 

Sun International - A world of a Thousand Thrills

Sun International is a name synonymous with excellence in the world of hospitality and leisure, both in South Africa - where it is the undisputed industry leader - and abroad, with the Sun International group featuring amongst the top 20 hotel chains worldwide. 

We offer our guests an irresistible combination of architecturally exciting hotels and resorts in truly spectacular destinations. This, combined with our service excellence, the most superb sporting and leisure activities available, and delicious cuisine created by talented banqueting teams, makes it easy to see why our guests keep on coming back for more - whether on a leisure break, a conference or an incentive adventure.

We invite you to discover our world and, whether you're a new
visitor or an old friend, we hope to welcome you very soon!

        

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Inspired by the many gracious Victorian buildings in Kimberley, and the citys close association with the era of the steam train, the Flamingo Resort and Entertainment World will capture the romance and style of early Victorian railway coaches and stations.  		
 The Flamingo Resort and Entertainment World will consist of the following elements:  A casino of seven gaming tables and 200 state of the art slot machines.  A Salon Priv of three gaming tables and 50 high denomination slot machines.  A casino bar (the Junction Bar) and casino restaurant (Puffing Billys Restaurant) aimed principally at casino patrons.  A fast food court  A boutique retail and entertainment centre surrounding the gaming area for patrons in search of novelty retail and entertainment items.  A 120-seat international franchise action bar/caf incorporating suspended TV screens broadcasting major sports events from around the world.  A family entertainment centre offering a large choice of activities, including a video games arcade, a supervised child care play area and external family entertainment area.  A 48-room full service hotel (Flamingo Hotel) and a 68-room limited service lodge (Flamingo Lodge), both designed to cater for international and local tourists, casino guests, travellers and conference delegates.  A state-of-the-art convention centre with three breakaway rooms accommodating up to 200 people. 	
	



Selibi-Pikwe  		
Situated in the modest mining town Selebi-Phikwe in the eastern corner of Botswana. 		
 A favourite stop en route to world-renowned wildlife havens of Tuli Block and the Okovango Delta.  	
	




Credit Facilities  		
 Credit Cards Credit cards can be accepted for limited amounts within a fourteen day period, accompanied by positive identification.  Gold cards, American Express cards and Diners cards have a floor limit of R2 000.   All other cards bear a limit of R500. (Please note that American Express only permits us to accept cards beginning with the serial number 3768).   Credit Please contact the casino cashier desk for more information.   Cheques Personal cheques will be accepted up to R500-00 over a fourteen day period, accompanied by positive identification.   Bank guaranteed cheques can be accepted if accompanied by positive identification and the relevant credit card, however banks restrict the number of guaranteed cheques we are permitted to accept each day. You are asked to contact the cashier for details regarding the type of cheque you may be using.   ATMs Automatic teller machines are located throughout the casino area, available 24 hours a day.   Travellers' Cheques All travellers cheques are accepted provided they are countersigned in front of the cashier, with positive identification produced.   Foreign Currency All major foreign currencies (Canadian Dollar, Dutch Guilder, French Franc, German Mark, Swiss Franc, British Sterling and United States Dollar) are accepted for chips at the casino cash desk. To exchange foreign currency for Maloti, please contact the concierge desk. A passport and air ticket is required for all foreign exchange transactions.  	
	




The Lost City Golf Course  		
Golfers are astounding by the breathtaking beauty of the par-72 Lost City Golf course. The presence of African myth is everywhere apparent, particularly in the incredible Zimbabwe-ruins-style clubhouse. 		
The desert style design of the golf course has an exotic allure all of its own and designer, Gary Player has acknowledged it as one of his favourite courses.  However, the excellent layout was restricted, particularly in winter by the grass with which its fairways were planted  Bayview. Although Bayview provides a smoother ball roll, it was not ideally suited to the dramatic mounding and severe slopes that contribute to the thrill of the Lost City Golf Course challenge.  In May 1998, a massive re-sodding project was undertaken at the Lost City Golf Course to replace the Bayview fairways with Kikuyu, the grass which has given such marvelous year-in, year-out condition to the Gary Player Country Club.  All in all, a total of 330 000 square metres of sod was laid, at an average of 5 000 square metres per day  the last being laid in early September 1998. According to Evergreen Gardens, the company that was awarded the contract, this was the largest grass-sodding exercise ever undertaken in South Africa. 	
The R4 million project started with a spraying programme designed to kill the existing growth, after which the processes of thatch removal, soil cultivation, sod laying and top dressing took place.  As a logical compliment to the new playing surfaces, considerable re-shaping of the fairways has been done, involving the softening of some of the mounding, the terracing of some of the slopes, the removal of some of the plant life and the extension of some of the driving areas.  The new Kikuyu fairways at the Lost City Golf Course will ensure superb year-round conditioning and presents a spectacular new aesthetic: the rich green fairways give a dramatic contrast to the bushveld backdrop and the barren waste bunkers  another special feature of this intriguing course.  The topography and the elevation changes of the terrain do not affect the adventure and challenge of play, as the original design incorporating hidden holes and minarets are still apparent. The quality of the Lost City Golf Course with its new emerald mantle of dependable Kikuyu ensures golfers will enjoy an exciting and scenically memorable round of golf.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	




Sun City Establishes Full-service Business Centre

  

Professional office environment to international standard

A business centre with an unrivalled range of technically advanced services, from word processing and stenography to the production of full-colour print material and audio-visual presentations, has been established at Sun City.

 
"As one of South Africa's principal conference destinations, Sun City has prided itself on the service it provides to this sector of our client base, and to individual businesspeople. Because we're at a distance from some of the services normally found in major centres, we have had to meet those needs on site here at the resort," said Herliane Portenschlager, Guest Relations Manager at Sun City. 

"Up to now, guests needing business assistance have been served by our very strong Desktop Publishing (DTP) department through the concierges at the resort hotels. Items such as conference programmes or brochures have always been part of the service, and faxing, copying and other needs have been met.
 
"Now, however, we have taken the service to an international standard, with the introduction of a fully-fledged business centre, complete with secretarial services, private personal computer stations, faxing, email and internet facilities. "

The Business Centre, on the lower level of the Entertainment Centre at Sun City, is headed by DTP Manager Sonia Jansen. A full-time trained secretary will tend to guests' needs and provide the interface between them and the DTP department where they require it. "It's effectively providing a one-stop shop," says Herliane.

 
Operating between 7am and 7pm on weekdays and from 8am to 1pm on Saturdays and Sundays, the Business Centre will provide guests with services including Dictaphone transcription, word processing, editing and printing. The normal functions of an office will include photocopying in colour and black and white, provision of transparencies and PowerPoint presentation material. Guests will be able to buy stationary and have their documents collated and bound.

Staff will make reservations and provide communication services such as email, faxing and couriers.
 

The DTP department meets a comprehensive range of requirements essential to successful conferencing, including signage and posters, pamphlets and brochures, name tags, place cards, personalised menus and even business cards or full-colour vinyl adhesives.

Printwork can be foiled and the centre has a full Pantone colour library including gold and silver. Posters can be supplied in large formats such as A2, A1 and A0. It is open from Monday to Saturday from 8am to 5pm and is closed on Sundays.

"Sun City as a business meeting destination is now truly unparalleled," said Herliane.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684 AND FAX (011) 780 7535 
 




 


        Recommended Routes  		
 From Johannesburg, Gauteng Follow the N1 North. Take the N4 turn-off towards Witbank. Pass Witbank and Middelburg. Take the right turn-off onto the R33 towards Carolina. Proceed into and through Carolina Town. Turn right after the railway crossing onto R33 (N17)"Mbabane - Amsterdam" This road leads directly to the Oshoek border post. Proceed from the border to Mbabane City. Turn right at crossing indicating "Manzini" on the MR3. Follow highway MR3 towards Manzini. Turn left onto off-ramp "Ezulwini - Malkerns" MR103. Turn right on the flyover.Follow MR103 "Ezulwini" for 3 kilometres as you approach Royal Swazi Sun on your right. Lugogo Sun on your right Ezulwini Sun / Vacation Club on your left.  From Durban, Natal Take the N2 North towards Pongola. 20 Kilometers before Pongola, turn right towards the Golela border post. Follow the road into Swaziland towards Big Bend, and from there on to Manzini. From Manzini, follow the road to Mbabane for approximately 30 kilometers further into the Ezulwini Valley.  From Nelspruit, Mphumalanga From Nelspruit, follow the N4 in an easterly direction. Take the turn-off left towards Kaapmuiden. This road leads directly to the Jeppes Reef border post. Follow the road towards Piggs Peak and then all the way down to a T-junction where you turn left towards Mbabane. A directional board indicates the Royal Swazi Sun Valley to the right. 	
	




		
The Sibaya Resort and Entertainment World (Sibaya) will represent a new investment of R890 million into infrastructure in KwaZulu-Natal.  		
 The central theme of the Sibaya Resort and Entertainment World draws its inspiration form the amaZulu and brings together the rich diversity of cultures, heritages, histories and visions that have evolved KwaZulu-Natal into the unique and dynamic province that it is.   Sibaya combines traditional Zulu art, architecture and legends with state-of-the-art technology and modern design. To create a concept that is both magical and true to life, the siting of the complex is such that whilst it will be visually dramatic, it will complement rather than overpower the natural beauty of the surrounding precinct.   Afrisun KZN will provide 2 000 on-site at-grade-parking facilities designed to accommodate peak parking requirements. Provision has also been made for coaches, buses and taxis.   	
 Location   The site is situated between the N2 and the M4, just south of the M27 (Umdloti Beach Interchange).   The site is about 120 metres above sea level and is the highest point in the surrounding precinct, enjoying magnificent panoramic vies of the coastline from Durban to Umdloti Beach and of the surrounding countryside.   Entertainment   Guests will be enthralled by the variety of entertainment and attractions. Sibaya will offer guests a place to relax, eat, drink and partake in no-casino games and activities, all cleverly incorporated into a total enjoyment experience.   Sibaya is not, however, just another casino-resort experience. It is a vibrant celebration of Zulu culture. The iZulu Encounter, a 1 000-seater auditorium, will feature nightly shows and theatre. A special production that reflects on the life and times of King Ceteshwayo will open the theatre. The iZulu Encounter will bring to KwaZulu-Natal an exhibition of living Africa.   	
 Sibaya will also offer visitors an authentic and detailed experience in a Zulu Village, complete with eating areas, a traditional market, a ceremonial hall, dance and drums, musicians, and poets, stickfighting and storytellers. Traditional healers and seers will pronounce on the health and future of a visitor brave enough to venture into the sangomas den.   What to do there   The main building comprises a giant dome, designed to reflect the imagery of Zulu architecture, which is flanked to the left and right by wings containing 200 hotel guestrooms. These wings represent the horns of the great Cape Buffalo and the innovative battle formation made famous by King Shaka in the 19th century.   Sibaya will comprise three components:  The Sibaya casino and entertainment complex, including a casino with 800 slots and 26 tables, a Salon and slots Priv with a private lounge, a MVG Card holder lounge, a 200 room four star hotel, various restaurants and bars, family entertainment facilities and a 2 500-seater multipurpose indoor arena which can banquet up to 500 persons.   iZulu, a magnificent celebration of Zulu culture, to be accommodated and showcased in a dedicated entertainment pavilion. iZulu will offer visitors to Sibaya an enthralling insight into the legends, myths, folklore and customs of Africas most famous indigenous people.   A future 120-room Tropical Lodge, and a KwaZulu-Natal Tourist Information centre. Afrisun KZNs project will catalyse new investment in related infrastructure as part of the masterplan for the precinct. 	
	


Local Attractions  		
 Kwena Gardens   Kwena Gardens - open daily - is home to over 300 Nile Crocodiles and is located just inside the main entrance of Sun City. 10:00 - 18:00 daily  Tel: +27 14 557 4136  Pilanesberg National Park   Enjoy open landrover drives - night and day - as well as balloon safaris in the Pilanesberg National Park, which is adjacent to Sun City.  Tel: +27 14 557 5380	
	




Sun International
Dining  		
Never a dull moment at Carnival City! You are invited to relax in one of the bars or enjoy a five-star meal in one of the superb restaurants.  		
 Dining, bars and coffee shops  Dining  Lotta Foods Lotta Foods is a unique and tantalising restaurant experience, Lotta Foods offer the largest and most superior selection of culinary delights offered by any restaurant in the Southern Hemisphere, and at the lowest price possible. The groaning buffets offer boboetjie, curries, carvery, tandori chicken and a veritable garden of steamed vegetables. Followed by sinful trifles, tipsy tarts and delectable desserts of every kind. For an appetite buster, Lotta Foods is the place to be - It is a one price, eat-as-much-as-you-like, all-out dining adventure.  Matsuya Pacific Restaurant If your taste tends towards the more pungent, then the Matsuya Pacific Restaurant will sate even the most jaded taste buds. Traditional eastern cuisine ranging from spiced Chicken breasts to Sweet & Sour dishes create an unforgettable taste sensation.  Squires Legendary Grills Their specialty is steak - tender rumps and juicy T - bones are the order of the day. Grilled to perfection or presented on a hot rock. Squires Loft is renowned for their exquisite A-grade beef, specially prepared and cut to perfection.  Giovannis The Menu cteates a new standard in South Africa of Italian cuisine, emphasising subtle elegance with regard to presentation, freshness and taste. Items such as, piquant Mozzarella salads, tomato and cream based pastas, and creatively inspired pizzas are just a tast of what you expect from Italy.  Ocean Basket The cuisine is international and diners can happily succumb to Hors D'Oerve of baked Cape mussels done in a garlic butter sauce. For the main course, the langoustines are sublime, as are the variety of seafood platters- an ocean of delicacies distinctively presented and thoroughly enjoyed by seafood connoisseurs.  Fast Food Court Choose from eight different leading fast-food restaurants, if you need to eat on the run. London Pie, Sausage Saloon, Maharani Curry, Milky Lane, Juicy Lucy, KFC, Little Leonards, Giovannis Express. These outlets will also cater for the visitor to Pocket Park. 	
 Showbars  SuperSport Arena Sportsbar For a stimulating, sporting escapade, venture into the Supersport Arena Sports Bar where you can view live, up-to-date sporting events broadcasted on big screen TV's and video walls. The atmosphere is electric and there is even a dedicated section of adult video games for those who feel the need for some virtual reality. Feel the rhythm of Africa as live bands perform. It's hands-on-action like never before. A Superbet facility for all your sports betting is also available.  Magic Bar Take some time out for a relaxing drink at the magic bar. Our magician will have you captivated with his fascinating tricks and crafty charms.  Carnival Bar Carnival City's "Liberace" entertains guests nightly in the 70-seater lounge bar, while you relax and enjoy drinking Pinnacolada's or Pimms. Spectacular cocktails conjured up by the innovative juggling barman will keep you entertained and your thirst buds quenched.  Coffee Shops  WB Hiccocks Coffee Co. by Rossini A selection of 50 different coffees, trendy cocktails, cakes and light snacks.  Fego Coffee Shop An upmarket establishment with freshly baked cakes and light meals on offer. 	
	




Dining & Entertainment  	 	
Sit back and watch a show in the 5000-seat covered arena. There is also loads of kiddies' entertainment and fun -from the latest Ster-Kinekor releases to face painting and video games.  		
 Cinnematropolis   A bank of six cinemas and 900 seats, screen the latest releases by Ster-Kinekor - a major boom to a region which presently doesn't have even one cinema.   The Big Top   The Big Top, Carnival City's 5 000 seater multi-purpose arena opened in December 1999, to great fanfare with the unique musical and visual production "Cirque du Carnival".  Since opening, the Big Top has provided the perfect platform for several international stars such as Helmut Lotti, Bryan Ferry and Smokie. It has also housed the glittering fistic extravaganza, "Night of Legends". The Night of legends bout featured top international and national boxers including the legendary 'Baby' Jake Matlala and the fistic Eastern Cape sensation Hawk Makebula.  In March 2000, Helmut Lotti staged his 'Out Of Africa' & 'Best Of Classics' concert, which proved to be a huge success and once again, Carnival City lived up to its promise 'to stage extraordinary entertainment in an extraordinary environment'. The audience loved his renditions of popular South African songs and to add to the sheer 'value for money' and enjoyment of all Helmut Lotti fans, the second part of the show featured Michael Junior, who enchanted the audience with his charming stage presence and exquisite voice.  British pop star Bryan Ferry, the former frontman with Roxy Music rocked Carnival City in April. Ferry, one of music's most enduring personalities, was something of a coup for Brakpan's newest casino complex.  The Big Top, has proved to be an ideal venue from both an acoustic point of view and from a seating aspect, as fans have clear sight lines. The Big Top is fast gearing up to become a mega music drawcard in Gauteng.  Tailor made menus to suit your specific requirements and budget are available on site, as needs very from client to client. The bar facilities are available on either a master account or cash bar basis.  With an ideal location, an excellent infrastructure and a full range of food and beverage facilities, Carnival City's amenities provide a world class venue.  Theatre   Make a night of it: our 350 seated Theatre will have you clinging to your seat while watching our aspiring theatrical performances.   	
 Kids Entertainment with "The Magic Company"   Three Ring Circus:  Ring One Ring One is the access controlled Magic Jungle - a fun filled soft play tumble area for kids aged 4-10 - no adults allowed unless accompanied by a child! This colourful circus tent contains a Barbie World, a Playstation World, an interactive colouring room with touch screen finger painting, miniature motorbikes and a Kids Karaoke not to mention an amazing brightly coloured soft play area for kids to clamber in complete with huge tunnels, climbing nets and a ball pond.   Ring Two Ring Two is a wonderful interactive family entertainment area for all ages with twelve Cosmic Ten-Pin Bowling lanes, American-style pool tables, a shuffle-board area and air hockey tables.  Ring Three The latest in interactive computer and simulation games can be found in Ring Three including eight Daytona racing cars and the new Star Wars simulator. Why not try your luck at the fun-fair redemption games where tickets can be won and exchanged in the Prize Shop for an array of fabulous prizes. 	
	



Where it is  		
The 44-hectar site in Brakpan is bounded by the N17 toll freeway to the North, the R23 (Heidelberg Road) to the East, the R554 (Elsburg Road) to the South and Century Road to the West.  		
 Accommodation   Hotel  A guest of the Carnival Club Hotel will experience all that Carnival City has to offer. The Carnival Club Hotel dcor is stylish and low key and is conducive to those who wish to relax away from the hubbub of the casino world. The Carnival Club has a personal and private appeal for guests, from the beautifully designed rooms and reception areas to the magnificent pool deck. The tranquil settings and superb service allow for guests to enjoy time off before tackling the rigours of the Casino and entertainment facilities.   Road Lodge  Astonishing value for money at the tastefully decorated 94-roomed Road Lodge, which is conveniently situated next to Carnival City, alongside the motorway.   Open 24 hours a day, the Road Lodge concept is based on value-for-money and convenience. The very reasonable room rates vary according to one, two or three people sharing the cosy, tastefully decorated rooms.   	
 Shopping  Take spoiling yourself or a loved one even further with the Carnival City shopping experience. Carnival City has a carnival in every store! Choose between exclusive parfumes or accessories. Take a walk on the wild side at Waners or life in a cartoon world at the Carnival Studio Store. Keep your sweet tooth healthy or get your favourite CD! 	
 South African Map      How to get to Carnival City?      	
	




Gauteng's newest, most extraordinary attraction - Carnival City is unlike anything you've ever experienced - a city where you'll walk in one person and leave quite another.  		
 Beneath its dramatic skyline of towering marquees and laser shows, a wave of merry pandemonium besieges you from every corner of this gaint wonderland. Slots and tables as far as the eye can see, specialist restaurants, theme bars, shows, shops and cinemas. There's something for everyone - you just decide who you want to be.   The Carnival City casino is awe-inspiring. Bells, buzzers, lights and laughter are the order of the day. 60 Tables and every kind of slot machine with a total of 1750 in all, including Sun International's famous linked jackpots (like the Dream Machine, Super Slam and Poker Magic) plus Millennium Mania with a minimum R2-million jackpot. Decorated like some magical dream world, it's only fitting that so many dreams come true here.   The Carnival Club Salon Prive is a world of ultra-exclusive gaming and sumptuousness designed especially for high-rollers. 	
	



3D Walkthrough		
		
Location  		
The Carousel is situated on the N1, 55km North of Pretoria, with easy access from the highway.  		
 The Carousel is approximately 35 min. drive from Pretoria and 1 Hours drive from Johannesburg by car.   The entire route is via free-way and offers an easy and relaxing drive from both of these big cities.         South African Map       	
 Accommodation  The 5 star Carousel Hotel is situated off the main mall area away from the hustle and bustle of our restaurants and casino itself.   With the day-tripper market in mind, The Carousel hotel caters mainly for one or two night stay-overs and offers a warm and homely atmosphere, with quick and easy check-ins and friendly staff.   	
 57 Hotel Rooms: - 6 luxury rooms - 1 suite - 5 non-smoking rooms - 1 paraplegic room - 44 standard twins rooms  Every room has a 24 hour M-Net channel.  Room service is available 24 hours.  Breakfast is served in the hotel lounge from 07:00 to 11:00. 	
	



Operating Hours  		
The casino tables section is open to the public from 12:00 daily.  		
  The tables will remain open until the early hours of the morning, depending on the level of business.  The slots are open 24 hours everyday, 7 days a week.  The Salon Priv operates from 12:00 on request until the early hours of the morning, depending on customer demand. 	
	



Table Games  	 			
Staffing  The tables in the casino tables area are controlled by Croupiers (dealers), an Inspector and a Pit Boss. 				
Tables  Queries directly relevant to the game being played may be directed to the croupier, however general enquiries need to be directed to the Inspector or Pit Boss, so as not to disrupt the continuity of the game. Customers are not permitted to enter the cordoned off area behind each table, as this is reserved for working staff.  Jackpots Once a player has won a Jackpot, they may choose their preferred method of payment. This may be chips, cash or cheque format, which will be issued from the table or the casino cash desk.  Denominations  Table denominations will vary from game to game. Each table will display a marker board showing the minimum table bet available.  Salon Priv  An exclusive high roller tables gaming area has been set aside for those players wanting to make use of a high value gaming area. This area is strictly reserved for players only. Private Room  Certain casinos have a private room available, by prior arrangement. Bookings should be made through tables management.  				
MVG Programme  As an MVG cardholder you are now able to qualify for MVG benefits when playing your favourite tables game.  Please hand your MVG card to the tables staff when you sit down to play. They will record your MVG card details to ensure your play is recorded. You should present your MVG card at every table you play on.  Smart Cards on Tables  It is possible - at selected casinos - to buy-in using your smart card. Please enquire at the casino cash desk. Protect your MVG card by requesting a Pin (Personal Identity Number) from the MVG desk.  Sun International Casinos offer the following games  American Roulette Blackjack Diamond Rush Blackjack Magic Poker Raise 'em Poker Punto Banco Dice  Games differ from casino to casino - please enquire which ones are available at your favourite casino!  				
Any Queries?  Should you need assistance in learning how to play any game offered in our casinos we would be delighted to teach you - in private if you prefer. Please contact the MVG desk for more information.  Sun International Casinos 				
Carnival City		(011) 898 - 7000		
The Carousel		(012) 718 - 7421		
Gaborone Sun		(09267) 35 - 1111		
Kalahari Sands		(0926461) 22 - 2300		
Lesotho Sun		(09266) 31 - 3111		
Maseru Sun		(09266) 31 - 2434		
Morula Sun		(012) 799 - 0060		
Naledi Sun		(012) 799 - 0060		
Naledi Sun		(05187) 51060		
Nhlangano Sun		(09268) 78211		
Royal Swazi Sun		(09268) 416 - 1001		
Sun City		(014) 557 - 1800		
Thaba'Nchu Sun		(015) 871 4200		
Venda Sun		(015) 962 4600		
Wild Coast Sun		(039) 305 - 2777  		
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS  (083) 301 - 8175 ; (031) 463 - 1616  Gamble with your head - not your heart.  				
				
  			
Black Jack			
	American Roulette		
Magic Poker			
	Punto Banco		
			

Slots  	 	
The Carousel is one of the best slot machine environments with at least 948 machines.  		
  The Million Rand Progressive machines are Million Mania and Dream Machine, which all give minimum jackpots of R1 000 000.  Other popular slots on the main floor include the Wheel of Gold, Red Eye Nickels and Starlight Express, while those who want a flutter for only 50c enjoy the Roller Coaster.  Denominations range between 50c and R100 on the slot machines. 	
	



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Credit Facilities  		
Credit Cards Credit cards can be accepted for limited amounts within a fourteen day period, accompanied by positive identification. American Express, Diners and all gold cards have a limit of R2 000. American Express only permits us to accept cards beginning with the serial number 3768). All other cards bear a limit of R500.  		
  Credit Please contact the duty casino manager or duty slots manager for more information.   Cheques Personal cheques...and the relevant credit card that guarantees the cheque will be accepted up to R500-00 over a fourteen day period, accompanied by positive identification. Bank guaranteed cheques can be accepted if accompanied by positive identification and the relevant credit card, however banks restrict the number of guaranteed cheques we are permitted to accept each day. You are asked to contact the cashier for details regarding the type of cheque you may be using. 	
ATMs Automatic teller machines can be found next to the main cash desk on the casino floor (tables), next to Kingsbar on the slots floor, next to the Jokers Bar on the slots floor and next to the MVG desk on the slots floor. The ATMs are available 24 hours a day. 	
Travellers' Cheques All travellers cheques are accepted with the required passport or S.A. ID.  Foreign Currency All major foreign currencies are accepted for chips at the casino cash desk. To exchange foreign currency for SA Rands, please contact the financial services Department. A Foreign passport is required for all foreign exchange transactions. All temporary, permanent or nationalised RSA residents with a foreign passport are disqualified from exchanging foreign currency. 	
Maestro Cards Maestro cards may also be utilised with the necessary ID and P.I.N codes.	
	




Table Games  	 	
If you enjoy playing tables, theres a choice of American Roulette, Poker, Blackjack and the exclusive Diamond Rush Progressive Blackjack. The Carousel offers 37 tables in total, all with well-trained croupiers and regular payouts.  		
  The four-storey high domed ceiling of the main tables area provides a light and airy environment and the opportunity to play American Roulette, Blackjack and Poker in addition to Diamond Rush.  You can stand a chance of winning a minimum jackpot of R50 000 at the Diamond Rush Blackjack Tables by simply placing an additional R5 bet. The winning combination is three 7s of diamonds - payouts have at times exceeded R1 000 000. 	
  Denominations on American Roulette are from R5 to R100 on the number, but higher limits are available on request. Blackjack and Diamond Rush limits start at a minimum of R50, with a maximum of R1 000. Poker ranges from R25 to R250.  Should you need assistance in learning how to play any game offered in our casinos, we would be delighted to teach you, in private if you prefer. Please contact the MVG desk for more information. 	
	



Table Games		
	
Salon Prive  		
This self contained casino, complete with cash desk, bar, food service and bathrooms offers higher limits in an elegant and spacious environment with higher minimums; R25 on American Roulette and R200 on Blackjack and Punto Banco  the emphasis is on the players needs. 		
  In addition, the Private Room can be pre-booked to ensure complete privacy for the discerning high roller.  The Crystal Club Salon Priv is reserved for players only. 	
	





Conferences  		
The following venues are available to cater for relevant requirements and a number of conference attendants: 		
 Marquee  Sit down (set menu) - 800 pax  Sit down (buffet menu)- 1000 pax  Concerts - 3500  Han Palace  Board Room Style - 60 pax  Cinema Style - 80 pax  Classroom Style - 60 pax  Cocktail - 100 pax  Sit Down (set menu) - 100 pax  Sit Down (buffet) - 100 pax 	
	



Contact Information  		
The Carousel Contact Details P O Box 777 Temba 0407  Telephone: +27 12 718-7777 	
	




Dining & Entertainment  		
 Dining   When you have spent all your energies gambling, recharge your batteries by choosing from the following great restaurants, ranging from Italian to Burgers and Ice-cream. BJ's  Monkey Business cafe  Giovanni's Ristorante  Squire's Explorers  Restaurants   Giovannis Offers a range of superb Italian food from Pizzas to Veal pasta cassatta and many more. Giovannis offers true Italian hospitality as is decorated as such, with rough stone interior and hanging lanterns as well as an outdoor terrace for those who enjoy the feeling of dining on the Piazza.  	
 Squires Loft Explorers Club A steak lovers dream, offering a range of superb fillets, as well as numerous other carnivorous treats. Squires Loft has an amazing array of artifacts and collectables adorning its walls and ceiling.  From Polar bears to old aircraft, as well as a range of photographs from years gone by. Squires Loft is worth the visit even if only to gaze at the wonders on the walls.  Curry Tavern This is not for the faint hearted or those with a weak pallet.  Come and enjoy true Eastern cuisine and experience the amazing flavours of the sub-continent. Famous for their Breyani, Curry Tavern offers you a taste of India youll never forget.  Bars   From dancing bodies to comedy supremos to shows galore - the Cheyenne Saloon has it all!  Enjoy the Wild West atmosphere while waiting for the next breathtaking show to begin.  Dance the night away with friends, to the tune of popular bands or enjoy the hilarious comedy shows!  Various bars are situated within the casino and slot machine area.   Entertainment   	
 The Cheyenne Saloon  The Cheyenne Saloon has long been one of Pretoria and Johannesburgs premier live entertainment venues, hosting the likes of Smokie, Barry Hilton, Kevin "Bloody" Wilson, Gerry and the Peacemakers, Ballyhoo, The Blarney Brothers, Abbott and Crabb and numerous superb song and dance spectaculars such as "Rocket and Spies", "Take This", "Inferno" and "Magic Moments".  The Cheyenne Saloon is open every Friday and Saturday night from 19h00, with a regular showtime of 21:00.   Tickets for all Cheyenne Shows are available at Computicket or at the door and normal show entry fee is R20 p.p.on Friday and Saturday nights.  	
 Kamp Kwena   Kamp Kwena now incorporates Tumble Town and offers your kids fully supervised fun, meals and entertainment by dedicated staff on all week ends and during all school holidays with live magic shows.   Kamp Kwena is there to ensure you and your kids enjoy a relaxing and fun-filled stay at The Carousel, whether youre here for an hour or the day.  Magic Company has a huge range of arcade games for young and old, whether you like Pac-man or driving a formula 1 racing car its all there, plus a cute train ride for the young ones.   Exclusive children's parties can be organised on receipt of bookings. 	
	



Golf  		
The Carousel is the main sponsor of the first and only Senior Amateur Golf Tour in South Africa. The first event took place in 1997 and 1999 sees us sponsoring the tour for its 3rd year. 		
  The Gauteng Central Series of the tour starts on 16 August 1999.The entry per event is R200.00 and each event is played over 3 days and 54 holes with a handicap limit of 18.  		
5-7 October 1999	Modderfontein G.C.		
19-21 October 1999 	Benoni C.C.		
2-4 November 1999	Roodekop C.C.		
		



	 	
The Carousel was opened in 1991 and has been one of Sun Internationals most successful casinos. Developed with day-trippers in mind, its entire lay-out and set-up is geared to the guest visiting for the day.  		
 Walking towards The Carousel from our large car park, you are immediately met by a spectacular rose garden featuring Carousel Horses and an awesome water feature and dome area filled with natural light. The main mall area boasts amazing stained glass windows and ceilings with detailed floor tiling and impressive marble pillars.  We boast a large video arcade area for children, as well as a fully supervised crche, and an even larger gaming area for adults featuring both slots and table games.   	
 The theme of stained glass is re-iterated in the casino with a huge stained glass dome covering our tables area. At one stage The Carousel was the largest casino in the Southern Hemisphere.  The Carousel is also famous for its premier entertainment venue the Cheyenne Saloon which hosts renowned music and dance spectaculars. We are also world famous as a boxing venue and have hosted such greats as Roberto Duran, Corrie Sanders, Baby Jake Matlala, Vuyani Bungu and most recently Lehlo Ledwaba.   We offer something for everyone and since opening it has become a landmark on the N1 North of Pretoria. With 90 instant millionaires we have to be your best bet.  	
	



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Sun International - A world of a Thousand Thrills

Sun International is a name synonymous with excellence in the world of hospitality and leisure, both in South Africa - where it is the undisputed industry leader - and abroad, with the Sun International group featuring amongst the top 20 hotel chains worldwide. 

We offer our guests an irresistible combination of architecturally exciting hotels and resorts in truly spectacular destinations. This, combined with our service excellence, the most superb sporting and leisure activities available, and delicious cuisine created by talented banqueting teams, makes it easy to see why our guests keep on coming back for more - whether on a leisure break, a conference or an incentive adventure.

We invite you to discover our world and, whether you're a new
visitor or an old friend, we hope to welcome you very soon!

Casino  	 	
The big draw card at Gaborone Sun must be the casino. With 11 tables, Progressive and Million Mania slot machines, you can hit the jackpot in no time! For non-stop gaming action, from 13:00 until late, our qualified, motivated and efficient staff are here at your beck and call to tend to your every need.  		
 Our upmarket gaming area will transcend you into another world. With state of the art gaming technology at your fingertips, at Gaborone Sun you are our Most Valued Guest.	
	



Credit Facilities		
	Slots	
Operating Hours		
	Salon Prive	
Table Games		
		
Conferences  		
Gaborone Sun is the perfect conference venue, for the business person who wants to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city.  		
 Not only is there a fully equipped conference center with boardrooms, also bars and entertainment areas which are perfect for informal meetings.   Equipment and Services  Wall to wall carpeting Air conditioning Independently controlled lights with dimmer switches PA systems Black-out facilities Telephone jacks Conference aids Portable screens - 1 x Da-lite Picture King Overhead projector Carousel slide magazines Vista Varia Projector stand Microphones and stands Portable PA system Portable dance floor  Portable lecterns Cassette player Portable stage units/Fashion ramps TV, VHS video machines Piped music 3 Phase power Telephone jacks White boards Video projector 35 mm slide projector Flipchart easels	
 In addition the centre is wired for simultaneous translation facilities with permanent translation booth overlooking the main conference area.  The Business Centre  (situated within the hotel) Message service  Photocopying facilities Secretarial service  Florist service Translations  Telex communication Facsimile transmission  Telephones	
 Meeting Room   Main conference room: Can be divided into three separate rooms.   In addition there are five seminar rooms for use as meeting rooms.  The centre is totally self-contained with a reception lobby area and pre-assembly area with bar.   	
	



Contact Information  		
Gaborone Sun Contact Details Nyerere Drive North Gaborone  Private Bag 0016 Gaborone  Botswana 			
Telephone: 	(09267) 351 111		
Fax:	(09267) 302 555		
		




Dining  		
 Restaurants  Goombays  An a la carte restaurant serving international specialties with live entertainment.   Savuti  Quick service restaurant offering an extensive buffet carvery for lunch and dinner. This is also the venue for an English or Continental Breakfast.  Conservatory and Pool Terrace  The venue for light snacks and refreshments. Sunday: Speciality Lunch.  	
 Bars  Slots Cocktail Lounge Hours: 10h00 until close Live entertainment  Casino Bar  (exclusive for table players) Hours: 13h00 until close  Pool Bar In the pool gardens, for cocktails or your favourite cooler. 	
	



Francistown  		
The Marang Casino is situated at the Marang Hotel in Francistown, Botswana.  		
 The thatch roof, stonework and traditional African dcor of the Marang Casino reflect the heart of Africa and lend an atmosphere of warmth and excitement.  The lights, sounds and action of jackpot bells make the casino a sure place to visit. 	
	





Sun Internationals Gaborone Sun sets the standard for comfort and entertainment whilst still being in the most convenient location for business.  		
 The rooms provide a home-from-home feel where you can relax or catch up quietly on after hours work.  The fully equipped conference center with boardrooms offers business with a pleasure There are also bars and entertainment areas, which are perfect for informal meetings.  Catch up on dining and live entertainment at the various restaurants. The casino with regular table games and Sun Internationals famous slots makes dreams come true.  	
 Shopping   Shops within the Hotel  Curio Shop Hairdressing Salon Beauty Salon Tour Operator Transport Company Business Centre Estate Agency Banking Agency	
	



Contact Information		
	Francistown	
Selibi-Pikwe		
		
Location  				 		
The Gaborone Sun is situated in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana. It is only a few minutes away from the city and business centre, the Government buildings, and the University of Botswana. 						
 Airport   Daily direct international services are available from Gaborone to Johannesburg International Airport.  South Africa via Air Botswana and Comair and SAA Express.  Air Botswana operates an extensive internal flight schedule.  Overseas connections are also available via several international airlines.  International Traveller Information   Accounts Settled in cash, travelers cheques, or by credit card (American Express, Diners Club Card, Mastercard, and Visa.  Currency Pula. It is advisable to check the exchange rate prior to visit.  Gaborone Border Posts/Visas 						
Gaborone (Tlokweng) 		07:00 to 22:00				
Lobatse (Pioneer Gate)		07:00 to 20:00				
Mmabatho (Ramatlabama) 		07:00 to 20:00				
 Apart from South Africans, all other visitors should check with their consulate or travel agent whether a visa is required or not.  However, it is advisable to carry a valid passport and drivers license at all times.  Excursions (By Arrangement) Safaris to Okavango Swamps, Chobe and Moremi Game Reserves, and other places of interest.  Weather 						
Summer	22C - 33C					
Sunshine	8 - 10 hours daily					
Relative low humidity.  Rain season. 					
Winter	5C - 15C				
Sunshine	5-6 hours daily				
   					
						



Dining & Entertainment		
	Contact Information	
		
Accommodation  		
The Gaborone Sun's hotel rooms provide a home-from-home feel where you can relax or catch up quietly on after hours work.  		
The 192 rooms which the hotel offer, comprises of the following: 			
Standard Rooms	66		
Family Rooms	8 		
De Luxe Rooms	73 		
Luxury Rooms	38 		
Suites	3 		
Paraplegic Rooms	3 		
Presidential Suite	1 		
  			
Amenities & Services All rooms have air-conditioning and heating with individual controls, colour television with satellite channels, telephone, bath, shower, electric shaver plug (220 volts AC, 50 cycles) and hairdryers. 		
		



Table Games  	 			
Staffing  The tables in the casino tables area are controlled by Croupiers (dealers), an Inspector and a Pit Boss. 				
Tables  Queries directly relevant to the game being played may be directed to the croupier, however general enquiries need to be directed to the Inspector or Pit Boss, so as not to disrupt the continuity of the game. Customers are not permitted to enter the cordoned off area behind each table, as this is reserved for working staff.  Jackpots Once a player has won a Jackpot, they may choose their preferred method of payment. This may be chips, cash or cheque format, which will be issued from the table or the casino cash desk.  Denominations  Table denominations will vary from game to game. Each table will display a marker board showing the minimum table bet available.  Salon Priv  An exclusive high roller tables gaming area has been set aside for those players wanting to make use of a high value gaming area. This area is strictly reserved for players only. Private Room  Certain casinos have a private room available, by prior arrangement. Bookings should be made through tables management.  				
MVG Programme  As an MVG cardholder you are now able to qualify for MVG benefits when playing your favourite tables game.  Please hand your MVG card to the tables staff when you sit down to play. They will record your MVG card details to ensure your play is recorded. You should present your MVG card at every table you play on.  Smart Cards on Tables  It is possible - at selected casinos - to buy-in using your smart card. Please enquire at the casino cash desk. Protect your MVG card by requesting a Pin (Personal Identity Number) from the MVG desk.  Sun International Casinos offer the following games  American Roulette Blackjack Diamond Rush Blackjack Magic Poker Raise 'em Poker Punto Banco Dice  Games differ from casino to casino - please enquire which ones are available at your favourite casino!  				
Any Queries?  Should you need assistance in learning how to play any game offered in our casinos we would be delighted to teach you - in private if you prefer. Please contact the MVG desk for more information.  Sun International Casinos 				
Carnival City		(011) 898 - 7000		
The Carousel		(012) 718 - 7421		
Gaborone Sun		(09267) 35 - 1111		
Kalahari Sands		(0926461) 22 - 2300		
Lesotho Sun		(09266) 31 - 3111		
Maseru Sun		(09266) 31 - 2434		
Morula Sun		(012) 799 - 0060		
Naledi Sun		(012) 799 - 0060		
Naledi Sun		(05187) 51060		
Nhlangano Sun		(09268) 78211		
Royal Swazi Sun		(09268) 416 - 1001		
Sun City		(014) 557 - 1800		
Thaba'Nchu Sun		(015) 871 4200		
Venda Sun		(015) 962 4600		
Wild Coast Sun		(039) 305 - 2777  		
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS  (083) 301 - 8175 ; (031) 463 - 1616  Gamble with your head - not your heart.  				
				
  			
Black Jack			
	American Roulette		
Magic Poker			
	Punto Banco		
			
Black Jack  		
Object of the game The object of the game is to draw a hand of cards which has a value closer to 21 than that of the croupier, without going bust i.e. over 21. A two-card hand consisting of an Ace with any 10, Jack, Queen or King is called a Blackjack and pays 3  2. 		
How to play To play, each player has to place a bet (of at least the table minimum) on the betting box in front of him. The croupier then deals each player and himself one card, and then each player a second card, leaving himself one only. All cards are dealt face up. Starting with the player to the left of the croupier, each player has to make one of five decisions (see below) based on the two cards he has already been dealt, and the card the croupier holds.   The croupier offers each player the change to:   1 Stand not take any further cards,  2 Draw take another card(s) to improve his chances of getting closer to 21,  3 Split If a player is dealt a pair of cards, the player is given the option of splitting the cards and playing them as two separate hands. When a player splits, he must place a bet, equal in value to his first bet, on the second card before the croupier deals him another card. If the pair that is split is a pair of Aces, the player can only receive one further card for each hand, however, if another Ace is dealt, this may also be split. The value if the Ace in each of these hands is regarded as 11. 4 Double a player may double his stake on any two cards other than a Blackjack. 5 Surrender if a player feels that his first two cards are not a strong hand to win, he may surrender his bet which means he loses half of his stake and his cards are removed. He may only do this after the initial deal and before any further cards are dealt. He may not surrender against the croupiers ace.  	
Croupiers hand If the croupiers hand has a value of 16 or less, the croupier must draw another card. If the croupiers hand has a value of 17 or more, the croupier must stand.  Insurance If the croupiers first card is and ace, players may insure their bets against the croupier receiving a Blackjack. This means that the player can place a bet, no more than half the original bet, in front of the betting box in the section marked insurance. If the croupier gets a Blackjack, the insurance bet is paid off at 2 to 1 (which covers the original bet). If the croupier does not get a Blackjack the Insurance bet is lost and the game continues as normal.  Who wins and who loses? If the value of the players hand is closer to 21 than that of the croupiers hand, the player wins even money (i.e. what he bet)  If the value of the croupiers hand is closer to 21 than that of the players hand, the player loses his bet.  If the value of the croupiers hand is the same as the players, the player keeps his original bet (a stand-off).  If the croupier and the player both score a Blackjack it is a stand-off.  If the croupier goes bust then all the players left in the game win even money.  If the player has Blackjack (i.e. an Ace and any picture card, or a 10) and the croupier does not, then the player will be paid 3 to 2 on his bet.  If the croupier has Blackjack and the player has not, but holds cards totaling 21, then the player loses his bet. 	
	





 				
Credit Facilities  		
 Credit Cards Credit cards can be accepted for limited amounts within a fourteen day period, accompanied by positive identification. American Express, Diners and all gold cards have a limit of R2 000. American Express only permits us to accept cards beginning with the serial number 3768). All other cards bear a limit of R500.  Credit Please contact the casino manager on duty for more information.  Cheques Personal cheques are not permitted in Botswana. 	
  ATMs Two automatic teller machines which are managed by Barclays Bank (Botswana) and First National Bank (Botswana) are also located in the casino.  Travellers' Cheques All travellers cheques are accepted.  Foreign Currency All major foreign currencies are accepted for chips at the casino cash desk. To exchange foreign currency for Pula - please contact the bank in the hotel or the concierge desk. A passport and air ticket is required for all foreign exchange transactions. 	
	




Dining & Entertainment  		
  Sports and Recreation   Golf Course Complimentary membership at the adjacent Gaborone Country Club.  Swimming Pool Pool towels available.  Tennis 2 flood-lit all-weather courts. Racquets and balls available.  Squash 2 air-conditioned courts. Racquets and balls available. 	
Local Attractions   Gaborone was chosen as the capital of Botswana in 1965.  The University of Botswana, The National Museum and Art Gallery as well as the National Sports Stadium are all located in the city.  Music and Drama is catered for at the Matisong Cultural Centre. Close to the city are the Gaborone and Mokolodi game reserves.  Excursions could be arranged to other places of interest outside of Gaborone - like safaris to the Okavango Swamps, Chobe and Moremi Game Reserves.  	
	



Table Games  	 	
If the thrill of slots is not enough to satisfy you then take up the challenge of either Roulette, Blackjack or Poker.  		
 We offer six American Roulette tables, with the following minimum and maximum bets: 1 @ P2  P50; 4 @ P5  P100; 1 @ P10  P200  Four Blackjack tables are also available with the following minimum and maximum bets: 2 @ P20  P500; 2 @ P50  P1 000  A Raise Em Poker table offers a minimum bet of P20 and a maximum bet of P200.  Should you need assistance in learning how to play any game offered in our casinos, we would be delighted to teach you. Please contact the MVG desk for more information. 	
	



Table Games		
	
Operating Hours  		
The casino tables section is open to the public from 13:00 daily.  		
  The tables will remain open until the early hours of the morning, depending on the level of business.  The slots section is open daily from 10:00 until late and is closed on Good Friday.  The Salon Priv operates from 20:00 until late.	
	
