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Pilanesberg National Park

The Pilanesberg National Park is located in North West Province in South Africa, west of Pretoria. The park borders with the entertainment complex Sun City. Pilanesberg Game Reserve is home to the Big 5 and offers a variety of affordable accommodation, from self-catering to luxury 5 Star Lodges.

Facilities | Activities

     

Welcome Centre

 

The Valley of Waves

The Welcome Centre is located at the entrance to the Entertainment Centre. It offers services ranging from booking and confirming bus tickets, flights, car hire, game drives and all other adventure activities. Computicket is also located here for theatre, cinema and concert tickets.   The Valley of Waves is the central feature of Sun City. It is one of the most advanced water parks in the world, dominated by the Roaring Lagoon, a wave pool with a palm-fringed beach. All Resort residents enter the park free of charge by presenting their resident cards. Day visitors pay an entrance fee to the park. Read more about the Valley of Waves.

The Entertainment Centre

 

Gary Player Golf Club | Course

The hub of entertainment and gaming at Sun City, the Entertainment Centre has a variety of restaurants and bars, a kid's games arcade, cinema and the well known Superbowl which has hosted world famous artists. A number of stores can be found here to suit your every need. Click here for a full list of shops available at Sun City.The slots only Casino is also located at the Entertainment Centre and offers the latest in Smart Card operated machines. Find out more about gaming at Sun City.   The Gary Player Country Club overlooks the magnificent Golf Course. This world renowned course was designed by Gary Player, and is the home of the Nedbank Golf Challenge, an annual golf tournament held at the resort. This is an 18 hole, par 72 walking course, with a 5km running trail along the course. The Gary Player Country Club incorporates a Pro Shop, a health spa and gymnasium, two squash courts and a spinning studio. Read more about the Gary Player Country Club and Golf Course.
Please note: The Gary Player Golf Course is closed on Mondays for routine maintenance.

Safari | Wildlife

 

The Lost City Golf Club | Course

Adjoining the Sun City Resort, is the beautiful Pilanesberg National Park, which will delight game viewers as it is a malaria free zone and home to the Big 5. Game Trackers, specialist Wildlife Safari's Tour Operators, are situated at the Welcome Centre and guests of Sun City can also enjoy personalised game viewing at the neighbouring 55 000-hectare Pilanesberg National Park. Elephant encounters can also be booked at the Welcome Centre. Read more about the safari options available.   This state-of-the-art clubhouse is a short walk from The Palace of the Lost City. The Lost City Golf Course was also designed by famed South African golfing figure, Gary Player. This spectacular par-72 course is a cart course, features a water hazard of 20 live Nile crocodiles on the 13th hole and offers facilities such as a driving range, and golf Pro Shop. Read more about the Lost City Country Club and Golf Course.
Please note: The Lost City Golf Course is closed on Tuesdays for routine maintenance.

Health Spa

   
Gary Player Health Spa
This ultra luxurious health spa is located at the Gary Player Country Club and is the perfect setting to relax and enjoy a wide range of hair and beauty treatments, hydro bath, Vichy Shower, spa-pool and steam room. The fully equipped gym also offers personal trainers. Read more about the Gary Player Health Spa.
  Royal Salon
The Royal Salon is located on the second floor of The Palace of the Lost City Hotel. A top team of stylists are on hand as well as beauty therapists for manicures, pedicures and facials. Massages are offered either at The Palace Pool Deck or in the comfort of your room. Read more about the Royal Salon.

Dining

   
Palm Terrace
Everyday full breakfast buffet in family environment. Dinner buffet with different themed menu every night. Supervised kids play area during service time. Live entertainment on Tuesdays and Sundays. Please note: The Palm Terrace Restaurant will be closed for dinner from the 19th of May to the 25th of August 2008 (both days inclusive). The restaurant remains open daily for breakfast from 06h30 to 11h00.
  Pool Bar
Situated on a terrace overlooking the swimming pool, light snacks served.
Dress: Casual
  Treasure Island Snack Bar
Serves sandwiches and snacks.
Open daily

Meetings | Conferences

   

The Palm Terrace

 

The Waterworld Picnic Lawn

This restaurant consist of an A, B and C station. The restaurant has an area that is not covered. The maximum number of people the venue can accommodate is 500. The C-station is often privatized for groups. Maximum capacity under cover is 180 people.   This venue is situated on the larger part of the lawn in front of the luxury rooms and adjacent to the mini golf. Groups can enjoy a picnic lunch and and this venue can accommodate up to 600 people.

The Lake Side Picnic Lawn

 

Shebeen | Business Partner Venue ♦

This venue is situated on the smaller part of the lawn in front of the standard rooms and adjacent to where they launch the parasailing. Groups can enjoy a picnic lunch and the venue can accommodate up to 200 people.   Enjoy food and drink the traditional township way. This venue can be privatized for up to 250 people. For smaller groups, sections of the venue can be privatized, however, please note that the venue will still be open to the public.

The Cabanas Boardroom

 

Zulu Hut Experience | Business Partner Venue ♦

This venue is ideal for planning meetings and can accommodate up to 12 people.   From traditional story telling to hand washing ceremonies, experience this unique dining experience.

Business Partner Venue ♦

Cultural Village
Enjoy a braai in the traditional sense.

Child Care | Activities

 
  • Baby sitter
  • Playgrond
  • Cots
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Animal Farm
  • Kids Programme
  • Crocodile Farm
  • Aviary

Location

Climate

Sun City Resort is set in the stark ruggedness of the North West Region of South Africa, and is surrounded by mountains and the untamed majesty of the African bushveld. It is a wedge-shot away from the Pilanesberg National Park, where elephants, rhinos, lions and antelope roam freely. Warm to hot and dry. Average temperatures ?C
Jan - May High 36, Low 26
Jun - Sep High 28, Low 12
Oct - Dec High 36, Low 26

Getting to Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Getting To Pilanesberg

From Johannesburg take the N1 towards Polokwane. Take the N4 Rustenburg split. Signage indicating Pilanesberg left on route 91.

 
Pilanesberg Adventure & Activities

Activities

Activities include game drives, either self-driven or guided and game walks. Pilanesberg also operates balloon and elephant back safari's.

 
Pilanesberg Game Reserve Accommodation

Where to Stay

Pilanesberg offers a variety of affordable accommodation. The Tshukudu, KwaMaritane and Bakubung game lodges are also situated in the reserve.
 
Best Time to Visit Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Best Time to Visit

Dry Winter season in Pilanesberg is May to September, the rainy season is October to April which is Summer. Visitors to Pilanesberg enjoy the park all year.