Another fantastic reserve
is Pilanesburg, which is situated in an enormous volcanic crater
- long extinct, don't worry. One of the major attractions of Pilanesberg
is the hot air balloon flights from which you're likely to see a variety
of animals. Pilanesberg is smack bang next door to the rather over-the-top
casino resort of Sun City and the outrageous Lost City. As well as gambling,
there are fun rides, water parks, horse trails and two championship golf
courses. It's all designed to separate you from your hard earned cash but,
if you go there expecting that, you'll have loads of fun.... read
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Ivory
Tree Game Lodge, PILANESBERG NATIONAL PARK Ivory Tree Game Lodge is
situated in the north eastern region of the Pilanesberg National Park,
the closest point of entry is through Bakgatla Gate. Nestled in the
basin of an ancient amphitheatre divided by riverine woodlands and elephant
trails lies an exclusive lodge development site. The images below depict
several aspects of the lodge. The central facility includes, stunning feature
pool, bar, conference room, dinning room, boma, reception and curio shop.
60 double suites are located on the edges of the amphitheater basin, each
features full en suite bathroom, mini bar fridges, air-conditioning, tea
and coffee making facilities. The Ivory Tree Lodge Spa offers a variety
of body, skin and beauty treatments to ease the effects of life’s daily
stresses.
Kedar
Country Hotel, Conference Centre and Spa, PILANESBERG NATIONAL PARK Welcome to paradise. As
you look over the grassy plains, watching the zebra graze blissfully on
the grass, with the picturesque setting of the Paul Kruger farm in the
background, ones mind wanders back to the days of the past. Suddenly we
are reminded how far we have come as a nation and how rich and diverse
our heritage has become. Kedar Country Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa
is a cultural gem tucked away in the scenic mountains just outside of Rustenburg.
Over the years, adjoining land has been acquired, culminating in the consolidation
of an area of some 700 acres, which has been game fenced and populated
with a wide variety of game, including eland, blesbok, impala, bushbok,
nyala, kudu, zebra, blue wildebeest and giraffe. Sister to the award-winning
Misty Hills Country Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa, Kedar Spa in the
Country is the latest edition to the Recreation Africa family.
Sun City
and the Palace of the Lost City rise from the dust of scrubby countryside,
appearing like a mirage in the desert and shimmering in the African sun.
It takes center stage in a volcanic valley surrounded by the Pilanesberg
mountains. An open invitation to inspect this haven on your worldwide travels...
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Sun
City Cabanas Hotel SUN CITY The
refreshing, laid back ambience of the Cabanas at Sun City is the immediate
impression one receives upon welcome. The most relaxed and casual of all
the hotels at Sun City, the Cabanas offer informal yet comfortable accommodation.
The reception area is spacious with a balconied foyer overlooking the Palm
Terrace. Attractive planters placed around the tiled floor, and the lightly
textured walls topped with a ceiling frieze of tropical foliage and flowers,
all contribute to an immediate holiday feeling. In fact, when he’s
not too busy exploring what the other pool decks have to offer, guests
can spot Figaro, Sun City’s resident Blue Crane, strutting his stuff by
the Grande Pool Bar. Sun City Cabanas offer three dining choices–
the chefs excel at creating imaginative theme style buffets at the Palm
Terrace and everyday a full breakfast buffet and dinner buffet is offered.
Light and scrumptious daytime fare is served at the Grande Pool Bar.
Sun
City Hotel, SUN CITY A superior deluxe hotel,
located in Sun City Resort entertainment and theatre complex, sheer Sun
City elegance. all rooms have colour television, telephone and radio. hotel
facilities include 4 restaurants, 2 bars, 24 hour room service, coffee
shop and beauty salon. complex facilities include conference for 2000 people
and gym, bowls and horse riding. also access to two of the worlds best
18 hole golf courses and Lost City's Valley of Waves. Whatever you want
you will find it at Sun City from sizzling entertainment, world class casinos
and restaurants to cater for all tastes, to our more relaxed poolside venues,
quiet places, lush gardens and extensive sporting facilities including
two world class golf courses. these are just some of the element that make
Sun City unique to the worlds entertainment resort.
The
Cascades, SUN CITY Cascades Hotel, Sun City….