	





Magic Poker  		
Magic Poker is the exciting new game from Sun International which allows you to play Stud Poker with the Pregressive bet. We have now introduced the Magic Poker Joker which is a wild card, and the Bluff Bet box which pays odds of 3 to 2 if the dealer does not open. 		
How to play To be in the game and be dealt your five cards you must place a bet on the Ante boc. If you wish to play the progressive bet, this must be placed at the same time. This bet is always R25 and is independent of all other bets.  The dealer will deal five cards face down to each of the players in the game and five to himself with the top card face up. Remember that the magic Poker Joker is a wild card. You must mow decide whether you wish to stay in the game by placing a bet in the Bet box, equal to that of your Ante. Or you may fold which means you will forfeit your original Ante bet.  When all bets have been placed the dealer will then reveal his cards. If you have a hand which is better than the dealers, you will be paid out as per the odds displayed in the table. However, if the dealer has a hand that is better than yours, you will forfeit both your Ante and Bet box bets.  In the vent that the dealer does not open and you have a valid hand, your bet will be a stand off(neither wins nor loses) and you will be paid even oney on your Ante bet.  If you do not have a valid hand and the dealer does not open, both your box and Ante bet will stand off.  		
Progressive bet  The progressive bet will be paid if you have a hand that is equal to, or better than, a apir of Jacks. This bet must be placed at the same time as your Ante bet, prior to the cards being dealt. This bet pays whether the dealer opens or not. The progressive jackpot displayed is paid to a Royal Flush without the Magic Poker Joker.  Bluff bet  The bluff bet is optional and can be played if you believe that the dealer will open. To play this bet you must place a bet in the Bet box equivalent to your original Ante bet and then place a bet in the are marked bluff. The Bluff bet must be a minimum of R25, and may be in multiples of R25 up to the amount of your Ante bet. When the dealer reveals his hand, if he does not have an Ace/King or better, you will be paid 3 to 2 on you Bluff bet. However, if the dealer opens you will forfeit this bet.   		
Bets and Payouts 				
Bet 	Minimum 	Maximum 		
Ante Bet	R25	R250		
Progressive Pad	R25	R25		
Bet Box	R25	R250		
Hand 	Bet Box	Progressive Bet		
Royal Flush without Joker	250 to 1	Progressive		
Five of a kind	200 to 1	R50 000		
Royal Flush with a Joker	100 to 1	R25 000		
Straight Flush	50 to 1	R15 000		
Four of a kind	20 to 1	R2 500		
Full house	7 to 1	R500		
Flush	5 to 1	R500		
Straight	4 to 1	R100		
Three of a kind	3 to 1	R100		
Two pairs	2 to 1	R50		
Pair of Jacks or better	1 to 1	R50		
Any other pair	1 to 1	-		
Best Ace/King	1 to 1	-		
Ante	1 to 1	-		
		



Punto Banco  					
Punto Banco is a popular casino card game which allows players to bet for or against the bank. 					
Buying chips  Punto Banco is played with value chips available from the table from the Croupier at the table or from the cash desk.  The table layout  The Punto Banco table is made up of three betting sections on each side of the table; the Punto (player) area, the Banco (bank) area, and the side bet section called the Tie, Draw or Egalite area.Fourteen players can be seated at the table, each with their own allocated betting area in front of them. In addition to the seated players, Punto Banco can accommodate a number of standing players.  					
How to play Each player decides whether to bet on the side of Punto (player) or Banco (bank). The player with the shoe is the bank. The objective of the game is to get as close to the number 9 as possible. A seated player betting on Punto places the Punto bet in the communal Punto section and a Banco bet is placed on the Banco block number corresponding to the number on the layout in front of the player. The Punto and Banco are each dealt two cards by one of the players. A third card may be dealt to each hand, depending on the outcome of the first two cards. The hand that wins is the one that receives cards with a total value closest to 9.  If the combined value of the cards exceeds 10, the 10 is ignored (eg. An 8 and 4 totals 12, the 10 is ignored, and the total value is 2). A 10 or a picture card is counted as zero. A two-card total of 8 or 9 is called a Natural.  In addition to betting on either Punto or Banco, players may also bet on a Tie i.e. that the total value of the cards in the Punto hand will be the same as the total value of the cards in the Banco hand. All Tie bets should be handed to the Croupier to be placed. In the event of a Tie, the Punto and Bunco bets are held over to the next game, and the Tie bets are paid out at 81. Players must have a bet on either Punto or Banco to draw the cards. 					
Payout on winning bets					
Punto	1 to 1				
Banco	1 to 1 (less 5% commission)				
Tie	8 to 1				
 					
Drawing rules					
When the player holds					
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5		draw a card			
6, 7		stand			
8, 9		natural  no more cards for either player or bank			
When the banker holds					
0, 1, 2		draw a card			
3		draw a card, unless, players third card is 8			
4		draw a card when players third card is 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7			
5		draw a card when players third card is 4, 5, 6 or 7			
6		draw a card when players third card is 6 or 7			
7		stand			
8 or 9		natural  no more cards for either player or bank			
					
   						


Salon Prive  		
Our Salon Priv is located off the main casino floor, exclusively for high roller gaming. We offer 2 American Roulette tables (P5 and P10) and a Blackjack table (P50).  This area is strictly reserved for players only. 		
   	




Slots  	 	
For your gaming pleasure there are many games to choose from which are all linked to progressive jackpots of which Million Mania is one.  		
 For your convenience 3 cashier booths, all selling and redemption, are located on the right hand side of the casino entrance. Tokens are required for play on all machines. Denominations range from 50t (thebe) to P5 (Pula). 	
	



0.50t Slots		
	P1.00 Slots	
P2.00 Slots		
	P5.00 Slots	


American Roulette  		
American Roulette  American Roulette is an exciting, fun filled casino game with a wide variety of bets. Roulette is played with special chips called colour chips. These chips are colour coded so that each players chips can be distinguished from those of all other players at the table, These colour chips have no value elsewhere in the casino, and must therefore be cashed in at the table when the player had finished playing. Players may buy these colour chips with cash from the croupier, or use a credit card to purchase value chips at the cash desk, which can then be used at the table to buy colour chips. 		
The American Roulette wheel  The Amercian Roulette wheel consists of 37 numbers; 18 black, 18 red and one green, which is zero.  The betting layout  The betting layout allows players a wide range of betting options. (See our easy reference guide above for these options, with payout chart overleaf.)  Remember  Roulette is a game to play for fun. Every number has exactly the same change as any other number of coming up on each spin i.e. the winning number on any spin has no effect on the outcome of the next spin.  		
How to play  Place your coloured or value chips on the layout.  The croupier will spin the ball.  Do not bet after the croupier had announced no more bets  the ball will then drop down into the winning number.  The winning number will be identified by the placing of a marker on that number.  The dealer will clear all the losing bets from the layout and pay all winning bets.  Any bet placed on the layout after the croupier has closed the betting time, will be called a no bet and handed back to the player. 		
Bets and payouts 		
Inside bet		
Straight up bet 35 to 1  A bet on any single number, for example 3,7,10.		
Split bet 17 to 1  A bet on any two adjacent numbers, for example 4 and 5		
Street bet 11 to 1,  A bet on all three numbers in a row, for example 13,14 and 15		
Corner bet 8 to 1  A bet on four adjecent numbers, for example 23,24,26 and 27		
Six line bet 5 to 1  A bet on two adjeacent rows of numbers, for example 7,8,9,10,11 and 12		
Outside bet		
Dozen 2 to 1  A bet on twelve consecutive numbers, either 1 to 12,13 to 24, or 25 to 26		
Columns 2 to 1  A bet on all twelve numbers in one column		
Red or black 1 to 1  A bet on all the red (or all the black)numbers		
Odd or even 1 to 1  A bet on all the odd (or all the even)numbers		
1 to 18 or 19 to 36 1 to 1  A bet on eighteen consecutive numbers		
When zero wins  All dozen and column bets lose  Even bets lose half the bet placed  Any other bet not on zero, or combinations of zero, lose. 		
		




Table Games  	 			
Staffing  The tables in the casino tables area are controlled by Croupiers (dealers), an Inspector and a Pit Boss. 				
Tables  Queries directly relevant to the game being played may be directed to the croupier, however general enquiries need to be directed to the Inspector or Pit Boss, so as not to disrupt the continuity of the game. Customers are not permitted to enter the cordoned off area behind each table, as this is reserved for working staff.  Jackpots Once a player has won a Jackpot, they may choose their preferred method of payment. This may be chips, cash or cheque format, which will be issued from the table or the casino cash desk.  Denominations  Table denominations will vary from game to game. Each table will display a marker board showing the minimum table bet available.  Salon Priv  An exclusive high roller tables gaming area has been set aside for those players wanting to make use of a high value gaming area. This area is strictly reserved for players only. Private Room  Certain casinos have a private room available, by prior arrangement. Bookings should be made through tables management.  				
MVG Programme  As an MVG cardholder you are now able to qualify for MVG benefits when playing your favourite tables game.  Please hand your MVG card to the tables staff when you sit down to play. They will record your MVG card details to ensure your play is recorded. You should present your MVG card at every table you play on.  Smart Cards on Tables  It is possible - at selected casinos - to buy-in using your smart card. Please enquire at the casino cash desk. Protect your MVG card by requesting a Pin (Personal Identity Number) from the MVG desk.  Sun International Casinos offer the following games  American Roulette Blackjack Diamond Rush Blackjack Magic Poker Raise 'em Poker Punto Banco Dice  Games differ from casino to casino - please enquire which ones are available at your favourite casino!  				
Any Queries?  Should you need assistance in learning how to play any game offered in our casinos we would be delighted to teach you - in private if you prefer. Please contact the MVG desk for more information.  Sun International Casinos 				
Carnival City		(011) 898 - 7000		
The Carousel		(012) 718 - 7421		
Gaborone Sun		(09267) 35 - 1111		
Kalahari Sands		(0926461) 22 - 2300		
Lesotho Sun		(09266) 31 - 3111		
Maseru Sun		(09266) 31 - 2434		
Morula Sun		(012) 799 - 0060		
Naledi Sun		(012) 799 - 0060		
Naledi Sun		(05187) 51060		
Nhlangano Sun		(09268) 78211		
Royal Swazi Sun		(09268) 416 - 1001		
Sun City		(014) 557 - 1800		
Thaba'Nchu Sun		(015) 871 4200		
Venda Sun		(015) 962 4600		
Wild Coast Sun		(039) 305 - 2777  		
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS  (083) 301 - 8175 ; (031) 463 - 1616  Gamble with your head - not your heart.  				
				
  			
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Contact Information  		
Kalahari Sands Sun Contact Details 129 Independence Avenue Windhoek 9000  P O Box 2254 Windhoek 9000  	
	


Dining & Entertainment  	 	
Local Atractions   	
 Windhoek  Windhoek is the capital city of Namibia, the administrative, legislative and judicial seat of the Namibian Government and the countrys main business, cultural and educational centre. With the reputation of being one of Africas cleanest cities, it has a pleasant, cosmopolitan atmosphere.    Culture excursions  College of the Arts Music performances, ballet and modern dances.  National Theatre Formal drama performances, music and ballet.  Warehouse Theatre Situated in the old brewery building. An informal theatre, offers music and one-person shows.  Franco Namibia Cultural Centre Films during the week, English and French. Also promotes Namibian Art.  Windhoek Saturday Street Market Offers a variety of Namibian arts and crafts in the open air.  	
 Museums  Alte Feste Cultural history items and Independence display. Hours: Mon  Fri 09:00  18:00 Sat  Sun 10:00  13:00, 15:00  18:00 Closed on Public Holidays. Entrance  Free.  Owela Museum Natural History, Dioramas of traditional village life and Touch Room activities for children. Hours: Mon  Fri 09:00  18:00 Sat  Sun 10:00  13;h00, 15:00  18:00 Closed on Public Holidays. Entrance  Free.  TransNamib Museum History of transport in Namibia. Hours: Mon  Fri 09:00  12:00, 14:00  16:00 Closed on Public Holidays. Entrance N$ 2.00 adults, 50c children.  	
Windhoek Out-of-Doors  Hofmeyr Walk Scenic walking trail overlooking city.  Avis Dam On the outskirts of Windhoek, for bird-watching and walks.  Goreangab Dam On the north-western outskirts of Windhoek for sailing day-visiting, bird-watching and walks.  Daan Viljoen Game Reserve 26 km west of Windhoek. Day-visiting, bird-watching. Rest camp with swimming pool, restaurant, and caravan park.  Art  Various art galleries and art exhibitions are located in Windhoek.  Cinema  Maerua Park Kines Choice of three new release cinemas. 	
	



Dining		
In the centre of Windhoeks bustling business centre, is the refurbished, cosmopolitan Kalahari Sands Hotel and Casino. 		
 This luxurious hotel has a great deal more to offer guests than its remarkably convenient downtown location, with banks, restaurants and shops of every description in the adjoining shopping center.  	
	



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Location  		
 Accommodation   Number of rooms: 173 rooms. 151 twin rooms 16 executive rooms 5 deluxe suites 1 Presidential suite  Amenities & Services  All rooms have air conditioning and heating, colour TV, video channel, radio, telephone, bath, shower, electric shaver plug (220 volts AC, 50 cycles), hairdryers, refrigerator and coffee making facilities.  Room service is available 24 hours per day.  Services  * Casino * Cots and high chairs * Doctor, dentist on call * Hairdryers * Room video channel * Shopping, clothing, cosmetics, curios, gifts, jewellery, magazines * Swimming pool * Valet service * 2 Bars * Colour TV * Credit card facilities * Dry cleaning service * Non-allergenic pillows * Safety deposit boxes * Gym * Wake-up service * 24 Hour room service * Daily newspapers * Roll-away beds * Same day laundry service * Sauna * 1 Restaurant  		
 Concessionaire Services  * Avis car rental desk.  Location   The Kalahari Sands Hotel and Casino is centrally situated in downtown Windhoek, the capital of Namibia.   Airports Direct international flights arrive at and depart from Windhoek to Cape Town, Johannesburg, Frankfurt and London via Air Namibia, South African Airways, Lufthansa and Comair.  Air Namibia operates an extensive internal flight schedule, and weekly overseas flights are also available via numerous international airlines.  Note: International flights arrive at and depart from Windhoek Airport, some 45 km out of town.  "Cape Liner" operates regular shuttle coaches servicing every flight. Taxis are available.     International Traveller Info   Accounts Settled in cash, travelers cheques, or by credit card, (American Express, Diners Club Card, MasterCard, and Visa).  Payment by personal cheque by prior arrangement only.  Currency Presently the Namibian Dollar and the South African Rand. It is advisable to check the exchange rate prior to a visit.  Language English is the official language.  German, Afrikaans, Ovambo and Herero are also widely spoken.  		
 Border Formalities and Visas Travelers to Namibia require valid passports and tourist visas. Citizens from the following countries are exempted from visa requirements: 					
Germany 	Switzerland	Liechtenstein			
Ireland	United Kingdom	Austria			
France	USA 	Canada			
Japan	Russian Federation	Zimbabwe			
Tanzania	Angola	Zambia			
Botswana	Mozambique	Denmark			
Sweden	Norway	The Netherlands	South Africa		
    Sports and Recreation   * Swimming Pool * Pool towels available free of charge. * Atop the Hotel roof, the pool deck offers unparalleled views. * Equipped gym and sauna are provided free of charge for Hotel guests, adjacent to the pool area. * Facilities for squash, tennis, golf and bowls are available locally.  					
Shopping   Maerua Park: Recreation and entertainment centre, with diverse range of formal and informal restaurants, supermarkets, boutiques, amphitheatre, cinemas, childrens playground and games area. (? Robert Mugabe Avenue and Jan Jonker Road).  Mall & City Terminal Markets: Offering a variety of African Art and Craft.  Namibian Craft Centre: Art and handicraft from all over Namibia. Weekdays: 9h00  17h00 Saturdays 9h30  14h00 Sundays 10h00  14h00.  Penduka Craft Village: Namibian women project offering textiles, crafts, bed and table linen in ethnic designs. Open from 8h00  17h00 daily, except Sundays.  Soweto Market: Offering a variety of handicrafts, clothes and jewellery, music, food and drink and much more. Located in Independence Avenue, Katutura.  Wernhil Park: Selection of shops, including a supermarket, clothing-and outdoor shops, a pharmacy, boutiques, jewellery shops and banks (? Mandume Ndemufayo and Peter Muller Streets).  Windhoek Saturday Street Market: Open air market offering a variety of products.  		
		

Conferences  		
The Kalahari Sands Hotel offers one venue for your conference or banqueting requirements. 		
 Moringa Room (160 m Approx.):   Situated on the rooftop of the hotel, the facility includes lobby, pre-assembly/bar area and a multi- purpose function room. With a full kitchen adjacent, stage spotlighting, and accent lighting, the room is ideal for conferences, seminars, fashion shows, dinner, dancing or cabaret.  Up to 120 seated can be comfortably accommodated. This facility affords a panoramic view of the city.          		
 Conference Equipment Flipchart and pens P.A. System  (with tape deck and microphone) Additional Monitor P. Piece Microphone Table Lectern Overhead Projector and Screen Pointer Spotlight Slide Projector and Screen Video  VHS plus Monitor Cordless Microphone Lectern International Business Centre   Located on the first floor, this world-class business centre offers all the facilities of a normal office, with a wide range of equipment and back-up secretarial services. Air reservations, aircraft charter, small conference facilities. Excursions are available by arrangement and to numerous places of interest. 		
 Maximum Capacity Table   Maximum Capacities - Functions			
School room style	120		
Banqueting (1,80 m round tables)	120		
Cocktails	200		
Dinner/Dance (Buffet)	120		
Cinema	120		
U-shape	50		
Cinema	120		
School-room	80		
Boardroom	50		
 			
Meeting Rooms   Moringa Room (160 m Approx.):   Situated on the rooftop of the hotel, the facility includes lobby, pre-assembly/bar area and a multi- purpose function room.  With a full kitchen adjacent, stage spotlighting, and accent lighting, the room is ideal for conferences, seminars, fashion shows, dinner, dancing or cabaret.  Up to 120 seated can be comfortably accommodated.   This facility affords a panoramic view of the city. 		
		

Casino  	 	
As darkness settles over Lesotho, the glittering Lesotho Sun casino lights up the night.  		
 Make this sophisticated, glamorous world your own to wine and dine amidst the jingling of the slot machines. Exercise your skills at blackjack, American roulette or punto banco and make tonight your lucky night.  	
	



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Conferences  		
From a small meeting for 10 people to a formal dinner for 400. The conference centre is uniquely designed as a series of 6 interleading rooms. 		
 Each room can be used separately by closing off the sound proof division. Consequently rooms catering for a 400-seater formal dinner dance, or a small breakaway meeting for 10 people are equally provided for.  But at the Sun we understand what they say about all work and no play- so our conference centre has become well known for its fun-filled theme evenings where delegates can unwind and de-stress after a long day.  	
 Equipment  All rooms are equipped with wall to wall carpeting, air conditioning, controlled lights, PA systems, and conference aids.  Meeting Rooms   The conference centre is uniquely designed as a series of 6 interleading rooms.  Each room can be used separately by closing off the sound proof division. Consequently rooms catering for a 400-seater formal dinner dance, or a small breakaway meeting for 10 people are equally provided for.   	
	


Contact Information  		
Lesotho Sun Contact Details Private Bag A  Maseru 100 Lesotho  		
Telephone	(09266) 313111		
Fax 	(09266) 310104		
Email 	Agmlesun@adelfang.co.za		
		


Dining & Entertainment  		
Start your day with the famous Sun International Breakfast and set yourself up for whatever lies ahead.  		
 For luncheon and dinner, choose between the Lesotho Suns sumptuous buffet and the elegant Five-Star Lehaha Restaurant, where chefs delight the connoisseurs palate.   For light, informal meals, snack at the Nala coffee shop and enjoy the view, and on sunny days try our tasty salads and braais served at the poolside terrace.  Restaurants   Lehaha Grill The Cave. Enjoy superb cuisine as you watch the Chefs skillfully ply their craft in an open kitchen, to a background of soft music. Hours: Monday  Saturday 18h30  23h00 Dress: Smart casual  Caf Nala Caf with Plenty. Buffet style restaurant with superb views overlooking Maseru.			
Breakfast	06h30  10h30		
Lunch	12h30  14h30		
Dinner	18h30  22h30		
 Lunch Boxes If visiting the mountains or taking a journey order a lunch box.   			
  Bars   Leifo Bar  With fine views overlooking Maseru and the hills of the Free State forming a backdrop. Enjoy our famous bottomless cup of coffee or a snack. Hours: Daily from 10h00  00h00  Hotsoma Bar The Hunting Mans Bar  Hours: Daily from 18h00 until close of Casino.  Letamong Pool Bar  Situated at the pool under a traditional thatch roof, opens from September 1st until the Easter weekend each summer. Light meals and thirst quenching cocktails. Hours: Daily from 10h00  19h00  		
  Sports and Recreation   Tennis Two floodlit tennis courts situated on the Hotel premises. No charge for residents.  Swimming pool  Pool towels available.  Volleyball Open 7 days a week  Maseru Club Open 7 days a week. All facilities open to guests of Maseru Sun at a nominal fee. Squash, Golf, Tennis and cricket are on offer.  Horse-riding Pony trekking from pony trekking centre (50 kms from Maseru), treks to various waterfalls available. No previous riding experience required.  		
Local Attractions   The Katse dam in the Lesotho Highlands is one of the most spectacular water features on the roof of Africa.   Visit previously inaccessible villages on a day trip into the Highlands and take a boat ride on the 45km  long dam. Trout fishing is a must.   In winter, when the Maluti Mountains are covered in snow, the skiing is good and views unforgettable. 		
		

Step into one of Africas finest hotel foyers and take in the spectacular and ever changing view of Maseru, Lesothos sandstone capital.  		
 Nestling at the foot of a sandstone range, the Lesotho Sun was built from this same traditional sandstone and sculpted to blend into its mountain background. Set amidst beautiful gardens, the hotel is ready to attend to your senses and make your stay a memorable one.  Major Attractions  Mountain Magic Explore the magical Maluti Mountains of Lesotho, using the Lesotho Sun as base. The roads are all in good condition, making a trip into the mountains only 1-hours drive away. If you prefer four-legged transport, discover the joys of pony trekking. This peaceful means of exploring the canyons and waterfalls has become a popular and accessible activity.  	
	



Contact Information		
	Maseru Sun	
Operating Hours  		
The casino tables section is open to the public from 19:00 weekdays and 12:00, Saturdays and Sundays.  		
 The tables will remain open until the early hours of the morning, depending on the level of business.   The slots section is open daily from 10:00, except Christmas, Good Friday and Ascension Day, when gambling commences at 12:00 noon.  	
	




Location  				
Accommodation   The Lesotho Sun is set on a hillside overlooking the capital city of Maseru.  All rooms have air-conditioning, TV with M-Net, radio, telephone, bath shower, hairdryer, coffee machine, voltage  220V. Room service is available 24 hours. 				
 Guest Rooms  				
The Lesotho Sun has a total of 194 rooms incorporating:  20	Double rooms			
152 	Single rooms			
1	Family room			
16	Luxury rooms			
2 	Royal Suites			
4 	Duplex Suites			
  				
Location   Located in magnificent parkland and landscaped gardens with an elevated view of the city, one kilometre from the city centre and 20 kilometres from the Moshoeshoe International Airport.  Airport:  Moshoeshoe International Airport.  Air Services SA Airlink and Air Lesotho operate flights between Maseru and Johannesburg.   International Traveller Information   Accounts  Settled in cash, Travellers cheques, or credit card (American Express, Diners Club Card, First Card, Mastercard, and Visa). Payment by personal cheques by prior arrangement only.  				
Currency Lesotho Maloti is equivalent in value to the South African Rand and no exchange rate differences occur at any time.  Language Sesotho and English are the official languages.  Border Posts Valid passports are required.			
Maputsoe Gate	open 24 hours		
Maseru Bridge 	open 24 hours		
Peka Bridge 	06h00  20h00		
Van Rooyens Gate	06h00  20h00		
Moshoeshoe International Airport	07h00  19h00		
 			
Visas All passport holders with the exception of: RSA British Canadian American Visas are available at border posts.  Inoculations None required.  Car Rental Avis Rent-a-Car has a hiring office at the Bloemfontein Airport.    				
				

Maseru Sun  		
Maseru Sun is situated in Maseru, the capital of Lesotho, overlooking the Caledon River and Maluti Mountains. 		
 Contact details 12 Orpen Road Maseru  Private Bag A84 Maseru 100 Lesotho  		
Telephone:	(09266) 312 434	(09266) 312 968		
Fax:	(09266) 310 158			
		



Slots  	 	
Many a millionaire has been made amidst the glittering lights and jingling slot machines. Come try your luck on one of the 86 slots. 		
 For your convenience, three cashier booths are strategically located inside the casino. Tokens are required for play on 50c, M1, M2 and M5 machines, enabling you to spend more time playing your favourite machine.   The popularity of poker slots is increasing all the time. A great variety of games are available offering substantial jackpots. To further cater for these needs, Sun International introduced its first wide are poker progressive jackpot in 1995. Poker magic, a M1 denomination game, boasts a minimum jackpot of M100 000.   Also a first in Lesotho is the Dream Machine, popular for making more millionaires more often. This jackpot is linked to other Sun International casinos and never pays less than M1 000 000.  	
	
	



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Table Games  		 		
The casino offers the popular American Roulette and both low and high stakes on Blackjack games.  				
 Table denominations will vary from game to game. Each table will display a marker board showing the minimum table bet available.   American Roulette is an exciting, fun filled casino game with a wide variety of bets and is played with special chips called colour chips.   We have four American Roulette tables with the following limits:				
Minimum : M5	Maximum : M100			
 				
The object of Blackjack is to draw a hand of cards which has a value closer to 21 than that of the croupier, without going bust (over 21). A two card hand consisting of an Ace with any 10, Jack, Queen or King is called a Blackjack and pays 3 : 2.  We have four Blackjack tables, with the following limits: 			
Minimum : M20	Maximum : M200		
Minimum : M50 	Maximum : M1 000		
 Should you need assistance in learning how to play any game offered in our casinos, we would be delighted to teach you, in private if you prefer. Please contact the MVG desk for more information.  			
				
				



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Table Games  	 	
In total we currently operate 6 Blackjack tables, 10 American Roulette tables, 1 Poker table and 3 Progressive Blackjack tables, Diamond Rush Blackjack tables and 1 Raise Em Poker Tables. 		
 Table denominations will vary from game to game. Each table will display a marker board showing the minimum table bet available.   American Roulette  minimum R5, maximum R100 Blackjack  minimum R50, maximum R1 000 Raise Em Poker  minimum R25, maximum R250 Diamond Rush Blackjack  minimum R50, maximum R1 000  Diamond Rush Blackjack progressive jackpot was recently won at R1.4 million, and can be won with an optional side bet of R5!. This Jackpot has a R50 000 minimum pay - out.  	
 American Roulette is an exciting, fun filled casino game with a wide variety of bets and is played with special chips called colour chips.   The object of Blackjack is to draw a hand of cards, which has a value closer to 21 than that of the croupier, without going bust (over 21). A two card hand consisting of an Ace with any 10, Jack, Queen or King is called a Blackjack and pays 3 : 2.  Should you need assistance in learning how to play any game offered in our casinos, we would be delighted to teach you, in private if you prefer. Please contact the MVG desk for more information.  	
	



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Conferences  		
Mabopane Room  Named for the town, in which Morula Sun is located, this facility is located in the Hotel gardens -a charming African room with its pole and thatch roof. It is a multi-functional building that can seat up to 250 people cinema style or 120 for a banquet or wedding. The room my be subdivided for greater flexibility such as breakaway sessions. 		
 Cinema  This venue is ideal for corporate presentations. It seats 65 and is fully air-conditioned.  Club 7 Arena  The Club 7 Arena is a multi - faceted facility that is as easily used for a jazz concert as it is for a dinner banquet. Its capacity is 500 - cinema style or a spacious 200 for dinner. It is fully equipped with sound,light and theatre staging.  Equipment and Services   Use of conference equipment is included in the banqueting packages. All modern conference tools are available, namely Overheads Projectors, Video and Data Projectors to Large-Screen TV's inclusive of DSTV Satellite TV. 	
	


Credit Facilities  		
 Credit Cards Credit cards are accepted for limited amounts within a fourteen - day period, accompanied by positive identification. American Express, Diners and all Gold Cards have a limit of R2 000. (American Express only permits us to accept cards beginning with the serial number 3768). All other cards bear a limit of R500.   Credit / Cheque Cashing Facilities Please contact the cashier desk for more information.   Cheques Personal cheques are accepted up to R500-00 over a seven - day period, accompanied by positive identification. Bank guaranteed cheques could be accepted if accompanied by positive identification and the relevant credit card, however banks restrict the number of guaranteed cheques we are permitted to accept each day. You are asked to contact the cashier for details regarding the type of cheque you may be using.   	
 ATMs First National Bank, Standard Bank and Nedbank ATM machines are located throughout the casino area, available 24 hours a day.   Travellers' Cheques All travellers cheques are accepted.   	
Foreign Currency All major foreign currencies are accepted for chips at the casino cash desk. Contact the Casino/Reception desks. A passport and current air ticket is required for all foreign exchange transactions.  	
	



Dining & Entertainment  		
Morula Restaurant This room is decorated in a style strongly reminiscent of its African roots - with rich colours and a strong emphasis on comfort and spaciousness.  		
 The picture windows look over the dam and early evening diners are often treated to the sight of a glorious golden sunset.  Breakfast is not a hurried affair in the Morula Restaurant.  Hot and cold buffets offer all you could hope for or expect-and indeed some that you would not.   Freshly baked pastries vie for your appetite with cheeses, cold meats and seafood.  Two types of buffet lunches are offered here. From Monday to Friday a salad bar, a roast joint carvery and a sweet buffet are the order of the day. Weekends see the truly sumptuous dishes rolled out.   Additions include the ever-popular Mongolian Stir Fry and a selection of mouth watering casseroles. A similar buffet is served every evening and an a la carte menu is on offer at both lunch and dinner.  A comprehensive wine list offers the best of South Africas vineyards and is often augmented by a selection of special bottles from the cellar.  	
 Bodiba Bar Adjoining the Morula Restaurant is the Bodiba Cocktail bar. It is the perfect venue for a quite sun-downer or an intimate drink. It is seldom crowded and is the perfect sanctuary for those seeking a respite from the hectic gaming floors.  Bugattis Situated just off the main casino and slots floors this snackery serves the needs of players on the run and families looking for something light. Although it is in a gaming area, families with children may enter via a door that opens onto the car park. The menu features a delicious array of burgers, sandwiches and pies all at pocket-pleasing prices.  	
 Entertainment  The core of entertainment at Morula Sun is the gaming experience itself, but notwithstanding that events are often staged either outdoors on the rolling hotel lawns or in the Club 7 Arena  a mini, multipurpose room used for draws, musical events and banquets. Typically included on the broad appeal calendar are jazz concerts, discos, dance events and cabaret.  Kids Entertainment  Morula is primarily an adult gaming destination, but children are well catered for.  Crche Competent and caring staff in the crche below the hotel lobby look after infants and toddlers. Open daily from 09:00 to midnight. Admission is free.  Jungle Gym The wonderful world of the Jungle Gym has a fun, local slant here. All the Jungle Gym equipment is made of robust Seligna poles and natural sisal rope. Kids enjoy long days of sun drenched fun here.  Swimming Pool Creative, circular, crystal clean pool for lazy, hot days.  	
 Video Arcade The Magic Company runs a wide range of modern and popular childrens entertainment featuring both video format and interactive game types.  Programmes During the school holidays a programme for childrens entertainment is run by a qualified and experienced co-ordinator. In the summer the hotel swimming pool is the centre of activity.  Babysitting Babysitters may be arranged through the hotel reception.  Sports & Recreation  Guests at Morula Sun can enjoy the following sport activities: 2 x Tennis Courts, 1 x floodlit  Volleyball Court  Mini Golf  Watersports in Season  Fishing,  Golf, ice skating, shooting, go-carting, splat ball can be arranged - all an easy drive away. 	
	


Table Games  	 			
Staffing  The tables in the casino tables area are controlled by Croupiers (dealers), an Inspector and a Pit Boss. 				
Tables  Queries directly relevant to the game being played may be directed to the croupier, however general enquiries need to be directed to the Inspector or Pit Boss, so as not to disrupt the continuity of the game. Customers are not permitted to enter the cordoned off area behind each table, as this is reserved for working staff.  Jackpots Once a player has won a Jackpot, they may choose their preferred method of payment. This may be chips, cash or cheque format, which will be issued from the table or the casino cash desk.  Denominations  Table denominations will vary from game to game. Each table will display a marker board showing the minimum table bet available.  Salon Priv  An exclusive high roller tables gaming area has been set aside for those players wanting to make use of a high value gaming area. This area is strictly reserved for players only. Private Room  Certain casinos have a private room available, by prior arrangement. Bookings should be made through tables management.  				
MVG Programme  As an MVG cardholder you are now able to qualify for MVG benefits when playing your favourite tables game.  Please hand your MVG card to the tables staff when you sit down to play. They will record your MVG card details to ensure your play is recorded. You should present your MVG card at every table you play on.  Smart Cards on Tables  It is possible - at selected casinos - to buy-in using your smart card. Please enquire at the casino cash desk. Protect your MVG card by requesting a Pin (Personal Identity Number) from the MVG desk.  Sun International Casinos offer the following games  American Roulette Blackjack Diamond Rush Blackjack Magic Poker Raise 'em Poker Punto Banco Dice  Games differ from casino to casino - please enquire which ones are available at your favourite casino!  				
Any Queries?  Should you need assistance in learning how to play any game offered in our casinos we would be delighted to teach you - in private if you prefer. Please contact the MVG desk for more information.  Sun International Casinos 				
Carnival City		(011) 898 - 7000		
The Carousel		(012) 718 - 7421		
Gaborone Sun		(09267) 35 - 1111		
Kalahari Sands		(0926461) 22 - 2300		
Lesotho Sun		(09266) 31 - 3111		
Maseru Sun		(09266) 31 - 2434		
Morula Sun		(012) 799 - 0060		
Naledi Sun		(012) 799 - 0060		
Naledi Sun		(05187) 51060		
Nhlangano Sun		(09268) 78211		
Royal Swazi Sun		(09268) 416 - 1001		
Sun City		(014) 557 - 1800		
Thaba'Nchu Sun		(015) 871 4200		
Venda Sun		(015) 962 4600		
Wild Coast Sun		(039) 305 - 2777  		
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS  (083) 301 - 8175 ; (031) 463 - 1616  Gamble with your head - not your heart.  				
				
  			
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Situated 40 km North West of Pretoria in Mabopane,Morula Sun Hotel and Casino overlooks the picturesque Nooitgedacht Dam.  		
 Morula Sun was built in 1986 and has been a popular gaming playground since opening.   Although the resort is primarily a gaming destination there are a host of other activities for visitors.  	
 Contact Information  Reception (012) 799 0070  Promotions (012) 799 0060 or (012) 799 0081  MVG Desk (012) 799 0063 	
	

Operating Hours  		
The casino tables section and Salon Priv is open to the public from 11h00, except Christmas Day, Good Friday and Ascension Day, when gambling commences at 12 noon.  		
 The tables will remain open until the early hours of the morning, depending on the level of business.   The slots section is open daily on a 24-hour basis.  	
	



Location  		
 Easy Drive Distances: 96 km from Johannesburg International Airport. 32 km from Wonderboom Airport. 40 km from Pretoria. 100 km from Johannesburg.  Morula may be reached from either the N1 or the R28:  From N1: N1 between Pretoria and Warmbad. Zambezi Drive Exit-turn West. Go to end of Zambezi drive (8.7km) Turn Right into Lavender Road (1.8km) Turn Left into Onderstepoort Road (8.3km)  Turn Right(in Rosslyn)into Doreen Road (also called Railway road and Hebron Road). Go(13.1km)along this road to Lucas Mangope Highway and turn right. Morula is on the left 3 km along Lucas Mangope.  	
 From R28: (Travelling from Johannesburg) R28 enters Pretoria and becomes Potgieter Street. Go past the Pta Correctional Services on your left. Turn Left into Skinner Street. Turn right into DF Malan Drive. Turn Left onto the Mabopane Highway. Take the Rosslyn Exit. Turn Right (in Rosslyn) into Doreen Road(also called Railway road and Hebron Road). Go (13.1km) along this road to Lucas Mangope Highway and turn right. Morula is on the left 3 km along Lucas Mangope.   Directional Maps are available by facsimile. Please contact the Hotel Reception on (012) 799 0070 or (012) 799 0054.  South African Map      	
 Accommodation / Hospitality  Rooms 71 Total 43 Double Rooms 20 Family Rooms 6 Luxury Rooms 1 Junior Luxury Suite Presidential Suite - overlooking the Bird Sanctuary (an ornithologist's delight)  Room Facilities Telephone TV with SABC, ETV, Mnet,DSTV TV and Radio channels Air Conditioning All rooms have extensive views of the Nooitgedacht Dam  Services Valet / Dry Cleaning Babysitting Cots   Shopping  The concessionaired gift shop offers bewildering array of clothing, gifts, confectionery and bric-a-brac. Open from 09:00 to midnight daily.  	
	

Salon Prive  		
An exclusive high roller Tables Gaming area has been set aside for those players wanting to make use of a high value gaming area. This area is strictly reserved for players only. 		
 Our Salon Priv tables games consist of the following denominations:   American Roulette Minimum R10  maximum R200 Minimum R25  maximum R500 x 2  Blackjack Minimum R100  maximum R2 000 Minimum R200  maximum R4 000 Minimum R500  maximum R5 000  Raise Em Poker Minimum R25 - maximum R250  Diamond Rush Blackjack Minimum R50 - maximum R1 000  Private Room on Request 	
	


Slots  	 	
The slots area comprises of 795 slot machines including poker machines comprising of 675 reel machines and 120 video machines.  		
 The slots section includes Sun International's Linked Progressive Jackpot machines whose jackpot values increase with every coin played throughout all Sun International casino's.   The denominations played on the slot machines range from 25 cents to R100. 	
	



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Gaming has always been one of the main attractions at Morula Sun. The slots area features Sun Internationals portfolio of favourite Progressive Jackpots, namely:		
  Poker Magic  Super Slam  Million Mania  Dream Machine  The tables area allows you to exercise your skills at Blackjack, Diamond Rush Blackjack, American Routelette and Poker.   There are two separate Table areas, namely the Main Pit and the Salon Priv. Main Pit offers a variety of table games with a mix of low and medium limit action. The Salon Priv is for players only offering higher limit games - spectators are discouraged from entering.   A Private Gaming Room is available on request from the Casino Management. 	
	



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New Direct Air Service Between Sun  		
Sun City and Table Bay Hotel linked by scheduled SA Express flights  The Table Bay Hotel and The Palace at Sun City, two of the Leading Hotels of the World in the Sun International stable, will be linked by direct scheduled flights on three days a week in a new service to be launched by South African Express Airways on October 24 1998.  		
The service will provide the first direct scheduled flights from Cape Town to the Pilanesberg Airport, which accommodates private and corporate aircraft movement. 	
 "This is a highly significant development, linking as it does, two major African destinations, both of them among the ranks of the Leading Hotels of the World," said Tobin Prior, Divisional Director of Resorts for Sun International. "The flights bring visitors directly from the gateway to Africa right to its heart and give visitors the opportunity to experience two of our premier resorts, a little more than two hours by jet apart." Both the Table Bay Hotel, opened in June last year, and Palace of the Lost City were accorded Leading Hotel status earlier this year, and the Palace has just been announced as the Top African Resort following a reader survey by the influential publication Conde Nast Traveller. 	
 The South African Express Airways service will depart from Cape Town on Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:00 arriving at the Pilanesberg Airport at 13h:5, and on the same days depart Pilanesberg at 14:00 to arrive in Cape Town at 16h25.  On Sundays, the flight will leave Cape Town at 11:30, arriving at Pilanesberg Airport at 13:45 and the return flight will be at 14:30, arriving in Cape Town at 16:56. The airfare on these routes effective 25 October 1998 to 31 October 1999 will be R1 050 one way (excluding VAT and airport taxes). 	
 Passengers will be flown in SA Express' 50-seater Canadair Regional Jet 200 BER (ExpressJet). The company, which commenced service in April 1994, has the newest and most advanced fleet of aircraft in Africa, and carries in excess of 60 000 passengers per month between 14 destinations.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684 AND FAX (011) 780 7535	
	



Call For Miss South Africa 2000 Entrants  		
"Beauty Under African Skies" heralds new symbol		
The search for Miss South Africa 2000 is on with the issue this week of entry forms for the country's premier beauty pageant, the finals of which will be held at the Sun City Superbowl on December 9. Scouting to identify entrants takes place this month.  One of the most significant changes for the pageant this year is a brand new logo, and the slogan "Beauty Under African Skies", which appears on the entry forms which are available from Spar and Kwikspar outlets, PR companies, etv offices, and the Miss SA head office. The closing date for entries is September 8.  There will be a new format for the run-up to the pageant, and a new staging of the event at the Superbowl. Scouting for potential Miss SA entrants will take place nation-wide during this month and all relevant information will be given to contacts at this time.  The panel's first round of judging will be on photographs submitted with the entry forms and this will be followed by interviews with qualifying entrants, of which there might be up to 40 per city.  	
The entry forms this year list comprehensive questions about the contestants, including her goals, academic qualifications, previous contests won, modeling contracts and commitments, along with the standard information on statistics and age.  Once the interviews are completed, 24 semifinalists will be announced, after which, the public will be able to vote for their favorite for a period of two weeks. Eight of the entrants will be eliminated in this process and 16 finalists will emerge. They will take part in the run up to the pageant on December 9. The women that judges are looking for as potential wearers of the Miss SA crown are well balanced, with leadership and role model qualities, communication skills and a good general knowledge of South African and current world affairs.  The winner of the pageant will qualify to participate in the Miss World and Miss Universe pageants.  	
For further information please call the Miss SA info line on: 083 910 7876 or email misssa@sunint.co.za  For any media enquiry's please contact Lara Ross on 011 780 7684 or email lross@sunint.co.za 	
	




ACSA Takes Over Pilanesberg International Airport

  

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has entered into a 25 year lease agreement with the North West Provincial Government to take over Pilanesberg International Airport (PIA) with effect from Thursday, April 1, 1999. 


 
The agreement  which is a result of successful three way negotiations between the airport authority, provincial government and the private sector is in line with ACSA's strategy to support regional governments with the management of airports. 

Says Dirk Ackerman, ACSA's managing director, "We believe Pilanesberg has huge potential as a link to promote tourism in the Republic of South Africa." 

"Pilanesberg Airport will fall under the management structure of Johannesburg International Airport and will afford us the opportunity to lay foundations for an ideal model of how tourism airports should be run," says Rory Mackey, General Manager, Johannesburg International Airport (JIA). 
 
"We will introduce operational and management techniques that will ensure no compromise on service. To achieve this we envisage seconding staff to Pilanesberg from time to time to introduce new procedures and undertake training." 

Existing staff at PIA will be afforded the opportunity to work for ACSA, thus bringing additional training and career development opportunities for these staffers. 

"Our first priority is to make the required infrastructure improvements that will attract air traffic and promote surrounding tourism destinations. An investment of R20-million is to be made on these improvements which will include an upgrading of the runway, taxiways and aircraft parking areas to accommodate larger passenger aircraft such as MD80's, DC9's and Boeing 737's," says Mackey. 
 
Negotiations for similar contracts with a number of other airports in the rest of Africa, particularly the Southern African Development Community countries are expected to be concluded shortly. 

The agreement is likely to have far reaching effects for tourism in the area, as non-stop direct flights from Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth to Pilanesberg will serve a large number of tourist passengers. 

Connecting flights through to the Kruger National Park will also be offered, -thereby connecting most of South Africa's tourist destinations. 
 
In addition, transfers to the spectacular Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe will be available once ACSA has been successful in restoring Pilanesberg's international status. 

The North West Province, Sun International and ACSA have also agreed to work together on a detailed marketing plan, which will boost tourism to the region. 

"We have experienced a tremendous amount of support from the business sector, government and the local chiefs in the region for the PIA agreement and therefore believe that it will be a successful business partnership that will be mutually beneficial to all stakeholders," says Ackerman. 

Last year the airport handled 44 000 passengers and ACSA plans to increase this figure by over 35% within a year. 

ACSA hopes to develop the Sun International established PIA along the same caring and responsible lines that has brought such tourism opportunities, appeal and success to the casino and resort group's neighbouring Sun City and the Palace of the Lost City at Sun City. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684 AND FAX (011) 780 7535
 
 



        Pilanesberg's African Wild Dogs In Daring Debut Hunt

  

Zebra, buffalo, prove more than a match for bold pack

They are out there and full of ambition. The first thing the recently-formed wild dog pack of the Pilanesberg tackled for supper after being freed into the 55 000 hectare national park surrounding Sun City, was a herd of zebra, and undaunted by failure, they went on to try to bag a buffalo. Success finally took the form of an impala. 

 
Carefully followed by North West Province Field Ecologist Gus Van Dyk, under whose direction the highly endangered animals have been introduced to the park, the pack was released from the 1,5 hectare boma where it had been assembled. Weeks before the dogs were freed, three adult male dogs, born in captivity, had been introduced to a litter of eight-month old wild pups, their mother, and a second wild adult bitch.

The introduction of the three males to complete the pack was the most delicate of the early operations, as an alpha male is required for the proper functioning of the pack, and to prevent the pups from mating with their mother. The adult males, sourced in Outdshoorn, quickly settled in, and the bitches are both pregnant, says Mr van Dyk. The battle for supremacy is still in progress among the three adult males, however, he says.
 

This R150 000 Sun International-sponsored project is the latest in a series of successfully implemented wildlife introduction programmes, including lion and cheetah. The dogs and the black rhino introduced in a previous exercise are the most endangered of the species to be found in the park.

Gus chronicled the first ten days following the release of the dogs into the wild, and the report reads like a film script for a National Geographic wild life adventure. Set free, they began immediately to explore their surroundings, cautiously sweeping a 500 metre arc. Then they basked in the sun of their new freedom, met a couple of tourists in the park, and headed for the hills. Their first night was spent in a river course about 2 km west of their boma.

The next day they climbed the mountains, and after 80 hours of freedom, were fed a warthog by the rangers. Encouraged, they headed for the highest point of the Pilanesberg, and were there observed attempting their first kill. As zebra are not typical prey for wild dogs, their attempts to bring one down failed. After moving fast into the wilderness area, contact was lost with the dogs for 36 hours, as even the radio collars on three of the animals could not be tracked.
 

When they reappeared 10km north of the boma on the road to Bakgatla, they were fed again, six days after their release, by Gus and his team. 

One of the concerns for the dogs is that they should remain within the park's boundaries, so their first encounter with the electrified fence was a relief, as they made no attempt to get through it. Earlier negotiations between parks officials and the local chiefs had established that the chiefs would sanction the newcomers and keep officials informed of stock damage or strays.

Full of enthusiasm, however, the dogs did try to bring down a buffalo, and actually caused some consternation in the herd which was heard to emit indignant bellows as the dogs nipped at their heels, but there was no likelihood of a kill. 
 

It was a young impala ram that finally had the debatable honour of being the pack's first kill, and they were seen eating him voraciously. One young dog was apparently injured in this hunt, but was judged to be on the mend.

"In summary, the pack is doing well," says Gus. "Mum is initiating all movement, and trots a few hundred metres ahead of the pack, and the Alpha female, "Auntie", is being mated frequently. Both are almost certainly pregnant and the implications of this will eventually emerge.

"The development of hunting and other survival skills seems to be progressing well. As the pack gains knowledge of the animal and water distribution, their hunting success should improve dramatically. Until then, the pack will continue to get an occasional meal laid on to keep both their energy and spirits up. Lions have not yet proved problematic for the dogs, and an encounter between the dogs and the lions has not yet been recorded.

"It appears that Mother Nature and instinct are ensuring that the dogs survive the day to day battle to establish themselves in their new home. They need time and space. Hopefully the pack will find both in Pilanesberg."

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684.  
 



