madikwe Located around two-and-a-half hours drive west of Johannesburg is the resort complex of Sun City. With its four hotels, two golf courses, a giant wave and water complex, a casino and an entertainment centre which attracts international talent, Sun City has just about everything. Adjoining Sun City is Pilanesberg National Park and resort guests can go on game drives in the National Park whilst staying at Sun City. Alternatively, lodge accommodation within the National Park is also available. Adding a few days in Sun City to your stay in South Africa gives you some time to relax and regenerate in resort style.
The Cabanas Sun City
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The Sun City Hotel Sun City
Cascades Sun City
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The low-rise Cabanas is a large family-friendly hotel. Built on vast lawns, the complex includes children’s playgrounds, a kids club and family entertainment. The 380 rooms are comfortable with funky bright decor and have balconies or outdoor seating areas which extend the room size. Relaxed and casual, the complex offers a cafe style restaurant, large pool, as well as plenty of open spaces for children to run around. There is also a water theme park with canoes, parasailing and speed boats to hire. Cabanas attracts families and those travelling on a budget.
The first hotel constructed at Sun City, this hotel has had many face lifts since its creation. The current image is very modern with bold colourful design and decor. It has multiple restaurants, a stylish casino, theatre and multi-faceted swimming pool complex at its centre. The multistorey hotel has 340 rooms each equipped with air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities and 24-hour in-room dining. The rooms offer views of the pool or the Gary Player designed golf course which hosts the Nedbank Golf Challenge annually. A resort in itself, Sun City Hotel is in the centre of the Sun City complex and attracts guests of all ages.
Designed to blend into the lush tropical vegetation surrounding it, Cascades is a multi storey hotel close to the restaurant quarter and water park in Sun City. The hotel’s unique terraced shape provides all 243 rooms with a view of either the pool or golf course. The rooms are decorated in a classic style and contain all the facilities of a modern resort. Cascades offers three swimming pools and their walkways and landscaped gardens offer a peaceful break. There are several restaurants including those built amongst the gardens for a romantic evening.
The Palace of the Lost City Sun City
Shepherds Tree Game Lodge Pilanesberg Game Reserve
Jacis Safari and Tree Lodges Madikwe Game Reserve
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Considered one of the most opulent hotels in the world, it is not surprising The Palace of the Lost City has a guest list that includes Michael Jackson, Tiger Woods and several members of royal families. With the intention to create a palace of a lost African empire, every item in the hotel was designed exclusively and guests are treated as noble guests by every staff member. The stunning pool complex stretches over hectares, the dining rooms feature live music, the list of spa treatments is endless and the private golf course world famous. Surrounded by lush botanic gardens and luxurious artwork, only guests of The Palace are permitted entrance.
Less than 15 minutes drive from Sun City is this five Star game lodge located in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve. Catering for those wishing to combine the opulence of Sun City with a stay in a game lodge, Shepherds Tree offers extensive game viewing opportunities. The 17 suites have floor to ceiling windows looking out to the bush, outdoor showers and claw baths. They blend the natural materials of stone and wood with a modern African decor in true style. The social areas are stunning with an infinity pool and teak deck bar. The staff here are very professional and it is their generous approach to their guests which makes a stay at Shepherds Tree a real delight.
Jaci’s Lodge is situated in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve which is only two hours from Sun City. The reserve boasts over 75,000 hectares of top game viewing area where you can expect to see wild dog, black and white rhino, lion, spotted and brown hyena, giraffe, buffalo, elephant as well as extensive plains game and over 340 species of birds. As well as the eight luxurious safari rooms and two exclusive family suites which are perfect for small groups, Jaci’s boasts a Tree Lodge with eight unique treetop suites. Constructed on stilts and built utilizing a combination of rosewood decking and thatch, these are decorated in bright colours to match the surrounding bushveld and have a large balcony for relaxing between game drives.
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