With Sun City's ever-present sunny climate there is never a truly bad time to visit, depending on how busy you would like your stay to be. When to visit The Palace of the Lost City

It is situated within the Pilanesberg mountains on an extinct volcanic site in South Africa, meaning its unique architecture is matched in beauty by its natural surroundings. The Palace of the Lost City is a member of sun international’s prestigious SunLux collection a group of Africa’s most astonishing luxury hotels. The Palace is also equipped with five-star facilities and amenities, with high-quality room service, internet access and a safety deposit box all provided. If these aren’t to your tastes, the other activities on-site include a number of tennis courts for sports enthusiasts and a kid’s club for younger visitors. Waterworld lets you experience both the adrenaline rush of parasailing and the calming serenity of a stunning sunset lake cruise. Lovers of water sports can also go to Sun City’s Waterworld, where you can be taught how to wakeboard, waterski or jet ski by expert instructors. The palace itself is encircled by “The Lost City” a haven of activities and entertainment which includes two 18-hole golf courses (devised by the much-admired designer Gary Player), an amphitheatre for concerts and an awe-inspiring water park – the Valley of the Waves.

The gloriously planted gardens and parkland have been recognised as being of Botanical Gardens status, and it has a large choice of restaurants and bars, including “The Crystal Court”, “The King’s Tower”, “The Grill Room” and the “Tusk Bar & Lounge”. The Palace of the Lost City is an astounding architectural one-off which is decorated with frescos, murals, sculptures and artworks, with pride of place going to the life-size sculpture of the elephant, Shawu. What can you do at The Palace of the Lost City

Acclaimed as one of the premier resorts in South Africa, if not on the whole continent The Palace of the Lost City is an imaginative feast in a monumental building, it is a playground for all ages.

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