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OVERVIEW ON THE PALACE OF LOST CITY IN SUN CITY
Legend has it that an ancient civilisation from North Africa journeyed South to build a palace for their much-loved King. They stopped in long-extinguished volcano crater a veritable cradle of life. A place where weird and wonderful creatures, both great and small, roamed free amidst glittering streams and dreamy waterfalls. Here, they built a magnificent palace to befit the surroundings; their King was well-pleased. And so, the palace served as the spiritual centre of their vast empire until an earthquake reduced it to ruins. Now, restored in form and rejuvenated in spirit, The Palace of the Lost City is a modern day marvel that will make your journey, legendary. The Palace of the Lost City is part of The Leading Hotels of the World. The Leading Hotels of the World brand is internationally recognized as the definitive mark of excellence in hospitality. The Palace lavishes its guests with 5-star service, and is luxurious in every detail. All four suites are breathtakingly opulent. From the distinctive grandeur of the African Suite to the unforgettable King Suite, resplendent in its maple paneling, delicately frescoed ceilings and stunning panoramas over the Lost City. Each exquisite suite revels in the magic of this remarkable place. Here and there, artistic flourishes burst with life. Each room and suite offers royal hospitality with wonderful views over water or jungle. All benefit from a personal touch. The Palace has 338 rooms inclusive of four deluxe suites.
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Standard In Room Facilities: * Air-conditioning * Hairdryer * Mini-bar * 24-Hour in-room dining * Safes * International direct dial * Telephone * Television * Voltage 220V * Guest link * Paraplegic Rooms * Video on suites only
Facilities & Activities
Sun City’s flagship hotel, The Palace of the Lost City, takes its architectural and interior themes from a lavish lost African tribe fantasy. It is one of the “Leading Hotels of the World” and one of the most beautifully situated in the World. Each room is luxuriously appointed and fitted with individually crafted furniture. In its position at the head of the Lost City, The Palace is set amid lush vegetation in superb landscaping that has achieved its Botanical Garden status in South Africa. For the business executive, we offer a fully equiped business centre. The Palace Executive Business Centre is situated in the Elephant Wing of the hotel. Operating hours: Monday to Saturday 07h00 22h00, Sundays 07h00 20h00, Public Holidays 07h00 15h00. The Palace also has a beautifully appointed swimming pool with a lifeguard in attendance daily.
The Palace of the Lost City offers our guests a variety of stores. For the latest in trends and fashion, shop at one of the following:
- The Palace Collection: Hand-made knits and distinctive T-shirts and sweatshirts featuring exclusive designs and motifs inspired by the architecture of the Palace. All logo-bearing items are sold exclusively from the Palace Collection. *
- Tiger’s Eye: African gifts and souvenirs, works of art produced by the local artists
Charles Greig Jewellers: Wellknown in South Africa for fine gems and jewellery.
THE VALLEY OF WAVES
The Valley of Waves is the central feature of the Lost City at Sun City. It is one of the most advanced water parks in the world, dominated by the Roaring Lagoon, a 6 500-square metre (7560-square yards) wave pool with a palm-fringed beach. Hydraulic mechanisms can generate a 1,8 metre (6 feet 8 inches) wave every 90 seconds. When waves are not generated, a bobbing cycle is generated in a diamond pattern. All Resort residents enter the park free of charge by presenting their resident cards. Day visitors pay an entrance fee to the park.
The water park has five exhilarating flume rides:
- From the aptly named Temple of Courage, swimmers drop a heart-stopping 17 meters (57 feet) down a 70-meter (233 feet) chute, hurtle under a bridge and splash into a small pool at the foot of the slide.
- The Tarantula and The Scorpion are body slides, and The Viper and The Mamba are flume rides where the swimmers float on large inflated tubes.
- The Lazy River is a gentle tube ride that flows endlessly round a kidney-shaped island.
