Valley of the Waves district

Sun City, South Africa

An expansive water park with a surf wave pool, royal baths, super slides, and a lazy river.

Places in Valley of the Waves district

Valley of the Waves snack spots Casual snack spots within the water park complex.

Best time to visit: April to September (dry season) offers pleasant weather for golf and the water park, avoiding the hottest summer months.
Getting around: Sun City is a sprawling complex two hours from Johannesburg, on the edge of Pilanesberg Game Reserve, with all major attractions, hotels, and golf courses connected within the resort itself.
Currency: South African Rand (R)
Language: English, Afrikaans, isiZulu and isiXhosa are all widely spoken.
Timezone: SAST (UTC+2)
Current trends: Sun City's entertainment complex continues to lean into its Las-Vegas-of-Africa identity, with the Valley of the Waves' surf wave pool and the Gary Player Golf Course's Nedbank Golf Challenge (now part of the European Tour Race to Dubai) anchoring a resort that pairs gaming entertainment with family-friendly attractions like the Maze of the Lost City.

Lost City district — Home to the Lost City Golf Course, designed by Gary Player, and the Maze of the Lost City.
Sun City Resort casino district — A leader in South African gaming entertainment, with slots, table games, bars, restaurants, and family diversions.