        New Sun City Extravaganza Resonates To The Rhythm Of Africa's Heartbeat  		
Pulse! a kaleidoscope of Pan African influences   The heartbeat of Africa gives life to Sun City's newest Extravaganza. Aptly titled Pulse! it breaks new ground, tapping into the successful formula of the past, and combining this with what its creators term "a kaleidoscope of Pan African influences".  		
Now being prepared to premiere to the media on 19 January 2000 and with previews as early as November, Pulse! is also the first extravaganza at Sun City to be produced entirely in-house.  Conceived by the Sun City Entertainment Departments Theatre Administrator, talented Nico Brits and created and devised by the Artistic team of Ivor Jones, Nico Brits and Karen Cutts, the production features scenes inspired by cultures from across Africa, choreographed by six individuals, each bringing passion and expertise to the production. For the first time in history, the show will be produced without the participation of any outside production individuals, and exclusive use is being made of the enormous skills of the Entertainment team.	
Sets have been designed by Pieter du Toit, costumes by Nico Brits, lighting by Karen Cutts, and the direction is by Ivor Jones. Music was composed and arranged by Marc Mitchell and Alessandro Batazzi.  From the explosion of colour in the opening scene, to the futuristic finale of "Foot Tappin fun, audiences will be taken on a whirlwind of entertainment influenced by the enormous diversity of Africa. Pulsating rhythms will transport audiences into a fantasy world far removed from reality.  Auditioned over the past six months, the cast of 26 will include bewitching showgirls and a featured lead singer, Stella Magabe. They will entertain audiences in various scenes from a pulsing live drumming spectacular, the eerie Legends of Fire which features a giant praying mantis and real fire, to the seductive Saharan Dreams.	
The awe-inspiring Visions of Rhythm is a cross cultural spectacular, combining classical Indian Dance and music with traditional African dance and music, culminating in a beautiful adagio against a waterfall. Audiences will be on the edge of their seats by the time the show hits the Foot Tappin' Fun Finale.  Pulse! has also been designed for "privatisation" by corporations who can use it to showcase their achievement award ceremonies and special events. The show is structured in such a way that the various scenes can be presented in segments to accommodate presentations and speeches.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684 AND FAX (011) 780 7535	
	


Celebrity Visits To Sun City  		
1980  JACK JONES  GLORIA GAYNOR  LEO SAYER  PEACHES & HERBS  1981  FRANK SINATRA  RICK WAKEMAN  CHER  GLEN CAMPBELL  OSMONS  VILLAGE PEOPLE  SHIRLEY BASSEY  SHA NA NA  BEACH BOYS  1982  LEO SAYER  ANN-MARGRET  KENNY ROGERS  NEIL SEDAKA  PAUL ANKA  OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN  GEORGE BENSON  LIZA MINNELLI  JAMES LAST  DOLLY PARTON  1983  JULIO IGLESIAS  DAVID ESSEX  SHA NA NA  BARRY MANILOW  LINDA RONSTADT  CHRISTOPHER CROSS  ROD STEWART  NANA MOUSKOURI  ELTON JOHN  LIBERACE  1984  CHICAGO  ANDY GIBB / LANDERS SISTERS  SHIRLEY BASSEY  BONEY M  KC AND THE SUNSHINE BAND  AIR SUPPLY  BELLAMY BROTHERS / CHRIS REA  QUEEN  JULIO IGLESIAS  ANTHONY NEWLEY  PRINCESS STEPHANIE  PRISCILLA PRESLEY  1985  CLIFF RICHARD  ROD STEWART  HOWARD KEEL  SHAKIN STEVENS / ELKIE BROOKS  DANNY WILLIAMS  INTERNATIONAL FIGURE SKATING CHAMP  1986  LOUIS CLARK (HOOKED ON CLASSICS)  HOT ICE  60S ROCK: THE TROGGS, THE SWINGING BLUE JEANS,  MARMALADE  SPELLBOUND MAGIC SPECTACULAR  WHEEL OF FORTUNE SHOWS  LAUGH AID  1987  GYMNASTICS GOES HOLLYWOOD  NAZARETH / WISHBONE ASH  BLACK SABBATH  STATUS QUO  MODERN TALKING  BLESS BRIDGES  WHEEL OF FORTUNE SHOWS  LAUGH AID  60S ROCK: THE TREMELOES, THE FORTUNE, THE EQUALS  1988  BEVERLY RHODES  SIDNEY SESSIONS  MODERN TALKING  LAURA BRANIGAN  WHEEL OF FORTUNE SHOWS  1989  IRENE CARA  LAURA BRANIGAN  WHEEL OF FORTUNE SHOWS  1990  ICE EXPRESS  CHIPPENDALES  SPELLBOUND  WHEEL OF FORTUNE SHOWS  1991  MANGO GROOVE  ONE NIGHTS JOURNEY THROUGH JAZZ  GEORGIAN STATE DANCE COMPANY  SOUL BROTHERS / YVONNE CHAKA CHAKA  WHEEL OF FORTUNE SHOWS  1992  HUGH MASEKELA  LOVE PARTY  JAZZ  JOHNNY CLEGG & SAVUKA  MISS WORLD  LETTA MBULA & CAIPHUS SEMENYA  JEAN MICHEL JARRE  WHEEL OF FORTUNE SHOWS  BRIGGITTE NIELSEN  AMY KLEINHANS  ROBIN LEACH  DEBORAH SHELTON  ANTHONY DELON  BILLY DEE WILLIAMS  BO DEREK  JOAN COLLINS  BEVERLY JOHNSON  CAROL ALT  JERRY HALL  IVANA TRUMP  SIDNEY SHELDON  VIVIANE VENTURA  GINA TOLLESON  KIM ALEXIS 	
1993  JACKIE MASON  SHIRLEY MACLAINE  BLESS BRIDGES  LONDON PHILARMONIC ORCHESTRA  THE GYPSEY KINGS  MISS WORLD PAGAENT  ELTON JOHN & RAY COOPER  WHEEL OF FORTUNE SHOWS  1994  NATALIE COLE  BRYAN ADAMS  AFRICAN RHYTHMS  JOE COCKER  STING  RICHARD MARX  1995  LPO WOMAN OF THE WORLD  DAME KIRI TE KANAWA  MOODY BLUES  THE ANDREW STRONG BAND  WET WET WET  THE COMMITMENTS  RAJIT KAPUR  JONAH LOMU  ICE CUBE  ERIC MIYANI  ELIZABETH HURLEY  HUGH GRANT  MS ROCHELLE MITIRARA  DR M MAHATHIR  AISHWARYA RAI  JULIA MORLEY  LOU GOSSET JNR  MR SIPHO MABUSE  HUGH MASEKELA  YVONNE CHAKA CHAKA  WELCOME MSOMI  JIM TORRANCE  BASETSANE MAKGALEMELE  CHRIS ISAAKS  KEITH FLOYD  JULIA & ERIC MORLEY  BOBBIE EAKES  JENNIFER JONES  RICHARD STEINMETZ  LINDA EVANGELISTA  ERNIE HUDSON  MARIASELA ALVAREZ  AMITABH BACHCHAN  JOSE BORAIN  GRACE JONES  FANIE DE VILLIERS  BRUCE FORSYTH  ASTRID HERRERA  CHRISTOPHER LEE  BEVERLY PEELE  EMMA SAMS  MICHAEL WINNER  ALFRE WOODARD  CAUGHT IN THE ACT  ERNIE ELS  DAVID FROST  NICK PRICE  NICK FALDO  VIJAY SINGH  COREY PAVIN  BERNARD LANGER  CONSTANTINO ROCCA  FRANCOIS PIENAAR  ZZ TOP  MANPOWER AUSTRALIA  MEATLOAF  RICHARD BRANSON  DESMOND TUTU  PEGGY-SUE KHUMALO  JOSIAH TUGWANE  TRACY CHAPMAN  DAVID GATES & BREAD  SPIN DOCTORS  CLAIRE JOHNSON  ANDREW YOUNG  POPO MOLEFE  BARLIE SWART  NICK BESTE  MARC PERROW  MOKROKO KROKO  OLYMPIC TEAM  MARC BROOKS  IAN WOOSNAM  BERNARD LANGER  TOM LEHMAN  COLIN MONTGOMERIE  STEVE STRICKER  STEVE JONES  COREY PAVIN  NICK PRICE  MARK OMEARA  NAAS BOTHA  JOEL STRANSKY  GARY PLAYER  COLIN MONTGOMERIE  TOM LEHMAN  JACQUI MOFOKENG  DEON COETZEE  HANNAH BOTHA  JAMES SMALL  STEVE TSHWETE  THABO MBEKI  CHRIS ISAAK  TINA TURNER  RUGBY WORLD CUP CHAMPIONSHIP PARTICIPATING TEAMS  HIS / HER MAJESTY KING & QUEEN OF MALAYSIA - JUANKU JAAFAR  AMBASSADOR HUGO PORTA & MRS PORTA OF ARGENTINA  AMBASSADOR SELIX PITTIER & MRS PITTIER OF URUGUAY  MAGIC JOHNSONS ALL STAR BASKETBALL TEAM 	
1996  EMBETH DAVIDZ  MICHAEL DOUGLAS  LUCIANA PAVAROTTI  JOHN DENVER  MALCOLM-JAMAL WARNER  ROBERT GUILLAME  SHARI BELFONTE  JOHNY COCHRANE  STEVIE WONDER  HUGH MASEKELA  WELCOME MSOMI  MARIAM MAKEBA  YVONNE CHAKA CHAKA  LOUIS FARRAKHAN  TINA TURNER  CHRIS DE BURGH  MIACHAEL CANE  HUNTER TYLO  JACKSON BROWNE  DANIEL DAVIS  BASETSANE MAKGALEMELE  STEVE HOFFMEYER  MICHAEL JACKSON  SHARLEEN SURTIE RICHARDS  MICHAEL McLEAN  JEREMY MANSFIELD  PETER SULLIVAN  EON DE VOS  FELICIA MABUZA SUTTLE  LELETI KHUMALO  HUGH MASEKELA  DOREEN MORRIS  ZINZI MANDELA-HOLINGWANE  JACQUIE MOFOKENG  BERNALIE DANIELS  WWF WRESTLING TEAM  MANPOWER  MEATLOAF  1997  TANYA FOURIE  AMANDA COETZER  BRUCE FORDYCE  LEON SCHUSTER  BILL COSBY  PRESIDENT GOH COK TONG - PRIME MINISTER OF SINGAPORE  1997 AUSTRALIAN CRICKET TEAM  CHICKTAY BROTHERS  GLORIA ESTEFAN  PATRICIA LEWIS  BILL COSBY  JOHNY CLEGG  FELICIA MABUZA SUTTLE  PREMIER POPO MOLEFE  YVONNE CHAKA CHAKA  SOWETO STRING QUARTET  RIVA FORMAN  BASETSANE MAKGALEMELE  ALEX JAY  TOM JONES  BERNALIE DANIELS  PEGGY SUE KHUMALO  DAVID VLOK  DOREEN MORRIS  MICHAEL MOLL  PAUL PHUME  CHARL COODE  MANU PADAYACHEE  ROBYN POOLE  JOE DIESCHO  GLENDA REYMOND  MISS UNIVERSE S.A  MISS S.A  NAOMI CAMPBELL  IMAN  LINDA EVANGELISTA  JOAN COLLINS  GEORGE BENSON  STEVIE WONDER  SPICE GIRLS  GLORIA ESTEFFAN  ELIZABETH HURLEY  HUGH GRANT  JACKIE CHAN  TONY LEONG  BOBBY EAKES  PRESIDENT TAKI-COMMORES  KING OF MALAYSIA-SULTAN ASLOW  JASON DONOVAN  JOHN DENVER  WHITNEY HOUSTON  BOBBY BROWN  PETE SAMPRAS  DAVID COPPERFIELD  CINDY CRAWFORD  MILLION DOLLAR GOLF PLAYERS  WESLEY SNIPES  LISA-MARIE PRESLEY  MICHAEL JACKSON  DAVID JAMES-ELLIOTT  QUINCY JONES  1998  MICHAEL JACKSON  MARRY JOE FERNANDEZ  ANNA KOURNIKOVA  CHONCHITA MARTINEZ  VANESSA MAE  USHI GLASS  DANA WINNER  JERMAINE JACKSON  SARAH BRIGHTMAN  MICHAEL FLATLEY-LORD OF THE DANCE  THREE SUPRANOS  STEVIE WONDER  SAM WATERSON  CHRIS HUBANK  MATS WILANDER  OLGA BARABANSHIKOVA  LISA-MARIE PRESLEY  AKSHAY KUMAR  SUNIL SHETTY  PARISH RAWAL  MILLION DOLLAR GOLFERS  GARY PLAYER  WESLEY SNIPES  CHRIS TUCKER 	
1999  MICHAEL JACKSON  CHRIS TUCKER  ANNA VISSI  SARAH BRIGHTMAN  JERMAINE JACKSON  COUNTING CROWS  SUNJAY DUTT  RAVEENA TANDON  PRINCE OF SAUDI ARABIA  PIETER DIRK UYS  SONIA RACITI  MISS SA 1998-1999  BRUCE FORDYCE  HENRY CELE	
	


Sun City Celebrates Food In Six-Month F&B Festival

  

From soulfood to seafood in resort-wide showcase

Sun City is celebrating food for a whole six months this year as each month until December, a different festival theme will be showcased in the resort's premier restaurants.

 
The events include such diverse highlights as Soul-food in September, and Oysters to kick off the event, to coincide with the famous Knysna Oyster Festival.

"The entire six-month F&B extravaganza is aimed at presenting our cuisine to guests and to add value to their experience at Sun City, while at the same time unleashing the chefs' creativity," says John Airey, F&B Director at the resort.

The restaurants participating are the Villa Del Palazzo and the Crystal Court at the Palace of the Lost City, the Peninsula at the Cascades Hotel, Harlequins at the Sun City Hotel, and the Marula at the Cabanas.

In August, the resort will celebrate the Best of Beef in a linked promotion with Jack Daniels - featuring Bourbon marinades and Flambe Creations, with the chefs of each restaurant unveiling their own specialties.

September brings a highly unusual feature to the Villa del Palazzo, in which two Italian winemakers will act as "sommeliers" at the restaurant, presenting the best of Italian wines for guests' enjoyment. "And in that month we will also be host to our own a fashion show presenting the work of Italian designers whose creations are available in South Africa, as well as a stunning range of jewellery from Tuscany " said John.

 
Concurrently with this, the Villa will also stage several Soiree Culinaires' with various Musical themes including, " A Night at the Movies ", " An Evening with Andrew Lloyd Webber" and an evening "From Beethoven to the Beatles", all featuring a string quartet which will provide romantic dancing music reflecting the themes.

Probably the most spectacular of the events during the festival will be the Chef's Table - a "Night Under the Stars" - in which guests will be seated at tables which will float on the lake in front of the Crystal Court restaurant at the Palace of the Lost City. The dinner, to be attended by top food journalists and critics, will showcase the Christmas fare that will be served throughout the resort and will be accompanied by music provided by a floating quartet.

"A departure for this event will be in the manner of its serving," says John. " For each of the courses, we will present to each guest, a Japanese Bento box in which each compartment will contain a sample portion of the Christmas delights that will be served by the premier restaurants of the resort. This will include some exciting desserts. In this way, the foodies will be able to get an idea of the entire spectrum of food options at the resort for the Festive Season."

September brings Soul-food to Sun City, and the restaurants will be serving "Home from Home" dishes offering a lighter alternative to haute cuisine. Dishes will include Seared Tuna served on Wasabi Mashed Potato - "good for the soul and just as good for the body, too," says John.

But by October all thoughts of slimming must be abandoned as the entire resort celebrates "Desirable Desserts" in all the premier restaurants. Probably the least sinful of these will be the Bread and Butter Pudding palette, featuring the myriad ways with this wonderful confection.

 
November brings Crayfish Creations, in which guests can move from restaurant to restaurant during the month, sampling the specialty methods used by the various chefs to prepare this seafood delicacy.

And then in December, as the thunderclouds gather over the Pilanesberg, its going to be Raining Prawns at Sun City and for those with a taste for the crustaceans, they will be served by the bucketful and guests will be invited to eat as many as they can.

"We enjoy showing the best we have to give and over the next few months, guests will be treated the very versatile skills of our chefs," says John Airey.

For further information please contact Lara Ross on 011 780 7684 or email lross@sunint.co.za  
 




        Bumper Spring Break  		
SA Bodybuilding champs, Ocean Warriors, major stage show  September 22 marks the main event on thousands of South African holidaymakers' calendars, when they pack and head for Sun City's Valley of Waves for the Spring Break - 10 days of unbelievable fun, ranging from a skating spectacular to South Africa's biggest bodybuilding championship. 		
"Every year at this time, we stage a spectacular festival of fun and entertainment in the Valley and every year we succeed in providing something to suit every taste - for the kids, it's an absolute blast," says Dean Pitt, the Valley's Manager.  "Springbreak is an event that everyone looks forward to. More and more people are making it their primary short holiday event. Over the ten days we expect a total of 40 000 visitors who enjoy the wide-open spaces and the variety of competitions and shows."  	
The events range from stage shows that run throughout the day, with broad appeal, to the spectacular night surfing and the big beach party. Tons of competitions have been arranged with the help of sponsors, and these include the SAB Golf Chip test of skill with competitors using their golfing prowess to land balls on small targets to win big prizes.  A major sponsor this year is Red Bull, which will present six events, including a stage performance contest and a body surfing. A skating track will be erected on the beach for the Skating demonstrations by some of South Africa's most accomplished experts in the sport and a Street Skate event will also be staged. Red Bull will host the blockbuster Beach Party, one of the highlights of the Springbreak Calendar.  	
Vodacom's Ocean Warriors will thrill the crowds with their surfing skills and warriors of a different kind will flex their muscles in the South African BodyBuilding expo. An amateur competition, in which guests can show off their hard-won physiques to win prizes, is also on the cards, as is a Miss Bikini pageant for girls who have got what it takes.  Sun City management has also been able to secure appearances by the hugely popular dance troupe, Pulse of Africa, which has been performing to packed audiences throughout the country. Dairymaid has sponsored the Stage Show with its daily variety of acts.  Not a minute will be idle in the Valley during the Springbreak. Guests will be entertained and occupied by events such as the Hooch Volley Ball Tournament, the You/Huisgenoot Weekend Stage Events, Strongman and Lifeguard Demonstrations, Tug o' War, a Treasure Hunt, Kamp Kwena Entertainment and Fitness sessions and an all-new feature this year with real-looking henna tattoos. As a background to the festivities, 5fm will broadcast live from the Valley during the Springbreak.  	
The Valley of Waves is the central feature of the Lost City. This African fantasy world immerses visitors in the atmosphere of an ancient and exotic civilisation. At its centre, The Valley of Waves, which legend declares is the original "Valley of the Sun" is the premier recreational Water Park in the world - a pleasure kingdom for thrill seekers. There is something for everyone at The Valley of Waves - a revitalising experience in an awe-inspiring environment.  Tickets can be booked at Computicket or at The Valley of the Waves. R 40 Adults over 13 R 25 Children and pensioners Times: 10h00 to 17h30 daily For further information please contact Lara Ross on: 011 780 7684 or email lross@sunint.co.za 	
	


Botanical Walking Tours Inaugurated At Sun City  		
Gardens at the Lost City now have Botanical Garden status   Walking tours through the magnificent cultivated and wild gardens of Sun City have been inaugurated following the production of a beautiful illustrated map, plotting the five main areas of interest, and a catalogue of the trees, numbered and named.  		
When the Lost City was conceived in 1989, one of the first major projects was the establishment of a nursery to provide plants for the hundreds of hectares of landscaping on the site. In 1992 at the time the Lost City was opened, more than 23 700 plants had been propagated and 244 000 bagged. Today the garden contains around 3 000 different plant species, and a specialist collection of more than 400 different types of palms. In a planting programme that started in 1991, more than 6 000 mature or fully grown trees were also planted.  The garden is divided into 22 different forests, of which 80% are indigenous and the rest exotic. Gordon Kershaw, senior horticulturist for Top Turf Gardens, the company responsible for the seven year project that has resulted in the awe-inspiring garden, said that the tours were a consequence of intense interest by botanical groups in the unique collections of plants at the Lost City. All trees now have national tree numbers, and botanical names appended. A catalogue of trees will be made available to tourists in order for them to log the various species. Botanical Garden status entails meticulous cataloguing and tracing of the history and origin of all the plants.	
Visitors to the Lost City Botanical Gardens will also be able to observe the hundreds of species of birds and other fauna which have been attracted by the planting and the specialised feeding programme within the garden.  The five tours, most of which have a duration of 90 minutes are: The Baobab Tour, which takes guests on a fairly strenuous course from the Lost City Golf Course club house, passes through dry areas of indigenous planting to the Baobab Forest of 380 transplanted mature trees. This forest is planted with trees from the Venda region, the largest of which weighs over 40 tons and is about 300 years old.  The Beach Tour, which is for any age group or fitness level, starts at the Monkey Spring Plaza, through the Crocodile Valley, down the Royal Staircase, the Valley of Waves, and back. Tourists will see tropical and coastal plants from various coastal regions, including the Wild Coast. The tour takes in the Gong of the Sun Lion and the Crocodile Valley Forest, planted with wild fig trees to attract the green pigeons. 	
The Spider Web Trail, for the fit and adventurous, will take the route from the Monkey Spring Plaza via Slide Hill, to Spider Web Bridge through Hippo Gorge and the Beach. The route is through exotic and indigenous cycad plantations, tropical rain forest and jacarandas. Flamingoes and waterfowl are among the birds to be seen on this route.  The Lost City Crock Pit Tour starts at the Baobabs, through the Euphorbia forest, via the Lost City Golf Course. Features of the walk are the desert theme plants represented by the Euphorbia and Aloe species, on the way to the live crocodile pit.  The Cascades Gardens to Water World Tour takes enthusiasts over the swing bridge from the Welcome Garden Centre, to the Cascades Pool Deck. They will see a mature forest of bamboo, figs, Shefflera and Chorisa speciosa. On the outskirts of the forest, guests will be led through the Cascades Aviary, past the Gary Player Country Club and Waterworld back to the Sun City Hotel pool deck. 	
The objective of the walking tours is that guests will be able to either be escorted by a guide, or go by themselves, being guided by the map and creating their own adventures.  "The planting at Sun City is scientifically important and our aim is to have it recognised as the largest Botanical Garden in the Southern Hemisphere," states Kurt Peter, Director of Operations, Sun City Resort.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	

Going Green At Sun City  		
Sun International is extremely mindful of its role in protecting the environment and using natural resources sparingly.  		
Water is probably the most precious resource on the African sub-continent and The Lost City at Sun City has been designed to make every drop of water go a Iong way. When Gary Player was briefed to design the new Lost City golf course he was asked to create a course which would be miserly with water. The result is an economical desert-style course. Gary and his team are very proud of the fact that only 30 hectares of the 55-hectare course are watered by sprinklers, yet the tees, fairways and greens are lush green oases. The numerous lakes, watercourses and cascades on the course use re-cycled water from Sun City's treatment plant. "We don't have water to waste," said Gary, "so the course had to be economical, as far as irrigation was concerned."	
Sun City as a whole uses some 9 000 cubic meters of water a day which is enough to supply the needs of a small town. The water is drawn from the Vaalkop Dam which is part of the Hartebeestpoort Dam system. Sun City has been allocated 12 000 cubic meters of water per day so, at the moment, the resort is living within its water means.  Consulting engineer Philip Pybus of Stewart, Scott Ltd, is the man responsible for Sun Citys bulk water and waste systems. He fully supports the measures that Sun International has implemented at the resort. "The resort's effluent is treated to a high standard of purity and reused on the golf courses. 	
"Fresh water is used for the needs of The Lost City Jungle. If there are those who say that this water could be used better elsewhere, my answer would be that if the same amount of water was used by a factory, no one would raise an eyebrow. Also, The Lost City provides an enormous economic benefit to the people of the area, more than many factories would do."  As part of local government policy, several villages close to Sun City have been provided with improved water facilities, and the resort management is always interested in new ways to save water and to support the surrounding communities. 	
Wherever possible Sun City supports recycling. Each month container-loads of glass, tins, plastic and paper are recycled, while tons of plastic coat hangers are returned to dry-cleaners and laundries for reuse. Recently all refrigeration units where replaced with ozone-friendly gas. The resort recently embarked on a full scale recycling project whereby all the cans and bottles from the hotel bars are sorted at source and sold to recycling companies.  In addition to this, kitchen scraps and organic waste are used to fertilise The Palace's organic vegetable garden.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	


Sun City Rooms Go On-Line With Guestlink Global  		
Interactive TV system offers In-room email, netsurfing and guest communications  Sun City has taken a lead in the South African hospitality industry by commissioning the first major installation of Guestlink Global, an interactive TV system operated by guests in their rooms. 		
The system offers guests internet access, e-mail, the facility to review their bills, watch videos and, for the first time, set their own infallible yet gentle wake-up call - all via their Guestlink TV.  Unlike previous systems where the Internet could only be accessed by a limited number of users at any one time, Guestlink Global Interactive Television provides an unlimited number of guests with simultaneous access. Messages are delivered reliably, accurately and promptly, and the system keeps a record of all the guest's messages received during their stay.  The Guestlink Global Interactive Television system is supplied by TTS Telcall Television Systems, the distributor in the Southern African region. Riku Karlsson, Vice President of Operations of Guestlink in Finland, said TTS was appointed as regional distributor because of its long-term plan to be the supplier of choice to the hospitality industry worldwide. "TTS shares our culture and undertakes to provide the high level of professional service demanded by this industry," he said.  	
Sun City's Director of Operations Steven Bagg said the installation of the system in the rooms of the Palace of the Lost City, the Sun City Hotel, Cascades Hotel and the Cabanas, was all part of a programme that kept the resort abreast of world technology - or ahead of it in some instances. "Our guests are extremely sophisticated travellers who are used to the best the world has to offer. Services such as these ensure return visits."  	
"TTS met the requirements in a number of key areas," said Graham Wood, Chief Financial Officer of Sun City. "It was important to us that the interactive television supplier we chose should offer an all-inclusive service. TTS supplies the television and upgrades the cable system, provides movies, software and hardware, and maintains the system once it is installed. All this is on a rental basis for a period of five years. The company is also well established with a good track record, having been in operation for 27 years."  	
According to IT Facilities Manager in the Sun City computer department, Freddie Siebert, the system is used with either a user-friendly remote control or wireless keyboard, obviating the need for cabling between the keyboard and the television. This means the unit will be able to be used from any part of the room.  Now standard for all guests staying at the Palace of the Lost City and the Sun City Main Hotel, this first of its kind system will shortly also be installed at all the resort's hotels.  "In-room Internet is now a standard requirement for international visitors and we at TTS are continually being asked by leading hotels for this service. The new Guestlink Global system is the first of its kind and will fulfil all the guests' expectations", says Sam Danon, MD of TTS. Currently in over 1 300 hotels and in more than 250 000 rooms, Guestlink is the technology leader in interactive hotel communication systems. Because this is the main focus of their business, Guestlink is able to develop and improve the system regularly. In terms of the agreement between TTS and the hotels, all income generated by the system is shared equally.  For further information please contact Lara Ross on 011 780 7684 or Ronel at TTS on 011 466 1803.	
	


Encounters With Nature At Sun City  		
Sun City is associated with glamour, gaming and entertainment. But the resort also offers superb opportunities to encounter nature at first hand. The resort has its own jungle and right next door is a 55 000-hectare (136 000-acre) game reserve.  		
Sun International contributes financially to the development of the reserve, which is called the Pilanesberg National Park, and has helped it to become one of the finest in southern Africa.  The park is a natural habitat of the "Big Five"; besides lion, there are 55 elephant and 80 buffalo plus health breeding populations of rhino and leopard. Cheetah, hippo and crocodile are present in substantial numbers.  The veld teems with herds of game. It is easy to spot sable, tsessebe, springbok, gemsbok, red hartebeest, wildebeest, giraffe and 17 other major herbivore species.  Pilanesberg is an ideal place to study how the complex web of nature functioned before the advent of man, and there are extensive facilities for the ecotourist in the park. There is a park entrance a few minutes drive from Sun Citys hotels, so it is quite possible to live in five-star luxury and still spend entire days in the untamed wilderness. Visitors can also stay in the park.  The Manyane complex is a 10-hectare enclosure inside an electrified lion-proof fence; there is a tented camp, chalets, a site for 100 caravans, two swimming pools, a restaurant and a camping area. The complex includes an education centre where regular lectures on wildlife are given by park staff. 	
At Manyane there are safe, self-guided walking trails where the visitor meets non-aggressive species such as eland, kudu, waterbuck, impala and warthog. There are 250 bird species in the park; at Manyane many of them may be studied in two large walk-in aviaries.  Other fenced camps are Bosele, which has dormitory and cooking facilities for large groups; Mankwe, with 10 tents and ten chalets; Metswedi, with six tents; Kololo is the smallest camp, with four tents perched on top of a mountain.  The visitor may drive his own car through the park on 160 kilometers of good roads, stopping to picnic at a securely fenced site. But game-viewing drives, walking trails and balloon flights may be booked through a concessionary company - Pilanesberg Safaris, which has an office in the Sun City Hotel.  The natural flora of the Pilanesberg is fascinating, but The Lost City Jungle is overwhelming. The R21-million man-made forest, which covers 25 hectares (62 acres), is crammed with 1,5 million plants and trees from many parts of the world; half of the 4 000 species have never been cultivated before. 	
The jungle has 22 separate areas representing wet and dry climates. In the rain forest, trees such as ebony, fluted milkwood and red beech, tower through a mist. Not far away, an and section is dominated by monstrous baobab trees with grotesquely writhing branches.  The Aloe Suzannae from Madagascar has five meter-long flowers that give off a heady perfume at night and more than 60 000 lilies dominate another part of the forest.  There are 300 species of palm including specimens from the USA, Panama, Ecuador and the Philippines.  On the fringe of the forest are euphorbias from Saudi Arabia and camel thorn from the Kalahari Desert, which merge with the natural bush of the North West. In this area, Reebok and bushbuck from the Pilanesberg National Park come to nibble tender shoots; even a majestic kudu has been spotted from the windows of The Palace.  The cool humid microclimate of the jungle has attracted large numbers of birds and animals. Landscape designer Patrick Watson deliberately planted fig trees in every section, because they attract birds; so far, 190 species have made the forest their home. Visitors may admire sacred ibis, Egyptian geese and whistling ducks. The baobab section has attracted indigenous finches, waxbills, bronze mannikins and paradise flycatchers. Predators such as Walburg's eagle and the black-necked heron keep the rodent and reptile population down. Friendly tortoises and a shy python, harmless to Man, are sometimes seen. 	
The waterways in the jungle are populated by more than 9 000 fish, including barbel, tilapia and leatherback carp. There are plans to introduce more indigenous species. Living in a water hazard on the 13th hole of The Lost City golf course are 36 Nile crocodiles, some of them nearly two meters long. They were bred in the Kwena Gardens crocodile sanctuary at Sun City, where the crocs are also a major attraction for visitors. walking safely above the monsters on wooden gangways, tourists sometimes shudder at the thought of falling down next to Footloose, a 4,7metre-long male.  Near the Cascades Hotel, netting slung between large trees creates a huge walk-in aviary where visitors stroll unimpeded among hundreds of birds from all over the world.  There are starlings from east Africa and India, robins from China and screeching parrots from the Far East. Indigenous species range from tiny waxbills and wydahs to stately blue cranes. The aviary offers a rare opportunity to see and photograph birds more easily than on conventional safaris.  Glamour and sophistication are only one side of the coin at Sun City. For the ecotourist, southern Africa's premier resort provides an intense, concentrated encounter with the natural world.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	


Celebrities And Sports Stars For Major Lost City Cycling Challenge  		
Jacaranda 94.7fm, air time to cancer benefit   Miss South Africa Sonya Raciti will be among the top-level guests at the second Cansa Lost City Cycle Challenge to take place in and around Sun City on September 4 in aid of the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA). 		
She will head a celebrity list that includes Miss Gauteng Heidi van Zyl and top cyclists Gary Beneke and Robbie McIntosh and Jacques Fullard (1999 Argus winner.)   This cycling event, which appeals to cyclists from beginners to champions, and carries a first prize of R1 000, will be held over 103km, 69km and 19km, is primarily sponsored by Sun International, Jacaranda 94.2fm, Old Mutual, Reebok, Powerade and Amino Research, with another 18 sponsors participating.  The organisers are calling for participants in the event which last year drew 1 800 riders. A team event is also planned. The three routes will allow anyone from novices and children to seasoned riders to take part and all finishers will receive medals. Finishers in the 103km race will each receive 60mm silver medals.  	
Entry fees, which will go towards CANSA funds, are R40 per rider, if paid in before 14/08/99, and will be R60 if paid at Sun City on the evening of 3 September.  Entry forms may be obtained from Jacaranda 94.7fm studios at Samrand, cycle shops, the Ride Magazine or from the event website, www.trigon.co.za/lostcity.  A special accommodation package for participants and their supporters has been arranged at the Cabanas at Sun City. The double rate, including breakfast for two sharing is R578, 00 per person for two nights, and the single rate is R1 048 for two nights.  Family rooms will cost R692 per person sharing for the two nights including breakfast, while singles will pay R1 276 each. A room surcharge of R120 per night will be charged for children.  For reservations, please call Evril or Bonnie on (011) 780 7586/7482.  Inquiries may be made by calling (012) 379 4616 or (012) 664 2498 after hours. 	
	

The Lost City  		
The avid imagination of one of South Africas premier creative minds, Sol Kerzner, gripped the nation when the Lost City opened in December 1992.  		
The recreation of an age-old mythical civilisation that inhabited a wonderland of waterscapes, rain forests and an exotic jungle with a Palace as its backdrop was an incredible feat for Sun City.  Spearheading entertainment in South Africa, Sun City brought the mystic of The Lost City to the people.  Legend has it that .... Centuries before tall ships were ever dreamed about, long before the dawn of a western civilisation. A nomadic tribe from Northern Africa set out to seek a new world, a land of peace and plenty.  The tribe wandered for many years in search of such a magical place, and at last their quest was rewarded. The land they discovered to the South became the legendary Valley of the Sun, known today as the Valley of the Waves.  Not only did they bring with them a rich culture, but also architectural skills that were exceptional even by todays standards. Something special was created: from the jungle rose an amazing city with a magnificent Palace.  The legend of The Lost City told by the African Tribes of the North West region, is about the rediscovery of a lost civilisation in the densely jungled Valley of Waves.  The Valley of Waves is the Master of recreational water-parks in the world - A pleasure Kingdom for thrill seekers. Where visitors are able to enjoy spine-chilling rides down subterranean chutes and ride the perfect wave to an artificial beach. 	
The excitement of The Valley of Waves begins as you step out of the fantasy world of the Grand Pavilion, onto the Bridge of Time. A huge leopard crouched on the rock face guards the Temple of Creation. Occasionally, forces unleashed deep in the earth explode out of the Temple, the leopards eyes grow fiery red, smoke and steam pours out of the fissures in the rock. Sounds of lava hissing and bubbling can be heard as it flows beneath the Bridge of Time, which vibrates with this eruption of power.  The Bridge of Time spans the distance from the Valley of Waves to the Hall of Treasures. The Hall of Treasures is a dramatic cavern, seemingly carved out of living rock but with a fibre optic starscape - An unusual and unforgettable exhibition and function venue.  Discover remnants of an ancient city as you wander through the 25 hectare jungle surrounding the Valley of Waves. A vast man-made landscaping project consisting of more than 1.6-million trees, plants and ground cover.  The Palace, the pivotal jewel of the Lost City is a lavish fantasy hotel set against the stark ruggedness of the Pilanesberg region. The Palace is surrounded by mountains and the untamed majesty of African bushveld.  The Lost City - a land of vision and imagery.	
	

Kiddies Can Also Saddle Up At Cansa Lost City Cycle Challenge  		
The CANSA Lost City Cycle Race on Saturday, 4 September 1999, promises to be fun for the whole family with the addition of the Chappies Tricycle Ride for little ones aged two to six. 		
This fun event over an easy one kilometer route is open to all kids between two and six who have their own tricycle, BMX, scooter or other two or three wheeler.   Organiser Werner Theron says its in no way a race. "Its a fun event that will involve more nibbling than peddling." There are therefore no prizes for winners, but each participant receives a Chappies peak cap, button badge and medal for completing the ride. In addition, all participants get free entry to Sun Citys Valley of the Waves on the day on presentation of his or her Chappies button badge.   The entry fee is R20 per child and a special family rate is available for two or more children from the same family. The proceeds will be donated to CANSA.  Chappies brand manager Tshihulwane Tshivhase says the aim of the Chappies National Tricycle Series is to encourage participation in physical activity from an early age. Participation in sport is an important part of leading a healthy, balanced lifestyle as an adult, he says, And the best time to start to cultivate that lifestyle is at this age.  	
The Chappies Tricycle Ride at Sun City on 4 September starts at 09:30. Chappie Chipmunk and other well-loved characters will be there to entertain the kids afterwards. Participants are also invited to visit Kamp Kwena, Sun Citys childrens club on the day. The club offers special activities, including jumping castles, stage shows, musical games and dancing, ice-cream eating, face painting and treasure hunts.  For more information or to enter, contact Lara Biesot-Theron on (011)477-3399 or e-mail mitten@mweb.co.za. Entries will also be accepted on Friday, 3 September between 17:00 and 20:00 and from 07:00 on the day. 	
	


The Valley Of Waves  		
The Valley of Waves is the central feature of the Lost City. This African fantasy-world immerses visitors in the atmosphere of an ancient and exotic civilisation. 		
The Valley of Waves, which legend declares is the original Valley of the Sun, is the master of recreational water-parks in the world - a pleasure Kingdom for thrill seekers.  The Lazy River endlessly meanders around the Island of the Valley of Waves for 500 metres, carrying two million litres of water and joyful children, gently bobbing along the ripples of water in brightly coloured tubes.  The island has an ethnic village that includes a surf shop, a candy store and a food court. There are lockers and cloakrooms and an equipment hire facility.  The Roaring Lagoon is an adrenaline junkies fix. Every 90 seconds, a siren wails the advent of an assault on your senses. A 1.8m high wave with a velocity of 35kms per hour crashes against the sandy beach pulling with it a delighted human wall.  Equal to the Roaring Lagoon is the Temple of Courage. Brave-hearts drop 17 metres down a 70-metre chute, hurtle under a bridge and splash into a pool at the foot of the slide - not for the faint hearted. 	
In addition to the Temple of Courage are four water slides. To the left of the Temple of Courage is the Diamond Mine, which is the starting point for two meandering flume rides. A small pool provides a safe splashdown after a thrilling ride on the slippery Scorpio flume.  The underground Tarantula is a thrilling experience - surrounded by darkness, armed with nothing else but a tube, you charge through channels of mountain terrain at breathtaking speed. Echoing your own screams of terror is the person hurtling down the mountainside behind you. As you burst into sunshine you cant wait to climb the mountain again and scare yourself witless.  Sunbathers can soak up the sun at the plaza surrounding the circular Royal Baths whilst they refresh themselves with delicious cocktails from the poolside Observatory Bar which overlooks the Roaring Lagoon. The nearby open-air Amphitheatre - The Royal Arena is available for live entertainment and can seat 800 spectators.  There is something for everyone at the Valley of Waves - a revitalising experience in an awesome environment.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	


The Palace Of The Lost City Is Africas Best  		
The Palace Of The Lost City Is Africas Best According to US Conde Nast Traveller   The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City is Africas top resort  and thats official. According to the authoritative US Conde Nast Traveler, bible of the international jet set, this lavish and exciting South African resort hotel took the royal crown in the prestigious Readers Choice survey, involving more than 30 000 of its readers.  		
Conde Nast Traveler's Editor in Chief, Thomas J Wallace, presented the award to The Palace of the Lost City at a glittering reception in Malibu, Los Angeles this week.  This is the first time that the African continent boasts its own category in the Conde Nast Traveler survey, which has been conducted annually for 11 years. Previously, African resorts have been combined with those in Asia, while US and European resorts have had their own divisions.   Readers polled received questionnaires eliciting a rating between excellent to poor on resorts they had visited, in the areas of rooms, service, food/restaurants, location/environment, and activities/facilities.  The Palace received the highest points, seeing off Mount Kenya Safari Club (2nd), Little Governors Camp in Kenya (3rd) and Mala Mala in South Africa (4th).   	
According to Conde Nast Traveler  and its discriminating readers - The Palace of the Lost Citys status as top African Resort means this alluring and unique theme complex also ranks highly among the worlds top 100 resorts and hotels.   The Palace of the Lost City is ranked 38th in the world according to Conde Nast Travelers Best of the Best in 1998 - Hotels and Resorts, Philip Georgas, Sun Internationals Divisional Director Resorts says the hotel group is thrilled that the Palace at the Lost City has received top honours. "It is particularly significant that the award is not only for the hotels spectacular setting and architectural magnificence, but its excellent service, cuisine and luxury accommodation," says Georgas. 	
	


