By BAKANG MOKOTO
11 October 2026 – The Sun City Resort is a world-renowned luxury resort and entertainment complex located in the North West Province of South Africa, approximately a two-hour drive northwest of Johannesburg near Rustenburg. A signature tropical water park featuring a large artificial beach, a roaring lagoon with periodic 2-meter waves, and thrilling water slides.
Four distinct hotels catering to various styles, including the ultra-luxury 5-star The Palace of the Lost City, the Cascades, the Soho Hotel & Casino, and the family-friendly The Cabanas. Two 18-hole championship golf courses—the Gary Player Country Club (home to the annual Nedbank Golf Challenge) and The Lost City Golf Course.
• Safari & Wildlife: Directly borders the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park, offering Big Five game drives, hot air balloon safaris, and animal sanctuaries.
Features the Sun City Casino, the Sun Central entertainment arena, the massive Superbowl concert venue, and the Southern Hemisphere’s largest permanent maze (The Maze of the Lost City)
