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From Travel Information and Popular Attractions: TravelName.com

The Sun City is an extremely famous South African casino resort situated just two hours drive from the capital Johannesburg and a famous destination for people who love gambling. This vast complex is 20 kilometer in circumference and has 4 very luxurious hotels Palace of the Lost City, Cascades Hotel, Sun City Hotel and The Cabanas.

Although the activities like gambling and adult shows are banned in South Africa, this zone was given special exemption in past and is still a subject of controversy among many, but this remarkable place continues to boom as a popular tourist destination loaded with entertainment centers, casino, restaurants, gaming rooms, shops, slot machines , bingo, discos and lavish inland resorts. Sun City also offers the best golfing in Africa with two 18 hole golf courses designed by Gary Player. It is surrounded by the magnificent Pilanesberg National Park mountains and the game viewing opportunities are excellent. There are several transfer options available to come here from Johannesburg or you can even rent a car to come here.

Visit the Valley of Waves, which is the very popular water park in South Africa, It has many water rides and activities, the main attraction is a large lagoon with a wave machine generating up to 1.8 meter waves every 90 seconds. Among the Waterscape's permanent residents are swans, herons, and the rare South African black duck. It has its own 25 Hectare jungle of 3 500 trees, plus a 100 x 60 m swimming pool and beach. The Dungeon, Amphitheatre and Observatory Deck at Sun City are also very popular. Variety of sport activities include tennis, squash, swimming, golf, bowling, mountain biking, horse riding, and parasailing. Sun city even has its own wedding chapel and minister where the romantic couples can come and get married.

Sun City is located very close to Pilanesberg National Park (just 15 km) and a day trip to this park is very popular among the tourists, so tourists can not only enjoy casino gambling but also enjoy Safari. Pilanesberg National Park is one of the largest in South Africa and the gaming opportunities are great. The park is 55.000 hectares in extent. It is almost perfectly circular because it comprises the area of a 1200 million years old volcano crater with a small central lake is a hotspot for game activity and professional guides operate within the reserve. This park is rich in Flora and fauna including, lions, elephants, white and black rhinos, buffaloes, leopards, zebras, hyenas, giraffes, hippos and crocodiles. Over 300 bird species were counted. Tourists also have an option of balloon safari. Sun City hosts a variety of activities including instructed shooting with bow and arrow, elephant back riding, quad biking and opportunity to view rhino, giraffe and other wildlife species. The Kwena Crocodile Garden at the entrance gate, is a reptile park and ranch distinguished by its dramatically 'ethnic' architecture and a tropical surround. It contains the giant Nile crocodiles, including 'Footloose', a 120-year old crocodile weighing 800 kg. The Sun City is a very good travel and tourism destination for people looking to enjoy all sorts of casino gambling, entertainment and adventure activities at one place.