A Rare Encounter Of The Lost City Kind  		
Sun City Resort assists in the reintroduction of the Wild Dog back into its natural habitat  Wild thing, I think I love you Reg Presley immortalised these words - wild dogs epitomise this passionate declaration. Their distinctive camouflage, fierce nature and tragic plight are all compelling characteristics of their attraction. 		
The wild dog is one of the most endangered predators on earth and for it to relinquish its endangered status, there is a drastic need to establish and protect wild dog populations in suitable habitat. It is critical to create islands of isolated wild dog populations across their former range in order to protect populations from major disease epidemics and persecution, while increasing numbers and genetic diversity.  With proper management, Wild Dogs can be contained and flourish in confined conservation areas, which can significantly contribute to a meta-population strategy for the survival of the species.  The 55 000-hectare, malaria free Pilanesberg National Park surrounding the Sun City Resort has successfully implemented many wildlife introduction programmes, recently including Lion and Cheetah. It has been identified as suitable for a wild dog introduction attempt. We have an obligation to the animal to offer the area as a safe haven, said Gus Van Dyk  Field Ecologist, Pilanesberg National Park. The knowledge gained by attempting such an exercise will be a great contribution to the global pool of knowledge required for the preservation and conservation of the wild dog. 	
The North West Parks and Tourism Board approached Sun International to sponsor the reintroduction of wild dogs into the Park. The Park borders the Sun City Resort and plays an intrinsic role in the Resorts eco-tourism philosophy. We were only to happy to oblige, said Philip Georgas, Divisional Director Resorts, Sun International. It is an incredible project and the thousands of international and local visitors to Sun City will benefit from being able to view these unusual animals in their natural habitat.  At present there are two adult females and 5 pups (of which 2 are female and 3 are male) in a specially designed boma in the Pilanesberg National Park. The puppies are approximately 7 months old.  The wild dogs were obtained from a farm in the All Days District in the Northern Province. A team including a private game catcher and a professional hunter took up the challenge to catch the dogs before the landowner destroyed the pack, because they were catching his game.  Unfortunately they were unaware that the Pilanesberg National Park was looking for a pack and so did not use available expertise before attempting their capture and only a portion of the pack was caught. 	
The alpha (dominant) female and her nine puppies were dug out of the den. The puppies were sent to Wildcare (Animal Rehabilitation Centre) for specialised care and rearing and the female was sent to De Wildt.  Another female was caught in a cage trap at the den. At this point, Northern Province intervened and confiscated the dogs. The dogs were offered to the North West Parks and Tourism Board on condition that the dogs were released into the wild. The young female, alpha female and five of the puppies are the animals presently in the Pilanesberg boma. The other puppies will be used in captive breeding programmes.  The boma period is critical as it allows the animals time to bond into a functional pack. The introduction of the male dogs is unpredictable as the possibility exists that the male dogs and the puppies might not accept one another and could clash. The boma period will also give the animals an opportunity to be exposed and trained to the electric fence, crucial if the animals are to remain within the confines of the reserve. It will also allow them time to orientate themselves to the location of water, prey and lion activity in the immediate vicinity around the boma. Such knowledge will help the animals in the first weeks following their release. 	
Wild Dogs from farmland are often insecure, shy and elusive because of continuous persecution. Following a period of habituation, the animals should relax and allow excellent tourist viewing and easier post release monitoring.  The puppies have been reunited with the adult females and now efforts are underway to obtain two or three adult males to complete the pack. Attempts to source two males from either Zimbabwe or Botswana are presently being made. Only once the males have been introduced into the pack can the pack be released.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684 	
	




Fact Sheet, The Palace Of The Lost City  		
LEGEND:  "Centuries before tall ships were ever dreamed about, long before the dawn of a western civilisation, a nomadic tribe from northern Africa set out to seek a new world, a land of peace and plenty."  The tribe wandered for many years in search of such a magical place, and at last their quest was rewarded. The land they discovered to the south became the legendary valley of the sun, known today as the Valley of Waves.  Not only did they bring with them a rich culture, but also architectural skills which were exceptional even by today's standards. Something special was created: from the jungle rose an amazing city with a magnificent Palace, a world richer and more splendid then any they had ever known ... Then a violent earthquake struck this idyllic valley, the survivors fled, never to return and left it to be found and restored by archaeologists centuries later. We have today restored it to its former glory ...  "Discover the most extraordinary hotel in the world"...  LOCATION  The Palace is set in the stark ruggedness of the Pilanesberg region of the Republic of South Africa. It is surrounded by mountains and untamed majesty of the African bushveld and just a wedge-shot away from the Pilanesberg National Park where elephants, rhinos, lions and antelope roam freely through their natural habitats.  ACCESSIBILITY  Gauteng, the principal business area is 187 kilometres away. Johannesburg International Airport is located there, which serves all international and domestic flights.  Pilanesberg Airport is only ten minutes away from Sun City and handles SA Express Airways flights to and from Johannesburg and Cape Town as well as private aircraft.  CLIMATE  Warm to hot and dry. Average temperatures ?C  Jan - May High 36, Low 26  Jun - Sep High 28, Low 12  Oct - Dec High 36, Low 26  TAX  Value Added Tax 14%  ELECTRICITY  110 Volts / 220 Volts  AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION  Sun City provides a courtesy service to and from the Pilanesberg Airport  CREDIT CARDS  All major credit cards are accepted  DRESS  Day : Casual  Evening : Sophisticated Resortwear  Villa del Palazzo : Smart Elegant  EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR  The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City is one of the most enticing travellers' destinations in the world, a tribute to man's imagination and a homage to art and architecture from past centuries in Africa.  Surrounding the hotel is a 25 hectare botanical jungle with over 1 600 000 plants, trees and shrubs. An ornamental forest with palms and exotic fruit trees, a wet tropical forest, a dry indigenous forest, a royal palm forest with tall palms around the swimming pool. More than 4 000 fully grown trees, including 40m giants, forms the nuclei of various forests, along with 240 000 other trees, some of which are incredibly - being grown from seed. The rain forest emulates nature with its three layers: a 40m high leaf canopy, secondary trees half that height, and then plants at ground level. Some extremely rare specimens of plants and trees such as the Dracaena fragrant from the Seychelles, the Aloe Suzannae from Madagascar, the Euphorbias brought from Saudi Arabia and more than 40 species of palms obtained from collectors in the USA, Panama, Ecuador and the Philippines, to name just a few, were nurtured at the nurseries before being planted. A bird sanctuary also exists with a wealth of birdlife to enjoy. The jungle is threaded with paths meandering past cascades and waterfalls, lakes and pools and a variety of water-borne adventure rides.  The exterior architecture of The Palace is dominated by soaring towers, topped by domes with palm fronds, elephant tusks and wildlife carvings. Sculptured cranes with wings outstretched seem about to fly from tower walls, elephants guard triumphal stairways and bridges and a life size bronze model of one of Africa's most famous tuskers supreme at the end of the hotel's Elephant Atrium, Shawu, a mighty elephant who was one of the Kruger Park's Magnificent Seven lives again ... The man who has brought him back to life is South African sculptor, Danie de Jager, for whom the task of recreating the superb elephant in bronze has been a labour of love. It looks lifelike because it has been taken from life, every square centimetre, from the tip of its ear towering 4,5m above the ground, to the soles of its cracked and spreading feet. Shawu is a treasure, even in death.	
The entrance to The Palace proclaims its grandeur. The driveway passes through a dry forest of coral and camel's foot trees before spanning an ornamented bridge over a stream of tumbling water and arriving on a piazza dominated by two Washington palms and an amazing Cheetah Fountain, in front of the Porte Cochere. Behind the sculptures are mighty columns, with elephant feet at their base. These support the Porte Cochere with its guardian leopards at the four corners. Across the courtyard rise massive 8m high doorframes, whose carved wooden doors stand open to welcome visitors into The Palace  This breathtaking scale also characterises the interiors. The lobby is a rotunda 25m high and 16m in diameter held aloft by six columns. The domed roof has an aculus at the centre encircled by a painting in six segments depicting a fantasy jungle. Around the perimeter of the rotunda are half-columns, set against the walls, with skirtings and architraves in cast stone, and hand carved mouldings celebrating the world of nature. On opposite sides of the rotunda are the reception and concierge desks, hand carved from sapele pommele with tops of rosa verona and quagga marble. In the centre of the rotunda, stands a table resting on the carved heads of four lions with its top inlaid with eight different woods. The floor is a magnificent mosaic, comprising 38 different shades of marble and granite. Each has been hand-laid and hand polished in a design with leaves at the heart surrounded by six different animals, and enclosed by inner and outer circles of bold zebra striping.  Beyond the rotunda the grand staircase descends into the Crystal Court. The balustrade of the staircase is a work of art in itself, a combination of rock crystal and bronze, capped with marble. The magnificent chandelier in the Crystal Court resembles graceful palm leaves, with the ribs made from bronze and the leaves themselves carved from rock crystals, it measures five metres in diameter. Columns, 15m high, seemingly made of palm fronds and stems of bamboo, bound by twisted coils of rope, resting in massive elephant feet define the main area. An impressive elephant fountain dominates the centre of the Crystal Court. Glass doors, set in 7m high arches, slide back behind the pillars and give rolling views over the Valley of Waves ... Everywhere one looks, one sees only that which is unique.  GUEST ROOMS AND SUITES  The Palace has a total of 338 rooms, which includes standard twin rooms, standard king rooms, family rooms, paraplegic rooms and luxury rooms. There are 13 different room configurations, the most sumptuous of which are found in the six junior suites, six superior suites, three luxury suites and the King's Suite. The King's Suite is the epitome of regal opulence, with walls hand-carved from maple wood and no fewer than 800 individual items, which have been custom designed and crafted. Each of the two bedrooms has a king-size bed, with a sitting area, desk chaise, armoire, two telephones with external lines, an en-suite bathroom and a library. There is also a guest powder room, a sauna and a butler's pantry.  All the standard rooms are like suites in their decor, with entrance foyers furnished with a monkey-leg console. All have a separate shower in their en-suite bathrooms. Every room is slightly different, one style has a seating area with a table and two upright chairs, lounge chairs, a carved impala head table and an armoire containing the TV, a safe and a butler station. The other is slightly larger and has a sofa, a lounge chair, a clover leaf ottoman, a coffee table, desk and chair.  Special attention is given to each guest on arrival at The Palace. Cars are valet parked and retrieved; however self-parking is an option. All guests are escorted to their rooms by Guest Relations personnel after registration, and made aware of the various special services available at The Palace.  Superior amenities are available in the guest rooms, from the friction towel at each bedside to the bath robes and vanity basket containing specially designed cosmetics.  DINING  The Crystal Court - seating 342  A breathtaking, lofty restaurant surrounded by a river, which is fed by a cascading waterfall. Mighty stone columns rest on elephant's feet, and a central fountain borne on the backs of four tuskers, from whose trunks water streams into a bronze bowl. The main court holds 180 with a further 100 seated on the terrace, and 62 in another casual area. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menus feature international cuisine with the African influence with such favourites as grilled Karoo lamb chop, beef fillet and breast of cornfed chicken served with braised vegetables and lentil ragout, preceded perhaps by marinated tomato and onion salad with pecorino cheese infused with garlic, chilli and anchovies.  An additional attraction within the restaurant is afternoon tea, offered in three courses: light finger sandwiches of cucumber, salmon, poultry and meat are accompanies by scones and fresh fruit tartlets with clotted cream, lemon curd and homemade preserves. A wide selection of loose teas is available and freshly brewed. Live music adds to the atmosphere of luxurious relaxation. The Crystal Court is open 16 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Villa del Palazzo - seating 202  Appearing to float like a jewel box of colour on a cushion of sparkling water, the Villa del Palazzo overlooks the Grand Pool. The Menu creates a new standard in southern Africa of Northern Italian cuisine, emphasising subtle elegance with regard to presentation, freshness and taste. Items such as, freshly made Mozzarella, Semolina pastas, air cured Braseolla and delicious Tartuffos, Gelatos and Pastelles are made and served by personally selected Italian chefs and Chef de Ranges, who have received specialised training to oversee the cuisine and service at the Villa del Palazzo. 	
Palm Court Lounge - seating 23  Adjacent to the Villa del Palazzo, the Palm Court Lounge is an elegant meeting place and ideally suited for pre-dinner and after-dinner drinks served by our friendly butler, who helps to create a relaxed and warm ambience.  Pool Restaurant / Snack Bar  The Pool Restaurant offers a menu emphasising light entres ranging from sandwiches to entre salads to steak fajitas. A daily selection of homemade ice-creams, as well as a variety of other desserts, are also available.  Buffet barbecues are popular and the Snack Bar, located next to the Grand Pool serves traditional pool cocktails under the cool shade of a pavilion.  In Room Dining  Exclusive and private dining in your own guest room or suite. 24 Hour service.  Tusk Lounge / Bar  A formal bar is found in The Tusk Lounge where the decor celebrates the magnificent tuskers who have captured the imagination of wildlife lovers everywhere. The six elephant tusks, arching in pairs over The Tusk Lounge are 5,6 metre high, weigh two tons each and are made of Indonesian Squara wood, which is heavier than ebony, and joined by thick brass circles. The Tusk Lounge with its bar and terrace, overlooks the Valley of Waves and the middle lake. In addition to the fully stocked bar, extensive list of wines and club service, a cocktail hour with a first class selection of hors d'oevres is served to the accompaniment of live piano music.  BANQUET / MEETING FACILITIES  Within The Palace are three meeting rooms opening onto the Elephant Atrium dominated by the life-size bronze sculpture of Shawu.  Royal Chamber  Another luxurious room with doors set beneath arches of windows which overlook gardens. This double volume area can accommodate 90 for a banquet and 120 in conference style seating. A dramatically carved, stone table standing in the atrium at the entrance to the Royal Chamber, can be used for registration. Within the Royal Chamber; mahogany panelling reaches up to the hand-carved ceiling with elephant heads serving as corbels. From the coffered ceiling hang four three-tier chandeliers in bronze and faux horns. At the far end of the room is a console table resting on carved elephant legs.  Orchid Room / Protea Room  At the far end of the Elephant Atrium, behind the mighty figure of Shawu, are two conference rooms, each 7m by 6,5m, accommodating 60 people combined. The decor carries something of the rich, verdant foliage of the gardens. The walls are covered with fabric in soft aqua marine and palest ivory. Impressions of leaves are painted on the ceiling, with crystal bowl chandeliers and wall sconces trimmed with bronze ferns and hung with crystals. The rooms also have carved stone, telephone console tables and high-back upholstered chairs.  All of the finest equipment is available, of course, and on hand 24 hours a day are widely experienced, highly professional conference staff. Banquets at The Palace are also a memorable experience because of the excellence of the food and its presentation in such a luxurious private surrounding.  RECREATION / GUEST SERVICES  Golf  The Gary Player Country Club  The Lost City Golf Course and Country Club  Swimming  Every hotel has its own swimming pool  Squash  Sun City Complex: 3 squash courts situated at the Gary Player Country Club  Waterworld  Offering every imaginable watersport on our huge private lake, such as jet-skiing, water-skiing and parasailing.  Windsurfing  Wavepool  Wavepool and Lazy River Ride are situated at the Valley of Waves  Safaris  Scheduled Game Drives, Hot Air Balloon Flights, Private Game-Drives adnRhino Trails at the Pilanesberg Game Reserve  Horse Riding  Situated just after the Cabanas Hotel  Tennis  Adjacent to the Gary Player Country Club  Twelve Tennis Courts, 5 Floodlit Courts  Cycling  Bikes are available for hire at the Gary Player Country Club  Jogging  Jogging tracks are laid out around the golf courses. 	
Bowling Green  Gym, Sauna, Jacuzzi, Massage  Theatre Show  Cinema  Four Cinemas and a Showscan Cinema  Discotheque  Slots and Casino Gaming  The Grand Pool  From the Grotto Loggia, steps lead onto the Grand Pool terrace with a seating capacity of 200 on chaise lounges and a panoramic view of the Valley of Waves. Seating for a further 200 is available on the tanning island. Guests are escorted to their seats and served with the necessary amenities by the pool attendants. Cocktail service is also available. The children's pool is situated at the far side of the Grand Pool, here smooth-edged crocodiles, ladybirds and frogs peep out of the water, enticing youngsters to crawl on and off them.  Pool Kiosk  Situated at the Grand Pool, the Pool Kiosk offers a variety of tanning oils, lotions, sunglasses, sun visors, magazines and newspapers.  The Lost City Golf Club  The 18 hole, par 72 golf course at The Palace, is a desert style course laid out by the Gary Player Design Company. The entire course uses the natural bushveld terrain to the finest advantage, with rock features and eroded gullies incorporated as hazards, as well as a live crocodile pool at the hole number 13. The club house, only a few hundred metres from The Palace offers the usual facilities, including golf carts, changerooms, lockers, bar and restaurant.  THE PALACE SHOPS  The Palace Collection  Offering a beautiful assortment of logo items from clothing to gifts. Resortwear.  Tigers Eye  Offering a wide selection of African artefacts. Art and regionally crafted products.  Charles Greig Jewellers  A prestigious South African Jeweller, offering designs of elegant gems and jewels.  The Royal Salon  For professional creation in hair styling, manicures and pedicures.  GUEST SERVICES  Concierge Desk  Our Concierge offers professional assistance in planning and arranging leisure activities both on and off the property.  The Concierge can assist with :  - Air travel arrangements  - Babysitter referral  - Places of interest  - Dining and entertainment suggestions  - Reservations  - Sporting activities  - Deluxe limousine service  - Shopping and special activities  - Secretarial facilities  The concierge can accommodate guests requests for information or services in various foreign languages and this facility is available 24 hours a day.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE PR DEPARTMENT, SUN INTERNATIONAL ON TEL: (011) 780-7684 	
	

Leading Hotel Of The World  		
The Palace of the Lost City - a tribute to mans imagination and a homage to art and architecture. The dominant soaring towers of the Palace beckon as you enter the Sun City Resort. The magnificent wildlife carvings and elephant tusks outlining the palatial domes are an immediate tribute to African culture and tradition.  		
As you drive past a dry forest of coral and camel-foot trees and across the ornamented bridge spanning a lake of cascading water you are already moved by the grandeur of the Palace. Upon arrival under the imposing porte cochere, you are welcomed by the Palaces regal concierge dressed in traditional North African garb. You are escorted across the colonnaded courtyard dominated by a fountain composed of magnificent sable antelope heads cast in bronze. The massive eight metre high carved doors of The Palace open up onto the spectacular rotunda lobby crowned by hand-painted jungle frescoes in a 16 metre-wide dome. The intricate mosaic floor and hand-carved, marble topped reception and concierge desks accentuate the majesty of the lobby. 	
Directly in front of the lobby is the Grand Staircase leading to the Crystal Court Restaurant, which has a lofty roof span of nearly 30 metres. The light ricochets off the sparking crystal of the five metre-wide crystal chandelier. Beneath the chandelier is a massive fountain bowl upheld by four bronze elephants. Against the walls of the Crystal Court are 15-metre columns that mimic the shape of natural elements; palm fronds, elephant feet, bamboo and cordage. Arched windows, 7-metres tall, look out over the jungle landscape of the Lost City gardens. 	
Seen from the Lost City gardens is the front elevation of The Palace dominated by the lofty columns outside the Crystal Court and the floor superior suites above it. A five-domed pavilion housing the Villa del Pal exterior	
	


Sun City Grows Convention Market - Unconventionally

  

Taking the lead in service, features and imperative themes 
Sun City's unrivalled conventions service, superb leisure and entertainment facilities and unique position in Africa have led to strong international growth in the resort's market share, says Sun International Divisional Director, Resorts, Philip Georgas. 


 
"The ordinary just doesn't feature in our one-step-ahead policy that exceeds client expectations at every level. Management teams dedicated to individual groups and a large, imaginative portfolio of convention themes that really work have helped to excite existing and new clients world-wide," he says. 

Adds Georgas: "Aside from this outstanding in-house conference and convention capability, Sun City's special geographical situation has already made it an international convention venue of choice." 

In the heart of the African bush, the resort lies only 180km from the continent's most significant city, swiftly reachable by road and by air, where one arrives at an upgraded airport with international status. Capable of hosting up to 1 300 delegates in four luxury hotels, Sun City is nevertheless a secure, gated environment and in addition offers features that are breath-taking in their scope. 

It has two championship golf courses, one of which annually hosts the most significant golf event in Africa and high on the list of international highlights, the Nedbank Million Dollar Golf Challenge. 

The incredible inland sea, the Valley of Waves, with its huge swells and glittering beach, forms the backdrop to an entire aquatic infrastructure that includes Water World and the heart-stopping flume rides. 

"High on the list of the not-so obvious opportunities to stage a convention of global significance, is the ability to customise a gigantic theatrical extravaganza to individual corporate needs, making it a marketing or incentive tool that remains unparalleled," says Georgas. He points out that Pulse!, the all-new, big-cast, in-house music and dance spectacular at the Sun City Theatre, has been designed so that it can be used as the backdrop to a major convention. 

"But in order to stay ahead as the destination of choice in Africa for conventioneers, we have ensured over the years that we do not rely on one good opportunity at a time. The growing international need to encounter African wild life is more than met at Sun City." 

Conventions can incorporate the thrilling experiences of the the 55 000-hectare Pilanesberg National Park on the doorstep of the resort, for recreation and business - or even banqueting in sight of the Big Five in African bomas - bush-forts deep in the wildlife territory. The magnificent gardens of Sun City have this year been accorded Botanical Garden status, and form the basis of six separate nature walks that take guests through exotic and indigenous African landscapes. Fascinating for those interested in botany, is the exhaustive identification of significant plants. 
 
Explains Georgas: "It is features like this, and the technical and creative excellence of our in-house conventions team that has not only grown new business significantly, but ensured a large core of repeat business. 

One of the biggest factors militating against repeat business for any convention venue, is the been-there-and-done-that factor, where nothing changes to tempt the organisers to bring their delegates back. At Sun City we recognise this and always have something creative and new to offer our clients, while ensuring that there is consistency in the operational things that matter, such as service, catering, professional assistance and facilities. We can deliver any theme and any fantasy - and with precise efficiency." 

Georgas says another drawcard is Sun City's international presence. "When a South African convention is mooted, the name that comes to mind in international circles is Sun City. It is a destination of choice in its own right. That it is also a prime, world-class convention centre is a huge bonus to many of our clients, who find that the mere fact of the convention being held in Sun City can ensure a high attendance." A strong book in forward bookings well into the next decade is a significant demonstration of the Sun City magnetism in the face of new competition, he says. 

Sun City is also the quintessential "one stop convention shop", providing the entire infrastructure on one site - accommodation, entertainment, banqueting, sport and leisure. So efficient and well-equipped is the Business Centre for instance, that an entire convention can be planned and the entire print and projection component can be produced on-site. It has an unrivalled range of technically advanced services, from word processing and stenography to the production of full-colour print material and audio-visual presentations. 

"Sun City can accommodate delegates in superior style, feed them lavishly, lay on a beach braai, take them on safari, entertain them in the Superbowl or out in the bush, and supply state-of-the-art technical equipment and expert conference co-ordination. For small groups of 20, to 1 300 delegates, Sun City will make a conference memorable," says Georgas. The four luxury hotels at Sun City range from the picturesque lakeside Cabanas to the sensational Sun City Hotel and the elegant sophistication of the Cascades. Premier among them is The Palace of the Lost City. 
 
The Hall of Treasures in Sun Citys Entertainment Centre is South Africas most versatile and flexible venue, suitable for anything from banquets to exhibitions to fantasy theme evenings. It has a multi-functional 1 250 square metre floor area. It comprises two areas separated from each other by three shallow steps and a magical rock garden dominated by three life-size bronze giraffe sculptures by Danie de Jager. The lower area is 740 square metres and the upper level is 510 square metres. The Hall of Treasures is seemingly carved out of the rock face with a fibre-optic starscape ceiling, creating a dramatic ambience. 

The conference rooms in the Entertainment Centre and The Lost City offer organisers flexibility, advanced equipment and exceptional facilities. In addition, Sun Citys on-site highly experienced theatrical department will assist with creative and dynamic set designs. The largest conference area is the Sun City Superbowl with a capacity for 6 000 seated delegates. This indoor auditorium has the finest lighting and sound equipment in Africa. Lavish banquets for 1 300 diners seated at round tables can be catered for. 

The Royal Ballroom situated in the Lost City can seat 1 200 delegates in conference style seating or seating at round tables for 1 000 diners. The banqueting department will creatively decorate the tables with custom-design linen and stylish flower arrangements, based on individual themes. The Royal Ballroom may be sub-divided. 

The Pilanesberg Room is the most flexible of all the conference areas and can accommodate delegates ranging from 1 400 for cocktails to 750 for a sit down dinner. The room is divisible into two with the subdivisions able to cater for 850 delegates for cocktails or 220 delegates in conference style seating, or 420 delegates for a banquet. 

Other Conference rooms in the Entertainment Centre include the Eagle, Hawk, Owl, Kestrel, Lynx, Civet, Leopard, Cheetah, Lion, Eland, Sable, Impala and Kudu. These rooms can host between 16 to 64 delegates depending on the function. 

The Sun City Hotel has a choice of three conference rooms. The Baobab is sub-divisible and can accommodate up to 600 delegates for cocktails or 350 conference-style. The Acacia and Jacaranda rooms each seat up to 30 delegates theatre-style or for formal dinner style. The rooms can be joined to form one conference room seating a maximum of 60 delegates. 
 
The Palace of the Lost City, one of the Leading Hotels in the World has four meeting rooms. The wood-panelled Council Chamber seats 16 comfortably in hand-carved armchairs at an inlaid oval table, under a bronze and alabaster chandelier. The Protea and Orchid meeting rooms each measure 7m x 6.5m, and can accommodate 30 diners. Combined, these two luxurious rooms provide an area of 92 square metres. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684 AND FAX (011) 780 7535
 
 



        Palace Of The Lost City Voted Among World's Best In Major Magazine Poll  		
The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City has been voted Africa's third best hotel and sixth best in the world, in a poll conducted among thousands of readers of the authoritative Diner's Club publication Travel & Leisure. 		
"It is always affirming to receive recognition of this kind, particularly in an international publication and also where the readers' recommendations are unsolicited," said Sun City Director of Operations, Kurt Peter. "The Palace is always highly rated in surveys of global destinations, and its membership of the Leading Hotels of the World puts it at an exceptional level - a position we strive hard to maintain."  Also included in the poll results for Africa and the Middle East were the Cascades Hotel at Sun City which was voted 15th and the Sun City Hotel 21st. 	
A questionnaire developed by the editors of Travel & Leisure, in association with Yankelovich Partners, was sent in the first quarter of 1999 to thousands of subscribers, asking their opinions of hotels, spas and spa hotels, cities, islands, airlines, cruise lines, rental-car companies, and tour organisers. All responses were collated confidentiality by auditors Yankelovich Partners.	
The scores were indexed averages of responses concerning applicable characteristics. Readers rated each hotel contender in five categories: rooms/ambience, service, facilities/activities, location, and value. These ratings were then averaged, creating an overall score. A minimum number of responses were necessary in order to be listed. This is the fourth year in which the survey has been conducted and the Palace has appeared on the list for the past three.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	


The Legend Of The Lost City by Gerald Allison  		
FAIA  Wimberley Allison Tong & Goo  Long before the dawn of western civilisation, a tribe from Northern Africa wandered South until they discovered a secluded valley within an ancient volcanic crater, a valley blessed with fertile soil, abundant game and springs of fresh waters. Springbok and Impala gambolled beneath azure skies, and in the shallows of a lake, hippos browsed. 		
The Ancients built a village of simple dwellings in the valley, and lived in rhythm with the seasons, in harmony with the plants and animals. Then came a great drought, which would have destroyed the starving Ancients if friendly monkeys had not dropped fruit and berries from the treetops.  The population survived and expanded. Platinum and diamonds were discovered in the valley, bringing great riches. In a majestic cavern known as the Hall of Treasures, the populace stored up untold quantities of glittering wealth. In the end, the people of the valley possessed sufficient riches and knowledge to erect a regal city, crowned by a magnificent palace for the royal family. 	
The palace was built on an island in the lake at the head of the valley. The unique architecture mingled the dimly-remembered shapes of towers, domes and arches with a thousand patterns from the surrounding natural African world. Noble leopards became sculpted sentinels, crouching on the corners of a canopy over the palace doors.  A fountain, the Shrine of the Sacred Monkey, paid tribute to the tree-dwelling monkeys who had saved the villagers lives.  Skilled artisans decorated the palace. Serpentine vines, the leaves of the palm tree, the blossoms of the protea and the wild plum were immortalised in stone. Creatures like elephant, lion, kudu, monkeys, snakes and birds were depicted in mosaics, murals and carvings. These images were to be found on vaulted ceilings, pillars and balustrades; even on the flame-topped, 70-metre-high Kings Tower, which rose above the palace, like a beacon. 	
For many years, the Ancients lived a peaceful and happy life in their glorious city. Then one day the sky grew black and the jungle took on a dark and menacing look. The full power of a cataclysmic earthquake struck the valley. The earth beneath the city heaved with overwhelming power. A mighty force like the hands of an angry giant destroyed buildings as the people gazed in terror at the toppling stonework.  There were no casualties, because the citizens had been warned by the Gong of the Sun Lion to assemble at the Royal Arena, which was miraculously untouched by the earthquake. The common people fled the city, never to return. Only the King and his family came back to find that the very bowels of the earth had been twisted into new shapes. Springs spurted from the mountainside, and underground geysers erupted into huge waves on the surface of the lake where the people once went to swim. The earthquake had created a network of continuos cascades and waterways. The palace, with foundations anchored deep in the bedrock, had survived in all its glory.  For years, the Royal family maintained their regal dwelling, but after the last member died the palace was soon overgrown and concealed by the luxuriant jungle.	
The city was lost, and only a whispered legend of ancient grandeur remained to tantalise explorers. Almost three millennia after the earthquake, in the last decade of the 20th Century, an archaeological expedition stumbled upon the ruins.  The Valley of the Ancients and The Lost City were the names the expedition leader gave to his discoveries. The true names of The Palace and The Hall of Treasures came to light when a parchment scroll, entitled The Annals of the City, was unearthed during initial excavations, as the archaeological team set about the task of restoring the ruins to their original splendour.  Today, The Palace shines again at the head of the valley, luminous and perfect above the mirror-sheen of gleaming water. And once again, as decreed by the ancient spirit-guardians whose massive carved images look down - leopard, elephant and kudu - happiness shall be the destiny of every adventurer who sets foot upon the magic earth of the valley, or bathes in its sacred waters. Happiness shall be the lot of those who dwell in regal splendour at The Palace, or seek for wealth untold deep in the caverns of the Hall of Treasures.	
	


A cornucopia of fascinating facts and startling statistics about the Lost City  		
The Lost City at Sun City is one of the most exciting and innovative tourist attractions in the world.  		
The resort, opened in December 1992, recreates the mystery and marvels of an age-old, mythical civilisation on 25 hectares of exotic jungle, threaded with a wonderland of waterscapes and adventure areas in the Valley of Waves, which is the largest and the most imaginative of its kind ever created.  The Lost City cost R830 million (then US $280 million / 170 million) to construct. The project was completed in only 28 months, a remarkably short time for a project of this breadth and complexity.  CONSTRUCTION AT THE LOST CITY  Earth moved on site = 1 750 000 cubic metres  Rock blasted = 85 000 cubic metres  Number of bricks used = 30 million  Total area of carpets = 50 000 square metres  Total area of marble = 5 650 square metres  Total area of painting = 425 000 square metres  Total area of murals = 3 400 square metres  Surface area of artificial lakes and pools = 70 500 square metres  Length of piping installed = 150 000 metres  CONSTRUCTION OF THE PALACE AND THE VALLEY OF WAVES  During the peak of construction, almost 5 000 people worked on the project.  During the first year of construction, an average of one million bricks were laid each month by almost 200 bricklayers.  Almost 15 000 custom-made pieces of pre-cast were used on the facades of The Palace.  There are 75 000 metres of electrical conduit in The Palace and almost 6 500 light fittings.  The royal entrance chamber has a dome ceiling 25 metres above floor level and 16 metres in diameter. Its construction was a major challenge, as was roof of the Crystal Court with its 29-metre roof span, which has to support five floors of suites above it.  The tallest of the 10 Palace towers is almost 70 metres.  All 338 bedroom timber doors were hand-carved.  The tallest doors in The Palace are eight metres high.  THE PALACE INTERIOR DESIGN  Outstanding interior designs for The Palace were created by Trisha Wilson of Wilson & Associates, Dallas, Texas.  Nearly everything in The Palace was custom-made.  85% of all the requirements for the interiors were sourced within Southern Africa. 	
In The Palace, for the first time in Southern Africa, hand-carved furniture was used throughout the public areas and guest rooms of an hotel. None of the fabrics or carpets will ever be used again, anywhere. They were designed and made exclusively for The Palace. The painting on the ceiling of the royal entrance chamber was created in the same way as Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel in Rome. The evocative African landscape, alive with animals and birds, took nearly 5 000 hours to complete. The chandelier in the Crystal Court is over five metres in diameter, with a drop of 4,2 metres. The six elephants tusks, arching in pairs over the Tusk Lounge and Bar, are 5,6 metres high, weigh two tons, and were made in four pieces out of Indonesian Square wood, which is heavier than ivory.  THE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE  The Entertainment Centre was doubled in size and redesigned by Henry Conversano & Associates, assisted by Paul Steelman.  The Bridge of Time, which leads from the Entertainment Centre to the Valley of Waves, moves about 2 millimetres when a simulated volcano erupts under the bridge.  A computer with a specially devised programme controls the visual and sound effects that create the simulated eruption.  A 7,6 metre high leopard, two elephant heads of 6 metres and 9 metres, as well as a crouching leopard 5,4 metres long and a monkey of 4 metres are depicted on the rock faces of the Entertainment Centre facing the Valley of Waves.  There are 168 preserved palm trees inside the Entertainment Centre. Their trunks are made from fibreglass tubes wrapped in bark and they sprout real, preserved leaves.  A milky way created by fibre optics covers the roof of the Hall of Treasures. This night sky is the largest simulated in southern Africa. 	
THE LOST CITY JUNGLE  The jungle of the Lost City was created by landscape designer Patrick Watson and Dave Kirkby of Top Turf Gardens.  The jungle covers 25 hectares and cost around R25 million (then $8 million / 5 million).  Over 1 600 000 plants, trees, shrubs and ground covers have been planted.  There are 3 200 species.  70% of the species have never been cultivated before.  75% of the species are indigenous to southern Africa.  More than 4 000 fully grown trees were planted.  The rain forest emulates nature, with a 40 metre high canopy, secondary trees half that height and plants at ground level.  The largest baobabs in the world ever to be transplanted have found a new home at The Lost City. The biggest specimens weigh up to 75 tons and have a trunk diameter of up to six metres. A baobab forest has been created with 380 mature trees, some of which are several hundred years old.  Seeds and plants come from Australia, Zimbabwe, the Comores, Mozambique and Madagascar.  THE LOST CITY GOLF COURSE  The 18 hole, par 72 Lost City golf course was built at a cost of R15 million (then $5 million / 3 million).  The course covers more than 100 hectares and incorporates 28 000 square metres of water features.  The course requires 2 300 cubic metres of irrigation per day.  Each hole features between three and four tees, providing maximum flexibilityfor the golfer.  The 9th and 18th greens finish in front of the clubhouse. Approximately 12 000 spectators can be seated around the two greens.  Holes eight, 11, 13 and 14 all feature raised tees at an elevation of between 15 and 25 metres higher then the landing area.  Hole number 13 is a par three with a water feature protecting the front left of the green. Live Nile crocodiles inhabit the pond. 	
THE VALLEY OF WAVES  This is the largest combination of water and waterpark features ever built in a single project, anywhere in the world.  The Lazy River meanders for 500 metres, carrying two million litres of water.  The Roaring Lagoon wave pool contains eight million litres of water and the ideal surfing wave of 1,8 metres is created, moving at 35 kilometres per hour from the dam wall to a specially constructed sandy beach 120 metres away.  There are 13 major waterfalls, 20 feature cascades, two mountain rivers and five wetland areas in The Lost City jungle-gardens.  The water contained by the entertainment features, decor features and swimming pools is 23 million litres.  The largest man-made waterfall ever constructed, in terms of a combination of volume and elevation, is the Grotto waterfall, adjacent to the Royal Baths swimming pool. It is 11,5 metres high and 12 metres wide, with a flow of 1 200 cubic metres per hour.  An additional 10 megalitre reservoir was constructed to provide water for the construction and subsequent maintenance of the gardens. Two new supply lines were installed by government from the Vaalkop dam to Sun City. This ensures a constant flow to meet the 10 million litres per day that the Lost City requires.  CONSTRUCTION  World leaders in their respective field were chosen as the design teams:  Wimberly, Allison, Tong & Goo headed by Chief Architect, Gerald L. Allison from California, USA.  Aquatic Design Group, based in California, USA. Headed by Randy Mendioroz.  Graphic Designer David Carter, from Dallas  Internationally acclaimed, interior design consultants, Wilson & Associates, headed by Trisha Wilson.  From Dallas, Craig Roberts & Associates of the USA, designed the interior lighting.  The prestigious and famous designers of waterworld projects all over the world, Rock & Waterscapes Systems designed the Valley of Waves.  The highly respected South African architects are Burg, Doherty, Bryant & Partners, and Moolman, Van der Walt, Vlok and Van der Westhuizen of MV3.  Landscape Designer Patrick Watson and Top Turf Gardens under Managing Director Dave Kirkby, is the team responsible for the amazing gardens surrounding The Palace.  CONTACT: SUN INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS ON (011) 780 7684 	
	
Encounters Of The Lost City Kind  		
Guests of Sun City can enjoy personalised game viewing at the nearby 55 000-hectare Pilanesberg National Park.  		
Gametrackers, located in the Sun City Hotel, now provide several options for guests and wildlife enthusiasts. If your interest lies in seeking out the Big 5 then the Exclusive Safari will appeal (a night drive is also available). For the adventurous and energetic the Rhino Hiking Trail will interest you. For pleasure seekers, try out the Balloon Safari and for those more culturally inclined, take in the local village Cultural Tour.  The emphasis of the Exclusive Safari is to locate the Big 5. Specialist guides will ensure guests experience a true African Safari aboard a specially equipped 6-seater Landcruiser. Guests can view Rhinos wallowing in cool mud baths and Bull Elephants fighting for supremacy in the clarity of daylight. Be a silent witness to a Lion kill, as antelopes graze unsuspecting of the danger lurking in the volcanic landscape. Amid the hills, far from the Madding Crowd, you might catch a glimpse of the elusive Buffalo as they wander unrestricted and free.  The Landcruisers are equipped with warm flannels and blankets for those cold, blustery night game drives. Experience the night adventure of nocturnal wildlife when Leopards are spotlighted beneath the stark moonlight of this arid landscape. 	
If youre intent on specific game viewing, then the Rhino Hiking Trail will appeal to adventurous guests. Track the White Rhino on foot within the Letsatsing Game Park. A guide will convey his substantial knowledge of these imposing creatures - feel at one with this primitive African creature.  In the early morning, a burst of colour emerges against a flawless sunrise backdrop. Passengers aboard the Hot Air Balloon, enjoy the taste of South African sparkling wine before viewing the full spectrum of the Pilanesberg National Park. On landing you are whisked away to a game lodge where a sumptuous breakfast is served.  Sun City is surrounded by a kaleidoscope of different cultures. Enjoy the tradition of tribal folklore, on a Cultural Tour of the Ledig village. The tour visits a local shanti, a nursery school, the tribal offices and finally you can relish the taste of Sorghum Beer at an authentic Shebeen.  This is just a taste of what you can experience. There are other safaris available including bush breakfasts and Sunset tours. Call our central reservations on (011) 780-7800 for a Walk on the Wild Side.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	

Fifteen Fascinating Facts About The Lost City  		
The Lost City cost R830-million.  Work began in august 1990, and took only 28 months to complete. The Lost City opened in December 1992.  A hostel costing R4-million was built to house labourers at the building site.  At the peak of the building activity, there were nearly 5000 people at work, including staff from almost 100 sub-contractors.  On average, 4000 cubic metres of concrete were cast every month.  To build the palace required 3300 tons of steel reinforcing rods, measuring 2900 kilometres.  Eight million bricks were laid by 2000 bricklayers.  Nine tower cranes were used simultaneously.  The palace has 12 kilometres of air-conditioning ducts, 500 kilometres of electrical wiring and 6500 light bulbs.  In the King's Suite of The Palace there are 800 custom crafted items, including fabrics and carpeting.  The Palace required 15000 square metres of carpeting.  In the hall of treasures there are 2000 fluorescent wooden flowers imported from Bali.  There are 168 preserved palm trees in the hall of treasures.  The Lost City jungle has 300 irrigation stations, with 9000 overhead misters, 2500 overhead sprinklers, and 10 fan-driven humidifiers.  There are 30 kilometres of irrigation piping in the jungle of the Lost City. 	
	


Magnificence Personified  		
The majestic Palace Hotel, so legend declares, was built for a King by an ancient civilization that made this idyllic valley their home until it was destroyed by an earthquake. Now restored to its former glory, The Palace offers guests royal hospitality.  		
The Palace is a visualization of attention to detail. From the arches of faux elephant tusks to the impressive balustrades of bronze and crystal to the fantasy jungle murals which spill across beautiful tiled floors and frescoed ceilings. This awesome creation is fit for a King.	
Each of the 338 luxurious rooms and suites offer royal hospitality with wonderful views over water and jungle. Intricately handcrafted furnishings reflect the flora and fauna of Africa. The personal touch is reflected in all the furnishings. 	
Guests of the Palace Hotel can bathe in the grand pool or stroll down to the royal baths at the Valley of Waves. Enjoy a cocktail at the poolside or in the gracious Tusk Bar. Dining is a veritable gastronomic delight in the splendour of the Crystal Court or Villa Del Palazzo where fine cuisine is a treasured art. 	
The Palace of the Lost City  Leading Hotel in the World.	
	


The History Of Sun City And The Lost City  		
Sun City is southern Africa's most luxurious and best-known resort; indeed its very name has become synonymous with good living, excitement and fine entertainment. Situated some 187 kilometers west of Johannesburg, Sun City has four fine hotels and a wide variety of sport, recreation, live entertainment and gaming.  		
It is one of the few resorts in the world with two 18-hole championship golf courses. The resort also boasts southern Africa's finest convention facilities. The Lost City at Sun City is an R830-million African fantasy world featuring a manmade forest and massive wavepool. The Palace of the Lost City is one of the finest hotels in the world.  Sun City was founded by South African leisure tycoon Sol Kerzner. In the mid-1970's he had the idea of building a luxury casino resort in the heart of the African bush. Work started on July 15, 1978 and the complex opened on December 7, 1979.  At the time its central features were the 340-room Sun City Hotel and the Gary Player-designed championship golf course. The golf course is now the most famous -- and the busiest -- in Africa. Other elements were a 55-meter swimming pool, a man-made lake for watersports, tennis courts and a casino with hundreds of slot machines and 50 gaming tables. The cost of the original complex was R30-million; today capital investment amounts to more than R1.18 billion, R830 million of which was spent on The Lost City.  Adjoining Sun City is the Pilanesberg National Park, a 55 000 hectare game reserve that opened a day after the resort welcomed its first visitors. One week later the curtain went up at the Extravaganza Theatre and southern Africa was introduced to fast-paced show-girl musicals. The first artist to perform in the theatre was Cliff Richard.  Sun City was such an overwhelming success that expansion was immediate. Exactly a year after Sun City opened, the 284-room Sun City Cabanas were offering family-oriented accommodation.  Since Sun City's inception, major sporting events have been regularly staged there. Perhaps the most famous is the Nedbank Million Dollar Golf Challenge which was founded in 1980. It is the world's richest and most exclusive event. Specially-invited top golfers compete for a first prize of $1 million (US). Steve Ballesteros, David Frost, Nick Price and Bernhard Langer are among the golfing superstars who have won the Million Dollar Challenge. 	
In mid-1981 Sun City acquired a R30-million Entertainment Centre. Under a single vast roof were restaurants, cinemas, gaming floors, conference rooms and a 6 000-seat Superbowl with a state-of-the-art sound system. Frank Sinatra opened the Superbowl on July 24, 1981. Superstars such as Rod Stewart, Elton John, Wet Wet Wet and Joe Cocker have performed there and several world boxing titles have been won in The Superbowl.  In 1992 the former Entertainment Centre doubled in size with the addition of The Hall of Treasures, which is part of The Lost City. The exterior seems as if it has been sculpted from living rock, covered in carvings of African animals. Dominating the exterior of the building is a huge sphinx-like carved leopard. The Hall of Treasures features state-of-the-art gaming machines and the most modern video games and simulators, along with fun-fair style sideshows offering high quality prizes.  There is also an enticing array of cinemas, restaurants and shops, both in the Hall of Treasures and in the original Entertainment Centre, now redesigned and renamed The Jungle Casino.-  December 1984 saw the opening of the luxury 242-room Cascades hotel. The Cascades, which cost R50-million to build, is set in four hectares of lush tropical gardens. There are 7 740 square meters of water features, including 12 waterfalls and cataracts. The abundance of bird life in the gardens has become one of Sun Citys leading attractions.  In January 1986 southern Africas first monorail -- the Skytrain -- began operating. Its three coaches can each carry 100 passengers and they run between Sun City car park and the Entertainment Centre. 	
Sun City is famous for the huge jackpots paid out by its slot machines. The resort's most famous jackpot is the Dream Machine that was launched in 1987 and linked to numerous other resorts. The jackpot had a starting value of R2 million but was relaunched in 1995 and now has a starting value of R1 million and increases with every coin fed into a bank of linked machines. The Million Mania is another interlinked progressive jackpot which never pays less than a million Rand.  The elite International Room is an elegant gaming club that has a private and luxurious casino at Sun City. Membership is limited to top table game players who like to play for high stakes.  In 1990 construction began on the most ambitious endeavour in Sun City's history - The Lost City. This African fantasy world is based on the theme of a lost civilisation rediscovered in the densely jungled Valley of Waves. As visitors wander through the jungle they discover remnants of an ancient city and a wealth of leisure activities. The jungle is the largest ever made by man, consisting of more then 1,2 million trees and plants. At its heart is a man-made rain forest. Watercourses thread through the jungle, ranging from gentle streams to rushing torrents.  The Valley of Waves is the world's most advanced water park, with restaurants, bars, pools, flume rides and The Roaring Lagoon, where surfers ride two-meter breakers.  Centrepiece of The Lost City is The Palace, a 338-room hotel that cost R400-million to build. The dramatic fantasy architecture of the building is decorated with wildlife sculptures. Each room is spacious and individually furnished to the very highest standards. Service and facilities match the quality of the building. 	
In 1993 The Lost City Golf Course was opened at Sun City. The 18-hole, par 72 course utilises the natural beauty of the Pilanesberg Mountains surrounding Sun City. Crocodiles watch players from a pool on the 13th hole. Gary Player who designed the course said, "No other 18 holes in the world surpass the Lost City course for sheer variety".  Since the opening of The Lost City in December 1992, visitors have been streaming to Sun City at a rate of nearly three million a year. Sun International's development programme has been focused on the refurbishment of the Sun City hotels. The Sun City Hotel has been upgraded at a cost of R132 million and given a completely fresh identity and character. A further R16.5 million has been spent on certain areas of the Cascades Hotel, and an extensive expansion and refurbishment programme was completed at the Cabanas that increased its rooms to 380.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	


A Deluge Of Style And Elegance  The Cascades  		
Tumbling water flowing through a lush tropical forest is the origin of the Cascades  one of the most sought after hotels at Africas Kingdom of Pleasure  Sun City.  		
The Cascades has a personal and private appeal for guests, from the beautifully designed rooms and reception areas to the magnificent tropical garden setting. The Peninsula Restaurant and Lounge, with rose Verona marble floors and carpets woven with a profusion of colourful birds amid tropical foliage. The walls are sponged in a rich gold, the chairs are upholstered in palest turquoise and cream and blinds hang at the windows.  The centre of the room is dominated by a magnificently crafted, octagonal wooden table with a huge planter of orchids in the centre. Flowers also provide a backdrop in the Lounge, where the walls are hung with graphics of beautiful water lilies.  The inspiration behind the decor was Trisha Wilson of the dynamic, American-based interior design company, Wilson & Associates, who masterminded the designs for The Palace of the Lost City. 	
She also took this classical garden feel into the guest rooms and suites, with wood the colour of old honey, walls in shades of gold or buttercup, more buttercup and russet in the carpets and upholstery, and bedspreads quilted with a profusion of tropical flowers and foliage.  In the luxury rooms, the walls have been given a specialist paint finish of warm gold, while in the junior suites the decor emphasises natural greens and ivories, highlighted by touches of blue. The 243-room hotel also offers a wide choice of rooms and suites. What could be more exclusive and private, for example, than the garden suite? Originally designed for the personal use of Sol Kerzner, it has its own swimming pool and jacuzzi on a totally secluded terrace.  Or, for that top of the world feeling, there is the penthouse. An exclusive elevator will transport you to the ultimate destination. Welcome gifts include his and her slippers, flowers, champagne and a basket of fruit (what better moment to try out the aphrodisiac qualities of kiwi fruit or granadilla, also known as passion fruit!). 	
Other features at the Cascades Hotel include the Vistas Bar overlooking the gardens, the unusual Grotto restaurant beneath rushing waterfalls and the Brazilian Coffee Shop close to the foyer.  On the Eastern side, a terracotta area enables guests to sit outside their rooms in the Peacock Garden, watching beautiful birds as they feed whilst listening to the water as it dances over little boulders and waterfalls close-by.  Splendid cuisine is par for the course at the Cascades. Cascades guests dine by candlelight at the Peninsula Restaurant where the freshest ingredients compliment the tempting gastronomic creations prepared with pride by our International team of chefs. Lighter fare is available amidst the awesome setting of the Grotto Restaurant  a cavern of cascading waterfalls.	
Unwind as you meander through the lush opulence of the Cascade gardens whilst listening to the calls of the exotic birds found in the walk-in aviary. Unimpeded, youll walk among hundreds of birds from around the World  starlings from East Africa, robins from China and screeching parrots from the Far East. Indigenous birds range from azure blue Cranes to tiny Waxbills.  The Cascades Hotel offers guests the chance to relax in an atmosphere conducive to unwinding.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT, SUN INTERNATIONAL, TEL: (011) 780 7684.	
	


Honeymoon Heaven At The Cascades  		
Romance is always in the air at the Cascades, the luxurious hotel at the heart of Sun City where elegance is tinged with excitement and the accent is on peace and pampering.  		
The hotel is renowned for its tropical gardens, where lovers can walk hand in hand past dancing weirs and tumbling waterfalls, laze in hammocks in a private sun-splashed world surrounded by exploding colours, rich green foliage and the gentle sound of bird song, and dine in the splendid Peninsula Restaurant with a lake lapping at their feet. For honeymooners, and lovers celebrating 25th, 40th or 50th wedding anniversaries, the Cascades knows how to make the occasion memorable.  The personal welcome they receive in the foyer, followed by in-room registration, immediately makes them feel special. A smile is so simple and easy to wear, and that epitomises the hotel's approach to service. 	
The 243-room hotel also offers a wide choice of rooms and suites. What could be more exclusive and private, for example, than the garden suite? Originally designed for the personal use of Sol Kerzner, it has its own swimming pool and jacuzzi on a totally secluded terrace.	
Or, for that top of the world feeling, there is the penthouse. You soar like a swallow in one of the scenic glass-walled elevators to the 15th floor. No one else has access to it because it requires a special lift key. In the room the couple find welcoming gifts such as his and hers slippers, flowers, champagne and a basket of fruit (what better moment to try out the aphrodisiac qualities of kiwi fruit or granadilla, also known as passion fruit!). 	
Honeymooners also receive a beautiful souvenir photo album in which they can mount their wedding pictures. But photographic memories can be made at any time, so Sun Citys own photographer will gladly capture the togetherness of the honeymoon or wedding anniversary with a personalised souvenir menu. And a toast to togetherness is particularly delicious when enjoyed as a sundowner or anytime cocktail beside the pool or in the Vistas Bar overlooking the garden.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	


Glittering Casino At The Sun City Hotel  		
A glittering casino re-designed around a stunning Harlequin theme at the Sun City Hotel sending it spinning to a new rhythm of exciting entertainment at the heart of the resort.  		
The casino's refurbishment has been part of an R170 million upgrade at the Sun City Hotel, which itself formed just one aspect of an overall R200 million development implemented at the resort in 1995.  The Sun City Casino originally opened in December 1979, introducing South Africans for the first time, to Las Vegas style sophistication in gaming. It's immediate popularity soon led to the introduction of more tables and additional private facilities. This recent expansion has taken advantage of the latest international ideas on layout and decor to create a sensational entertainment area.  Over the entrance to the Casino, from the Sun City Hotel foyer, a cascade of coins tumbles into a pool which is lit by fibre optics to give the impression of a sunset reflected in the water, proclaiming the fun and fortune to be enjoyed there. 	
From the entrance, meter-wide casino chips of polished brass are set into the carpet to create a fantasy "yellow-chip" road. This leads punters past two stacks of gold coins which appear to support the ceiling and other piles of multi-coloured casino chips seemingly stacked against the walls towards the Harlequins Bar and Lounge over-looking the casino tables.  Behind the bar are mounted huge, ever-spinning wheels of fortune, which twirl and stop and twirl again in sensational style, while roulette wheels spin away the hours on the green baize tables nearby.  The main floor accommodates two large pits. There are sixteen American Roulette tables, twenty Blackjack tables, two tables for Poker, one for Dice/Craps, three for Punto Banco and one for midi Punto Banco. 	
Our Salon Prive and exclusive International Room have sixteen tables including Roulette, Blackjack, Punto Banco and Baccarat. Minimum and maximum bets range from R5 to R500. Higher limit tables are available only in the Salon Prive and International Room. The latter welcomes those high rollers who wish to play for higher stakes in privacy, and premium players from overseas who may negotiate even higher limits, according to their deposits of foreign currency.  There is also a Slots Salon Prive close to the main tables' floor, this has 74 machines which accommodate punters who prefer to play for higher stakes of R5, R10, R25 and R100.  The central pit stands beneath a beautiful backlit dome ringed by painted Harlequin figures. This 16th century character of Italy's commedia dell' arte later became synonymous with cleverness and irrepressible high spirits, so what more appropriate image could there be? The colourful diamonds and triangles from his traditional tight-fitting costume have been woven into many aspects of the Casino decor. 	
The decor theme of the casino is carried through to the adjacent exclusive and sophisticated restaurant, simply called Harlequins, which is found between the Casino Bar and the dynamic Disco Nightclub.  In the atrium of the Sun City Hotel, of course, is a world of thrilling slots gaming. The 429 machines include the five Super Jackpots  the Million Mania, the Dream Machine, the Superslam and Fruits of the Forest.  So, in the flip of a Casino chip, you can enjoy many different gaming sensations, join us and whirl away your troubles as you head for the thrill and excitement of that sensational win.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	


Steven Bagg appointed Sun City Director of Operations

  

A workforce that is both technologically competent and multi-skilled in the disciplines of the hospitality industry is the ideal of Sun City's new Director of Operations Steven Bagg, 34.

