The Palace of the Lost City

The Valley of Waves water park is Sun City’s legendary hub for all kinds of water fun.

Offering family-friendly water activities that appeal to adventurers of all ages, there is something for everyone at this iconic Sun City water park.

Both day visitors and Sun City Resort guests are invited to enjoy a full day of exciting activities, with a designated children’s area and lifeguards on duty.

The main attraction at Valley of Waves is the Roaring Lagoon – a 6 500 square metre wave pool with hydraulic mechanisms that generate waves of nearly 2 metres high every 90 seconds.

Perhaps even more famous than the Valley of Waves, the Temple of Courage promises an exhilarating adrenalin rush with a 17-metre drop down a 70-metre slide.

The almost vertical slide takes riders hurtling under a bridge and splashing into a small pool.

There are also two body slides – the Tarantula and the Scorpion, and two tube rides – the Viper and the Mamba.

This private adult pool located above The Brew Monkey at the Valley of Waves will inspire you to dive in and swim laps. Surrounded by lush jungle, The Royal Baths is also the perfect place to unwind after an active day at Sun City.

– Operating hours: 08h00 – 19h00 (Valley of Waves times – peak periods) thereafter it will be open as per normal Valley of Waves times

– Free entry to all hotel and Sun Vacation Club residents on presentation of their resident cards

– Day visitor entry fee: R50 (guest will receive an armband for identification)

– Complimentary fruit skewer

– Complimentary non-alcoholic cocktail

– Guest to present ID on request

– Max capacity: 200 people

– Gazebos are available for private massages

– Observatory Bar is exclusively for guests at The Royal Baths

The largest permanent maze in the Southern Hemisphere, The Maze of the Lost City is constructed from artificial stone and wood, creating the illusion of an ancient archaeological discovery.

It’s just as much fun for families to explore, as it is for teambuilding and corporate functions.

The Maze of the Lost City was added to Sun City Resort in September 2012 and covers a half-acre.

The Maze is accessed via a 100 metre-long suspension bridge from the Entertainment Centre, and offers some of the most spectacular views of the resort, particularly of The Palace of the Lost City and the Gary Player Golf Course.

When night falls, flaming torches light the paths along the chambers.

At the end of The Maze of the Lost City is the Maze Bar that has a selection of ice-cold craft beers on tap.

The craft beer menu is updated regularly so you can always expect something new at this unique Sun City maze bar.

This Sun City maze can be hired out for private parties, conferences or as a dining area, hosting up to 200 people.

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

Built in an extinct volcanic crater, this immaculate golfing paradise conforms to the stringent US PGA specifications and was recently named South Africa’s Best Golf Course in the World Golf Awards 2015.

It is also home to the annual Nedbank Golf Challenge which plays host to some of the world’s golfing legends.

When construction of the Sun City Resort began in 1978, the decision was taken to build a golf course that would rival the best in the world.

Today, in spite of stiff competition, the Gary Player Country Club is deservedly ranked as one of the most prestigious golf courses on the African continent.

The popularity of the Sun City Resort led to the design and development of the Lost City Country Club.

Gary Player was called upon again to extend his professional expertise by designing the golf course.

Covered in the hardy Kikuyu grass, much like the Gary Player Country Club golf course at Sun City, the course offers undulating plains, expansive fairways, mountainous areas and small patches of desert.

This superlative golf course also offers players a distinctive region covered with a series of lakes that separate the 9th from the final hole.

The 13th hole offers a green in the shape of the African continent, complete with a pond that is home to numerous Nile Crocodiles; adding to the true African appeal of this course.