A cool breeze, a sultry summer’s day, an exotic cocktail at the sand bar
and a hint of Turkish music, set the scene for a perfect holiday retreat.
The Cascades Hotel, the Grotto Restaurant and the pool area underwent an
extensive R60-million refurbishment project, transforming the 1980’s themed
pool area into a tropical paradise. The Mediterranean is the deep, blue
heart that gives life to the countries that surround it. With this in mind,
Sun City has transformed the Cascades Pool and Grotto Restaurant into an
area reminiscent of the azure blue of the tranquil Mediterranean. The original
garden area has been transformed into a lake with cascading waterfalls.
The pool deck has been extended by about 7 metres and the lawn areas have
been converted into a sandy beach complete with a secluded bathing area
and sand bar evocative of Tom Cruise’s “Cocktail” movie.
The
Palace of the Lost City, SUN CITY The Palace of the Lost City
at Sun City is one of the most enticing travellers' destinations in the
world, a tribute to man's imagination and revered for its art and architecture.
Fabled to be the royal residence of an ancient king, it is truly one of
the 'Worlds Leading Hotels". The Palace lavishes its guests with 5-star
service, and is luxurious in every facet of its fabulous architecture and
décor. Surrounding the hotel is a 25 hectare botanical jungle. The
jungle is threaded with meandering paths, cascades, lakes and pools and
a variety of water-borne adventure rides. The Palace has 338 rooms inclusive
of four deluxe suites. Rooms feature rmoires & writing desks, Mini
Bar, Computerised safe, Colour satellite television with remote control,
Radio and wake up facility on TV Guestlink, pay TV, internet facility,
Hair dryers, Telephones are provided in bathrooms, at bedside tables or
on each writing desk...
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Sun City and Lost City rises
from the dust of scrubby countryside, appearing like a mirage in the desert
and shimmering in the African sun. It takes center stage in a volcanic
valley surrounded by the Pilanesberg mountains. An open invitation to inspect
this haven on your worldwide travels.
The
Sun City Resort Complex was the inspiration of Sol Kerzner, South Africa's
hotel genius. He began with a firm belief in the power of tourism and a
multi-million dollar investment to build this ultra-luxurious African vacation
getaway in 1980. Features like tropical gardens, a flamingo lake, rushing
waterfalls and a Sky train has become synonymous with Sun City and a later
add-on, the Cascades.
The Lost City was Sol Kerzner's
supreme fantasy and was added a few years later. It has become the mystical,
awe-inspiring structure portraying a local legend with a gentle people
occupying an old city. You seem to be entering an extraordinary world when
crossing the bridge to the city, which looks like it is thousands of years
old. Burning torches are placed at regular intervals on the bridge, you
can hear the roar of lions and the trumpet of elephants, and from time
to time you can even feel the earth tremble when crossing the bridge.
Huge,
lifelike elephants guard the center palace. The palace is adorned with
Renaissance frescoes, mosaic floors, hand-carved furniture, towers of faux
tusks and palm fronds and is lit by thousands of candles. Among the "ruins"
you will find a mystical black pool overlooking the rest of the city and
one can almost imagine beautiful princesses bathing there.
Sun City is the South African
equivalent of Las Vegas with gambling as its main attraction and is about
three hours drive from Johannesburg. Overall, it is like a huge, luxurious
adult amusement park with assorted great stage extravaganzas at night.
In short, a place to play and with beds for 2000 guests when the day is
done.
The play does not stop indoors
though. Outdoors you will find two championship golf courses, one with
crocodiles at the thirteenth hole and which was designed by the legendary
Gary Player.
Furthermore you can explore
the 55 000 hectare area of Pilansberg National Park which lies in an ancient
volcanic crater and is the third largest game reserve in southern Africa.
Game viewing which includes the big five (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo
and rhino) can be enjoyed from specially adapted four-wheel-drive vehicles
or from the heights of a hot air balloon and followed by a sumptuous bush
breakfast.
There is no doubt in my mind
that Sun City and Lost City is a must see on your next worldwide travel
vacation getaway, even if you do not gamble. There are simply so much to
see and do and the food is superb. Just one more reason to go.
About the Author - Ina Smit
has a passion for Worldwide
Travel and loves to share her experiences with you as well as giving
useful tips for future vacation getaways.
