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Southern Africa Guide

Southern Africa's icons, shaped into one itinerary: Greater Kruger, Victoria Falls, the Okavango Delta and Cape Town.

The basics

Why, when, and where.

Why

There’s no other resort in South Africa that has a wide variety of accommodation options like Sun City. If you’re looking for unsurpassed 5-star luxury, something to suit the whole family, or your own comfortable unit away from the crowds – we’ve got everything you need. Each hotel has its own unique style, character, and attractions.

Home to the Valley of Waves and sprawled along the border of the Pilanesberg National Park, Sun City Resort enjoys the fine distinction of being the only surf-and-safari destination within a two-hour drive of landlocked Johannesburg. Whether you’re looking for a romantic stay with your partner, a fun weekend getaway with friends or a North West holiday with the whole family, Sun City Resort has it all.

Sun City offers an array of family-friendly adventures and activities for all ages.

Highlights:

- Valley of Waves, Sun City’s legendary hub for all kinds of water fun

- Temple of Courage an exhilarating adrenalin rush with a 17-metre drop down a 70-metre slide

- The Royal Baths surrounded by lush jungle, a perfect place to unwind.

- The Maze of The Lost City, the largest permanent maze in the Southern Hemisphere

- The Gary Player Country Club Golf Course, an 18-hole par-72 walking course, with a 5km running trail along the course.

When

Sun City Resort is a great year-round destination.

Where

Located in the North West province and sprawled along the border of the Pilanesberg National Park, Sun City Resort enjoys the fine distinction of being the only surf-and-safari destination within a two-hour drive of landlocked Johannesburg.

Imagery

Sun City Resort, in pictures.

Recent travellers

Word from people who have just been to Sun City Resort.

Quotes pulled directly from Trustpilot. Where we have specific reviews mentioning Sun City Resort, those come up first. Otherwise these are recent five-star notes from across the trips we have planned.

"Very responsive and happy to address queries and amend suggestions and quotations following further requests."
June 2026 · United Kingdom · Verified on Trustpilot ↗
"Leigh Ann was service oriented, knowledgeable and friendly. She really came through for us with a experience that perfectly meets our needs"
June 2026 · Verified on Trustpilot ↗
"Pascal John was very efficient as always and helped get us the best itinerary and made the booking process really simple"
June 2026 · Australia · with Pascal John · Verified on Trustpilot ↗
"Darren was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout our trip planning process. He was incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and professional, consistently going above and beyond to answer our questions and provide thoughtful recommendations. What impressed us most was his efficiency — he was able to put together a highly competitive and detailed proposa…"
June 2026 · Singapore · with Darren Robertson · Verified on Trustpilot ↗

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