 
Steven, who has spent a great deal of his 14-year hotel management career in Sun International, inherits the reins of the group's flagship at a point when the results of revolutionary change have been shown and the resort is operating firmly in the black.

"I now take stock of the stakeholders and see how each may be better served," says Steven. "They are the customers, the employees and the shareholders. I must ensure a fair return for shareholders and for customers I want to push up the satisfaction index indicated by our "mystery guest" programme, which currently runs at an average satisfaction of nine out of ten. For staff, I want to see multi-skilling as a natural process, both for the continued success of the resort, and the remuneration of the staff.

"In the cyclical nature of the hotel business, I would like to see existing staff covering their traditional tasks and also - with commensurate additional remuneration - taking the roles of those who would normally be recruited for the peak times. Our record in National Qualification shows that this is an eminently achievable goal. The benefits of multi-skills to staff within a scheduling system - in operation elsewhere in the hospitality industry - are the greater number of shifts for which the individual is rostered, based on his or her ability in a number of fields. I intend to inculcate a spirit of entrepreneurship among staff."

 
"In the cyclical nature of the hotel business, I would like to see existing staff covering their traditional tasks and also - with commensurate additional remuneration - taking the roles of those who would normally be recruited for the peak times. Our record in National Qualification shows that this is an eminently achievable goal. The benefits of multi-skills to staff within a scheduling system - in operation elsewhere in the hospitality industry - are the greater number of shifts for which the individual is rostered, based on his or her ability in a number of fields. I intend to inculcate a spirit of entrepreneurship among staff." Technology is another of Steven's abiding interests, and he will promote the efficient use of technological resources in every aspect of management and the operation of the resort, including the speed of communication and response to information. He is exploring the application of smart card technology to function at the resort.  
Currently completing a Masters in Business Administration, Steven started his hotel career in 1986 at the Heerengracht Hotel in Cape Town and trained with the Protea Hotel group. He entered Sun International in 1989 at the Fish River Sun, later to become resident manager, and then on to the Mpekweni Sun Marine, as General Manager.

He has since been GM of the Sun City Hotel, having joined the resort in June 1997, and then Operations Manager of the Cascades, Sun City Hotel, the Cabanas, the Vacation Club, the Entertainment Centre and the rooms division of the complex.

 
As Operations Director, he takes responsibility for the entire resort a position in which his participative management style will be more broadly applied to include all the resort staff in the development of a team culture.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684 AND FAX (011) 780 7535 
 


        Pulse! The Product Of Fine Talent In Harmony  		
Individual choreographers bring infinite variety  Each of the brilliant works that make up Pulse! the magnificent "Afriganza" that will be staged at the Sun City Hotel Extravaganza Theatre from November is a finely-wrought piece individually conceived by seven choreographers.  		
Although each act in Pulse! is specifically the work of the individuals, its heart is in the influences of Africa - and this thread creates the harmony that makes the show so enchanting.  Premier Productions, the team of Tarnia Norman and Clarence Swartland, both with illustrious performance and choreographic careers in a variety of dance forms, are responsible for the first, second and sixth acts of the show - Afriganza, which sets the mood, Bronze Seduction and Saharan Dreams. In Acts Four and Five, they have choreographed the Waterfall Adagio and the Fire Procession. Tarnia and Clarence formed Premier Productions in 1989 and since created a wide variety of corporate and artistic events. They are well-known for their alternative, innovative and high quality acts. 	
Thirty-year-old Bheki Ndlovu's CV reflects the best of South African musicals and dance shows, and his performances have been highly praised in both Sarafina, the movie and the show. His dancing talent was also employed in Showboat, The Wizard of Oz, Jesus Christ Superstar and Sun City's most recent extravaganza, Baletsatsi. In African Beat, the third act in the show, he is both rhythmic adviser and Choreographer.  Jayesperi Moopen's influence is widely felt in the Arts in South Africa. A fine arts graduate from the University of Madras in India, she is on the Board of Governors of the Civic Theatre and chairs the Dance Alliance. It is in the field of dance that she is best known, particularly for her work in promoting the blending of Indian Dance and rhythms with that of other cultures. In Act Four of Pulse, she choreographs Visions of Rhythm, and indeed, has composed the music for this scene. This is the act that culminates in the magnificent Waterfall Adagio. 	
Legends of Fire, the fifth Act, is in three scenes, each individually choreographed. Well-known puppeteer, Adrian Kohler was responsible for the opening of the act, in which a giant puppet sets the scene.  This is followed by the Fire Procession by Premier Productions and the act climaxes with the Mask Dance choreographed by Adele Blank - a classically trained former ballerina with the Johannesburg City Ballet Company, and later with PACT, in opera and musical productions. She has also trained in Contemporary and Jazz dance, influences she brings to her contribution to Pulse! Head of the Free Flight Dance Company which she formed in 1987, she is resident choreographer and dance trainer. 	
Owen Lonzar has danced since the age of ten and undertook his first professional assignment at 14. He has choreographed the culmination of the show, Foot Tappin' Fun. His career in dance was followed by years in promotion in the publishing and entertainment industry and most recently has joined the ranks of South Africa's top corporate theatre choreographers. He has been responsible for the choreography in shows such as The DooWah Boys II, Nunsense 3, La Cage aux Folles and the Johannesburg Follies 2000.	
	


Harlequin's Restaurant And Disco Nightclub At The Sun City Hotel  		
Harlequin was a jaunty, high-spirited character in the 16th century; a colourful fellow who loved to see and be seen and who knew what living life to the full was all about. 		
So what could be more natural than for a sophisticated and elegant restaurant and a dynamic disco nightclub to adopt the same theme? Harlequin's and its adjacent disco dazzler are among the latest attractions of the completely refurbished casino area at The Sun City Hotel.  What was the old Raffles, has been transformed by a R5 million development that was part of an overall R200 million refurbishment recently completed at the resort complex.  Harlequin's is an exclusive, sophisticated and intimate restaurant, where the pursuit of pleasure through fine wining and dining has been refined into an art form. 	
Up to 74 diners can be accommodated, and the seating pattern ensures seclusion, such as in two semi-private areas accommodating private parties of up to 10 people, or the heady feeling of being part of the in-crowd reveling in casino action.  A long banquette upholstered in gold leather-cloth stretches below a stunning mural of Harlequin, which fills an entire wall, while the rest of the seating is on black lacquered chairs decorated with gold leaf, and upholstered in gaily-coloured Harlequin diamonds. 	
Hedonism reigns in Harlequin's, from the table appointments to the amazing cuisine and the quite stunning winelist. Overlays of rich ivory on deep maroon velvety cloths are set with fine damask maroon napery, silver cutlery imported from Germany, supremely elegant plain crystal complemented by a waterglass from Miami in Harlequin green, and gleaming white imported porcelain china.  The dcor in the disco is funky, a combination of granite, chrome and glass creating a vibe which leads everyone straight into the action. The DJ gets the beat going from a booth framed in bold mosaics, with lights set into a curved screen at its base. 	
Tables, poised on intriguing spirals of metals, are placed around a raised area beside the highly polished, ebony granite dance floor. Above, a constantly changing eclipse of lighting on the ceiling ranges across a chrome grid set against a dark blue, and tall uplighters in sandblasted, circles illuminate spirals of chrome and multi-coloured glass.  Harlequin's restaurant and Disco Nightclub are for the daring, the visible people who set the trends and know how to enjoy life. Yes, Harlequin himself would certainly have approved.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684 	
	



The Orchid Restaurant  		
Authentic Asian cuisine, prepared and served with the eastern flair which has been a proud tradition for many hundreds of years, has set diners flocking to The Sun City Hotel's magnificent new Orchid Restaurant.  		
From the brigade in the kitchen, under executive chef Beng Huat Chew, to the restaurant management of Bokmun Chan and Liu (Louis) Yi, the staff are as Eastern as the sunrise. As for the food, Marco Polo would have mounted another expedition to find it.  The Orchid is unique because of the way it combines sophistication with simplicity, and the easy charm with which guests from every cultural background are introduced to a fine dining experience.  The elegant, black lacquered tables, for example, are laid with both Western cutlery and chop sticks. The classic lines of the gleaming white china include a sauce bottle whose curves are an artwork in themselves. Equally authentic are the rattan steamer baskets, satay table stoves, nonja dishes, clay pots and mini woks. 	
The small glass bowl on each table, containing a couple of perfect orchid blossoms, echoes the brilliantly coloured graphics of orchids on the walls. Large arrangements of naturally twisted wood and yet more beautiful orchids welcome guests as they are guided to their table by a traditionally dressed hostess.  Rich dark wood creates dcor accents of lattice around the square arches which create the impression of separate rooms within a uniform space. A small party of up to 11 people can be accommodated in the Tampani Room, which is separated from the main restaurant by sliding screens, and three other semi-private areas are formed by alcove banquette seating along one wall. 	
Although everything is prepared fresh in this 118-seater restaurant, its popularity and speedy service have led to its handling up to 250 in an evening; but there is an irresistible temptation to linger and fully explore its exciting menu.  Singaporean Executive Chef Beng Huat Chew came to the Orchid from several years as Executive Chinese Chef at the Royal Abjar Hotel in Dubai, preceded by the Swiss Grand Hotel in Seoul, Korea. His Chinese assistant Song Chang has 10 years experience in the top kitchens of restaurants in the Chinese cities of Xian, Guilin and Shanghai.  His kitchen brigade are skilled in the cuisines of Indonesia, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Malaya, the Philippines and China; all of which feature on the menu. However, guests can completely relax because of the friendly guidance on hand from restaurant manager, Bokmun Chan and his assistant, Louis. 	
Mr Chan came to the Orchid from the Dragon Court Chinese Restaurant at the Sheraton Hotel & Towers in Kuwait, and Louis spent several years with the Holiday Inn China group before moving to South Africa.  An ideal introduction to the meal is the choice of exceptional Dim Sum. The name of these tiny, delicate dumplings means "touches the heart", and quite superb, for example, is the combination of minced pork and Chinese mushrooms wrapped around a prawn, which arrives at the table steaming in a rattan basket. So is the jasmine-smoked duck, piled inside a chunky pancake which is first spread with a sweet bean sauce.  To follow, try the most delicious sweet and sour prawns you will ever taste, followed by Ayam Pandan (Malaysian marinated de-boned chicken thighs) and then the wonderfully spiced lamb, stir-fried vegetables (called Luohan after a Chinese Buddhist monk)  they are a sensation far too good for vegetarians to keep to themselves.  An ideal way to sample the menu is to take advantage of the small portions offered instead of a main dish, and to order several. But no one will be prepared to share the layer cake called Panda Lapis, or the Ka Ti ice cream from Thailand. The Orchid at The Sun City Hotel is open from 18h00 to 23h00 every day during the week and until 24h00 at weekends.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	

The Calabash Restaurant  		
Forget about the expression, "The smile on the face of the crocodile". At the Sun City Hotel's bustling, new Calabash Restaurant, it is more like an extremely self-satisfied grin.  		
Wrought-iron crocs form the door handles and balustrades at the entrance, multi-coloured concave stencils of crocs line the walls and mosaics of fat-bellied crocs sweep across the tabletops.  The dcor, in fact, is gloriously African and the groaning buffet counters also celebrate an age- old African hospitality, with plenty of everything for everyone. 	
The Calabash has been a hugely popular venue for many years, but has now been redesigned as part of the extensive 1995 refurbishing of the entire Sun City Hotel. The result is a lively, friendly, family orientated restaurant where the focus is on extremely good food, served every day of the week from 17h30 to 23h00. The a' la carte menu features a great selection of authentic dishes from the African continent beautifully prepared with the freshest of ingredients.  Travel north in Africa to begin the meal with a White Nile salad, or explore the Lebanese Delights of Middle Eastern mezzeh such as hummus, tabouleh, baba channouj, muthabal and labeneh, or maybe opt for something simple like grilled black mushrooms topped with a delicious Cheddar cheese sauce. 	
There's real bobotie made from mild, curried minced lamb, the sosatie skewers of marinated beef, chicken and dried apricots sizzle with flavour, and the medallions of ostrich with an orange and grapefruit sauce are straight from the Cape. Then there are visually exciting displays of roasts and curries, along with pastas, grills and burgers, and a memorable Etosha venison pie.  A special Kiddies' Comer features such delights as bangers, beans and mash, and grilled burger fingers, and no chocoholic should miss the chocolate ice cream. It is not only doused in chocolate sauce but also served with chocolate chip cookies. Forget the calories. Just indulge!  Smiling down from the walls are collections of old African masks, along with machetes and beaded bechus. Crossed asseggai hands on the pillars, a magnificent chandelier features four monkeys diving into the room bearing globes of light in their paws, and the ceiling is decorated with palmfronds. 	
Flanking, the buffet counters are carvings of elephant, buffalo and warthog, some freestanding some still tucked into the boles of tree trunks. Carvings are also a decorative feature on the tables; from the condiment sets to the arrangements of tiny gourds and dried grasses in wooden bowls.  The Calabash is a fun casual restaurant where taste sensations from both the north and south of Africa meet on common ground. No wonder it is so popular with crocodiles.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	



The Heart Of Sun City  Sun City Hotel  		
The Sun City Hotel is the hedonistic heart of the Sun City Resort. The ambience of the Hotel is one of glamour and sophistication.  		
From the moment you enter the foyer your senses are assaulted by the bold design aspects and dramatic setting. The central area has been transformed into a jungle of lush foliage, cascading water and life-like boulders, encircling 400 fast moving slot machines, jingling away beneath the cantilevered Lobby Lounge. To reach the Lobby Lounge guests ascend a rope bridge firmly anchored by steps of stone and ancient wood.  Overstuffed ottomans and crimson upholstered rattan chairs flamboyantly decorate the Lobby Lounge overlooking the paradise gardens. It is a place to relax and watch the passing parade as you relish the taste of an Atrium Club Sandwich followed by a rich French pastry and a cappuccino.  Tall palm trees and tropical flowers accentuate the paradise gardens below. Brightly coloured parrots adorn the snowdrop downlights and the carpet design is a mass of gold and crimson hibiscus blossoms.	
The flamboyant interiors of The Sun City Hotel were conceptualised by Trisha Wilson of Wilson & Associates, the international design team who created the magnificent interiors of The Palace of the Lost City.  As a guest of the Sun City Hotel you will be pleasantly surprised to discover your room is refreshingly understated. The rooms are elegant and lit with the brilliance of sunlight. Predominant colours are warm russets and burnt oranges with traces of gold. South African handcrafted furniture has been stained with honey tones and finished with decorative touches of ebony lacquer. The walls are buttercup yellow, and an exclusive range of fabrics compliments the warm tones of the furnishings. Striped curtains of butterscotch and gold screen the magnificent views of the Gary Player Golf Course. The quilted bedspreads are covered with a profusion of flowers and foliage in shades of damson, orange and green.  The effervescence of the Casino is celebrated by the presence of an irrepressible and high-spirited Harlequin. The brightness of the decor and the joie de vivre character of the Harlequin accentuate the mood of the Casino. From the shrieks of excitement of the crap players to the soberness of poker - you too will succumb to its enigmatic mastery. 	
The decor theme is carried through to the adjacent sophisticated charisma of Harlequins Restaurant. The tables are intimately appointed and accentuated by napery of damask ivory and maroon velvet, set with silver cutlery and imported porcelain china. Up to 74 diners can be accommodated. The seating pattern ensures seclusion, there are two semi-private areas accommodating private parties of up to 10 people. A Harlequin green water glass compliments elegant crystal glasses. The Harlequins restaurant and nightclub are for the daring, the visible people who set the trends and know how to enjoy life.  The cuisine is international and diners can happily succumb to Hors DOerve of baked Cape mussels done in a garlic butter sauce with sweet peppers and bread crumbs or a sample of Springbok pistachio terrine with apricot confit. For the main course, the langoustines are sublime, as is the jugged venison.  If your taste tends towards the more piquant, then the Orchid Restaurant will sate even the most jaded taste buds. Traditional Asian cuisine ranging from Jasmine smoked duck served in pancakes with a sweet bean sauce to Malaysian spiced Chicken breasts. The Thai, Ka Ti ice cream is a taste sensation as is the layered Panda Lapis Cake.	
For traditional South African cuisine, the Calabash Restaurant will welcome you in true African style. The groaning buffet offers boboetjie, curries, carvery and steamed vegetables, followed by sinful trifles and tipsy tarts. The Calabash is where sensational tastes from the North and South meet.  At the core of The Sun City Hotel is the Theatre. This intimate theatre is renowned for lavish productions and awesome sets. Baletsatsi currently showing in the theatre is unquestionably the most exciting indigenous theatre ever to be produced in South Africa. It spans African mythology, combining fantasy with imagination. The story of Baletsatsi is told through mime, dance, acrobatics and circus feats. The totally original music and unique choreography transports audiences to a world of fantasy and magic.  Fantasy and magic is what The Sun City Hotel is all about, says General Manager, Steven Bagg. Unadulterated pleasure and indulgence is the rhythmic beat of the Hotel.	
	

!Funk! Steps In To Fill The Gap  		
Cabaret at the Cabanas as Sun City auditions new Extravaganza  As countrywide auditions seek out the top South African performing talent for Sun City's new Extravaganza at the end of the year, an all-singing, all-dancing cabaret is being mounted for the Palm Terrace at the Cabanas Hotel from October 5. 		
The show, !Funk!, will run for six weeks while the Extravaganza is "dark" and preparations are made for the new Extravaganza to replace the current show, Baletsatsi in November. The 18-month Baletsatsi-run ends on Sunday October 3.  "We have asked Paul Warwick Griffin to mount the !Funk! Production for us. His work is brilliant, and he is known for his performances in Jesus Christ Superstar and as Rocky in our production of the Rocky Horror Picture Show," said Karen Cutts, Entertainment Manager, Sun City Resort. "He is both singer and a dancer and has his own production company which we have commissioned to stage the !Funk! Show." 	
 Paul's company staged the highly successful six-week run of the Best of Broadway at the Cabanas last year. !Funk! is described as 60 minutes of non-stop entertainment with spectacular dance routines, showcasing all time favourite music from the '70s and '80s.  "The strong dance element has been introduced to the show by Vita Award-winning choreographer David Gouldie," said Paul. Contracts were currently also being negotiated with two top South African female vocalists. "We will be showcasing the divas of the time - Gloria Gaynor, Diana Ross the Pointer Sisters and Donna Summer among them. The show will have a retro-revival mood with a millennium edge, a sassy, sexy nineties look - sort of Abba meets Priscilla Queen of the Desert, said Paul. 	
 Paul recently completed a run of the Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Nico in Cape Town and his previous big successes were Queen at the Opera and Jesus Christ Superstar. !Funk! will receive its first commercial airing when it starts its run at Sun City, but its creator will not be among the performers. Paul will be in the cast of Jesus Christ Superstar in Pretoria at the time. 	
 "The shows we are presenting at Sun City are very much part of a change of strategy effected some time back, in which we made it our objective to get more and more South African talent for the Superbowl and our other venues. Our early Slots Shows - Sunday matinees at 3pm - were to provide entertainment for our valued regulars, and included top South Africans such as Pieter Dirk Uys, Steve Hofmeyr and Nataniel. Trader Horns, formerly a venue for more mature artists, has become a breeding ground for new South African instrumental talent.  "The new Extravaganza will be very much in this spirit. As we audition in the major centres, so we are looking at highly trained young artists - dancers over the age of 18, who have had classical training, and who have the versatility to perform in a wide diversity of dance forms," says Karen.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684.	
	



Cabana Style Living  The Cabanas At Sun City  		
The refreshing, laid back ambience of the Cabanas at Sun City is the immediate impression one receives upon welcome. The most relaxed and casual of all the hotels at Sun City, the Cabanas offer informal yet comfortable accommodation.  		
The reception area is spacious with a balconied foyer overlooking the Palm Terrace. Attractive planters placed around the tiled floor, and the lightly textured walls topped with a ceiling frieze of tropical foliage and flowers, all contribute to an immediate holiday feeling.  Behind the reception desk is a stunning tiled mural, crowded with parrots, kingfishers, crowned cranes, guinea fowl, dragonflies and flowers. Another frieze of palm tress and geometric motifs in russet, cobalt and leaf green runs around the sandy textured walls of the Palm Terrace.  The Cabanas overlook the picturesque lakeside with direct access to the abundant tropical gardens, which provide a lush backdrop for the exotic birds that inhabit it. Elegant peacocks can often be spotted vainly preening before the glass doors leading to your accommodation.	
Guests can choose between standard and luxury Cabanas, all of which are fully air-conditioned and equipped with modern appliances. Standard Cabanas offer a shower-en-suite, whilst their luxury counterparts feature a full bathroom. A fresh palette of vibrant colours accentuates the fresh and relaxing atmosphere of the Cabanas.  Sun City Cabanas offer three dining options  the chefs excel at creating imaginative theme style buffets at the Palm Terrace. Tender and juicy grills are available at the a la carte Morula Restaurant and Bar. Light daytime fare is served at the Morula Caf. 	
Sun City has even provided for the youngest members of your family - Kamp Kwena, a specially designed entertainment paradise for kids of all ages. A fully supervised programme of activities and facilities at Kwenas Castle, right on the lawns of the Cabanas: adventure playground, animal farmyard and fully equipped play centre 	
A short stroll across the luscious green lawns of the Cabanas brings you to a World of Fun in the Sun  Waterworld. Theres jet-skiing, windsurfing, water-skiing and for those who want a leisurely booze-cruise, theres a barge to take you around the lake at Sundowner time.  The Sun City Cabanas  informal relaxation at its best.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE PR DEPARTMENT, SUN INTERNATIONAL ON TEL: (011) 780-7684 	
	



A Visionary At The Table Bay  		
When celebrated hotelier Jean Mestriner speaks of running Sun International's R250 million Table Bay hotel according to the Ten Commandments, you might be forgiven a raised eyebrow. 		
Visitors to the hotel's administration complex might be even more surprised by signs exhorting staff to remember that they are "ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen". But if all this makes this waterfront hotel sound like a staid and humourless Victorian emporium, think again.  In this place, says Mestriner, house rules have nothing to do with religious imperatives or anachronisms, and everything to do with excellence of service. Witness commandment No.6: "We shall never reply to guests or other associates, that is not my job. We will always assist and go the extra mile". Explains Mestriner: "Our sole purpose is to serve our guests - that's why we're paid".  This philosophy has paid rich dividends over the years. Mestriner was the man who transformed the five-star Jerusalem hotel into the city's first Glat Kosher hotel, restored Kuala Lumpur's Regent Hotel to the top spot, opened Washington's Regent to international acclaim, revolutionised the elegant Windsor Court hotel in New Orleans.... and finally took charge for the opening of The Palace of the Lost City. 	
His success there was little short of stunning and today the hotel routinely achieves occupancy rates in the high 90 per cent. A highlight for Mestriner himself was President Mandela's inauguration banquet for 1200 dignitaries and heads of state. Evidence of his attention to detail is immediately apparent in the often-neglected "front line" - the security guards and switchboard operators.  A call to the hotel elicits the friendly response: "Good morning, The Table Bay Hotel. How may I direct your call?" Mestriner calls this "a smile through the wires" explaining that every nuance helps to create a positive impression. As part of his we're-in-this-together approach, staff are referred to as "associates".  You approach the hotel along a palm-lined avenue and enter a wide Porte cochere, which leads to the cavernous, marble-tiled lobby. Light floods in from tall windows and there are two huge marble fireplaces for chilly Cape winters.  On arriving at The Table Bay, you will find the mood upbeat and almost tangibly enthusiastic.  While no one is in doubt about who is boss, the staff interaction with Mestriner is informal and friendly. He's happy with that explaining: " When the back of the house is healthy, when the heartbeat is good, then youre already half way there. 	
Nowhere is the management egalitarian approach more evident than in the Atlantic Bistro, a staff dining room as far removed from the traditional canteen as foie gras from slap chips. Menus are posted a week in advance (one suspects to reassure staff that they're not being fed leftovers) and the crockery and cutlery are custom-designed. It comes as no surprise to learn that Mestriner eats there himself. His comment: "We don't have double standards".  The Dutch-born hotelier is a control freak of the nicer kind, operating by a simple but highly effective premise that has made him one of the world's top hoteliers: "If it's not up to spec, it doesn't get used. It's all part of the hotel's uniqueness". Mestriner cites a training manual that gives new meaning to fine detail: It specifies everything from the length of a male associate's sideburns to the design of a female associates earrings. We don't use cheap plastic cigarette lighters to light a guest's cigarette, and even the taxis who pick up our guests will have to comply with our exacting standards".  How about the inevitable glitches? "There will be goofs, but it's how we handle them that makes the difference. Our associates (he's meticulous about the terminology) feel that they belong here and that feeling will come across to the guests".  Does he see himself as a new-hotel specialist? "Yes, it does excite me as I can inject my own brand of quality. I am good at creating top hotels but I must have a free hand in absolutely everything. Obviously I can't do it all by myself. I'm working with a young, gutsy, innovative team at The Table Bay, and together we've made this a very special hotel indeed".  Asked to describe the style of the hotel, he comes up with lots of Victorian elegance, but also a nice mix of contemporary and residential charm and a touch of Newport Beach. Too much emphasis on Victorian, risked making the hotel stuffy, explains Mestriner, and that's not what it's about. "I never do what has been done before, I prefer other people to copy me".  He cheerfully admits to being a big spender, but points out that he also gets returns on all that money. "What I won't do is cut services or quality for the sake of the bottom line - that's why home work is so important". 	
Would he rate the Table Bay Hotel the best in town? Mestriner is sure about this one: "Not yet. We first have to prove ourselves. There is a real risk in being arrogant or over-confident".  He believes Cape Town has huge potential as a tourist and conference destination. "We won't recognise it in five years time. Tourism will be our number one earner - but only if we do it well. The Table Bay is another step in the right direction".  Among the hotel's innovative features:  Its extensive wine list will feature only South African labels (for obvious reasons, Champagne is the only exception). Says Mestriner of this daring decision: "I have 26 vintages of Meerlust alone. Why would I need to look overseas?"  All cars are valet parked on arrival and retrieved on demand.  Checking in to the new hotel is also unconventional. Rather than wait their turn at the front desk, guests will be escorted to their rooms and checked in while they sip a cup of Chinese tea.  A luxurious catamaran and powerboat is moored at the hotel's own jetty for guest excursions.  All rooms feature computerised mini-bars, which weigh their contents and bill guests automatically for what they consume.  Each room is equipped with a fax machine, which can be linked to a satellite system to retrieve messages from anywhere in the world.  In a bid to add a touch of class to an otherwise clinical environment, the men's urinals will be filled with coloured marbles (Mestriner pioneered the use of ice cubes for the same purpose).  Aficionados will have a choice of Cuban and other fine cigars ranging in price from R10 to R250 a piece. 	
	



Cuban Coup At The Atlantic Grill  		
In Spite of what many South Africans or Americans might think, the 20th century has been kinder to smokers than any other time in history. For instance, 400 years ago Russians were executed for smoking and in other parts of the world puffers lost fingers and noses to the smoke police. 		
So says the man who has put South African cigar smoking firmly in the realm of the chic, Theo Rudman, who together with Sun International's Jean Mestriner, has made Cape Town's Table Bay Hotel a haven for those who have a Havana habit.  Cuban cigars, among the most prized in the world, form 50% of the R30 000, 24-variety stock of cigars kept under ideal conditions - some in a humidity controlled special cedar-lined storage area - in the hotel's wine room. Others on offer include those from Honduras, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Jamaica's Macanudo, the biggest selling brand in the world, and of course, Dutch masterpieces.  "Cigars are like wine, their characteristics can be compared with wine's red or white. As Burgundy is to wine, so Cuba is to cigars. There is no mistaking its infinite superiority," says Mr Rudman, who then discloses that the superiority can cost up to R135 for each cigar. Good value can, however be obtained at any level in The Table Bay cigar collection, starting at R4,50. 	
But, says the author of the authoritative Rudman's Complete Pocket Guide to Cigars (in paperback, a somewhat fatter John Platter), it is neither necessary nor advisable to embark on a 90-minute Churchill, when a 30-minute robusta (or Rothschild) will do.  It's all in the thickness, the desirable humidity or desirable lack thereof. Length is immaterial, with time the only constraint.  Thicker, you're going to quaff with gusto, clouds of aroma, lots of business and constant consideration. You do not neglect a cigar says Mr Rudman, and its best given your undivided attention. Thinner, you will sip the smoke. 	
And let's get the health issue out of the way: cigars are not primarily meant for inhaling. Not, in fact, for nicotine junkies at all. It is the flavour that counts, and Mr Rudman swears his fine nose and taste for wine is improved by cigar smoking. It is an exercise, he says in appreciation. He smokes up to five a day, pointing out that nicotine and tars are reduced, ammonia removed from a fine cigar. It is an all-tobacco product, with translucent wrappers specially grown under arduous conditions in muslin tents at high cost.  A sidelight on the issue of humidity, is that while a premium Cuban cigar is so sensitive that it could dry to complete uselessness in a few days if not kept properly, the best Dutch cigars are in fact, "dry" and would suffer immeasurably if humidified.  The long unbroken leaf of the Cuban cigar, cured and matured with infinite patience, must be kept moist. The Dutch cigar's tobacco, chopped and wrapped, is not so vulnerable, and gives a lighter smoke. "The Dutch is like a white wine to the Cuban's red," says Mr Rudman.  The resurgence of interest in cigars, spurred not a little by the encouragement of acting giant Arnold Schwarzenegger and others, has spawned a new, or in fact, rather old, institution, the club. 	
Formed in Victorian times to allow men to smoke in peace in society where the habit was frowned upon, the men's club fell somewhat into disuse, until now, in the millennium's health-nut dying days, the need to find a place to once again practice the "gentle art" of smoking has arisen. In the United States last year, 500 clubs for smokers were established.  To those refugees from Cape Town's smoke-free zone, The Table Bay offers asylum. Watch this space for news on their cigar club!  For further information, please contact Heather Munetsi: Public Relations Manager Tel : (011) 780-7572 Fax : (011) 780-7535	
	



Romantic Reason To Rush Finishing Touches  		
A New Function Room For The Table Bay  R1,6m glass and steel Victorian-style Pavilion added to top Cape hotel.  Finishing touches are being applied to a striking new feature at the magnificent Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town, to meet a vital September 21 deadline. The hotel has added a beautiful rectangular Victorian-style Pavillion to its function areas, and the opening event will be the marriage of a young city couple. 		
"We are pleased with progress so far and are assured of a completion date well in time for the wedding," said Luigi Marrai of project managers SIP, who were also part of the construction team, which met the hotels tight construction schedule. 	
The R1,6 million addition to the hotel, which opened a year ago, is on the east side of the porte cochere and its linking walkway to the marbled, octagonal foyer. The Pavillion is positioned on a piazza just outside the Table Bay's imposing ballroom, and shelters behind the historic breakwater wall, a strong feature of the hotel's northern facade.  The 195m2 Pavilion will accommodate up to 120 people at a cocktail function and 60 seated at individual tables for action station service. To be linked to the hotel by a covered walkway, it has a private bar and service area and will be served from the hotel's kitchens. 	
"The hotels existing facilities have been under severe pressure owing to the Table Bays popularity. An additional function area of this kind was very much needed and will certainly prove as popular as our other venues," said regional director of Sun International in the Cape, Jean V Mestriner.  The hotel has hosted many high-profile national and international events in the past year, including the prestigious British international tourism conference of the IT&T - a proud occasion, not only for the hotel, but for South Africa, now a prominent destination on the global tourism map. Another highlight was having world statesmen, including French President Jacques Chirac and his entourage as a hotel guest. 	
Mr Marrai explained that the basic infrastructure for the new venue existed in the area outside the ballroom anteroom and it merely required a superstructure and roof, which are being constructed. These feature decorative steel components, glass and Victorian-profile roofing. 	
	



Sun City, An African Dream  		
Resort rated among best in the world - top in Africa  Annually, its millions of visitors are captivated by the living proof of the lost tribe legend, the fabulous palace with its soaring towers and elegant cupolas and the magical inland beach washed by giant waves. Sun City is an African dream come true, deep in the heart of the rugged bushveld.  		
Viewed from the air, the resort appears, in its austere surroundings, as a giant green patch of paradise, set like a jewel against the craggy mountain backdrop in the Northwest Province of South Africa, 187km from Johannesburg.  There are many reasons to come to Sun City. Formerly a gaming Mecca, it has moved with the times, and while the casino is still a major attraction and the machines draw crowds looking for a lucky break, international travellers and local holidaymakers come to Sun City for the total African experience. The nearby Pilanesberg National Park offers game viewing drives or foot safaris of a high order, with the entire Big Five represented.  Sun International has participated in the introduction of game species to the Park - most recently, financing the formation of an African Wild Dog pack which has been successfully freed into the 55 000 hectare park. The pack was released from the 1,5 hectare Boma where it had been assembled from three adult male dogs, born in captivity and a litter of eight-month old wild pups, their mother, and a second wild adult bitch. 	
Sun City is now also the focus of a new network of flights operated, since October 31 this year, by SA Express Airways, connecting the major Big Game centres at Pilanesberg, Skukuza and Hoedspruit, together with a direct flight to Cape Town.  The service provides daily return flights from the recently upgraded Pilanesberg Airport at Sun City, to Skukuza, Hoedspruit and Cape Town. The objective is to allow tourists to choose the convenient opportunity of visiting the three major game sites in the comfort of the airline's small jet aircraft.  Sun City's two Gary Player-designed championship golf courses, its watersports and many other sporting outlets, are well-known. The hosting of the Nedbank Golf Challenge has put Sun City into the international golfing premier league.  Its entertainment is legendary, and the world's top artists perform in the 6 000-seat Superbowl arena, and at the Sun City Hotel's theatre, brilliant cabarets and spectaculars are performed. 	
Prominent among Sun City's features is the astounding Valley of Waves, where nearly two metre high swells are created and the excitement of the ocean is brought deep into the hinterland. The Waterpark playground includes five exciting flume rides.  Magnificent planting surrounds Sun City, and its gardens have been accorded National Botanical Garden status, varying from tropical rain forest to indigenous landscapes. Cleverly constructed wetlands create useful natural water filters.  There are four major hotels at Sun City and the flagship is the fantastical Palace of the Lost City, with its fairytale quality. The imaginative architecture and soaring proportions are thrilling and the accommodation is in keeping with the royal theme. Sculpted animals, and those used in the mosaics and reliefs on the buildings, each form part of the story of the lost city, and most magnificent of them is Shawu the giant bronze bull elephant who dominates the courtyard in which he is set. The luxurious rooms and suites at The Palace are richly decorated.  Each hotel at Sun City has restaurants of world standard, representing the cuisines of the gastronomic capitals. They include the Villa del Palazzo, the Palace's premier restaurant serving exquisite Italian cuisine. The Palace's other main restaurant, the Crystal Court, is geared for light meals during the day, and a superbly varied menu in the evenings, including seafood, poultry, game and beef. 	
The beautiful, water-themed Cascades Hotel is home to the renowned Peninsula Restaurant, which upholds the fine tradition of the "grill room", while at the Sun City Hotel, the dining is Oriental at the Orchid, where food from all the Pacific Rim countries is showcased.  Also at the Sun City Hotel is the Calabash Restaurant specialising in a delicious variety of curries and grills and Harlequins with its eclectic menu, including magnificent South African dishes.  At the Cabanas, the Morula Restaurant is known for its casual style and outstanding charcoal grills, both meat and seafood, and this hotel's Palm Terrace is a restaurant based on a sumptuous and varied hot and cold buffet.  Sun City is reached by road from Johannesburg and directly by passenger jet from Cape Town.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684 AND FAX (011) 780 7535	
	



A Cellar Of South Africa's Best At The Table Bay  		
There are between 3 000 and 4 000 bottles of wine in the wine room of the Sun International Table Bay Hotel on Cape Town's waterfront. And, except for the Champagne, they will all be South African.  		
Top hotelier Jean Mesteriner says the Table Bay caters to a local and international clientele, and in his view, the wines of the Cape offer among the best to be had in the world. "We specialise in Cape wines and are known for our cellar. There is nothing indifferent on offer - even at R35 a bottle," he says.  He draws, for example on the Meerlust range. "Three varieties on offer, and verticals going back to 1976. Meerlust Cabernet Sauvignon '80 to '86, Rubicon '82 to '94, including Magnums and Rehoboams. 	
White wines from Constantia include such standards as Buitenverwachting Buiten Blanc, Groot Constantia Gewurtztraminer, Durbanville offers Bloemendal Sauvignon Blanc, while Bellingham Chardonnay Haute Cabriere, Chardonnay/Pinot Noir, L'Ormarins Pinot Gris and Mont Rochelle's unwoooded Chardonnay represents Franschhoek.  Helderberg whites include Vergelegen Chardonnay and Souvignon Blanc, Ken Forrester Chenin Blanc and Longridge Sauvignon Blanc.  Paarl is represented by Fairview, Glen Carlou and Nederburg in a variety of Chardonnays, Bukettraube and Chenin Blanc. De Wetshof, Springfield and Sandvliet fly the flag for the Robertson/Klein Karoo estates, while Stellenbosch brings its Weisser Riesling from Kaapzicht, Chardonnay from Saxonburg, Chardonnay from Talana Hill and Zonnebloem's Sauvignon Blanc. 	
Swartland and Theuniskraal bring respectively their Chardonnay and Semillon Chardonnay from Tulbagh/Swartland cellars while Walker Bay and the Overberg are represented by Paul Cluver's Auction Selection Chardonnay 1993, Bouchard Finlayson Chardonnay and Hamilton Russel Chardonnay.  The red selection is comprised of excitement from Constantia, Durbanville, Franschhoek, Helderberg (with Meerlust starring), Paarl, Robertson, Stellenbosch - with a contingent of 46 - Tulbagh and the Overberg.  They include a 1974 Rustenberg Dry Red, Magnums of Bertrams Shiraz 1985, 1987 Alto Cabernet Sauvignon, Kanonkop Pinotage 1989 and an Uitkyk Cabernet/Shiraz of 1994. 	
Dessert wines are Port and are represented in the Wine Room at The Table Bay by such nobility as a KWV Tanige from 1929 and a 1948 Limited Release from the same cellar, among at least 18 more.  And the Champagne comes from the names the world associates with the finest: Krug (Grand Cuvee 1985,'87), Bollinger, Laurent Perrier, Louis Roederer, Moet et Chandon, Beuve Clicquot, Beaumont and Taittinger.  For further information please contact: Heather Munetsi: tel. (011) 780-7572	
	



An Office Environment Of International Standards  		
While the Sun International Table Bay Hotel is home from home for local and international travellers and holiday makers, those in the Cape on business will find an office in the hotel equal to any they may have designed specially for themselves. 		
The Business Centre at the Hotel represents a five star office environment with the latest in office equipment.  Covering an area of 125 square metres, the Business Centre is in the heart of the hotel's main activity, near the commercial centre on the first floor with escalator access to the ground floor, the nearby V & A Waterfront shops and offices. Only minutes by car from the CBD, the Business Centre is perfectly placed as a pivotal meeting point. 	
The management of the centre is by professionals and all arrangements with external services and supplies are to the high standards set by the hotel.  Serving the individual businessperson and those attending conferences, the secretarial functions include transcription of dictaphone material to word processor and processing of copy already captured, including desktop publishing, printing of documents and photocopying.  Guests may also have documents bound, nametags made and place cards printed. 	
Appointments can be scheduled, and messengers and couriers arranged for material to the city, nationally and abroad. The fax service operates for local, national and international receiving and despatching, and material will be translated on request.  An equipment rental service operates for those wishing to have meetings or give presentations. This includes overhead projectors, slide projectors, television and video recorders, while faxes, cellphones, laptop computers, printers and dictaphones are also available. 	
Three private offices are provided, equipped with desk, credenza, TV, PC equipped with the latest Microsoft software and a printer. There is a telephone in each office and access to E-mail, Internet and fax.  A boardroom to accommodate up to ten people, overlooking the harbour and Table Mountain, is equipped with a 72cm TV, VCR, overhead and slide projector, video conferencing facility, E-mail and Internet access, and a mini-bar.  For further information, please contact: Heather Munetsi: Public Relations Manager Tel : (011) 780-7572 Fax : (011) 780-7535	
	




Camelot International Takes Over Spa  		
Camelot International Takes Over The Spa At The Table Bay Hotel  South Africa's first in-city health spa, at Sun Internationals Table Bay Hotel, has been taken over by health and skin care group Camelot International. 		
Camelot, which was established in 1985, also manages the spas at two other major Sun International resorts, the Gary Player Health Spa at Sun City and the Health and Beauty Spa at Zimbali Lodge in KwaZulu-Natal. It also owns two more facilities in the Johannesburg area where it has its headquarters.  Head of Camelot International, Stellenbosch-trained therapist Debbie Merdjan, said her acquisition of the spa was in partnership with Sun International.	
Services and treatments at the Table Bay Spa under the management of Camelot-appointed staff complement the magnificent infrastructure of the facility. The Spa was installed to top international standards when the hotel was completed over two years ago, and has become a popular destination for guests at the hotel, and Cape Town residents.  With numerous treatment rooms, a boutique gym and equipment including cutting-edge European and American treatment concepts, the spa is strategically placed adjacent to the Table Bay's magnificent roof-top swimming pool. 	
Mrs Merdjan said her group specialised in professional health and skin care therapies and was planning to introduce the latest technology, and a focused range of treatments to the Table Bay Spa.  A dedicated range of thalassotheraphy products for the marine-based treatments have been sourced, together with the most advanced treatment range for the plant-based phytotherapy. Hydrotherapy in the specially-equipped rooms is also be a major aspect of treatments, she said. 	
Camelot concentrates on personalised programmes for clients, whether hotel guests or local residents, and the accent is on holistic treatment. Day Spa packages are offered, and even poolside treatments such as reflexology and back massage are available to guests. Day Spa incentive packages are offered for companies looking to reward staff members.  "We also specialise in post-operative care for plastic surgery patients, and look forward to offering this service both to overseas and local clients," said Mrs Merdjan. 	
	



Table Bay Hotel - One Of The Leaders  		
Table Bay Hotel Named One Of The Leading Hotels Of The World  Within only six months of its official opening, the Table Bay Hotel on the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town has been accorded top global honours with its admittance to the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World, joining the ranks of only 308 other premier hotels in 68 countries. 		
Its yet another Oscar occasion for the Table Bay, said Jean V Mestriner, regional director of Sun International in the Western Cape, referring to the hotels mascot, Oscar, a magnificent polished bronze Cape fur seal statue that stands guard over its southern entrance. Oscar invariably features in photographs to mark the already numerous significant milestones in the short history of the hotel, which have included hosting presidents and princes, pop stars, supermodels and magnates.  The approval of these top ranking world celebrities is crowned by our admittance to The Leading Hotels of the World, one of our aims from the time the hotel was conceived. said Jean V Mestriner. 	
Mr Mestriners unique leadership style and management of the hotels he has opened internationally, has led unerringly to their accession to the ranks of The Leading Hotels of the World. Our associates in the hotels have responded admiringly to the challenges of achieving the pinnacle of success for our hotels, he said.  Previous hotels he has groomed to Leading Hotel status, through his unique professional style, or Leading Hotels with which he was associated, include the Windsor Court hotel in New Orleans, the Bel Air in Los Angeles, The Regent in Kuala Lumpur and The Regent in Washington DC.	
The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City, which Mr Mestriner opened, has also just been accorded The Leading Hotels of the World status. He recently also oversaw the refurbishment of the Blue Train: which I believe would qualify for a Leading Hotel of the World, if it were not on wheels, said Mr Mestriner.  The list of The Leading Hotels of the World is in reality a directory of the most luxurious accommodation and best hospitality obtainable. The organisation, made up of the top management of many of the most famous hotels, exacts stringent adherence to absolute excellence, and visits are made to ensure that the hotels accorded membership maintain the standards for which they were chosen. 	
The organisation represents more than 92000 guest rooms, and maintains corporate and regional offices in 15 global locations. The most famous of the names associated with the title include, The Peninsula in Hong Kong, Raffles in Singapore, The Ritz in Paris, The Plaza in New York, The King David in Jerusalem, The Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans, The Bel Air in Los Angeles, The Regent Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills and Londons Claridges, Savoy, Dorchester and Hyde Park. 	
	


