Nearby is the incredible Valley of the Waves, where a powdery, golden sand beach and wave-action pool have been installed in the middle of the African bush. Beyond Shawu rise the domes and towers of the hotel – with views over the classic Highveld landscape – while cascading waterfalls and streams trickle between them. ‘The Palace’, as it is affectionately known, is known for its striking elephant guard of honour who line the drive up to the hotel where a life-sized bronze sculpture of Shawu – one of the Kruger National Park’s ‘Magnificent Seven’ elephants known for their enormous tusks – regally stands. An easy drive or shuttle from Johannesburg or OR Tambo International Airport, it makes an unforgettable ‘pit-stop’ after a safari or an exciting holiday for honeymooners, couples and even multi-generational families who require ‘something for everyone’. Bordering on the Pilanesberg National Park, guests can also enjoy a Big 5 safari, hot air balloon over the bushveld, spend an afternoon at the Royal Salon Health Spa and dine at the decadent Plume Restaurant.Conceived as the splendid ruins of an ancient but mythical African tribe who once supposedly ruled the surrounding Pilanesberg mountains and fertile savannah, The Palace of the Lost City is the premier hotel in the action-packed Sun City resort complex. Guests at the Palace can choose to stay in a Luxury Twin Room, Superior Luxury Room, Superior Suite, Royal Suite, Junior Suite, Kings Suite or African Suite.

These walkways will bring visitors to the Lost City Golf Course, the Maze of the Lost City and the Valley of Waves waterpark – home to attractions such as the Temple of Courage, Lazy River and Royal Bath Swimming Pool. The Palace is encompassed by manicured gardens and lush forest punctuated by walkways lined with sculptures, babbling streams and tumbling waterfalls. Located on the highest ground in the iconic Sun City resort, the palace and its Maze, Valley of Waves and endless array of other attractions are sure to keep families, honeymooners and friends entertained. Sprawled across the base of an ancient volcano and inspired by a mythical lost African kingdom, The Palace of the Lost City transports patrons to a world steeped in legend.

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