Sun City is located in the North West province of South Africa and is a popular tourist destination as a luxurious casino and holiday resort. This beautiful resort was created by Sol Kerzner a hotel tycoon, to add to his Sun International Group of companies. Being strategically located in close proximity to the metropolitan cities of Johannesburg, which is only a two hours drive from Sun City, and Pretoria, this exotic resort has been a much targeted holiday resort by wealthy tourists from across the globe.
Lying just next to the Pilanesburg National Park, Sun City opened its doors to the public in 1979. Although there are no direct flights to the resort, travelers can easily embark at the Johannesburg airport and hire a car from there to get to Sun City. Its powerful casinos and other entertainment facilities are a great advantage, luring tourists in large numbers to this fun resort. Sun City has maintained its popularity since the time of its inception and continues to be targeted by tourists seeking a leisure holiday along with a pleasurable time at the busy casinos.
Sun City has four extravagant resorts that offer all luxuries while an 18-hole golf course adds to the glory of the resort. A smaller 13-hole golf course in the Palace of the Lost City resort is fascinating and what is amazing about this golf course is that, in its water feature it houses 38 live crocodiles. The other, Gary Player Country Club plays host to the celebrated Nedbank Golf Challenge. Apart from this, Sun City has a large auditorium that can hold over 6,000 spectators, where live concerts are held. Some of the celebrated musicians who have performed here include Elton John, Rod Stewart, Tina Turner etc.
Of the four resorts, the Palace of the Lost City is the most charming with its unique layout that comprises of various themed areas that give you a child-like feeling of having entered a fantasy world. Sun City in totality is an exclusive resort that is a must see area when in South Africa. The sheer beauty of the resort, its entertainment sources and the grand treatment that you get here are all reasons for you to visit this enchanting wonderland.
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