The island offers an ethnic village with a clothing store, a sweet shop and a fast food outlet, as well as a pool and playground for children. The Royal Bath is a swimming pool that is also open to both day visitors and Resort residents. The large pool is adjacent to an amphitheatre, which can accommodate an audience of over 800. On the pool deck the Observatory Bar offers exotic cocktails and is covered by an antique dome.
Facilities at the Valley of Waves include well-equipped changing rooms, a locker service and a clinic for treating minor medical emergencies. In spite of the breathtaking nature of some of the rides, safety is paramount and lifeguards are on duty in the park throughout the day. The Valley of Waves is open daily from 10h00 until 17h00 in winter and 09h00 until 18h00 in summer. The Valley of Waves is closed for annual maintenance from 4 May 2009 25 June 2009 (both dates inclusive)
The Bridge of Time is the route to and from the Valley of Waves, through the magnificent Kong Gates onto the Monkey Spring Plaza. This bridge which erupts every hour in a display of Volcanic activity. The Botanical Garden Trails go around and through the different forests surrounding the Valley of Waves, a Rain Forest, Baobab Forest, the Jacaranda and the Tropical Forest. All contain rare plant varieties. The Sway Bridge, Adventure Paths, Hidden Cave Water Falls and other exciting walkways are in the Garden.
THE GOLF COURSES
The Sun City Resort proudly boasts 2 world class 18 hole championship golf courses.
The Gary Player Golf Course
The Gary Player Golf Course needs no introduction, this world renown course was designed by Gary Player, and is the home of the Nedbank Golf Challenge, an annual golf tournament with total prize money of US $4 385 000. This is an 18 hole, par 72 walking course, with a 5km running trail along the course. The Gary Player Country Club overlooks this magnificent golf course and incorporates a Pro Shop, a health spa and gymnasium, two squash courts and a spinning studio. At the health spa you can indulge in hair and beauty treatments, hydro bath, Vichy Shower, spa-pool and steam room. The fully equipped gym also offers personal trainers. Please note: The Gary Player Golf Course is closed on Mondays for routine maintenance.
The Lost City Golf Course
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, complete with a state-of-the-art clubhouse, and is a short stroll from The Palace of the Lost City. It features a water hazard of 20 live Nile crocodiles on the 13th hole and offers facilities such as a driving range, and a golf Pro Shop. Please note: The Lost City Golf Course is closed on Tuesdays for routine maintenance.
Dining At The Palace of Lost City
Drink in the view while sipping a cocktail by the pool or in the gracious Tusk Bar. Then succumb to the culinary splendour of the Crystal Court or Villa del Palazzo, where you can sample signature dishes from Michelin star chef Conrad Gallagher. It’s no wonder business is pleasure at The Palace, with luxurious banqueting and conferencing facilities ranging from the sumptuously appointed Council Room, to the sub-divisible ballroom of the Entertainment Centre. All the technical wizardry you need is on hand, and our experienced conference staff is always one step ahead. This, after all, is The Palace and you can expect nothing less than being treated like royalty.
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Activities At The Palace of Lost City
- Game drives and Guided Wildlife Activities At Pilanesberg National Park
- Connect & Tour Johannesburg and Cape Town City & Water Front
- Experience the Garden Route & Tour Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, Mossel Bay & Hermanus
- Experience the Sabi Sand, Timbavati, Manyeleti Game Reserves
- Addo Elephant National Park, Shamwari & Kwandwe Game Reserve Safari
- Connect to South Africa safaris to Kruger, Sabi Sand, Madikwe, Phinda, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Parks and Reserves
- Connect to Victoria Falls & Zambia safaris in South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi & Kafue Parks
- Connect to Botswana safaris in Okavango Delta, Chobe, Moremi, Savuti & Central Kalahari
- Connect to Tanzania safaris in Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Selous, Ruaha, Gombe, Mahale
- Connect to Kenya safaris in Masai Mara, Samburu, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Tsavo, Laikipia
- Connect Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya climb tours
- Relax at Indian Ocean Beach Islands of Zanzibar, Kenya, Mauritius, Seychelles.
