Sun City, the extravagant South-African palace

Belles Demeures 02 Feb 2018
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In the middle of the South-African bush, The Palace at Sun City is the ultra kitsch and exotic flagship of an extravagant venue of leisure.

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Sun City, extravagant palace de la savane sud-africaine
In the middle of nowhere, the Sun City resort invites you at the heart of a fantastic comic strip that has become a reality. © DR
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A fairytale mix between Disneyland and the Thousand and One Nights, two hours from Johannesburg, this incredible resort, created in the 70s by millionaire Sol Kerzner, is much more than an exotic palace at the end of the world. It's a holiday destination where extravaganza is the norm. Dedicated to leisure and games, it recalls the legend of the « Lost City » dear to Tarzan.

Luxury is at the rendezvous of Sun City, in South Africa

Comprising 338 rooms, its unusual architectural style features turquoise domes, a 25-meter-high interior cupola, majestic colonnades, animal frescoes, mosaics, bronze statues of animals, XXL crystal chandeliers and zebra armchairs.

Palace Sun City bridge of elephants A must-go passageway leading to the fairytale hotel, the Bridge of elephants is a romantic rendezvous. © DR
Palace Sun City entrance Opulent, the main entrance showcases a stunning decor that is as incredibly luxurious as it is exotic. © DR
Palace Sun City beach Lined with straw huts, the pristine beach is animated with huge waves, for the greatest pleasure of swimmers. © DR

A nature and nocturnal escapade

This kingdom of pleasures offers a wide array of activities : casino, artificial beach with waves, jet-ski lake, underground cascades, 18-hole golf, theme restaurants, theaters with spectacular entertainment, night-clubs, Superbowl stadium for sports fans, spas with complete treatments, a cultural village in order to discover the way of life followed by Zula tribes. You will also discover during fascinating safaris, in the natural surrounding animal reserves of Pilanesberg, the elephants, rhinoceros, lions, leopards and buffalos that constitute the « Big Five ». A great way to enjoy an Out of Africa experience…

Palace Sun City restaurant Monumental, the high-end restaurant offers a very English-style service. © DR
Palace Sun City Lounge Tusk Cocktails and selfies are a must in the Tusk Lounge with definite exotic « Jungle » allures. © DR

Getting there

Air France offers a daily flight to Johannesburg, operated by Airbus A380. www.airfrance.fr

Staying there

A Sun City and safari package at the Parc Kruger during 6 days/7 nights, at 3005 € per person. It includes airport transfers, 3 nights at the palace with breakfast, plus 3 nights all-meals included at the Lion Sands Hotel during the safari, as well as the internal flights. www.sun-city-south-africa.com

Palace Sun City King Suite The King Suite plays the contrast card by multiplying deluxe amenites in a surrounding bush background. © DR

Sun City, the fairy tale magic of a South-African Las Vegas

Tourism Office of South Africa : country.southafrica.net/country/fr/fr

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