The Table Bay Hotel Fact Sheet  		
Cape Town, the oldest city in South Africa was established in 1652 as a refreshment station near the southernmost tip of Africa for the passing ships of the Dutch East India Company. In a position of extraordinary beauty, the city is today one of the worlds premier tourist destinations. 		
One of the biggest of Cape Towns tourist attractions is the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, restored and maintained as a working harbour. Its backdrop is the iconic Table Mountain. It sweeps Table Bay, whose high waves in fierce north winds earned for the Peninsula the chilling title Cape of Storms (Cabo tormentosa), a name that contrasts sharply with Frances Drakes high praise of this promontory: the fairest cape in all the circumference of the earth. A Cape of contrasts, in fact.  And on the historic waterfront, a hotel has been created that is not only a tribute to its setting, but which also sets its own standards in international service, cuisine and luxury. The Table Bay Hotel is magnificent, straddling the antique breakwater with a style that is both innovative, evocative and entirely in keeping with its surroundings. It is a contemporary architectural treasure, its design and execution the result of transcontinental co-operation.  The rooms face either over the bay to Robben Island, prison home of South Africas former President, Nelson Mandela for the greatest part of his 27 years of political incarceration, or across the harbour and the city, to Table Mountain.  The hotel was opened to much fanfare in May 1997 by President Mandela and then followed a magnificent party to which invited guests flocked to view the citys new asset.	
ACCESSIBILITY The Table Bay Hotel is only 20 minutes by road from Cape Town International Airport and five minutes from the centre of the city. But right on the doorstep are the citys prime retails outlets in the V&A, stocking a huge variety of goods and offering many leisure opportunities. A mark of the popularity of the waterfront is the 16 million visitors to the centre every year.  CLIMATE The Cape has a Mediterranean climate with cool winters and sunny, dry summers. December to March, the weather is hot, becoming warm to cooler from April to June. The winter, between July and September, is cool with rain and the beautiful Cape spring with sunshine and wild flowers is between October and November.  TAX Value Added Tax (VAT) is levied at 14% and may be recovered on retail items by foreign visitors. 	
ELECTRICITY 220V  AIRPORT A chauffeur service is available to and from the hotel and airport.  TRANSPORT On request.  DRESS CODE Day : Casual Evening : Smart / elegant  MANAGEMENT The Table Bay Hotel is under the direct management of Sun International regional director Hotel Operations Western Cape, Jean Mestriner.  ARCHITECTS Conceptual : Landmark Group, California USA Architectural design : Louis Karol Architects, Cape Town Interior design : Trisha Wilson and Associates, Dallas Texas USA ENTRANCE A long driveway sweeps from the main gates to the hotel entrance. At the towering porte cochere, guests cars are valet parked and they make their way into the lobby by way of a glass walkway which pierces the stone breakwater wall inaugurated by Queen Victorias son Prince Alfred in 1869 and now incorporated in the architectural features of the hotel.  Through the octagonal marble-floored gazebo, guests enter the lobby with its handmade wooden block floor, open reception area, porters desk and guest relations area.  DINING  Atlantic Grill This is the hotels main restaurant and covers 400 square meters, seating 166 guests indoors and 108 on the terrace. Decorated in a Cape wineland theme with large murals and custom-designed carpeting with a fruit motif, its overlooks Table Mountain and the inner harbour. 	
The Atlantic Grill serves a la carte breakfasts, lunches and dinners. It also has a 6000-bottle open-face cellar stocked with only the best South African wines and Champagne. The Table Bay is home to cigar smokers and the cellar has a selection of the worlds best, kept under optimum conditions.  The Lounge This lofty, open-truss ceilinged room looks across the harbour, the city and Table Mountain through its high arched main window, which also creates a frame for Oscar, the bronze Cape fur seal sculpture completed earlier this year by famed wildlife artist Danie de Jager. A few steps down from the foyer, the lounge has a maritime theme, the artworks depicting sailing ships under full sail in heavy seas.  Up to 60 guests may be seated in deeply comfortable sofas and chairs magnificently covered in luxurious muted fabrics. It is here that the Table Bays fast-becoming-famous High Tea is served in courses in the later afternoon, or where guests can enjoy after-dinner drinks and coffee, or morning tea and coffee.  In winter, the two giant fireplaces cast a warm glow over the comfortable room decorated with magnificent flower arrangements, which are a mark of the whole hotel. Chamber music is played from the minstrel gallery high above the room on harp or violin during the official teatime.  The Atlantic Bar & Conservatory The bar is a gathering place for businesspeople in the day and evening and for casual social meetings at any time. The adjoining Conservatory, with which the bar makes a total area of 356 square meters, is a restaurant serving all day a la carte meals, or coffee and salads.  BANQUETING / MEETING FACILITIES  The Ballroom This spectacularly beautiful room may be divided into two - each about 150 square meters. Undivided, the ballroom will seat 300 for dinner.  Pre-function area The ballroom is flanked by a large pre-function area which takes 400 for drinks and when the doors are open to the terrace on fine days, up to 800 people can be accommodated.  Boardroom Adjacent to the ballroom is a boardroom seating 24 which is equipped with all the necessary high-tech conferencing equipment. Impeccable service complements this professionally appointed boardroom.  GUEST ROOMS AND SUITES The Table Bay Hotel has a total of 330 fully air- conditioned rooms which include standard twin rooms, standard king rooms, family rooms, rooms specially equipped to assist paraplegic guests, and luxury rooms. There are 26 superior de luxe suites and three grand suites.  The designer-decorated rooms have luxurious walk-in cupboards and marble finishes, armoires and writing desks and each is equipped with a mini-bar and in-room dining is offered 24 hours. Rooms are turned down at night and serviced twice daily. TV is served by satellite channels.  Bathrooms have separate showers with thermostat control and baths with separate hand-shower facilities.  Marble vanities include a personal hidden hairdryer and a full range of internationally acclaimed cosmetics and toiletries are provided. There are make-up mirrors and Mediterranean style bathrobes and slippers.  Telephones are provided in bathrooms, at bedsides and on each writing desk. Each has a voice mail facility and a call-waiting facility.  The Table Mountain Suite on the 8th floor of the Table Bay Hotel is a small palace in which no apparent detail has been overlooked, from its carved open-truss pitched ceiling to the custom-made carpeting, marble and wooden floors.  Every piece of glass is crystal and everything silver is solid. The suite overlooks the V&A harbour, the City and Table Mountain beyond.  Apart from the tasteful furnishings, woodwork and covers, the Table Mountain Suite has magnificent features. The bedroom, with its luxurious four-poster is served by a series of rooms housing a dressing area, a spa-bath, twin vanities with marble tops and luxury plumbing  and a large walk-in shower room with two individually controlled showers. All the finishes are marble, and the vanity surface sports a television. The bath overlooks the harbour and city and Table Mountain.  A full dinner party of eight can be seated at the large dining table, and the fully-equipped kitchen could be used to prepare a banquet, and during the meal a musician could entertain the guests at the suites own Steinway baby grand piano.  The bar automatically senses the price of any beverage chosen and automatically bills the guest  and all the drinks are served in heavy lead-cut crystal. Sitting room chairs and sofas are deep and comfortable, covered in the finest of furnishing fabrics.  The Table Mountain Suite is the largest of the three super-luxury suites in the hotel. The other two are the Signal Hill and Lions Head both individually decorated, with their own special features, such as a Victorian bath on legs and a balcony with a more than 180-degree view.  INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CENTRE This 125 square meter centre is located adjacent to the retail centre at first floor level with access by escalator from the ground floor. It has one small boardroom seating ten people, extensive professional facilities, full secretarial service, travel agency and car rental facility with bureau de change.  The boardroom overlooks the harbour and Table Mountain. It is equipped with TV, VCR, video conferencing, telephone conferencing and mini-bar. Light catering is available.  Three private offices are fully equipped with all necessary modern features and businesspeople can work on their own or with assistance from the staff of the centre.  Secretarial service is also offered for word processing or copy typing, along with a full list of services to assist conferences, dispatch material, email or faxing.  A Rennies travel desk offers foreign exchange, car hire as well as airline, travel and tour information and reservations.  SHOPS  V&A Shopping Centre  Right outside the hotels upper entrance with a direct link at the top of the escalators to the main foyer is the 40000 square meter V&A shopping centre.  HEATH CLUB AND SPA Floor to ceiling glass encloses this 300 square meter health club and spa with direct access to both a beauty parlour and pool area. Views are straight out to Robben Island.  The Spa is equipped with steam rooms and other therapy rooms. Therapists offer a wide range of treatments including thalassotherapy, massage, Shiatsu and aromatherapy. Qualified personal trainers attend the gym.  POOL AREA This 500 square meter pool faces the sun all day. For the comfort of guests there are 60 sun loungers on the wooden deck surrounding the attractive pool. To one side is a bar serving drinks, snacks and health foods.  LEISURE The V&A Waterfront offers a wide range of things to do and see. In the Pierhead area, the Two Oceans Aquarium gives priority to the display of South Atlantic fish and other sea life in a variety of tanks including a huge, open-ocean tank.  Close by, theres a fascinating amount to see. Rich in relics, the South African Maritime Museum makes for an interesting outing. There are markets, malls and stalls, cabarets and live bands.  Full time charter services offer every type of trip imaginable, including short inshore tours, coastal cruises to Clifton Beach and around Robben Island. And then theres the Agfa Amphitheater, the V&A Arcade, the Old Wharf, the Fish Quay and the Waterfront Caf.  When you are not enjoying the vibrancy and variety of the V&A Waterfront, further afield beyond the environs of Table Bay, there awaits an endless array of activities and scenic pleasures. The Capes famous wine estates are waiting to entice visitors from the golden beaches on the doorstep, to indulge in an unforgettable tour of the Cape winelands.  Visits to the astonishingly beautiful Kirstenbosch gardens are a must and scenic drives along the coastline never fail to leave one inspired. Restaurants, ranging from sophisticated, to cape provenale and outdoor country cuisine abound throughout the entire region. Visit majestic Cape Point, or stroll around cobbled Green Market Square with its dazzling array of goods.  Cape Town also offers a variety of hikes and walks through forest and mountain trails as well as expeditions up Table Mountain in the newly rebuilt cable system.  Horse riding, microlighting, cycling  in fact sports and watersports of every kind attract local and visiting outdoors enthusiastics throughout the year and regardless of the weather, Cape Towns stunning beaches draw sightseers, sunworshippers and bathers year round.	
	


A Triumph Of International Co-Operation  		
Sun International's Table Bay Hotel - A Triumph Of International Co-Operation  "A harmonious and exciting combination of international design and expertise". This is how project architect Rick Brown describes the superb Sun International Table Bay Hotel on Cape Town's V & A Waterfront. 		
The R250m five star luxury hotel has indeed been a triumph of co-operation. Its beautiful north facade, reflecting a Victorian influence in the proportions of its fenestration, decorative steelwork and the huge gazebo-styled Porte cochere, is in perfect harmony with the backdrop of Table Mountain, the historic working harbour and its 19th century architecture.  While in sympathy with the soaring lines of the contemporary buildings that have made up the latter day development on Quay Six at the Waterfront, The Table Bay Hotel depicts an individuality representative of its various influences. 	
And the influences were diverse. Rick Brown represents the South African architects of record Louis Karol Architects, responsible for most of the major buildings in the Cape Town CBD while the Los Angeles-based Landmark Entertainment Group, some of whose founders worked on the Palace of the Lost City, were responsible for the planning and concept. In addition, the V & A Waterfront Company was consulted on the design ethic already in place around the site.  The interiors have been designed by Wilson and Associates, an international American interior design company responsible for the fantastic features at the Palace of the Lost City.  Adapting specifications to the South African context had occasioned very few problems, said Brown, as the construction methods, materials and finishes are common to most countries and only in very few instances were foreign materials and methods employed - mostly in the interiors and related to the marble floorings. The building, he says, is also haled in a fundamental realism. 	
"The need for fantasy, as depicted at the Palace, did not exist. The hotel responds to its surroundings, and the clues, all to be found at the Waterfront, were expanded upon.  "The hotel's maritime flavour, the adoption of seals as a symbol in decoration, some of the more industrial elements and the exploitation of the splendid views were all responses to existing prompts.  "The fact that all the rooms and suites have sea or mountain aspects, was one of the first prerequisites of the developers Sun International, while the preservation of the historic breakwater wall that threads through the hotel's walkways was a National Monuments Council edict."  The interior of the hotel presents a kaleidoscope of impressions, many of them from outside the building. Stepping across the computer-cut European marble mosaic of the entrance court onto the intricate exotic wood marqueiry and parquet floor of the 200 square metre foyer, the visitor is faced by soaring south facing windows, framing almost the entire Table Mountain, and the activity of the harbour in the foreground. Below the foyer to the south, is the grand lounge with its cathedral ceiling and twin fireplaces.  To the west is the Conservatory and bar and the escalator banks to the upper commercial floors and the Spa. Etching and engraving - skills sourced in the Cape - feature on the marble stairs into the lounge and along the glass side walls of the escalators. Cape cast concrete in subtle colours forms urns containing locally made artificial palms and fountains. 	
In the foyer, discreet fine wooden desks mark the stations of arrival at the hotel, porter, reception, information and guest liaison. Looking west, towards the lift foyer, a neo-classic opening gives access to the lift bank, with its high-gloss stencil-sprayed, card-operated steel doors.  Development manager for Sun International in the Western Cape, Brian Read points out that the intricate, high quality spray painting was undertaken by a dockside panel beater whose work was found flawless.  Wilson and Associates designer George Aldridge demonstrates the intricacies of positioning the library ladder in the Wine Room of the Atlantic Grill, the hotel's main restaurant.  The wine room holds 4 000 bottles and a collection of specially chosen cigars in ideal conditions. The restaurant, with its two main areas, carpeted in custom made designs depicting grapes and Cape fruit, and a private dining bay, are to the east of the lounge and face south through massive panes to the mountain and harbour. A nearby dock, capable of accommodating an ocean liner, presents the bow of the ship right at the threshold of the restaurant. "Dramatic stuff," says Aldridge.  Equally dramatic are the many murals around the hotel, with Cape themes covering huge areas of wall, up to ceilings stencilled with fruit patterns. A total of 10 000 cubic metres of concrete was poured to complete the structure of this 330-room Sun International Cape flagship, in a very tight contract which saw construction and fitting completed in 18 months. 	
	



Conference And Incentive Facilities  		
Our two conference venues are equipped with the most sophisticated state-of-the-art, hi-tech equipment available.  		
A lectern with control panel will operate:  Overhead video projector  VCR machine  Lighting  Satellite television channels  Link-up to laptop computer  State-of-the-art sound system  Further equipment available includes:  Carousel slide projector  Overhead projector  Laser pointer  PA System  Sliding white board  Flip chart with pad and pens  Easels  Podium  Cassette tape recorder  Fax machine  Telephone points  The International Business Centre supplies a variety of equipment for rental purposes and a full secretarial service including language translation, courier and messenger service. 	
Two hospitality desks are available in the pre-function room. Here groups can enjoy private check-in facilities over a leisurely welcome drink whilst luggage is delivered to guests rooms. To enhance their welcome, live entertainment can be arranged and a wide selection of gifting is available. There is a porterage and room drop fee for this service.  The pre-function area can also be used for select small exhibitions. Signage and banners may be used inside the two meeting rooms providing they are free standing and not taped, stapled or nailed to the walls or doors. 	
Should a group wish to fly their Corporate logo, a flag pole is positioned outside the Porte Cochere. No banners will be allowed at the entrance to the hotel.  An express check-out facility is available for all groups.	
	



Jean V Mestriner  Cape Regional Director  		
Jean V Mestriner  Cape Regional Director, Sun International  Jean V Mestriner, Cape regional director of Sun International, is a detailist who paints in broad brush-stokes. While he has scrutinised the quality, price and value of the minutest feature of his new project the Table Bay hotel on Cape Towns Waterfront, the feature remains only a fragment of the giant canvas he has created. The decision made, the job done, he moves on. 		
Masterpieces are his forte. Not only did the Palace under his guidance meet Sun Internationals brief to him to make it one of the finest hotels in the world, but his previous postings have been equally successful. Overseeing the extensive renovations of the Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans, he saw it achieve status as Americas number two hotel, and fourth best in the world, as voted by Conde Nast Traveler, and high on the lists of other authoritative commentator including Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, and Zagat Survey as a Leading and Preferred hotel  one of Americas 21 Five-Diamond establishments.  Earlier, the Regent Hotel in Washington DC, opened by him in 1982, became a Leading Hotel of the world, and having launched the Hotel Crescent Court Club and Spa in Dallas for billionaire Caroline Hunt, he had the satisfaction of achieving number two status in the world in Conde Nast Traveler, and number four in the US by Lifestyles. 	
His highly successful overseeing of the inauguration of President Nelson Mandela, an event attended by 1200 dignitaries and heads of state, is another major achievement of which he is proud, together with the restoration of the Regent Kuala Lumpur to its pre-eminent position as number one in Malaysia and his transformation of the five star Jerusalem Plaza into the citys first Glat Kosher hotel.  Later this year, South Africas famous Blue Train, furbished to super-class status jointly by Jean Mestriner and interior designer Trisha Wilson, who were hired by Spoornet as consultants for the major undertaking, undertook its inaugural run with former President Nelson Mandela and his companion Graca Machel as guests of honour.  But right now, he is occupied with ensuring excellence in all things at the Table Bay Hotel. Beautiful china ashtrays for the rooms, enviable glassware  and even a couple of antique telescopes for the sea facing windows of the major suites were chosen by him as custom items. 	
The three-ply toilet paper is specially made, and in keeping with the hotels maritime location, is printed with small seals, representative of the playful residents of the V&A waterways. The facial tissues slip individually to hand, not in unwanted clumps. No hot air hand-dryers in the public washrooms, but individual little cotton towels.  The linen, the china, the crockery, the 24 vintages and particularly the comprehensive cigar selection kept under special conditions in the Wine Room of the opulent Atlantic Grill for guests delight, all are approved or sourced by him. He sees everything.  Yes, his management style has been described as confrontational, he is impatient. He has been called arrogant. But no, he says, arrogance has its source in ignorance. He is assertive. His opinions are based on experience, he speaks the language of the industry in which he is acknowledged as one of the top professionals in the world, and, he says, his criticisms are respectful. 	
Mr. Mestriner writes the vision for his projects before he embarks on them, and this vision is required reading for all who work with him. The critical consistency of the butter may be found in the pages of the vision document.  The staff has no canteen. Instead, they are served their meals on personalised china and cutlery in their own privately managed and staffed restaurant, the Atlantic Bistro, where a specially designed menu rotates on a weekly basis. All are called Associates. Their locker room is maintained by assigned butlers. They have meetings with the regional director and dine regularly with him or other top management at the Bistros Captains Table.  "The hotel is unique in Cape Town, including its distinction of housing the first in-city health spa in South Africa," he says. "We are making our mark on the city with our delivery of service and quality. The perception must be of excellent value for money. We go back to what hoteliering is all about. Personal service, the best wine list of South African wines, no buffets, 1400 coffee and tea pots for individual servings, a dedicated coffee kitchen and valet parking."  The guests come from a thin line of cream  locally, nationally and internationally. The dress code is elegantly casual. The least you will pay is R1500 a night, the most, around R10000 for a luxury suite, but you wont count the bottles in the mini-bar, a computer keeps the tab, while your rooms built-in fax sends your documents, collects your messages and allows retrieval from a remote site, and the butlers stations in the room will provide a luxurious selection of teas and coffee.  It has cost R250-million, possibly the most expensive single commercial building in the city.	
	



New Direct Air Service Between Sun International's Premier SA Resorts  		
Sun City and Table Bay Hotel linked by scheduled SA Express flights  The Table Bay Hotel and The Palace at Sun City, two of the Leading Hotels of the World in the Sun International stable, will be linked by direct scheduled flights on three days a week in a new service to be launched by South African Express Airways on October 24 1998.  		
The service will provide the first direct scheduled flights from Cape Town to the Pilanesberg Airport, which accommodates private and corporate aircraft movement.  "This is a highly significant development, linking as it does, two major African destinations, both of them among the ranks of the Leading Hotels of the World," said Philip Georgas, Divisional Director of Resorts for Sun International. "The flights bring visitors directly from the gateway to Africa right to its heart and give visitors the opportunity to experience two of our premier resorts, a little more than two hours by jet apart." Both the Table Bay Hotel, opened in June last year, and Palace of the Lost City were accorded Leading Hotel status earlier this year, and the Palace has just been announced as the Top African Resort following a reader survey by the influential publication Conde Nast Traveler. 	
The South African Express Airways service will depart from Cape Town on Wednesdays and Fridays at 11h00 arriving at the Pilanesberg Airport at 13h15, and on the same days depart Pilanesberg at 14h00 to arrive in Cape Town at 16h25. On Sundays, the flight will leave Cape Town at 11h30, arriving at Pilanesberg Airport at 13h45 and the return flight will be at 14h30, arriving in Cape Town at 16h56. The airfare on these routes effective 25 October 1998 to 31 October 1999 will be R1 050 one way (excluding VAT and airport taxes). 	
Passengers will be flown in SA Express' 50-seater Canadair Regional Jet 200 BER (ExpressJet). The company, which commenced service in April 1994, has the newest and most advanced fleet of aircraft in Africa, and carries in excess of 60 000 passengers per month between 14 destinations.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	



The Changing Of The Guard  		
Following a six-month tender process, Sun City has appointed Federal Guarding to safeguard guests and visitors at the resort. 		
Now a division of ASC Holdings, Federal Guarding is well known for its work in the hospitality industry in the Cape. The company will appoint 220 staff members, including management and administration, to their Sun City operation. An operating company called Federated Northwest has also been established.  "Sun City management has always taken pride in the excellence of security at the resort - it's among the best in the world," said Mike Wentworth, Sun City Resort Security Manager. "The swing that started some four years ago towards a more approachable security presence is also in line with world trends, and follows research in such places as Universal Studios and Disney. But the safety of our guests is essential, and we will be adding further electronic surveillance equipment in public areas to ensure this."  	
Andre Dumas, MD of Federal Guarding's holding company ASC Holdings said his staff would also receive intensive training to enable them to supply information about the facilities and services at Sun City. A dedicated Guest Relations Officer would be appointed by his company to deal with the more sensitive issues and act as an interface between Federal Guarding and guests should a need arise.  Dumas first established himself in the armed response industry in Pretoria in 1988 and built the ASC brand in Gauteng, later specialising in the guarding aspect of security. The acquisition of Federal in the Western Cape had given his company a presence in the security industry serving the hospitality industry in which Federal specialises.  "We continue to refine this service and our research overseas, particularly at theme parks such as Bush Gardens, Universal Studios and the Disney properties, has given us a valuable insight into the role and comportment of security personnel in these essentially fun environments." In addition to the safety angle of the task his company faces at Sun City, he said he was also vitally aware that the successful risk management aspect of the service was essential to healthy business.  	
Ends  For further information, please contact Lara Ross at Sun International on (011) 780 7684 or email lross@sunint.co.za. 	
	



About Sunwest  		
The Table Bays parent company is SunWest, a Cape-based leisure industry vehicle, which was founded with the specific purpose of creating opportunities in tourism for historically-disadvantaged investors, especially those from its home province. 		
SunWest is comprised of three major shareholders: Sun International South Africa, with 49%, Grand Parade Investments, with 34%, and AfriLeisure with 17%. More than half the equity in SunWest is owned by the historically-disadvantaged, while 53% of the stock is controlled by shareholders from the Western Cape.  SunWest is managed by a board of directors representing its major stakeholders. From Grand Parade Investments come the chairman of SunWest, Peter Swartz, and the deputy chairman, Hassen Adams. Peter Bacon and Ian Douglas are the directors appointed by Sun International. 	
SunWests vision is to become an active catalyst for an invigorated tourism industry in Western Cape, one which is characterised by investor confidence, the breadth and inclusiveness of its shareholding, and a renewed commitment to internationally competitive quality standards. This vision is manifest in the Table Bay Hotel, SunWests first and major investment to date.  Through Sun Internationals 49% shareholding in the company, SunWest is associated with the broader Safren group of companies. 	
Safren is a public company, listed on the JSE, and it is the Western Capes major industrial group. Its primary activities are conducted through subsidiaries Safmarine, the Rennies Group, and Kersaf Investments and include shipping and air transport operations, freight and travel services, hotel resort and casino activities, limited service hotels and entertainment services.  Kersaf has interests in the leisure industry in southern Africa, and overseas, and it focuses on gaming and hotels. It owns 80% of Sun International Inc. and 43% of City Lodge Hotels Ltd.	
SunWest has appointed Sun International Management Ltd to operate the Table Bay Hotel on its behalf.  For further information, please contact:  Heather Munetsi on: Tel. (011) 780-7572 	
	


An Affordable Holiday Option - Sun City Vacation Club

  

The Vacation Club at Sun City is a revolutionary Timeshare concept, combining the best of club membership and established timesharing concepts with all the advantages of being a resident guest of Sun City. 


 
Let us put the sizzle back into your life. Sun City offers you unlimited FUN! Your husband can happily spend his days on SAs fairest Golf Course - the Gary Player Golf Course, home to the Million Dollar Golf Challenge whilst you and your children are happily tracking down the Big 5 in the nearby Pilanesberg National Park. 


 
Sun City has even provided for the youngest members of your family - Kamp Kwena, a specially designed entertainment paradise for kids of all ages. During the July School Holidays, Kamp Kwena has put together an incredible programme to keep kids busy and entertained. Activities range from visits to the animal farm, to sporting events like volleyball. Indoor activities have also been arranged such as biscuit decorating, rock painting and arts and crafts. There are theme parties at night - kids can savour the taste of a marshmallow braai or select a winner in the pick-a-box show. The older kids can enjoy a disco-cruise around Waterworld. 


 
The nightlife of Sun City throbs and you and your husband can freely indulge your every whim, whether its the allure of the dream machine or the thrill of the Roulette Table, or for a more romantic night out you have a choice of Restaurants ranging from the sophistication of Harlequins to the tranquillity of the Orchid. Whilst youre enjoying the high life, a baby sitter will ensure the safety of your children. 


 
You have a choice of two or three bedroom apartments. Each air-conditioned unit has a lounge, private patio and two spacious bathrooms with showers. A double sleeper couch affords more accommodation. These superbly appointed apartments have a fully equipped kitchen including a dishwasher and a microwave. In addition, you can select to have your apartment serviced. 

CALL THE SUN INTERNATIONAL VACATION CLUB ON (011) 780-7800 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
 
 



 


        Innovative Introductory Referral Concept  		
Sun Citys Vacation Club is a revolutionary selling Time Share Resort. It is an International timeshare leader, setting sales records, scooping Gold Crown status and being hailed for its innovative introductory referral concept. 		
Membership is available for as little as R3 900 and the innovative concept of reward for referrals is adding value to membership. Membership can be made to pay for itself.  It is the concept of the Triple Ripple. Members are rewarded R300 for introducing each new member and further rewarded R300 for each new member introduced in turn by these referrals and again for each new member introduced at the third stage of the ripple. If, for example a member brings in three new customers who subsequently introduce another three, who in turn each introduce another three, this would amount to a reward cheque of R11 700. 	
At the 1997 RCI International Conference held in Berlin, Sun Citys Vacation Club astounded the 650 delegates with its high level of sales achieved in the first 12 months. Of the 24 336 modules available, 53% were sold in the first year. This percentage is normally achieved over a three-year period. A contributing factor in achieving such a high percentage of sales in a short period of time, can be attributed to the triple ripple introductory reward scheme, declares Philip Georgas, Divisional Director of Resorts, Sun International. 	
This innovative timeshare reward concept has been so successful, that other timeshare developers world-wide are initiating similar reward schemes.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	


Pioneering timeshare development  		
Pioneering timeshare development with all the advantages of being a resident of Sun City Resort. 		
The Sun City Vacation Club offers affordable accommodation for frequent family holidays, through a pioneering timeshare development. It combines the best of club membership and established timesharing concepts with all the advantages of being a resident of the incredible Sun City Resort.  Sun Citys Vacation Club is an International timeshare leader, setting sales records, scooping Gold Crown status and being hailed for its innovative introductory referral concept. 	
The Vacation Club at Sun City has pioneered innovative timeshare benefits including the return of half the initial membership investment in the year 2012 (dependent on when purchased). An additional advantage is that timeshare membership at the Sun City Vacation Club transforms a member into a guest, with all the resident privileges.  Sun City offers you unlimited FUN! Avid golfers can revel in not one but two championship golf courses  the Gary Player Country Club and the Lost City Golf Course. Families can enjoy the adventure of the Valley of Waves and for sporting enthusiasts there is tennis, squash, gym, horse riding, cycling and running tracks. At Waterworld one can indulge in jet skiing and parasailing and Sun City has even provided for the youngest member of the family - Kamp Kwena, a specially designed entertainment paradise for kids of all ages. 	
The nightlife of Sun City throbs, whether its the allure of the dream machine or the thrill of the Roulette Table, or for a more romantic night out there is a choice of Restaurants ranging from the sophistication of Harlequins to the tranquillity of the Orchid.  Sun City borders on one of the finest game reserves in South Africa, the Pilanesberg National Park which has a very high density of game. Not only are the Big 5 on your doorstep, but the area is malaria free. There are several wildlife safari options for members of the Vacation Club to choose from.  The emphasis of the Exclusive Safari is to locate the Big 5. Specialist guides will ensure guests experience a true African Safari aboard a specially equipped 6-seater Landcruiser. Guests can view Rhinos wallowing in cool mud baths and Bull Elephants fighting for supremacy in the clarity of daylight. Be a silent witness to a Lion kill, as antelopes graze unsuspecting of the danger lurking in the volcanic landscape. Amid the hills far from the Maddened Crowd, you might catch a glimpse of the elusive Buffalo as they wander unrestricted and free.  The Landcruisers are equipped with warm flannels and blankets for those cold, blustery night game drives. Experience the night adventure of nocturnal wildlife when Leopards are spotlighted beneath the stark moonlight of this arid landscape. 	
If youre intent on specific game viewing, then the Rhino Hiking Trail will appeal to adventurous guests. Track the White Rhino on foot within the Letsatsing Game Park. A guide will convey his substantial knowledge of these imposing creatures - feel at one with this primitive African creature.  In the early morning, a burst of colour emerges against a flawless sunrise backdrop. Passengers aboard the Hot Air Balloon, can the full spectrum of the Pilanesberg National Park. On landing you are whisked away to a game lodge where a sumptuous breakfast is served.  Sun City is surrounded by a kaleidoscope of different cultures. Enjoy the tradition of tribal folklore, on a Cultural Tour of the Ledig village. The tour visits a local shanti, a nursery school, the tribal offices and finally you can relish the taste of Sorghum Beer at an authentic Shebeen.  The Vacation Club at Sun City is the ideal location to experience all the bush has to offer yet enjoy the comfort of home-away-from-home accommodation and a range of other activities. There is a choice of three or two bedroom air-conditioned apartments. Each unit has a lounge, two spacious bathrooms with showers. A double sleeper couch affords more accommodation. These superbly appointed apartments have a fully equipped kitchen including a dishwasher and a microwave. In addition, you can select to have your apartment serviced.  The self-catering two bedroom apartments offer accommodation from R5 800 for a flexi-weekend, which can be used in 41 weekends of the year locally but all year round internationally. This means that a member is not restricted to a specific weekend but can enjoy the flexibility of choice.  For those who wish to enjoy the excitement of Sun City for a longer time period, during a peak season such as Easter or July, you can select one of 11 fixed, prime time membership modules. The price for twelve year membership in a two bedroom apartment during a peak week at the Sun City Vacation Club ranges from R 15 000 to 40 000 for a Nedbank Million Dollar Week. For those who prefer not to make immediate cash payment there are affordable interest free options.  Annual levies in a two- bedroom apartment are from R 733 for a flexi weekend and R1 612 for a peak week.  TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE IN THE SUN CALL THE SUN INTERNATIONAL VACATION CLUB ON (011) 780 7000.	
	



Experience The Benefits Of Timeshare  		
The Sun International Vacation Club at Sun City is the vanguard of innovative timeshare benefits.  		
The cost-effective benefit, is the return of half the initial membership investment in the year 2012. Another benefit is not being restricted to a specific week each year. An additional advantage is that timeshare membership at the Sun City Vacation Club transforms a member into a guest, with all the resident privileges afforded to Sun City Resort guests. 	
The innovative concept of reward for referrals - the Triple Ripple, is adding value to membership. Membership can be made to pay for itself. Members are rewarded R300 for introducing each new member and further rewarded R300 for each new member introduced in turn by these referrals and again for each new member introduced at the third stage of the ripple. For example, if a member brings in three new customers who subsequently introduce another three, who in turn each introduce another three, this would amount to a reward cheque of R11 700. 	
Holidaymakers have been quick to recognise the all round appeal of the Vacation Club and within the first year of being on the market, 65% of all available modules were snapped up. This is an unprecedented volume in the timeshare industry.  Membership of the Vacation Club is conferred by selecting one of 11 fixed, prime-time membership modules or one of the 41 flexi-midweek (inclusive of Monday to Thursday nights) or 41 flexi-weekend (Friday to Sunday nights inclusive) membership modules or both, which secures membership for 16 years. Membership fees range upwards from only R3 900 for a flexi-midweek membership module in a two-bedroom apartment. 	
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	



The Sun International Vacation Club  One Of Lifes Little Breaks  		
The Sun International Vacation Club at Sun City is an innovative timeshare concept which has proved to be the most successful timeshare development  in excess of 90% of total units sold (represents more than 11 000 weeks of timeshare) over a two and a half year period. 		
What has made the Sun City project unique and successful? There are a number of factors, which are not mutually exclusive. To name a few: the location; the high profile of Sun International; the price; the structure of the product, including the superbly appointed self-catering apartments. One must not discount the professional team that was created to design and market this development. Sun International did their homework and together with their own highly skilled team of developers and marketers contracted in the expertise of people in the timeshare industry who were highly successful in their own specific discipline.  Timeshare membership at the Sun City Vacation Club transforms a member into a guest, with all the resident privileges afforded to Sun City resort hotel guests. This means they have access to all the facilities which include golf on two championship golf courses  Gary Player Country Club and the Lost City Golf Course, tennis, squash, gym, horse riding, cycling and running tracks. 	
Sun City has even provided for the youngest members of your family  Kamp Kwena, a specially designed entertainment paradise for kids of all ages. A fully supervised programme of activities and facilities at Kwenas Castle, right on the lawns of the Cabanas: adventure playground, animal farmyard and fully equipped play centre.  A short stroll across the luscious green lawns of the Cabanas brings you to a World of Fun in the Sun  Waterworld. Theres jet-skiing, windsurfing, water-skiing and for those who want a leisurely booze-cruise, theres a barge to take you around the lake at Sundowner time.  Sun City has been transformed over the years into a total family destination. With the development of the Lost City complex it now offers a myriad of facilities which make the casino just another attraction. 	
Sun City borders on one of the finest game reserves in South Africa, the Pilanesberg National Park which has a very high density of game. Not only are the Big 5 on your doorstep, but the area is malaria free.  Gametrackers, located at the Sun City Hotel, now provide several options for residents. If your interest lies in seeking out the Big 5 then the Exclusive Safari will appeal (a night drive is also available). For the adventurous and energetic the Rhino Hiking Trail will interest you. For pleasure seekers, try out the Hot Air Balloon Safari and for those more culturally inclined, take in the local village cultural tour. 	
The Vacation Club at Sun City is the ideal location to experience all the bush has to offer yet enjoy the comfort of home-away-from-home accommodation. There is a choice of two or three bedroom air-conditioned apartments. Each has two spacious bathrooms with showers and a double sleeper couch affords more accommodation. These superbly appointed apartments have a fully equipped kitchen including a dishwasher and a microwave. In addition, you can select to have your apartment serviced.  The beautiful, self contained apartments offer accommodation in 2 bedroom apartments from a price of R5 800 for a flexi weekend which can be used in 41 weekends of the year locally, but all year round internationally. Two bedroom peak weeks range from R15 000 for a July School Holiday week to R 40 000 for a Nedbank Million Dollar week. Levies in a two-bedroom apartment are from R 733 for a flexi weekend and R 1 612 for a peak week.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	




South African Timeshare Has Edge On The Rest Of The World  		
Well-ordered industry offers safe, low-cost holiday investment says marketer  		
Holidaymakers have seized the opportunity to enjoy an affordable annual holiday in South Africa with the added advantage of being able to exchange a local destination for foreign travel, which they might otherwise not have been able to afford.  This is the view of Loraine Rimmer, Marketing and Sales Manager of Sun International's premier timeshare accommodation, the Vacation Club at Sun City. The luxury self-catering apartments were developed by Sun International to offer families the opportunity to enjoy the resort's famous features - from some of the best game-viewing in Southern Africa at the adjacent Pilanesberg National Park to the excitement of the famous Valley of Waves. 	
Mrs. Rimmer said that South Africans owning red weeks in a Gold Crown resort such as the Vacation Club would, through RCI, have access to similarly highly rated accommodation worldwide, RCI have some 3 500 affiliated resorts.  South Africans owning timeshare in this country also gained when contemplating overseas holidays, as they paid their levies in Rands, in South Africa, for comparable foreign accommodation, she said. "Levies paid in Dollars or Pounds would be prohibitive." 	
Timeshare in South Africa had come of age, said Mrs Rimmer, and buyers were assured of secure purchases by dealing with organisations with proven records, and those who subscribed to the Timeshare Institute of South Africa (TISA) - an organisation with teeth, whose code of conduct was enforceable among members. In addition, the industry introduced measures that included a cooling off period after purchase.  She stressed too, that timeshare had at all times to be viewed as an investment in holidays and leisure, not as a capital investment. "It ensures that a family will, well into the future, continue to be able to have holidays at costs they can afford - that is the return that purchasers must rely on" 	
The Vacation Club, she said, offered the purchase of timeshare on a fixed period to the year 2012, at which time 50% of the original purchase price would be paid back. "Based on established patterns, the timeshare lifecycle is around 15 years. By offering the fixed time ownership, we anticipate the time at which owners will want to offload their units, and offer them an easy option. This worked particularly well for corporations who acquired timeshare to use as staff performance incentives.  The Vacation Club, she said, offers major advantages on several levels. Due to the infrastructure of Sun City already being in place, units at the Vacation Club are sold for as little as R15 000 for a two bedroom apartment during one of 11 fixed, prime-time membership modules (Easter or July School Holidays). However, for those who prefer not to make immediate cash payment there are affordable interest free options.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE SUN INTERNATIONAL VACATION CLUB 780 7000.	
	


Sun City Vacation Club  The Answer To Winter Holiday Blues  		
As you lie sprawled across the lawn with a G & T at your side and the latest John Grisham novel clasped in your clammy hands, as the trickle of gin slips down your throat and the aroma of a traditional African braai singes your nostrils, you think - its great to be in sunny South Africa. Where are you? Sun City Vacation Club.  		
The Sun City Vacation Clubs offers you frequent, affordable accommodation for the whole family through a pioneering time-share development. Combining the best of club membership and established timesharing concepts with all the advantages of being a resident of the incredible Sun City Resort. 	
Sun City offers you unlimited FUN! As your ball sails down the fairway of SAs fairest Golf Course - home of the Million Dollar Golf Challenge, your family is happily tracking down the Big 5 in the nearby Pilanesberg National Park. Game Trackers situated in the Sun City Hotel offer residents a number of options for game enthusiasts. Sun City has even provided for the youngest member of your family - Kamp Kwena, a specially designed entertainment centre for kids of all ages. 	
As sunset looms, your family gathers around the braai site. It is a time of accord. Youve found the ideal location that suits everyones needs.  The nightlife of Sun City throbs and you and your wife can freely indulge your every whim, whether its the allure of the dream machine or the thrill of the Roulette Table, or for a more romantic night out you have a choice of Restaurants ranging from the sophistication of Harlequins to the tranquillity of the Orchid. Whilst youre enjoying the high life, a baby sitter will ensure the safety of your children. 	
You have a choice of three or two bedroomed apartments. Each air-conditioned unit has a lounge, private patio and two spacious bathrooms with showers. A double sleeper couch affords more accommodation.  Membership of the Vacation Club is conferred by selecting one of 11 fixed, prime time modules, or one of 41 flexi-midweeks (Monday to Thursday nights inclusive), or one of 41 flexi-weekends (Friday to Sunday nights inclusive), which secures membership for 15 years, until the year 2012.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	



The Sun City Vacation Club  		
The Sun City Vacation Clubs offers you frequent, affordable accommodation for the whole family through a pioneering timeshare development. Combining the best of club membership and established timesharing concepts with all the advantages of being a resident of the incredible Sun City Resort. 		
The Sun International Vacation Club at Sun City is the vanguard of innovative timeshare benefits including the return of half the initial membership investment in the year 2012. Another benefit is not being restricted to a specific week each year. An additional advantage is that timeshare membership at the Sun City Vacation Club transforms a member into a guest, with all the resident privileges afforded to Sun City Resort guests.  Residents of Sun City can enjoy personalised game viewing at the nearby 55 000-hectare Pilanesberg National Park. 	
Gametrackers, located at the Sun City Hotel, now provide several options for residents. The emphasis of the Exclusive Safari is to locate the Big 5. Specialist guides will ensure guests experience a true African Safari aboard a specially equipped 6-seater Landcruiser. Guests can view Rhinos wallowing in cool mud baths and Bull Elephants fighting for supremacy in the clarity of daylight. Be a silent witness to a Lion kill, as antelopes graze unsuspecting of the danger lurking in the volcanic landscape. Amid the hills far from the Maddened Crowd, you might catch a glimpse of the elusive Buffalo as they wander unrestricted and free.  The Landcruisers are equipped with warm flannels and blankets for those cold, blustery night game drives. Experience the night adventure of nocturnal wildlife when Leopards are spotlighted beneath the stark moonlight of this arid landscape. 	
If youre intent on specific game viewing, then the Rhino Hiking Trail will appeal to the adventurous. Track the White Rhino on foot within the Letsatsing Game Park. A guide will convey his substantial knowledge of these imposing creatures - feel at one with this primitive African creature.  In the early morning, a burst of colour emerges against a flawless sunrise backdrop. Passengers aboard the Hot Air Balloon, enjoy the taste of South African sparkling wine before viewing the full spectrum of the Pilanesberg National Park. On landing you are whisked away to a game lodge where a sumptuous breakfast is served. 	
Sun City is surrounded by a kaleidoscope of different cultures. Enjoy the tradition of tribal folklore, on a Cultural Tour of the Ledig village. The tour visits a local shanti, a nursery school, the tribal offices and finally you can relish the taste of Sorghum Beer at an authentic Shebeen.  The Vacation Club at Sun City is the ideal location to experience all the bush has to offer yet enjoy the comfort of home-away-from-home accommodation. There is a choice of three or two bedroom apartments. Each air-conditioned unit has a lounge and two spacious bathrooms with showers. A double sleeper couch affords more accommodation. These superbly appointed apartments have a fully equipped kitchen including a dishwasher and a microwave. In addition, you can select to have your apartment serviced.  Selecting one of 11 fixed, prime-time membership modules or one of the 41 flexi-midweek (inclusive of Monday to Thursday nights) or flexi-weekend (Friday to Sunday nights inclusive) membership modules or both, entitles you to membership of the Vacation Club, for 16 years. Membership fees range upwards from only R3 900 for a flexi-midweek membership module in a two-bedroom apartment.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE SUN INTERNATIONAL VACATION CLUB AT 780 7000	
	



Sun City Vacation Club Expands  		
Three more Sun International properties to be included  Sun City Vacation Club, the highly successful timeshare project launched by Sun International in 1996 and now 97% subscribed, will be extended to three more group properties to become the Sun International Vacation Club. 		
Announcing the expansion, Sun International Divisional Director, Resorts, Philip Georgas, said the decision to develop timeshare units at Ezulweni Sun in Swaziland, Wild Coast Sun and Fish River Sun, was prompted by the over whelming public response to Vacation Club at Sun City.  "The Club was first conceived to offer South Africans the opportunity to share the unique features and facilities of Sun City at accommodation prices they could afford. From the superb sales record - R130-million turnover in three years - it was clear that there was a pent-up demand for this product. 	
"Now, the new units will expand Club members' options at no further cost, while membership will be extended to more South African holidaymakers needing affordable breaks in excellent resorts."  The launch of Vacation Club, added Georgas, had contributed significantly to the successful repositioning and financial turnaround of Sun City. We intend to apply this same winning formula to our other resorts. 	
The club expects to pick up occupancies in the new units from existing members, 34% of whom already made use of their automatic RCI membership to exchange for other resorts. No charges will be made for exchanges within Vacation Club.  Siclub two last  Joint venture partner in the Vacation Club, timeshare authority Brian Stocks, said that the expansion was highly cost effective. At each of the three, new Vacation Club properties, luxury hotel rooms will be converted to timeshare apartments with self-catering facilities at a total redevelopment cost of R7,5 million. He said conversion of the existing accommodation into 61 two bedroom apartments would represent an additional 6 500 timeshare modules, just over a quarter of the existing number. 	
Sales Manager, Lorraine Rimmer, said membership advantages of the Sun City Vacation Club include its RCI Gold Crown status for all participating resorts, the highest rating accorded by RCI. In addition, all are "red" or prime weeks for international exchange, giving timesharers the advantage of top overseas exchanges.  Timeshare weeks in the Vacation Club are divided between four -day midweek, and three-day weekend modules. Launch prices for new members start from less than R4 500 midweek, to R7 000 for a weekend, while peak weeks, which include the major holidays and the Million Dollar Golf Challenge period, range in price from R15 000 to R40 000.  Levies are guaranteed to escalate at rates that follow the CPI, lower than comparative market rates.  Still further expansion of the Sun International Vacation Club is likely, said Stocks.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:  SUN INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT  (011) 780 7684  OR:  SUN INTERNATIONAL VACATION CLUB  (011) 780 7008	
	


