North West: Sun City
This purpose-built resort, just two hours drive northwest of Johannesburg, comprises four hotels, a wide variety of restaurants and bars, a casino, an electronic games and entertainment centre, vast swimming pools, a man-made beach, water slides and rides.
If you are keen on sports, there are two renowned 18-hole championship golf courses, 12 tennis courts, squash courts, a gym, ten-pin bowling and a horse-riding centre. Water-skiing, windsurfing, parasailing, sailing, canoeing and rowing are available on the large lake.
The hotels include the fantasy flagship, Palace At The Lost City, from £160; The Cascades, a magnificent hotel overlooking the lake and gardens, from £87; and the Sun City Hotel, in the heart of the resort, from £84. All rates include breakfast. Ask us for a brochure with full information about each hotel.