21 Years Of Making Dreams Come True  		
Sun City turns on the magic ... and it's been doing so for 21 years. Yes, it's hard to believe, but this amazing resort first opened on December 7 1979. 		
It's been an indispensable part of our lives ever since, a place for fun, adventure, sport, recreation and new experiences. Sun City not only revolutionised the hospitality industry in this country. It became an international attraction and today it's as well known as the Kruger National Park and Cape Town's Table Mountain.  Yet 22 years ago, there was nothing here but ochre and olive green bushveld in the four concentric rings of an extinct volcanic crater, 150 kilometres in circumference. This itself is extraordinary, being one of only two volcanic craters in the world which have alkaline bedrock, but when Southern Sun's entrepreneurial hotel genius Sol Kerzner flew over the area in a helicopter, looking for a site for a new hotel, he was not looking for a geological curiosity.  What he saw was a natural bowl in the mountains alongside the recently proclaimed Pilanesberg National Park, and what he wanted to find was a spectacular setting for a spectacular hotel.  "That's the place!" he said firmly, looking through the helicopter window. The fact that it had no water, and that the nearest electrical grid was 25 km. away, the nearest dirt road 7 km and the nearest town at least 40 km., were no obstacles as far as he was concerned. That town, Rustenberg, was also nearly two hours by road from the major cities of Pretoria and Johannesburg and the rest of the Reef, from which most of the day visitors would have to be drawn.  Sol Kerzner is a man of vision ... and he makes things happen ... fast. Only months later, on July 15 1978, the first sod was turned. At the roofwetting in May 1979, Mr Kerzner explained that "having an incredibly beautiful setting which was totally undeveloped, we've been able to plan from scratch a resort complex unique in the world".  He went on to say that "Sun City is stage one of a major overall complex incorporating further hotels, theme parks, chalet and residential areas, monorails and so on". Right from the start, he envisaged rolling golf courses, waterworlds, a huge range of sports facilities, and gaming and entertainment to rank among the world's finest.  Sun City set new standards of innovative architectural techniques and new high-speed records for construction, too. Barely seven months after the roof-wetting, the 340 room Sun City Hotel was ready for its gala opening. But only just. The swimming pool was already being filled while painters finished the top section. And workmen were clearing away their tools with the red carpet being unrolled behind them only minutes before the first VIPs and media walked through the doors.  They found themselves in a foyer bigger than a rugby pitch, with the Aquarius Bar hovering like a star ship over massed slot machines. Waterfalls and Tivoli lights among tropical plants and the shifting sparkle of the glass lifts which ran between the foyer and the upper floors, all created an endlessly moving pattern of pulsating light.  Below the hotel rose stately 14 metre high Washingtonia palms, specially sourced and transported to their new home beside the 55 metre swimming pool, made that big because Mr Kerzner insisted it should be able to float 600 li-los. The palms, and the 1 000 brightly coloured bougainvillea covering the hillside approach to the hotel, were the first of literally millions of plants and trees to find a new home in stunning gardenscapes at Sun City. To provide the Sun City Hotel gardens with adequate rooting material, 25 000 cu.m. of soil was trucked in, but that seems like a mere handful compared with the millions of cubic metres of soil which have since been brought in for The Cascades and The Lost City.  	
Nothing like The Sun City Hotel had ever been seen before in this country. Its glitter and glamour were breathtaking and its cost, R30 million, was a heady amount to spend in South Africa in 1979. Brought up to date, the capital investment in the Sun City resort is running at more than Rl,18 billion.  The same day as the official opening of the Sun City Hotel, tennis champions Bob Hewitt and Abe Segal began coaching on the nine tennis courts.  The next day, December 8, the neighbouring, 55 000 hectare Pilanesberg Game Reserve opened to the public, and on December 12 Gary Player won the R100 000 first prize in the inaugural golf classic held on the course he himself designed.  Three days later, the Extravaganza Theatre opened with a Las Vegas-style show that stunned audiences with its gorgeous girls in ostrich feathers and its amazing speciality acts. The first international artist to appear was Cliff Richard.  So successful was Sun City that it welcomed over 1,2 million visitors during that first year. They played on the squash courts, which opened on January 1 1980. They attended conferences and car launches. They watched the finals of the Sun City Raffles Disco competition in April - remember Raffles? In June, Leo Sayer performed at Sun City, and on July 30, Mr Basil Nakos won the first Sun City jackpot of R37 000.   Sun City gaming proved hugely popular and the first R250 000 jackpot was inaugurated with the Dream Machine on May 28 1987. In 1988, this was raised to R500 000 and in 1991 it was upped to a minimum of R1 million.  Only 10 years after the resort opened, the initial 250 slots had grown to over 1 000. The Dream Machine went on to pay out a staggering R4 048 353 in August 1993 while the Grand Slam, launched in December 1993, offered a minimum jackpot of R5 million.  In December 1980, the bowling greens opened with a Battle of the Sexes tournament on the 12 links. Comair inaugurated flights to the upgraded Pilanesberg airport close to Sun City, and the post office recognised the phenomenal success of the resort by issuing first day covers on December 6, the day before its first birthday. On the day itself, the new Salon Prive opened in the casino.  During that first year, the resort notched up foreign exchange earnings of more than R40 million. Some 2 000 jobs had been created (over half of them empowering the local community). 250 000 had enjoyed themselves in the casino and 300 000 had packed the Extravaganza and theatre shows.  In fact, Sun City itself attracted more visitors during its first twelve months than normally came to South Africa each year.  It created what Sol Kerzner at the time referred to as "one major problem". "It's called success," he said, "and it began the day we opened our doors a year ago." The crowds who flocked to the resort were four times the number anticipated, and this put a severe strain on all the facilities.  "Initially we put it down to the novelty of Sun City?s unique appeal," added Mr Kerzner, "and we thought after the record levels reached at Easter that it had peaked, but the crowds kept getting bigger, not smaller. And because of the demand, we knew we would grow and grow significantly."  How prophetic that statement was. The vision he had had while flying over the bushveld crater was now well on track.  The first birthday was also celebrated with the opening of the 284-roomed Sun City Cabanas, family orientated accommodation which opened onto lawns which flowed down to the impressive man-made lake of Waterworld.  Ah, Waterworld. That was something else, a huge lake 750 metres long, providing 400 sq.m. of clear water for such activities as water-skiing, board-sailing and para-sailing. With a cubic metre capacity of 1 300 000 metres, it took months to fill and cost R1 700 000.  Sports events also packed in the fans, and to accommodate them, an arena was built to host the world heavyweight title fight between Weaver and Coetzee on October 25 1980. That fight was to be the first of 50 boxing tournaments and world title fights (remember the epic World WBA Junior Lightweight championship between Brian Mitchell and Alfredo Layne? Mitchell won.) and the Arena - little more than a scaffolding framework at the time, was to form the core of what became the 6 000 seater Superbowl in the Entertainment Centre. It opened on July 24 1981, headlining Frank Sinatra. He did it "his way" and so did Sol Kerzner, two greats celebrating yet another addition to a remarkable resort.  	
Many famous stars have performed there since. When Rod Stewart and Elton John gave a memorable combined performance, off stage they liked nothing better than to battle it out on the bowling green. Every night in his show, Stewart kicked two soccer balls into the audience, who kept them as souvenirs. Queen brought so much equipment with them that it had to be flown in separately by cargo plane. Barry Manilow insisted that a tunnel be built between his dressing room and the stage (a distance of only 4 metres) because he was superstitious about avoiding eye-contact when going on. And the magic show Spellbound had a mini zoo built behind the hotel for their tiger, leopard and black panther, who were provided with 300 kgs. of chicken each week.  The Entertainment Centre was itself an innovation, costing as much to build as the Sun City Hotel and winning the 1982 Steel Construction Award for Excellence.  Phases 1 and 2 of the project used 3 900 tons of steel (more than half of that used in a passenger liner like the ss. Windsor Castle). The main lattice girders, spanning 52 metres across the 6 000 seat Superbowl auditorium, carry a load of 170 tons and suspend 300 metres of catwalks.  The R1 million, custom-designed sound system had an output of 35 000 watts through 215 loudspeakers with provision for 110 microphones. Its multi-purpose lighting grid is easily adapted for a wide range of events, in addition to shows, conferences, promotions and product launches. It's hosted roller-disco, ice-skating, drum majoretting, show jumping, go-kart Wheels of Fire which burnt up the Superbowl track with all the roar and excitement of Grand Prix racing, and even the SuperSun Brahman sale which was definitely not a load of old bull.  There was far more to the Entertainment Centre than the Super-duper Bowl, however. With its speciality slot machines, a Galaxy show bar whose 80 metre wide stage was the largest in the southern hemisphere, a disco, the largest bingo lounge of its kind in the world, cinemas, restaurants, Sporting Club and Club Orleans gaming lounges and shops, it hosted 10 000 people with ease.   As for its convention facilities, these set new standards for technical backup, decor and service.  In 1983, Sol Kerzner formed Sun International and all the casino hotels previously held by Southern Sun were absorbed into the new company's portfolio.  December 1984 marked another milestone at Sun City with the opening of the gracious and luxurious 243-room Cascades Hotel. Its four hectares of lush gardens once again made Sun City the talk of the town, with their magnificent yet soothing panorama of tumbling waterfalls, streams, cascades and lagoons filled with colourful fish, all set among lush tropical vegetation. Swans, flamingoes and colourful exotic birds roam freely through the specimen trees, shrubs and rare cycads planted among 4 000 tons of local Pilanesberg rock, cunningly tossed among 1 860 sq.m. of concrete rock cast in moulds taken from natural formations, and 3 720 sq.m. of glass fibre reinforced concrete. The rocks and foliage create a backdrop for intriguing stone sculptures by African artists.  This extension of the resort along the contours of the hillside made it necessary in January 1986 to install a Skytrain Monorail, which travels between the extended car parking areas at the gate and the three hotels.  By 1989, the staff had grown to 3 200 and 90% of them were Botswana drawn from surrounding areas.  After 10 years, Sun City offered no fewer than 14 restaurants, and following its philosophy of meeting everyone's tastes, these served everything from chips to caviar. Frank Sinatra was so bowled over by the quality of the Italian pasta served by the Silver Forest in the Sun City Hotel that he ordered it every night. For Shirley Bassey and Ann-Margret, nothing but Dom Perignon and Moet et Chandon would do. Modern Talking ordered ice-cubes made only from Vital water. Kenny Rogers ate huge quantities of M & Ms (the US equivalent of Smarties) which were specially imported for him.  In March 1991, there was a mammoth toast of "Cheers" when the Cabanas Sunrise Cocktail, mixed under the scrutiny of officials from the Guiness Book of Records, became the biggest cocktail in the world. The giant glass, specially made to hold 1500 litres, was filled with tequila, grenadine syrup and orange and pineapple juice, and each standard size glassful subsequently bought by the crowd raised a large amount for charity.  In 1992, the Entertainment Centre was doubled in size by the addition of The Hall of Treasures, later to link up with The Lost City. With an exterior looking as if sculpted from ancient rock and covered in carvings, the interior featured state-of-the-art gaming machines along with video games simulators and fun-fair style sideshows, complemented by more restaurants and conference facilities. The existing Entertainment Centre was transformed into the Jungle Casino with 350 slot machines.  Work had begun on the R830 million Lost City two years earlier, in 1990. This was the most ambitious project yet in the growth of an amazingly ambitious resort.  The Lost City is an African fantasy world centred on the opulently luxurious Palace with its towers of faux elephant tusks and sculpted palm fronds. It alone cost R400 million to build. Described as one of the wonders of the modern world, it has won many awards including Leading Hotel Of The World. The 1998 Conde Nast Traveler Award cited its "spectacular setting and architectural magnificence" along with its "excellent service, cuisine and luxury accommodation".  	
It celebrates the architecture and culture of a lost civilisation, and a right royal welcome awaits every visitor. Behind a foundation of bronze buck, caught in mid-leap as they flee the outstretched claws of a cheetah, likes a soaring reception atrium with a hand-frescoed dome, six storeys high. Beyond, the architecture and richly accented decor are like no other in the world, for its lavish, custom-made furnishings are complemented by unique paintings, sculpture and mosaics.   Faux stone columns of bamboo rest on elephants' feet, painted leopards peer through foliage above the hard-carved chairs and magnificently laid tables in the Villa del Palazzo, and sweeping staircases of crystal and marble descend into the lofty Crystal Court restaurant.  Close by, at the end of another lofty atrium, stands Shawu, one of the Kruger National Park's legendary Magnificent Seven elephants, cast in bronze. He looks down towards the Valley of Waves, now linked to the Entertainment Centre's Hall of Treasures by a Bridge of Time. When the leopard roars, and flames burst forth from a subterranean cavern, the Bridge shakes with their power. And no more exciting function or conference venue than the Hall of Treasures is to be found in the Southern Hemisphere.  The 338-room Palace, with its swimming pools, ancient arena and observatory, is surrounded by the largest man-made jungle in the world with no fewer than nine separate zones for plants which range from exotic blossoms flourishing in a moist mist to desert-lovers which would not look out of place on the moon.  More than 1,2 million trees and plants, including centuries old baobabs, were gathered, cultivated and lovingly planted over 25 hectares, creating forests threaded by gentle streams and rushing torrents.  Below spreads the Valley of Waves, a waterpark of adventure for young and old with surfing in the Roaring Lagoon and heart-stopping waterchutes from the Temple of Courage.  The marvels of The Lost City were televised around the world in November 1992 when the resort hosted its first Miss World Pageant - the first time it had ever been held in Africa. An audience of some 600 million watched the Pageant live via satellite in 73 countries, and were introduced to everything Sun City had to offer the international tourist.  So taken with Sun City were the Miss World organisers that the Pageant returned to the resort for several more years.  The opening of The Lost City and The Palace was celebrated in December 1992 with a star-studded, night sky son-et-lumiere production by France's Jean Michel Jarre. His galactic bursts of fireworks and laser beams, viewed by audiences sitting shoulder to shoulder on the beach in the Valley of Waves, stunned everyone with their passionate creativity.  In 1993, the Lost City Golf Course was opened. The design utilises the natural beauty of the Pilanesberg Mountains surrounding Sun City ... and crocodiles watch players from a pool on the 13th hole.  Perhaps the greatest world-wide fame, however, is enjoyed by the Gary Player Country Club course, home of the Nedbank Golf Challenge. The first Million Dollar Challenge was won in 1980 by the USA's Johnny Miller, beating Seve Ballesteros. It was then, and has remained, golfing's largest purse, with the format being changed after a few years to a winner-take-all nail-biting competition. And close by the restaurant terrace at the "19th hole" is the superb Gary Player Country Club Health Spa.  With the number of visitors to Sun City increasing every year, another 96 de-luxe rooms were added to the Cabanas in 1995. A huge R236 million renovation programme was also implemented throughout the resort, which included completely re-designing the foyer of the Sun City Hotel and introducing a number of charming new features to the Cascades gardens.  One of the latest developments has been The Vacation Club, launched in June 1996. This revolutionary new timeshare concept has been phenomenally successful - so much so that it was named RCI's Marketer of the Year for 1996, despite having been open for only six months of the year. Its stunning achievement of making the highest number of sales for such a development - locally or internationally - in a record six months, was also acknowledged by the international timeshare exchange organisation. RCI has also awarded the Vacation Club Gold Crown status.  There's always something innovative and exciting at the Kingdom of Pleasure. Clasped in an ancient, African bushveld setting, there's sparkle, sophistication and 24-hour sizzle. And, yes, the magic is still there to carry Sun City not only through the next 21 years, but long into the new millennium.  For more information contact Lara Ross :Public Relations Department on 011 780 7684 	
	



Innovative Introductory Referral Concept  		
Sun Citys Vacation Club is a revolutionary selling Time Share Resort. It is an International timeshare leader, setting sales records, scooping Gold Crown status and being hailed for its innovative introductory referral concept. 		
Membership is available for as little as R3 900 and the innovative concept of reward for referrals is adding value to membership. Membership can be made to pay for itself.  It is the concept of the Triple Ripple. Members are rewarded R300 for introducing each new member and further rewarded R300 for each new member introduced in turn by these referrals and again for each new member introduced at the third stage of the ripple. If, for example a member brings in three new customers who subsequently introduce another three, who in turn each introduce another three, this would amount to a reward cheque of R11 700. 	
At the 1997 RCI International Conference held in Berlin, Sun Citys Vacation Club astounded the 650 delegates with its high level of sales achieved in the first 12 months. Of the 24 336 modules available, 53% were sold in the first year. This percentage is normally achieved over a three-year period. A contributing factor in achieving such a high percentage of sales in a short period of time, can be attributed to the triple ripple introductory reward scheme, declares Philip Georgas, Divisional Director of Resorts, Sun International. 	
This innovative timeshare reward concept has been so successful, that other timeshare developers world-wide are initiating similar reward schemes.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	



Pioneering timeshare development  		
Pioneering timeshare development with all the advantages of being a resident of Sun City Resort. 		
The Sun City Vacation Club offers affordable accommodation for frequent family holidays, through a pioneering timeshare development. It combines the best of club membership and established timesharing concepts with all the advantages of being a resident of the incredible Sun City Resort.  Sun Citys Vacation Club is an International timeshare leader, setting sales records, scooping Gold Crown status and being hailed for its innovative introductory referral concept. 	
The Vacation Club at Sun City has pioneered innovative timeshare benefits including the return of half the initial membership investment in the year 2012 (dependent on when purchased). An additional advantage is that timeshare membership at the Sun City Vacation Club transforms a member into a guest, with all the resident privileges.  Sun City offers you unlimited FUN! Avid golfers can revel in not one but two championship golf courses  the Gary Player Country Club and the Lost City Golf Course. Families can enjoy the adventure of the Valley of Waves and for sporting enthusiasts there is tennis, squash, gym, horse riding, cycling and running tracks. At Waterworld one can indulge in jet skiing and parasailing and Sun City has even provided for the youngest member of the family - Kamp Kwena, a specially designed entertainment paradise for kids of all ages. 	
The nightlife of Sun City throbs, whether its the allure of the dream machine or the thrill of the Roulette Table, or for a more romantic night out there is a choice of Restaurants ranging from the sophistication of Harlequins to the tranquillity of the Orchid.  Sun City borders on one of the finest game reserves in South Africa, the Pilanesberg National Park which has a very high density of game. Not only are the Big 5 on your doorstep, but the area is malaria free. There are several wildlife safari options for members of the Vacation Club to choose from.  The emphasis of the Exclusive Safari is to locate the Big 5. Specialist guides will ensure guests experience a true African Safari aboard a specially equipped 6-seater Landcruiser. Guests can view Rhinos wallowing in cool mud baths and Bull Elephants fighting for supremacy in the clarity of daylight. Be a silent witness to a Lion kill, as antelopes graze unsuspecting of the danger lurking in the volcanic landscape. Amid the hills far from the Maddened Crowd, you might catch a glimpse of the elusive Buffalo as they wander unrestricted and free.  The Landcruisers are equipped with warm flannels and blankets for those cold, blustery night game drives. Experience the night adventure of nocturnal wildlife when Leopards are spotlighted beneath the stark moonlight of this arid landscape. 	
If youre intent on specific game viewing, then the Rhino Hiking Trail will appeal to adventurous guests. Track the White Rhino on foot within the Letsatsing Game Park. A guide will convey his substantial knowledge of these imposing creatures - feel at one with this primitive African creature.  In the early morning, a burst of colour emerges against a flawless sunrise backdrop. Passengers aboard the Hot Air Balloon, can the full spectrum of the Pilanesberg National Park. On landing you are whisked away to a game lodge where a sumptuous breakfast is served.  Sun City is surrounded by a kaleidoscope of different cultures. Enjoy the tradition of tribal folklore, on a Cultural Tour of the Ledig village. The tour visits a local shanti, a nursery school, the tribal offices and finally you can relish the taste of Sorghum Beer at an authentic Shebeen.  The Vacation Club at Sun City is the ideal location to experience all the bush has to offer yet enjoy the comfort of home-away-from-home accommodation and a range of other activities. There is a choice of three or two bedroom air-conditioned apartments. Each unit has a lounge, two spacious bathrooms with showers. A double sleeper couch affords more accommodation. These superbly appointed apartments have a fully equipped kitchen including a dishwasher and a microwave. In addition, you can select to have your apartment serviced.  The self-catering two bedroom apartments offer accommodation from R5 800 for a flexi-weekend, which can be used in 41 weekends of the year locally but all year round internationally. This means that a member is not restricted to a specific weekend but can enjoy the flexibility of choice.  For those who wish to enjoy the excitement of Sun City for a longer time period, during a peak season such as Easter or July, you can select one of 11 fixed, prime time membership modules. The price for twelve year membership in a two bedroom apartment during a peak week at the Sun City Vacation Club ranges from R 15 000 to 40 000 for a Nedbank Million Dollar Week. For those who prefer not to make immediate cash payment there are affordable interest free options.  Annual levies in a two- bedroom apartment are from R 733 for a flexi weekend and R1 612 for a peak week.  TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE IN THE SUN CALL THE SUN INTERNATIONAL VACATION CLUB ON (011) 780 7000.	
	




Experience The Benefits Of Timeshare  		
The Sun International Vacation Club at Sun City is the vanguard of innovative timeshare benefits.  		
The cost-effective benefit, is the return of half the initial membership investment in the year 2012. Another benefit is not being restricted to a specific week each year. An additional advantage is that timeshare membership at the Sun City Vacation Club transforms a member into a guest, with all the resident privileges afforded to Sun City Resort guests. 	
The innovative concept of reward for referrals - the Triple Ripple, is adding value to membership. Membership can be made to pay for itself. Members are rewarded R300 for introducing each new member and further rewarded R300 for each new member introduced in turn by these referrals and again for each new member introduced at the third stage of the ripple. For example, if a member brings in three new customers who subsequently introduce another three, who in turn each introduce another three, this would amount to a reward cheque of R11 700. 	
Holidaymakers have been quick to recognise the all round appeal of the Vacation Club and within the first year of being on the market, 65% of all available modules were snapped up. This is an unprecedented volume in the timeshare industry.  Membership of the Vacation Club is conferred by selecting one of 11 fixed, prime-time membership modules or one of the 41 flexi-midweek (inclusive of Monday to Thursday nights) or 41 flexi-weekend (Friday to Sunday nights inclusive) membership modules or both, which secures membership for 16 years. Membership fees range upwards from only R3 900 for a flexi-midweek membership module in a two-bedroom apartment. 	
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	



South African Timeshare Has Edge On The Rest Of The World  		
Well-ordered industry offers safe, low-cost holiday investment says marketer  		
Holidaymakers have seized the opportunity to enjoy an affordable annual holiday in South Africa with the added advantage of being able to exchange a local destination for foreign travel, which they might otherwise not have been able to afford.  This is the view of Loraine Rimmer, Marketing and Sales Manager of Sun International's premier timeshare accommodation, the Vacation Club at Sun City. The luxury self-catering apartments were developed by Sun International to offer families the opportunity to enjoy the resort's famous features - from some of the best game-viewing in Southern Africa at the adjacent Pilanesberg National Park to the excitement of the famous Valley of Waves. 	
Mrs. Rimmer said that South Africans owning red weeks in a Gold Crown resort such as the Vacation Club would, through RCI, have access to similarly highly rated accommodation worldwide, RCI have some 3 500 affiliated resorts.  South Africans owning timeshare in this country also gained when contemplating overseas holidays, as they paid their levies in Rands, in South Africa, for comparable foreign accommodation, she said. "Levies paid in Dollars or Pounds would be prohibitive." 	
Timeshare in South Africa had come of age, said Mrs Rimmer, and buyers were assured of secure purchases by dealing with organisations with proven records, and those who subscribed to the Timeshare Institute of South Africa (TISA) - an organisation with teeth, whose code of conduct was enforceable among members. In addition, the industry introduced measures that included a cooling off period after purchase.  She stressed too, that timeshare had at all times to be viewed as an investment in holidays and leisure, not as a capital investment. "It ensures that a family will, well into the future, continue to be able to have holidays at costs they can afford - that is the return that purchasers must rely on" 	
The Vacation Club, she said, offered the purchase of timeshare on a fixed period to the year 2012, at which time 50% of the original purchase price would be paid back. "Based on established patterns, the timeshare lifecycle is around 15 years. By offering the fixed time ownership, we anticipate the time at which owners will want to offload their units, and offer them an easy option. This worked particularly well for corporations who acquired timeshare to use as staff performance incentives.  The Vacation Club, she said, offers major advantages on several levels. Due to the infrastructure of Sun City already being in place, units at the Vacation Club are sold for as little as R15 000 for a two bedroom apartment during one of 11 fixed, prime-time membership modules (Easter or July School Holidays). However, for those who prefer not to make immediate cash payment there are affordable interest free options.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE SUN INTERNATIONAL VACATION CLUB 780 7000.	
	



Sun City Vacation Club  The Answer To Winter Holiday Blues  		
As you lie sprawled across the lawn with a G & T at your side and the latest John Grisham novel clasped in your clammy hands, as the trickle of gin slips down your throat and the aroma of a traditional African braai singes your nostrils, you think - its great to be in sunny South Africa. Where are you? Sun City Vacation Club.  		
The Sun City Vacation Clubs offers you frequent, affordable accommodation for the whole family through a pioneering time-share development. Combining the best of club membership and established timesharing concepts with all the advantages of being a resident of the incredible Sun City Resort. 	
Sun City offers you unlimited FUN! As your ball sails down the fairway of SAs fairest Golf Course - home of the Million Dollar Golf Challenge, your family is happily tracking down the Big 5 in the nearby Pilanesberg National Park. Game Trackers situated in the Sun City Hotel offer residents a number of options for game enthusiasts. Sun City has even provided for the youngest member of your family - Kamp Kwena, a specially designed entertainment centre for kids of all ages. 	
As sunset looms, your family gathers around the braai site. It is a time of accord. Youve found the ideal location that suits everyones needs.  The nightlife of Sun City throbs and you and your wife can freely indulge your every whim, whether its the allure of the dream machine or the thrill of the Roulette Table, or for a more romantic night out you have a choice of Restaurants ranging from the sophistication of Harlequins to the tranquillity of the Orchid. Whilst youre enjoying the high life, a baby sitter will ensure the safety of your children. 	
You have a choice of three or two bedroomed apartments. Each air-conditioned unit has a lounge, private patio and two spacious bathrooms with showers. A double sleeper couch affords more accommodation.  Membership of the Vacation Club is conferred by selecting one of 11 fixed, prime time modules, or one of 41 flexi-midweeks (Monday to Thursday nights inclusive), or one of 41 flexi-weekends (Friday to Sunday nights inclusive), which secures membership for 15 years, until the year 2012.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	



Sun International Builds New Hotel  		
Sun International Builds New Hotel Resort Development On Banks Of Zambezi River, Victoria Falls, Zambia   Sun International's Zambian development of two new hotels in the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Wildlife Park covers about 46 hectares and fringes the Zambezi River overlooking the mighty Victoria Falls - "the smoke that thunders". 		
The Victoria Falls is recognised as one of the seven natural wonders of the world, and has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, so ensuring minimal environmental impact has been one of the prime considerations. A culture of caring and respect for the area permeates every aspect of the development.   The local community has been involved at every level, from contributing to the completion of a world-class environmental impact assessment, to staffing the hotels once they are completed. Entrepreneurial opportunities will be initiated because of the extensive support services required, thereby empowering Zambian citizens and providing a considerable boost to the local Livingstone economy.   Two first-class hotels form the basis of the master plan. These are a four-star conference hotel and a sophisticated five-star hotel, which will be complemented by a series of independent, ultra-luxury, five-star villas in a future development.   Each hotel has been designed to appeal to a different sector of the tourism market, and the development, as a whole will form the apex of an exciting triangle of African resorts. The other two points of the triangle will be Sun City near Johannesburg and The Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town, thereby offering a combination of attractions which will prove an irresistible drawcard for visitors to the southern part of the continent.   Sun International believes that the new resort at Victoria Falls forms a natural gateway between southern Africa and the rest of Africa.   The new Zambian hotels will be complemented by a day visitor centre, a themed adventure restaurant and bar, a boma for traditional functions, a small casino and a highly sophisticated and flexible conference centre which will offer everything from themed banquets to expertly coordinated conferences backed by state-of-the-art technical equipment.   Because of the range of facilities, services and activities offered, the Sun International development will provide a multi-faceted resort meeting a variety of needs, and will attract visitors ranging from young travellers and families to demanding convention groups and international tourists, who choose only the ultimate in luxury.   Reservations will be facilitated worldwide through "Fidelio", an electronic link to Sun International's central reservation system.   Architecture and design will reflect the culture and heritage of the people of the Zambezi Valley, acknowledging roots which stretch back into ancient history.   FOUR-STAR FAVOURITE   One of the hotels will be a 3-star, 216-roomed hotel appealing primarily to conference delegates.   	
Its idyllic location, a stone's throw from the majestic Victoria Falls, has inspired the architects to define a unique and dynamic experience for guests. The result is a shaded oasis totally in harmony with, and open to, the African landscape.   The sweep of the two-storey en-suite rooms welcomes the sun with private balconies. Outside, the earth-colours are soothing and soft. Inside, the airy rooms are alive with bright ethnic reds, blues and oranges. Added amenities include independent air-conditioning, satellite colour TV, fold-out couch, mini-safe and telephone. Vending machines conveniently sited for the rooms will supply cold drinks and snacks.   The central reception area will house a family-friendly, high-quality buffet restaurant, pool deck, bar and a lively, alfresco grill and entertainment area which spills over into the natural gardens.   A children's day care centre, which is every child's idea of holiday heaven, will also be situated close to this hotel, giving parents plenty of free time to discover all the areas attractions.   FIVE STAR SOPHISTICATION   The second of the hotels will be a 5-star, 173-roomed luxury hotel whose sophistication will be appreciated by international tourists and businessmen.   The bedrooms are two-storey clusters, which capture the essence of an opulent Victorian style, which is still to be seen in gracious houses in Livingstone. Each cluster comprises 10 en-suite air-conditioned rooms, offering private balconies or terraces, and enjoying superb views overlooking the Zambezi River and its magnificent panorama of "the smoke that thunders".   Inspired by the grand estate houses of the Victorian Era, the architecture captures the unique spirit of large shaded verandahs and deep, relaxing internal spaces cooled by swirling fans and floor-to-ceiling shutters to exclude the midday sun.   All the rooms will have satellite TV, radio and video, mini-bar, mini-safe and telephone with message/wake-up/voice-mail facilities.   A dramatic view of the river will be enjoyed from the central reception, and the same panorama will unfold from the other public areas. The bar and lounge under an open-thatch roof will be cooled by the silent swish of punkahs, and decorated in harmonious greens, creams and ebony. With its comfortable armchairs and low ottomans the Lounge will be the place to enjoy an impeccably served high tea or to linger over port and cigars.   The  la carte restaurant will reflect the same high standard of service and will open onto spacious verandahs furnished with deep planters chairs, wrought iron seats and tables, rattan and luxurious planting.   "The five-star hotel, with unsurpassed views of the Falls, offers the ultimate African encounter to those who seek excellence and quality in their leisure experiences. We aim to provide our guests with the finest hotel at Victoria Falls. We have achieved the highest standards at The Palace, The Table Bay Hotel and Zimbali Lodge and it is not coincidental that The Palace was voted the best in Africa and 6th in the world," says Philip Georgas, Divisional Director : Resorts, for Sun International.   Another exclusive touch will be five private pavilions close to the swimming pool, secluded from the outside world by soft drapes, each furnished with armchairs and a butlers tray-table and lit by a chandelier. These pavilions may be hired by the day.   	
CONVENTION CENTRE  The Convention Centre, linked to the lobby of the four-star hotel, will be a highly sophisticated and flexible venue able to cater for a wide variety of international functions and themed banquets.   Its main ballroom will accommodate up to 550 people in theatre-style seating, 450 in schoolroom-style seating and up to 350 in banqueting-style seating.   Dedicated and personal service from the convention team will also ensure that every function is a memorable, trouble-free and enjoyable experience.  THE BOMA  An authentic Boma, crafted in the traditional Zambian manner, will accommodate up to 350 people for an unforgettable evening under the stars. This can be booked for private functions by groups or conference convenors.   DAY VISITOR CENTRE  The many day visitors who flock to admire the magnificent Victoria Falls will appreciate the superb Day Visitor Centre which will form part of the Sun International development, and which could well encourage increasing numbers of tourists to visit the Zambian side of the Falls.   A wide range of booking facilities will be offered for the tourist from a one-stop selection of tour operator services.   	
All the activities associated with the Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River and the town of Livingstone will be administered from here by approved operators who meet strict criteria for professionalism and safety. Fun activities available will include white-water rafting, bungee jumping, sundowner cruises, game drives, bird watching and bicycle excursions.   Visitors will also be able to obtain information on other national parks in Zambia.   THE ADVENTURE BAR  The Day Visitor Centre's Adventure Bar and Restaurant will be "where it's at", a meeting point and hive of activity for young budget-conscious travellers and adventure-hungry tourists to chill out, watch personal videos of their river activities, enjoy international sports videos, chat and share the day's experiences.   CASINO  A small casino complex will cater for resort guests and day visitors. It will have 77 slot machines, and an intimate bar will provide drinks, tea and coffee.   For further information, please contact: Phillip Couvaras in South Africa: Tel: (27)(11) 780-7699 Fax: (27)(11) 780-7666 Cell: (27) 083-631-7582 E-mail: pcouvara@sunint.co.za  And in Livingstone: Tel: (09260)(3) 321-122 Fax: (09260)(3) 321-128 E-mail: suninzam@zamnet.zm  Alternatively, contact Heather Munetsi at the Sun International Public Relations Department in South Africa on: Tel : (27)(11) 780-7572 Fax : (27)(11) 780-7535 E-mail: hmunetsi@sunint.co.za 	
	



Phillip Couvaras  General Manager  		
Phillip Couvaras  General Manager Sun International Zambia Resort   For Zambian-born Phillip Couvaras, being appointed General Manager of the Sun International Zambia resort close to the Victoria Falls has been like a home-coming. Although he himself was born in Lusaka, his father was born in Livingstone, and Zambia has always held a special place in his heart. 		
He began his career in the hospitality industry by completing the three-year management trainee course with Holiday Inn, South Africa. He then joined the Wild Coast Sun Hotel, Casino & Country Club in 1982, and worked his way up through various departments.   In 1984 he completed eight hotel-related courses at Cornell University in the USA.   In 1986 he transferred to the Mmabatho Sun as rooms division manager. A year later he returned to the Wild Coast Sun to help implement an extensive R800 million expansion programme, and by 1994 had been promoted to Hotel General Manager.   	
His strong belief that quality service underpins the whole hospitality experience for guests led to an empowering of his staff at every level. He is also a "team man", believing firmly in the "we" of action plans rather than the "I" of autocratic leadership.   Early in 1997 he completed an Executive Management Development Programme at the University of Cape Towns Graduate School of Business, and later in the year completed a similar programme at the International Institute for Management Development in Switzerland.   This was followed by months of round-the-world hands-on experience at some of the finest international hotels before returning to Africa to oversee development of the Sun International Zambia resort.   	
For further information, please contact: Phillip Couvaras in South Africa: Tel: (27)(11) 780-7699 Fax: (27)(11) 780-7666 Cell: (27) 083-631-7582 E-mail: pcouvara@sunint.co.za  In Livingstone: Tel: (09260)(3) 321-122 Fax: (09260)(3) 321-128 E-mail: suninzam@zamnet.zm  	
Heather Munetsi at the Sun International Public Relations Department in South Africa on: Tel : (27)(11) 780-7572 Fax : (27)(11) 780-7535 E-mail: hmunetsi@sunint.co.za	
	


ZPA Announces Sale Of Mosi-Ao-Tunya to Sun International

  

Zambian Privatisation Agency (Zpa) Announces The Sale Of Mosi-Ao-Tunya Inter-Continental Hotel And The Rainbow Lodge To Sun International (Zambia) Limited 

The Zambian Privatisation Agency (ZPA) is pleased to announce that the Minister of Finance, the Hon Katele Kalumba, and the Minister of Tourism, the Hon Anoshi Chipawa, have signed the Asset Vesting and Development Agreement which completes the sale of Livingstones Mosi-Oa-Tunya Inter-Continental Hotel and Rainbow Lodge to Sun International (Zambia) Limited.

 
This follows the successful completion of negotiations and clearance received from the Attorney General. It was achieved after a complex and protracted process involving more than 10 government ministries and departments and numerous industry players. 
The sale will achieve one of the ZPAs prime objectives of increasing investment in the country, and will finally enable Livingstone to realise its proper tourism potential. 

The deal was negotiated by Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, Chief Executive of Grant Thornton and Chairman of the negotiating team. He was assisted by Mr Willie Mubanga of Permanent Chambers and Mr Enzio Rossi, a hotel industry specialist, as negotiating team lawyer and consultant respectively. 

The ZPA Board gave a negotiation mandate to the negotiation team aimed at ensuring that the sale of the Hotel and the lease of the Rainbow Lodge would boost development of the tourist sector in general and Livingstone in particular.


 
Sun International (Zambia) Limited was successful in its application for these two properties, which were put out under separate tenders in March 1998. 

Sun International was obligated by law to conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), which took from March 1998 to December 1998. This EIA was submitted to the Environmental Council of Zambia and was approved by them in December 1998. Following this approval, Sun International and the Government were able to proceed to the finalization of the necessary land demarcations and agreements. 

The title to the Mosi-Oa-Tunya Inter-Continental Hotel and lease for the Rainbow Lodge were transfered for a consideration of US$5 650 000. The development by Sun International will stimulate the tourism industry and also encourage support industries: suppliers of food and beverage, the transport sector, curio vendors and providers of services such as laundry, dry cleaning, garbage disposal, etc. 

The prospective economic benefits of Sun Internationals development are highlighted by Grant Thornton Kessel Feinstein as follows:-

1. 6 500 direct and indirect jobs will be created at the height of the two year construction period in 2000. 


 
2. By 2005 (year 5 of operation), direct and indirect job opportunities could number 8 400 Zambians, including secondary ripple effect and knock-on effect sectors. (Direct employment opportunities are created in respect of the supply of direct services, commodities and activities to meet the requirements of the direct expenditure source. Indirect employment opportunities are related to the multiplier effect and are created in industries that supply the services and commodities). 

3. Direct, indirect and induced spend during construction of US$92 million and US$19 million in taxes during the two-year development period is estimated. 

4. Once operations of the resort commence the direct, indirect, and induced contribution to the Zambian GDP in the year 2001 (year 1 of operations) is estimated at US$50 million increasing to US$90 million in 2003, and US$104 million in 2005. 

5. In terms of taxes and levies, the project will contribute an estimated US$15 million in tax revenue to government in the second year of construction (2000), rising to US$20 million in the complexs second operating year and US$27 million in year 5 of operations. 

6. Three years after construction (2003), the cumulative increase in Zambias GDP will therefore be approximately US$317 million. 

7. By 2003, additional tourists attracted to Zambia and the Sun International resort will number approximately 85 000, equating to an annual foreign tourism increase in Zambia of over 16% annually from this project alone.


 
8. Wider share ownership will result from flotation on the Lusaka Stock Exchange and the involvement of Zambian institutions. 

One significant incentive awarded to Sun International is the duty-free importation of construction materials and equipment worth up to US$33 million  in cases where Zambian manufacturers cannot meet the same price, quality, quantity and timeous delivery. Sun International and Chilanga Cement are negotiating to purchase cement on this basis. 

Sun International has also urged the Government, and received an undertaking, that next year it will propose and pass various changes in Zambias budget that will have a positive effect on the tourism industry as a whole. 

The ZPA is pleased with the level of confidence being shown by Sun International in the future of Zambia, and hopes this will go a long way toward rejuvenating the growth of the Zambian economy. The ZPA is also hopeful that this transaction will attract even more investment in Zambia. 

For further information, please contact:
Phillip Couvaras in South Africa:
Tel: (27)(11) 780-7699
Fax: (27)(11) 780-7666
Cell: (27) 083-631-7582
E-mail: pcouvara@sunint.co.za

In Livingstone:
Tel: (09260)(3) 321-122
Fax: (09260)(3) 321-128
E-mail: suninzam@zamnet.zm

Heather Munetsi at the Sun International Public Relations Department in South Africa on:
Tel : (27)(11) 780-7572
Fax : (27)(11) 780-7535
E-mail: hmunetsi@sunint.co.za 
 
 




          


        Joint Media Announcement  		
Joint Media Announcement Between the Zambia Privatisation Agency and Sun Iinternational on the Sun International Development at Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Zambia   Sun International's development of two new hotels in the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Wildlife Park, close to the Victoria Falls, which have been guided by a wide-ranging Environmental Impact Assessment, should provide a considerable boost to Zambian tourism receipts by 2001, the resort's first year of trading. 		
At the height of the construction period in 2000, US$69 million will be contributed directly and indirectly to the Zambian Gross Domestic Product (GDP). After opening to the public, an additional US$50 million will flow into the national economy during 2001 (the first year of operation), increasing to US$90 million in 2003 (the third year of operation) and US$104 million by 2005 (the fifth year of operation). This project will have increased the GDP by 2.5% in 2002 and 3.3% in 2005.  At the height of construction, this project will create about 6 500 direct and indirect jobs. (Direct employment opportunities are created in respect of the supply of direct services. Indirect employment opportunities relate to the multiplier effect in industries that supply commodities or services).  During the first year of operation (2001), the resort will generate around 4 500 direct and indirect jobs in Zambia. This figure could rise to 8 400 by 2005 (the fifth year of operation).  These figures stem from a recent study by Grant Thornton Kessel Feinstein. It illustrates the potential economic benefits of Sun International's visionary hotel development, which shows that an additional 85 000 tourists can be attracted to the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls by 2003, and that this could rise to 89 000 by the year 2005.  "Sun International owns and manages many other resorts around the world. The group has shown international achievements. These include the Atlantis resort in the Bahamas, the Sun City resort and its hotels on Mauritius and Comores. They have already shown how the company can boost a country's tourism because of its worldwide experience in resort expertise and marketing," explains Philip Georgas, Divisional Director: Resorts, for Sun International.  "We are now poised to provide an equally dramatic boost for the Zambian economy by creating a triangle of prime African resorts. This will consist of the unique Sun City resort near Johannesburg, The Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town and, at its apex, another unique resort right beside one of the most dramatic natural wonders of the world - the Victoria Falls.  "Together with the other superb properties in the Sun International stable  The Royal Swazi Sun, Zimbali Lodge, Wild Coast Sun and Fish River Sun  we will offer an irresistible combination of attractions and bring many visitors to the southern part of the continent," he says.  	
FOUR STAR HOTEL   Built on the site of the previous hotel at the Mosi-Oa-Tunya and a stones throw away from the majestic Victoria Falls, is the idyllic location of the three-star conference hotel, which celebrates in the traditions of Africa.   The architects, inspired by the simplicity and styling of traditional adobe mud buildings, have defined a unique and dynamic experience for guests and created a shaded oasis in harmony with the African landscape.   Low-slung and gloriously earthed, the building is reminiscent of an ancient walled city, punctuated by towers and chimneys.   The hotel responds to the sunny climate of Africa by being largely open to the outside. Guest-rooms spill out onto landscaped courtyards while the restaurant and bar are focused around a landscaped pool area.   The essence and soul of this magnificent site, is captured by a hotel whose cluster of buildings is at once simple, rustic, evocative and welcoming.   	
FIVE STAR LUXURY HOTEL  The second of the hotels will be constructed where the Rainbow Lodge was previously located. This is close to the three-star conference hotel and will be a luxury five-star property. Its unique design has been inspired by grand, old-style estate houses, examples of which can be seen in the nearby town of Livingstone.   The architecture captures the spirit of an era of large shaded verandahs and deep, relaxing internal spaces cooled by swirling fans. There is also an echo of simple, traditional thatched structures, which surround cool courtyards and are connected by deep, shaded verandahs.  The approach leads guests under a simple, low-scale porte cochre to an open, shaded reception courtyard, where they are welcomed to this ambience of bygone splendour.  Even the view from the classical foyer is remarkable, stretching across majestic lawns to the great Zambezi River with its backdrop of white mist from the mighty Victoria Falls.  This hotel will capitalise on its outstanding site by providing luxury accommodation.  "The five-star hotel, with unsurpassed views of the Falls, offers the ultimate African encounter to those who seek excellence and quality in their leisure experiences. We aim to provide our guests with the finest hotel at Victoria Falls. World class standards set for hotels such as The Palace, Cascades, Zimbali Lodge and The Table Bay Hotel will be duplicated. It is not coincidental that The Palace has been rated 6th in the World and 1st in Africa," says Georgas.  Nearby Livingstone has a present workforce of some 4 000, most of whom are employed in a declining industrial sector. The entrepreneurial business opportunities created by the operation of these two hotels will also be extensive. Georgas adds: "We expect the development to be a catalyst for economic growth and job creation in the area".  Sun International is aware of the strategic position of the previous Mosi-Oa-Tunya hotel, which is not operational at present. To avoid hardship among the previously employed staff of that hotel, Sun International structured a monthly ex-gratia allowance, thereby giving them the opportunity of a form of continued income.  This is a first for the company in any of its operations and a major vote of confidence in the viability of the resort. Previously employed staff will also be among the first to be given the opportunity of earning extra income by working on the construction site.  Both of the proposed new hotels lie within the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Wildlife Park, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1989.  A world-class Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to access the impact of the development on the Park has been completed and approved by the Environmental Council of Zambia. Important input for this was provided by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in Pretoria, which has extensive experience in conducting EIAs of this nature in sensitive parts of Africa.  The EIA has facilitated improving the condition of the site while having as little impact as possible on its natural beauty, thereby enhancing the status of the Sun International development.  The EIA is also the first of its kind in Zambia since the amendment made to the Environmental Act early in 1997.  Construction is planned to begin in November 1999 and the project is due for completion in April 2001.  Sun International in Zambia has set aside US$500 000 for a trust which will be used locally to fund amenities such as clinics and crches, and to enhance the tourist experience in Livingstone.  "The new hotels will be of a standard which reflects Sun International's commitment to top class experiences. They will become part of the heart and soul of Livingstone and a catalyst for tremendous growth throughout Zambia," says Phillip Couvaras, General Manager of the new Sun International Zambian resort complex.  Mr Hakainde Hichilema Chief Executive of Grant Thornton in Zambia and the negotiating team Chairman says: This project is of significant commercial, economic and social value to Livingstone and the whole of Zambia. The many and varied benefits that will be realised include new jobs, contribution to treasury income through taxes and the creation of a quality market for Zambian goods and services during the construction period and once the hotels open. There is no doubt that this project represents a "step-change" in the development of tourism in Zambia, in addition to enhancing the countrys regional competitiveness and complimentarity in this sector.  "Given the diverse stakeholder base that needed to be brought on board over a stretched negotiation process, it is satisfying to note that the transaction team remained focused on structuring, refining and delivering this deal. Now that the deal is done, I am confident that the success song will be sung by many more people - especially those who directly and indirectly will benefit from this project."  	
For further information, please contact: Phillip Couvaras in South Africa: Tel: (27)(11) 780-7699 Fax: (27)(11) 780-7666 Cell: (27) 083-631-7582 E-mail: pcouvara@sunint.co.za  And in Livingstone: Tel: (09260)(3) 321-122 Fax: (09260)(3) 321-128 E-mail: suninzam@zamnet.zm  Heather Munetsi at the Sun International Public Relations Department in South Africa on: Tel : (27)(11) 780-7572 Fax : (27)(11) 780-7535 E-mail: hmunetsi@sunint.co.za	
	




Sun City - The Facts  		
A GUIDE TO THE ONE OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST RESORTS  Sun City, unique in the context of world resorts, with a combination of features unmatched anywhere, draws thousands of visitors each year to its four top quality hotels magnificent sporting and recreational facilities and the magical Lost City. Only 187km from Johannesburg, the resort, in the bushveld of South Africa's North West Province, is on the shores of a tranquil lake and surrounded by the imposing Pilanesberg. 		
Sun City's flagship hotel, The Palace of the Lost City, takes its architectural and interior themes from a lavish lost African tribe fantasy. It is a Leading Hotel of the World and one of the most splendid on the planet. Each room is luxuriously appointed and fitted with individually crafted furniture. Service standards match and exceed the finest in the world and its two gourmet restaurants, The Crystal Court and The Villa Del Palazzo are renowned.  In its position at the centre of the Lost City, The Palace is set amid luxuriant vegetation in superb landscaping that recently won it Botanical Garden status in South Africa. The hotel overlooks one of Sun City's two 18-hole championship golf courses and the astounding inland beach, the Valley of Waves. The world's most advanced water park, it features dramatic waterslides and an enormous wave pool on which 1.8m surfing waves can be generated.  The luxurious Cascades Hotel towers above lush gardens where rock grottoes, pools, waterfalls and luxuriant vegetation are spectacularly combined. The Cascades has two bars and two restaurants.  The Sun City Hotel, formerly the main hotel of the complex, is set in a manicured garden overlooking the Gary Player Golf Course. The Sun City Casino and the Sun City theatre are located in the hotel, along with a wide range of restaurants offering both fine and casual dining.  Set in the same gardens, conveniently close to the lakeshore and the children's playground, is the Sun City Cabanas, a family-orientated hotel. Facilities include a huge pool, two restaurants and several bars. Guests here also have access to gaming and entertainment facilities elsewhere in the Resort.  Formerly the gaming mecca of southern Africa, Sun City's emphasis, now that gaming concessions have been awarded for in-city casinos, is on the African experience, including access to the Big Five in the nearby game-rich, malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park. Nevertheless, Sun City has two casino slots areas, The Jungle Casino in the Entertainment Centre and another in the Sun City Hotel. The Entertainment Centre also houses the 6 000-seat Superbowl, where a series of international superstars including the legendary Frank Sinatra, Sting, Bryan Adams and Bill Cosby have appeared. Under the same roof are a bingo lounge, cinemas, bars, shops, restaurants, convention facilities, video game machines, a sports and race betting facility and an action bar.  HOW TO CONTACT US  ADDRESS:  P.O. BOX 2 Sun City Northwest Province 0316 South Africa  TELEPHONE:  Germany (49) 61715 7071/2 South Africa (27) 011 780 7444 Sun City (27) 014 557 1000 UK (44) 491 411 222 USA (1) 203 622 1330  FAX:  The Cabanas (27) 014 557 4227 The Cascades (27) 014 557 3447 Sun City Hotel (27) 014 557 1002 The Palace (27) 014 557 3111  RESERVATIONS:  France (33) 142 612 266 Germany (49) 617 157 071/2 South Africa (27) 011 780 7800 UK (44) 491 574 546 USA (1) 203 622 1330 	
THE PALACE OF THE LOST CITY  ACCOMMODATION The Palace has 338 superbly decorated spacious rooms and suites. All suites have hand-carved, king-sized beds. The King Suite, epitome of regal opulence is furnished with 800 individual handcrafted items. Each of the three further luxury suites have two bedrooms and two bathrooms, Jacuzzi and sauna, while six Junior Suites and six Superior Junior Suites have convertible couches, a lounge and two bathrooms.  Of the guest rooms, 91 have king-size beds, 125 have twin beds, and the 51 family rooms have a king size bed and convertible couch. There are three rooms for paraplegics, all furnished to accommodate a family and there are also 52 luxury rooms with sofas.  Each room is equipped with an armoire containing remote-controlled radio and multi-channel colour TV, a mini bar and safe. GuestLink Interactive TV has been installed in all the rooms at the Palace, allowing guests to access the Internet, receive information and review their accounts via their TV and buy blockbuster movies for in-room viewing by cable. All rooms have air-conditioning and heating plus hairdryers and shaver points. Guestrooms in the Palace have views of the luxuriant garden, the distant Pilanesberg the Valley of Waves and The Lost City Golf Course.  RESTAURANTS AT THE PALACE The Crystal Court at the Palace of the Lost City accommodates 180 guests and the terrace and tea lounge offer room for a further 162 diners. The restaurant serves delicious international cuisine, with a strong African influence. It is open daily from 06h30 until 11h30 for breakfast, lunch from 13h00 until 14h30 and dinner from 18h30 until 22h30. A lavish afternoon high tea is also served at the Crystal Court from 15h00 until 17h00 daily.  The Villa del Palazzo is a fine dining Italian restaurant with a superb wine list and an emphasis on Northern Italian cuisine. A maximum of 202 diners can be seated on hand-carved chairs in a five-domed pavilion. In the adjoining Palm Court Lounge, diners at the restaurant enjoy butler service for pre-dinner drinks. The Villa del Palazzo only serves dinner and is open daily from 18h30 until 22h30. The dress code for both restaurants is elegant.  The Palace Pool Deck restaurant seats up to 120 diners and serves a South African barbecue from 12h30 until 15h00 from Monday to Sunday, weather permitting. A snack bar on the terrace serves light meals from 11h30 till 18h00 seven days a week.   The dcor of the Tusk Lounge and Bar has a colonial feel and is dominated by three 5.6 metre arches, each made in the form of two huge elephant tusks. The bar is open from 11h00 till 00h30 and serves an extensive list of cocktails accompanied by a pianist performance.  THE CASCADES  ACCOMMODATION All rooms overlook the tropical gardens and pools. Suites have their own terraces and Jacuzzis. Guest rooms are configured as follows: Of the 243 Rooms available, 132 Twin Rooms some with balcony, 34 Luxury Rooms, 60 Family Rooms, 7 Corner Luxury Rooms, 6 Suites and 4 Presidential Suites. GuestLink interactive TV services have also been installed at the Cascades.  RESTAURANTS The Peninsula Restaurant overlooks a small lake and offers international dishes from an a la carte menu for a maximum of 190 diners. The Peninsula is open every day serving breakfast from 07h00 until 11h00 and dinner from 19h00 until 23h00.  The Fishmonger specialises in seafood, and features a sushi bar. It is open every day for lunch and dinner, seating 116 diners.  The Brazilian Coffee Shop is a continental caf, seating 60 patrons it is open daily   BARS There are two bars; Vistas has a view of the Valley and the mountains, and the Peninsula Bar.   THE SUN CITY HOTEL  ACCOMMODATION All rooms face the swimming pool and lake and facilities include private bathrooms, air conditioning, GuestLink interactive TV and 24-hour room service. The 340 guest rooms are configured as follows: 135 Twin Rooms, 82 Family Luxury Rooms, 81 Family Standard Rooms including 3 Paraplegic Rooms, 34 Luxury Twin Rooms, 6 Standard Suites and 2 Presidential Suites.  RESTAURANTS The Orchid specialises in a wide range of authentic Asian food including sushi. The restaurant seats 118 and can accommodate a small party of up to 11 people in the Tampani Room, which is separated from the main dining area by sliding screens. The Orchid is open daily for dinner only from 18h00 until 23h00.  The Calabash is a 150 seat African grill. Besides an extensive buffet, an a la carte menu is also offered. The restaurant offers excellent value. Open daily for dinner only from 17h30 to 23h00.  Harlequin's bar and restaurant are in the heart of the Casino, alongside Harlequin's disco. Harlequin's grill room is famous for its fresh, exciting cuisine. The cocktail bar is popular for pre-dinner drinks, or socialising before the main events of the evening. Harlequin's Bar is open from 18h00 to 02h00 daily (03h00 on Saturday). Harlequin's Restaurant is open from 19h00 to 24h00 daily. Harlequin's disco is open from 22h00 to 02h00 daily (03h00 on Saturday).  The 600 seat Sun Terrace is open daily for a scrumptious breakfast served from 07h00 until 11h00 and lunch served from 12h30 until 15h00.  The informal poolside bar is open daily from 09h00 until 18h00. A light snack menu is served and during the weekend a barbecue from 12h00 until 18h00.  The House of Coffees offers light snacks and is open daily from 09h00 until 24h00.  THE CABANAS  ACCOMMODATION Standard Cabanas rooms have en suite shower, air-conditioning, telephone, radio, GuestLink interactive TV and two twin beds. Family Cabanas, which can accommodate four guests, have a private bath and an additional queen-size fold out bed. The 380 rooms are configured as follows: 141 Standard Rooms and 239 De Luxe Rooms including 3 Paraplegic Rooms.  RESTAURANTS The Morula Restaurant seats 78 guests serving dinner only. It is open every day from 18h00 until 23h00. The Morula Caf serves lunch daily from 12h30 until 17h00.  The Palm Terrace self-service restaurant has 450 seats and is open every day for breakfast from 07h00 till 11h00 and 12h00 on weekends. ,br> The Palm Terrace buffet offers a different theme each evening and is open daily from 18h00 to 21h30.  The Boathouse Bar, the Pool bar and the Terrace Bar are open every day.  	
THE VALLEY OF WAVES  The central feature of The Lost City is the Valley of Waves, the most advanced Waterpark in the world. It is dominated by the Roaring Lagoon, a 6 500-square metre (7560-square yards) wave pool with a palm-fringed beach. Hydraulic mechanisms can generate a two-metre (6 feet 8 inches) surfing wave every 90 seconds. When surf is not required, bobbing stationary waves are generated in a diamond pattern.  The Waterpark has five exhilarating flume rides. From the aptly named Temple of Courage, swimmers drop a heart-stopping 17 meters (57 feet) down a 70-meter (233 ft) chute, hurtle under a bridge and splash into a small pool at the foot of the slide.  In addition, there are two flume tides where the swimmers float on large inflated tubes. The Lazy River is a gentle tube ride that flows endlessly round a kidney-shaped island. On the island is an ethnic village where clothing and food are available, as well as a pool and playground for children.  The Royal Bath is a swimming pool that is open to day visitors. The large, round pool is adjacent to an amphitheatre which can accommodate an audience of 800. Near the pool is the Observatory Bar, which is built under an antique dome.  Facilities at The Valley of Waves include large, well-equipped changing rooms, a fast food outlet and fully licensed bar. There is a locker service and First Aid Office for treating minor medical emergencies. In spite of the breathtaking nature of some of the rides, safety is paramount and lifeguards are on duty in the park throughout the day.  The Valley of Waves is open daily from 10h00 until 17h00 in winter and 09h00 until 18h00 in summer. However, the park is closed for maintenance in June. Entry to the park costs R40 for adults and R25 for children under 12. All the resort's residents, including those at the Vacation Club, have free entry to the Waterpark.  GUEST SERVICES  The concierge desk in every hotel offers an extensive list of guest services, 24 hours a day. Professional assistance is offered in planning leisure activities both in and outside the resort. Other guest services include valet parking, same-day laundry and dry cleaning and foreign-speaking staff members are also available. Babysitting services can be arranged through the concierge desk. For a five star office environment offering the latest in secretarial communications and Desk-Top Publishing services the Business Centre is conveniently located at the lower level of the Entertainment Centre. Direct contact may be made by calling 014-557-1911. There is a 24-hour clinic on the lower level of the Sun City Hotel, which is equipped to cope with minor medical emergencies and a resident doctor is available on call. Prescriptions are filled at the pharmacy in the Entertainment Centre.  THE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE  In the Entertainment Centre visitors can find the latest in entertainment and gaming. There are hundreds of slot machines, fairground games, an action bar, cinemas, simulators, shops, restaurants and a sports and race betting facility. The 6 000-seat Superbowl stages performances by some of the most famous entertainers.  RESTAURANTS There are various concessionaire restaurants in the Entertainment Centre on both levels. Adjacent to the Hall of Treasures is Leonardo's Pizza Workshop, a little corner of Italy offering pizza and pasta. The Workshop seats 140 and is open every day.  Adjacent to the Bingo Lounge is Squires Loft, a steak house specialising in steaks and seafood. It is fully licensed and opens every day for lunch and dinner. Recently launched at the Squires Loft Outpost is a Rainbow Cuisine Restaurant. The other restaurants are Nandos, Milky Lane, Juicy Lucy and London Pie.  Live entertainment is a feature of Trader Horns Action Bar which is open every day of the week. Entertainment starts from 21h00 each evening except Tuesdays.  There are two quick service bars in the Entertainment Centre. A waiter service is offered in the gaming area.  WELCOME CENTRE  Situated at the entrance to the Entertainment Centre the sole function of the Welcome Centre is to meet the needs of every visitor to the resort. It is open daily at 09h00. Service coach companies operate a daily service linking Sun City with the Gauteng region. Driving time is approximately two and a quarter hours. For further information, the Welcome Centre at Sun City may be called on. Tel: (014) 557 1544 for schedules and fares. The Welcome Centre also offers two different types of tours - the tour of the resort commences at 14h00 and a visit to the Lost City's magnificent garden that has been awarded status as an official Botanical Garden, commences at 11h00.  GAMING  The Sun City Casino is open from 13h00 weekdays and 11h00 weekends. Craps, blackjack, American roulette, stud poker, and Punto Banco are all available. There is a salon prive where the stakes are higher and the International Room, which is reserved for games with very high limits.  Slot machines are very popular at Sun City and the resort boasts the biggest jackpots in Africa. A minimum jackpot of R1 million is guaranteed on the Dream Machine and R2 Million on the Millennium Mania, progressive jackpot which is linked to machines at other Sun International casino resorts. Single wins have reached nearly R6 million.  There are over 850 slot machines in the Jungle Casino of the Entertainment Centre and the Sun City Hotel.  Bingo is played in a 240-seat lounge at the Jungle Casino in the Entertainment Centre.  	
ENTERTAINMENT  The Sun City Superbowl is Africa's finest venue for concerts. Stars such as Queen, Bryan Adams, Shirley MacLaine, Frank Sinatra, Rod Stewart, Joe Cocker, Wet Wet Wet and Bill Cosby to name a few, have thrilled audiences in this 6 000-seat arena.  The Sun City Theatre, seating 620, is the home of a lavish extravaganza show daily except Monday. Currently showing is Sun City's very own in-house produced production - Pulse!  Cinemas in Sun City offer first-run movies as well as family fare. The unique Showscan Simulator is a cross between a roller coaster and a cinema; it offers hair-raising experiences in absolute safety. A wide range of video games and pinball machines is available.  RECREATION  Kwena Gardens' crocodile farm is open daily from 10h00 to 18h00. The crocodiles are fed at 16h30. A colony of 38 crocodiles also inhabits a lake forming a water hazard at the 13 hole of The Lost City Golf Course.  The 500 square-kilometre malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park, which adjoins Sun City, has a wide variety of African wildlife including the Big Five - lion, rhino, elephant, buffalo and leopard. Day and night game viewing tours can be booked through the Safari Desk in the Sun City Hotel. Hot-air balloon flights over the park are available.  The Bruno Oppe Horseriding Stables, just below the Sun City Lake, provide suitable horses for all standards of riders.   There are two 18-hole championship golf courses at Sun City. The luxurious Gary Player Country Club overlooks the Sun City golf course, scene of the annual Nedbank Golf Challenge, a golf tournament with a first prize of US $2 million. This is an 18 hole, par 72 walking course. There is also a Golf Pro Shop at the Gary Player Country Club.  The Lost City Golf Course was also designed by famed South African golfing figure, Gary Player. This spectacular par-72 course is a cart course, complete with a state-of-the-art clubhouse, is a short stroll from The Palace. It features a water hazard full of live crocodiles on the 13th hole and offers facilities such as a Driving Range, Titleist Golf Academy and a Golf Pro Shop.  Kamp Kwena Fort situated near the Cabanas, is a supervised holiday programme for children aged 3 - 12 years. There is a mini-golf facility, close to the fully equipped children's playground on the lakeshore near the Cabanas. A Bird Aviary housing exotic species allows visitors to see the birds in closed quarters. Or you can experience the magic of Birds of Prey flying freely in their natural environment with our free flying displays. Animal World lets children pet infant animals such as lion cubs, warthog & ostrich. They are fed daily from 11h00 onward. A new addition to the Kiddies Entertainment Facilities at the Cabanas Activity Park, next to Kamp Kwena is Finder's Keepers where little guests dig for prizes in a big sandpit.  There are 11 tennis courts, of which five are floodlit. A resident professional provides coaching. Three squash courts are available, with the Pro Shop selling equipment and sportswear. There is also a Lawn Bowling Green.  Watersports on the Sun City Lake include para-sailing, water-skiing, jet skis, paddle boats, ski-bikes and boat rides. There are six large swimming pools at Sun City, one for each hotel, plus a heated pool at the Cascades and a day visitors' pool at the Valley of Waves. Each hotel has a children's pool.  TRANSPORTATION  The Skytrain monorail links a large parking area at Sun City's entrance with the Cascades. Frequent shuttle buses also service the same route. A shuttle service also operates 24 hours everyday throughout the resort for residents.  AIR LINKS  Air Link operates a return service to Sun City from Johannesburg International Airport. The journey takes approximately 40 minutes. For updated fares and schedules, please contact Air Link, at Pilanesberg Airport. Tel: (014) 552 1844.  RENTAL CARS  Avis Rent-a-Car operates a branch in the foyer of the Sun City Hotel. Tel: (014) 557 1584.  SHOPS  Sun City has a post office, petrol filling station and a fire station. The 7 000 square-metre Sun Village shopping centre is situated near the entrance to the resort. There is a large supermarket, curio shop, liquor store, two large clothing stores, a hairdresser, two fast food restaurants, a cosmetics shop, as well as doctor's rooms and an optician.  There are four shops in The Palace of the Lost City: The Palace Collection for high-quality gifts and resort wear; Charles Greig Jewellers; the Royal Salon for hairstyling among other beauty services and an ethnic gallery - Tigers Eye.  Situated in the Entertainment Centre is Schwartz jewellers, All Things Nice candy store and the Sun City Pharmacy. There is also a CNA book, stationery and office supplies shop as well as a photography studio, Sun City souvenir shop and boutiques are Kookai, Catherine Moore and Preview Shoes.  The Abe Segal Tennis shop, and a golf pro shop at each course cater for sportsmen, while the Waterworld shop at the Cabanas and sells beachwear at The Place of Adornment in the Valley of Waves.  AMENITIES  Hairdressing salons are located in The Palace and The Sun City Hotel.  The Health Spa offers a gymnasium, plus Jacuzzi, sauna, massage and beauty treatment.  The resort has a branch of the Computicket on-line booking service for theatre, cinema and concerts in Sun City and all major centres in southern Africa.  There is a branch of the Totaliser Board at Sun City, where wagers on international sporting events and race meetings throughout Southern Africa can be taken.  CONVENTION AND BANQUETING FACILITIES  Convention and banqueting facilities at Sun City are the best in southern Africa. When all conference rooms in Sun City and the Lost City are linked by a video network, the resort will be able to host a single convention of 4,300 people.  The Hall of Treasures in the Entertainment Centre has two areas separated by three shallow steps and Magical Rock Garden. It can accommodate a cocktail function of up to 700.  The Pilanesberg Room in the Entertainment centre can accommodate up to 900 for cocktails or 750 for banquet at round tables. The room may be sub-divided in two.  On the promenade level of the Entertainment Centre is the Royal Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 1,200 in conference style seating, or 1,200 for a banquet at round tables.  Sun City is also home to the Superbowl, southern Africa's finest venue for sports, entertainment and product launches. This indoor venue, which can seat 6,000 people, has the most modern lighting and sound facilities in Africa.  The Boabab and Jacaranda conference rooms in the Sun City Hotel are sub-divisible and may accommodate up to 600 delegates for cocktails or 350 in a conference-style arrangement. The Boardroom can host between 20 and 50, depending on the function.  The Royal Chambers at the Palace is a double volume area, which can accommodate 90 for a banquet and 120 in conference style seating. The Council Room is a boardroom, which can seat 16. The Protea and Orchid meeting rooms can accommodate up to 100 people.  Our very own Wind Chimes Wedding Chapel situated at the Baobab Trail, against the back drop of rugged hills and the dramatic architecture of the Palace of the Lost City. The bride will walk a pebbled lane to an enchanting African bush chapel to join her groom and recite their vows.  SUN CITY VACATION CLUB  Launched in 1996, the Sun City Vacation Club is now 100% subscribed, and has been extended to other Sun International resorts including Wild Coast Sun, Fish River Sun and Royal Swazi Sun. There is a choice of 2 or 3 bedroom apartments, with a swimming pool and a barbecue area overlooking the Pilanesberg mountain range. Each self-contained unit is air-conditioned, with lounge, private patio and two spacious bathrooms. The Vacation Club has it's own mini supermarket to cater for all last minute self- catering needs.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684 UPDATED AS AT AUGUST 2000 	
	



Mark Boyd - Development Manager  		
Mark Boyd - Development Manager Sun International's Hotel Development In The Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park  High energy, high commitment and a lively sense of enthusiasm for the job: that's what Mark Boyd, Development Manager for Sun International, is bringing to the Mosi-Oa-Tunya hotel project.  		
With his considerable impetus underpinning the entire construction programme, the winner will definitely be Zambian tourism.   After Boyd matriculated from Kearsney College in Natal in 1983, he had ideas of becoming a professional cricketer. His father, however, had different plans. So he grudgingly agreed to start studying for the national diploma (T3) in building at Wits. Technikon, all the while nursing secret thoughts of leaving after six months to try his luck at getting into English cricket.  What put an end to that idea was the fact that he needed a bursary to pay his fees. So, now beholden to Grinaker Building, he was locked into the entire three year course. During his practicals, however, he found that he actually enjoyed working for Grinaker as site engineer and contracts manager on a variety of projects.  Two years compulsory national service intervened, during which he became a lieutenant, and he even rather enjoyed his time in the army - despite having to spend time in Angola and on the border.  On his return, Grinaker offered further study opportunities and from 1989 to 1992 they sponsored his degree course at the University of the Witwatersrand, where he obtained his B.Sc. in Building Science.  	
Although being older than the average student was a drawback in some ways, he had the maturity not to get involved in a myriad of extra-curricular activities. But he did join the University Ski Club and Underwater Club (he holds the equivalent of Open Water II), and tried not to think about the salaries his old school friends were already earning out in the marketplace.  Two years after re-joining Grinaker, he was offered the opportunity of moving into project management with Grinaker Projects & Properties. So from 1995 to mid-1998 he again worked on a wide variety of turn-key and managed contracts, supervising everything from initial contract proposals to on-site construction, design coordination, client liaison, programming and quality controls.  Then he decided that he wanted to move into the field of development per se, in an area where his experience in construction could be put to good use, so he joined Sun International.  "It was a new learning curve," he admits, "particularly Sun International's design and operational issues, but an exciting one because of the scope of the projects I was immediately involved in. The construction of casino hotels is contributing a major part of the economic strength of the whole industry in South Africa at the moment, and it's great to be working at the cutting edge." 	
Now all his attention is centred on Zambia and the Mosi-Oa-Tunya development at Victoria Falls. "It's a magnificent site," says Boyd, "and a considerable challenge in logistics because of getting all the material on site at the right time while maintaining agreed quality, quantity and price, from sources in both South Africa and Zambia."  Fortunately Boyd has developed a good understanding of operational requirements, has an eye for detail, impeccable integrity and sufficient diplomacy to handle any problem which might arise.  He's always enjoyed good relations with clients, workers and suppliers, and maybe that stems from his relaxed and informal approach. He is also good at sizing up a situation very quickly, making fast decisions and delegating responsibility where necessary.  Despite his commitment to the Mosi-Oa-Tunya development, he still finds time for his passion ... fly-fishing. His record is a 3.45 kg cock trout, which was naturally released and returned to the water in true sportsman tradition. He's also managed to spend a few hours on the Zambezi, casting a fly-rod at the famous, fighting tiger fish. So far he has not tried tying his own flies, but on quiet Sundays at Mosi-Oa-Tunya he has plans to change all that.  Scuba diving has brought him into contact with far more formidable fighters by way of ragged-tooth sharks off the Natal coast, "a real adrenalin rush", and he's sported in the water with porpoises off Nature's Valley. "That WAS magnificent," he recalls.  While down in the Eastern Cape, he also bungee-jumped off the Bloukrans Bridge. At 211 metres, it's the highest in the world. "The first bounce comes up higher than the Victoria Falls," says Boyd, "which is 111 metres. That's quite an experience, too!"  	
Yes, he's got the pictures to prove it ... and the video ... and the T-shirt. Athletic, confident and out-going, Mark Boyd intends making a great job of building the Mosi-Oa-Tunya resort, and he also intends having fun in the process.  For further information, please contact: Phillip Couvaras in South Africa: Tel: (27)(11) 780-7699 Fax: (27)(11) 780-7666 Cell: (27) 083-631-7582 E-mail: pcouvara@sunint.co.za  In Livingstone: Tel: (09260)(3) 321-122 Fax: (09260)(3) 321-128 E-mail: suninzam@zamnet.zm  Heather Munetsi at the Sun International Public Relations Department in South Africa on: Tel : (27)(11) 780-7572 Fax : (27)(11) 780-7535 E-mail: hmunetsi@sunint.co.za 	
	




The Sun International Vacation Club  One Of Lifes Little Breaks  		
The Sun International Vacation Club at Sun City is an innovative timeshare concept which has proved to be the most successful timeshare development  in excess of 90% of total units sold (represents more than 11 000 weeks of timeshare) over a two and a half year period. 		
What has made the Sun City project unique and successful? There are a number of factors, which are not mutually exclusive. To name a few: the location; the high profile of Sun International; the price; the structure of the product, including the superbly appointed self-catering apartments. One must not discount the professional team that was created to design and market this development. Sun International did their homework and together with their own highly skilled team of developers and marketers contracted in the expertise of people in the timeshare industry who were highly successful in their own specific discipline.  Timeshare membership at the Sun City Vacation Club transforms a member into a guest, with all the resident privileges afforded to Sun City resort hotel guests. This means they have access to all the facilities which include golf on two championship golf courses  Gary Player Country Club and the Lost City Golf Course, tennis, squash, gym, horse riding, cycling and running tracks. 	
Sun City has even provided for the youngest members of your family  Kamp Kwena, a specially designed entertainment paradise for kids of all ages. A fully supervised programme of activities and facilities at Kwenas Castle, right on the lawns of the Cabanas: adventure playground, animal farmyard and fully equipped play centre.  A short stroll across the luscious green lawns of the Cabanas brings you to a World of Fun in the Sun  Waterworld. Theres jet-skiing, windsurfing, water-skiing and for those who want a leisurely booze-cruise, theres a barge to take you around the lake at Sundowner time.  Sun City has been transformed over the years into a total family destination. With the development of the Lost City complex it now offers a myriad of facilities which make the casino just another attraction. 	
Sun City borders on one of the finest game reserves in South Africa, the Pilanesberg National Park which has a very high density of game. Not only are the Big 5 on your doorstep, but the area is malaria free.  Gametrackers, located at the Sun City Hotel, now provide several options for residents. If your interest lies in seeking out the Big 5 then the Exclusive Safari will appeal (a night drive is also available). For the adventurous and energetic the Rhino Hiking Trail will interest you. For pleasure seekers, try out the Hot Air Balloon Safari and for those more culturally inclined, take in the local village cultural tour. 	
The Vacation Club at Sun City is the ideal location to experience all the bush has to offer yet enjoy the comfort of home-away-from-home accommodation. There is a choice of two or three bedroom air-conditioned apartments. Each has two spacious bathrooms with showers and a double sleeper couch affords more accommodation. These superbly appointed apartments have a fully equipped kitchen including a dishwasher and a microwave. In addition, you can select to have your apartment serviced.  The beautiful, self contained apartments offer accommodation in 2 bedroom apartments from a price of R5 800 for a flexi weekend which can be used in 41 weekends of the year locally, but all year round internationally. Two bedroom peak weeks range from R15 000 for a July School Holiday week to R 40 000 for a Nedbank Million Dollar week. Levies in a two-bedroom apartment are from R 733 for a flexi weekend and R 1 612 for a peak week.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	




The Finest Golf Courses In The Southern Hemisphere

  

Championship Golf at Sun City 


Sun Citys two, par-72 championship golf courses, set against the rugged Pilanesburg backdrop in the North West region offer visitors to Southern Africas premier resort an exciting and challenging golfing experience. 


 
Both the Gary Player Country Club and the Lost City Golf Course were designed by well-known South African golfing legend, Gary Player. 

The Gary Player Country Club is acknowledged as a difficult and demanding course. Since 1979 it has been home to the Nedbank Golf Challenge. The course requires stamina and accuracy from players. The full 6 938-metre course is undoubtedly the toughest on the subcontinent. Golf Digest SA recently voted it the best course in South Africa in 1999. This prestigious accolade has been bestowed on the Gary Player Country Club for two consecutive years. 

The comparatively flat nature of the Gary Player Country Club is misleading  water hazards, cunningly sited bunkers and pins hidden away on kidney shaped greens makes up for the lack of gradient. 
 
The first of the water hazards is on the 2nd hole, a par five, which requires the initial drive to hug the left of the fairway to simplify a long, second shot over water. 

The 8th hole is the most difficult. A narrow dog-leg, 431 metre par four demanding accuracy and power. There is a water hazard running across the driving area with a second shot to a well bunkered elevated two tiered green. 

At the 13th, newcomers to the Gary Player Country Club realise that this course is very unforgiving of wayward shots. The fairway traps can be fiendishly obstructive, and steering away from them a little too much can land the ball in the rough on the right. 
 
Many a fine player has crumbled at the 18th hole, a 422-metre par four. It is boomerang shaped with a water hazard lying in wait in the second half. Great care has to be taken with the tee shot because if it is too long, the ball will go into the water. If it is too short, the second shot to the green takes on frightening proportions and there are bunkers on either side of the green to add to the degree of difficulty. 

The Lost City Golf Course is flexible: playing off the forward tee a course length of 5 953 metres, extending to 6 983 metres off the back tee. The course provides spectacular views. From the 11th tee, players can see 15 holes, including the 6th, 58 metres below. 
 
The most hazardous area of the Lost City Golf Course is the 13th hole. Inhabiting the water hazard are 38 crocodiles, some of them nearly two metres long. Golfers are discouraged from retrieving their wayward balls from the croc infested pool. The unusual water hazard is just one of the features that make the Lost City Golf Course exciting and interesting to play. No effort was spared to make the course a masterpiece. 

The sequence, length and character of the holes on the Lost City Golf Course are widely varied. On the back nine there are only two consecutive par-fours. The 8th hole is a very short par-3 and the 15th hole is also a par-3 but much longer. Each hole has a character of its own, regardless of length. The par-five 18th hole is reachable in only two shots but the difficulties start close to the green. 

The exotic allure of the Lost City Golf Course and the championship nature of the Gary Player Country Club test the grit of many a fine golfer. Gary Player describes the Lost City Golf Course as one of his favourites. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684
 
 




        Accommodation  	 	
The Royal Swazi Sun Valley offers a total of 411 rooms and suites in its three hotels : the elegant and luxurious Royal Swazi Sun Hotel, Casino, Country Club & Spa, the friendly, Caribbean-styled Ezulwini Sun and the casual, informal Lugogo Sun.  		
   	



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Conferences  	 	
The Royal Swazi Sun Conference Centre provides for a great variety of functions, ranging from boardroom meetings for 20 delegates to conferences of up to 600 delegates and formal dinners for 560 guests.  		
 The Centre consists of four venues which are totally self-contained, a reception lobby, two pre-assembly areas; and all rooms are equipped with wall to wall carpeting, air-conditioning, PA systems and independently controlled light switches with dimmers.   Additional venues are available at the Ezulwini Sun and Lugogo Sun.   	
	



Royal Swazi Sun: Auditorium		
	Royal Swazi Sun: Banquet 1 & 2	
Royal Swazi Sun: Boardroom		
	Royal Swazi Sun: Libandla	
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	Lugogo Sun Conference Room	
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Royal Swazi Sun Valley Contact Details Private Bag Ezulwini Swaziland H106    Accomodation (Not For Accomodation Reservations) 				
Royal Swazi Sun	Tel: (+268) 416 1001/9 			
	Fax: (+268) 416 1859			
	E-mail: swazisun@sunint.co.za			
Lugogo Sun	Tel: (+268) 416 1101/9			
	Fax: (+268) 416 1111			
	E-mail: lugsun@sunint.co.za			
Ezulwini Sun	Tel: (+268) 416 1201/4			
	Fax: (+268) 416 1782			
	E-mail: ezulsun@sunint.co.za			
  				
Casino Royal Swazi Sun (+268) 416 1001/9   				
Flight Services 			
S.A Airlink	(Tel) (+268) 518 6155/6147/6025		
	(Fax) (+268) 518 6148		
Steffen Air	(Tel) (+268) 518 6840 / 363 6531		
	(Fax) (+268) 363 6531		
Scan Air Charters	(Tel) (+268) 518 4474/4331 		
	(Fax) (+268) 518 6340  		
Sun International Swaziland Central Reservations TeL: (+268) 416 2000 Fax: (+268) 416 2111 E-mail: swazisun@sunint.co.za 				
				




Dining  	 	
All guests at the three hotels in the Royal Swazi Sun Valley may dine at any of the restaurants in the resort. 		
 Theres a wide range of dining experiences to discover, from the delicious grills and curries at the  la carte Planters Restaurant to the perennial favourite; the traditional African barbeque - served with a view at The Phumalanga Terrace.   We do recommend that you book in advance! 	
	



Royal Swazi Sun Hotel Dining		
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Entertainment  		
Theres so much to do in our valley, for visitors of all ages, from the Casino, to restaurants, bars and a host of sporting activities.  		
 Children from 4  12 have a specially structured entertainment and activities programme at Kamp Kwena which caters for them every day of the week.   If you like to have a little flutter at the tables or on the slot machines, we have a casino for your entertainment at the Royal Swazi Sun Valley.  The Royal Swazi Sun Valley being ideally situated has easy access to the following places of interest, without having to travel far:  Swazi Cultural Village Swazi Candle Factory Numerous Craft Markets National Museum Mlilwane Game Reseve Mantenga Nature Reserve 	
	



   	
Gamble with your head, not your heart  	

 Warning  Content beyond this page contains information about Gambling, and is intended for persons over the age of 18 years.             	

   	
Golf  	 	
This picturesque course nestles on the side of a hill, in the lovely Ezulwini Valley, just 15 kilometres from the country's capital Mbabane. At only 6 150 metres in length the par 72 layout used to be regarded as a soft touch by pros and amateurs alike. Indeed many of the South African Tour records for low scoring were set here in the early years.  		
 Despite this or maybe because of it, the course has always been most popular with all golfers. A look through the honours list for the Royal Swazi Classic(one of the longest surviving events on the annual pro tour) revels the names of many fine players.   John Bland dominated the event in the late seventies and early eighties. Mark McNulty set scoring records and two-time major winner John Daly recorded his first official professional victory here. And golf's "big easy" Ernie Els made it look so easy when winning in 1992.   A programme to upgrade the course was put in place in the early nineties. Kikuyu grass was established on the fairways, the greens were relaid and several water features added. The ninth, originally a simple and easy par 4, that longer hitters could drive, today features a series of man- made pools on the left of the fairway fronting the green, increasing the element of risk and reward.   	
 The 17th is probable the feature hole. This par 5 is just short enough to tempt players to have a go at the green in two but a bold approach must carry a large water hazard that guards the front of a rather small green . In addition, any shot missed left or rightwill leave one struggling for par.   With the course upgrade now complete the Royal Swazi Sun offers an increased challenge without detracting from its main appeal - that to give pleasure and enjoyment to those who play it ....and, yes, maybe flatter them a little. 	
	



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The mountainous Kingdom of Swaziland offers its visitors a variety of attractions and activities  from spectacular scenery, to a vibrant arts and crafts industry, to great back-to-nature experiences, such as white water rafting, hiking and game drives. 		
 Wed like to welcome you to our green and pleasant land, and share with you one of Africas best kept secrets! The Royal Swazi Sun Valley features three very different hotels, each one with its own particular appeal. The picturesque Nhlangano Sun in the southern part of the country is the ideal place to relax and unwind. Holiday-makers, conference delegates and world-weary travellers alike choose to return time and again to these delightful retreats which offers a variety of first class sporting, entertainment and leisure facilities.  All Ezulwini Sun and Lugogo Sun guests are invited to complimentary membership at the adjacent Royal Swazi golf Club.  	
	



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Currency 

The Swaziland currency is the Lilangeni, and Emalangeni being plural.
The currency is equal to the South African Rand which is also accepted.
Foreign Exchange and credit card facilities available at all the Royal Swazi Sun Valley Hotels.

Sales Tax 


Government Tax is currently 12%.

Language 

Swaziland has two official languages, being English and Siswati.

Photography 

It is prohibited to take photographs of the Royal family, uniformed police, army personnel vehicles or aricraft.
Permission is required to take photographs of individuals or homesteads.

Voltage 

Voltage is 220V.

Visa Requirements 

It is necessary to carry a valid passport to enter the Kingdom of Swaziland.

Visas are not required for entry into Swaziland for the following persons:
* Holders of valid Entry Permit/Pass
* Commonwealth Citizens, with the exception of Bangladesh, India, Nigeria and Sri Lanka.
* Citizens of the countries listed below:

Australia Austria Bahamas Barbados Belgium Botswana 
Canada Cyprus Gambia Ghana Great Britian Grenada 
Germany Guyana Greece Japan Kenya Lesotho 
Malawi Malaysia Malta New Zealand Netherlands Papua New Guinea 
Portugal Poland Republic of China Samoa San Marino Seychelles 
Sierra Leone Singapore Solomon Islands South Africa South Korea Spain 
Sweden Switzerland Tanzania Tonga Trinidad Tonga 
Trinidad Tobago Uganda Zambia 

 
Weather 

Average temperatures:

Summer December - February: 27C 
Autumn March - May: 17C 

Winter June - August: 13C 
Spring 
September - November: 24C 

Local Time 

Swaziland is at GMT + 2 hours.

Airport Tax 

On departure from Matshapa Airport, Manzini, an airport tax of E20 per passenger is levied.

 
Border Hours 

Matsamo/Jeppes Reef 07:00 - 20:00 
Mahamba 07:00 - 22:00 
Lavumisa/Golela 07:00 - 22:00 
Lomahasha/Namaacha 07:00 - 20:00 
Ngwenya/Oshoek 07:00 - 22:00 
Sandlane/Nerston 07:00 - 18:00 
 
 




          


        Kamp Kwena  		
The Kamp Kwena playroom is to be found at the Royal Swazi Sun and provides full day activities, including sporting events, pony rides and creative activities for residents at any of the hotels aged between 4 - 12.  		
 Carnival Factory Located at the main entrance of the casino, the Carnival Factory features an exciting range of the latest video and interactive children's games. 	
	


Location  				 	
The Royal Swazi Sun Valley Resort comprising of the Royal Swazi Sun, Ezulwini Sun and Lugogo Sun Hotels, is situated in the tranquil Ezulwini Valley, a 15-minute drive from Mbabane, the Swaziland capital. Matsapha International Airport, which is served by direct flights from major Southern African cities, including Johannesburg, is also a short drive away - 28 kilometers. The resort is 4 hours from Johannesburg by road, and 45 minutes by air.					
 Airport Johannesburg International & Matsapha Airport. Airport courtesy bus is available to collect passengers on every scheduled flight.  Airlink Swaziland Mbabane, Swaziland					
Telephone 	(+268) 518 6155 / 518 6147 / 518 6025				
Fax: 	(+268) 518 6148				
 Metavia Air Johannesburg, South Africa					
Telephone 		(011) 394 3780			
Fax: 		(011) 394 3726			
 Scan Air Charters Matshapa Airport 				
Telephone: 	(+268) 8 4474/8 4331			
Fax: 	(+268) 8 6340			
					



South African Map		
	Recommended Routes	
Route Map		
	Contact Information	
International Traveller Information		
		

Outdoor Activities  		
When youve exhausted all the opportunities at the resort, you might like to try out the following day and half-day options.  		
 Mdzimba Trail A half day tour for an active outdoor experience  visit Swazi homesteads, historical caves, the mystic sangoma, craft markets and enjoy a two kilometre walk amidst splendid mountain scenery.   Lobamba Trail Focusing on the history of the country, the half-day Lobamba trail incorporates the National Museum , King Sobhuza II Memorial Park, the Lobamba Royal Village, a traditional Swazi Village, as well as the Mantenga Falls and craft markets.   Taste of Swaziland A dramatic evening group tour focusing on lifestyle and culture.  Exclusive access to a Royal uMphakatsi (Swazi chiefs homestead) followed by entry into the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary for preparation and tasting of traditional foods, and the energetic Sibhaca dancers.   	
 Swazi Arts & Craft Spend half a day visiting the splendid variety of art and craft markets in Ezulwini, Mantenga, Mlilwane and Malkerns, including a unique candle factory. An alternative route can be taken via the Ezulwini Valley up to Mbabane, Motshana and the famous Ngwenya glass factory, to see the Swazi glass blowers at work.   Wildlife Trails  Mlilwane Hogs & Hippo Trail Half a day of stunning scenery, hippo spectacle with abundant bird and wildlife viewing.  Included is a stop at craft centres and a rest camp with refreshments.   Hlane Big Cats A full day spent tracking lion, cheetah and leopard in the Hlane Royal National Park, with an optional walking safari.  Lunch and light refreshments are included.   	
 Mkhaya Endangered Species Spend a full day in an open game viewing vehicle watching black rhino, elephant, buffalo, tsessebe, giraffe and many more.  Enjoy a waterhole refreshment stop and a venison lunch in an exclusive bushcamp.    Outdoor Adventures  White Water Rafting The great Usutu River provides an unforgettable experience for the adventure seeker.  Full day or half day, all equipment is included, as well as guiding, transport and lunch. Low water season bookings include hiking and abseiling.  Further adventures can be arranged in the form of mountain biking, paragliding and 4 x 4 excursions. 	
	




Sports & Recreation  	 	
Guests have the facilities of the entire Royal Swazi Sun Valley Resort from which to choose when it comes to outdoor activities. You can swim, play golf, tennis and squash, go horse-riding, discover the nature trails, the list is endless...  		
 Royal Swazi Sun Country Club The spectacular 18-hole championship course at the Royal Swazi Sun Country Club is one of the most scenically rewarding to be found anywhere in the world, with a different mountainscape to be enjoyed from every tee and green.   The sweeping par 72 course which was opened in 1966 is laid out on the slopes of the Lubombo mountains, with the first nine comparatively level and the back nine fully exploiting the mountainous terrain.   Greens and fairways are in tip-top condition and challenging features include lakes, gullies thick with vegetation, out-of-bounds areas running close to fairways, wickedly sited bunkers (one of which is so steep that railway sleeper steps have been provided to facilitate access), swirling breezes and clusters of magnificent trees and indigenous plants.   All in all, a thoroughly rewarding experience for both men and women of all aptitudes.  	
 Putting Green There is a putting green located close to the Club House, for the convenience of players.   Snooker room There is a full-size snooker table in the Country Club.   Darts Two dart boards are provided to sort the men from the boys!   Horseback Riding The Ezulwini Stables are situated below the Ezulwini Sun. Professional tuition and supervised rides are available daily.   Lawn Bowls Two beautiful bowling greens are situated just below the Royal Swazi Suns pool deck and comfortably accommodate seven rinks each.   Squash The two squash courts are located directly below the bowling greens.   Tennis Courts Two floodlit courts are adjacent to the pool at the Royal Swazi Sun and another two courts are located at Ezulwini Sun.   	
 Swimming pools and Jacuzzi Each hotel has its own swimming pool with pool umbrellas and loungers.  Bar service and snack menus are available.   Both the Ezulwini Sun and the Lugogo Sun have childrens paddle pools. A large outdoor jacuzzi adjoins the swimming pool at the Royal Swazi Sun.   Volleyball Volleyball courts can be provided upon request at the Royal Swazi Sun, Lugogo Sun and Ezulwini Sun Hotels.	
	



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Accommodation  	 	
The Royal Swazi Sun Valley offers a total of 411 rooms and suites in its three hotels : the elegant and luxurious Royal Swazi Sun Hotel, Casino, Country Club & Spa, the friendly, Caribbean-styled Ezulwini Sun and the casual, informal Lugogo Sun.  		
   	



Amenities & Facilities		
		


Lugogo Sun Conference Room  	 	
A private, modern room situated on the first floor of the Lugogo Sun, with seating capacity for up to 30 delegates. An ideal venue for meetings, private breakfasts, lunches dinner and cocktail parties.    		



Royal Swazi Sun: Auditorium		
	Royal Swazi Sun: Banquet 1 & 2	
Royal Swazi Sun: Boardroom		
	Royal Swazi Sun: Libandla	
Ezulwini Sun Conference Room		
	Equipment & Services	
Accommodation		
	Sport & Recreational facilities	
Seating Examples		
	

Royal Swazi Sun: Boardroom  	 	
Seating up to 18 delegates, this venue is situated directly opposite the Libandla room, and can be utilised for top-level board meetings or smaller break away groups.  		
MAXIMUM CONFERENCE CAPACITY TABLE 					
VENUE	U-SHAPE	CINEMA	SCHOOLROOM	BOARDROOM	
Boardroom	N/A	N/A	N/A	18	
		



Auditorium		
	Banquet 1 & 2	
Libandla		
	Ezulwini Sun Conference Room	
Lugogo Conference Room		
	Equipment & Services	
Accommodation		
	Sport & Recreational facilities	
Seating Examples		
	

Royal Swazi Sun: Banquet 1 & 2  				 		
This sub-divisible venue provides for conferences, banquets and cocktail parties. Theme evenings are catered for with a wide range of available decor.     						
MAXIMUM CONFERENCE CAPACITY TABLE 						
VENUE	U-SHAPE	CINEMA	SCHOOLROOM		BOARDROOM	
Banquet 1	50	200	120		50	
Banquet 2	70	600	300		60	
Banquet 1 & 2 combined	100	800	400		60	
 						
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		Round		Sprigs		Round		Sprigs		
VENUE	Cocktail	Buffet	Served	Buffet	Served	Buffet	Served	Buffet	Served	
Banquet 1	400	100	100	120	140	320	320	500	500	
Banquet 2	600	250	250	280	280	220	220	250	250	
Banquet 1& 2 combined	1000	400	400	560	560	350	370	520	520	
						



Auditorium		
	Boardroom	
Libandla		
	Ezulwini Sun Conference Room	
Lugogo Conference Room		
	Equipment & Services	
Accommodation		
	Sport & Recreational facilities	
Seating Examples		
	

Equipment & Services  	 	
Standard conference equipment is provided for each venue, and includes the following:  		
  Portable screens  Overhead projectors  PA System and microphone  35mm Slide projector  TV  VHS VCR  Flipcharts and pens  Additional equipment, such as video/data projectors, radio microphones, lapel microphones and multi-national video machines, are avaiable.  The Banqueting department also provides faxing and photocopying services, menu printing and flower arrangements. 	
	



Auditorium		
	Banquet 1 & 2	
Boardroom		
	Libandla	
Ezulwini Sun Conference Room		
	Lugogo Conference Room	
Accommodation		
	Sport & Recreation	
Seating Examples		
	

Royal Swazi Sun: Libandla  				 		
The smaller, more intimate Libandla room can seat up to 200 delegates in cinema style, and is ideal for break away groups for larger conventions.     						
MAXIMUM CONFERENCE CAPACITY TABLE 						
VENUE	U-SHAPE	CINEMA	SCHOOLROOM		BOARDROOM	
Libandla	40	200	120		40	
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		Round		Sprigs		Round		Sprigs		
VENUE	Cocktail	Buffet	Served	Buffet	Served	Buffet	Served	Buffet	Served	
Libandla	200	10	N/A	120	N/A	80	N/A	100	N/A	
						



Auditorium		
	Banquet 1 & 2	
Boardroom		
	Ezulwini Sun Conference Room	
Lugogo Conference Room		
	Equipment & Services	
Accommodation		
	Sport & Recreational facilities	
Seating Examples		
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Royal Swazi Sun: Auditorium  	 	
The 505 seater auditorium, with its revolving stage is ideal for a vast range of events such as product launches, theatrical presentations, international conventions, fashion shows and even theatre productions.  		
The auditorium is wired for simultaneous translation facilities with permanent sound booths overlooking the main conference area.    	
	



Banquet 1 & 2		
	Boardroom	
Libandla		
	Ezulwini Sun Conference Room	
Lugogo Conference Room		
	Equipment & Services	
Accommodation		
	Sports & Recreational facilities	
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Sports & Recreation  	 	
Guests have the facilities of the entire Royal Swazi Sun Valley Resort from which to choose when it comes to outdoor activities. You can swim, play golf, tennis and squash, go horse-riding, discover the nature trails, the list is endless...  		
 Royal Swazi Sun Country Club The spectacular 18-hole championship course at the Royal Swazi Sun Country Club is one of the most scenically rewarding to be found anywhere in the world, with a different mountainscape to be enjoyed from every tee and green.   The sweeping par 72 course which was opened in 1966 is laid out on the slopes of the Lubombo mountains, with the first nine comparatively level and the back nine fully exploiting the mountainous terrain.   Greens and fairways are in tip-top condition and challenging features include lakes, gullies thick with vegetation, out-of-bounds areas running close to fairways, wickedly sited bunkers (one of which is so steep that railway sleeper steps have been provided to facilitate access), swirling breezes and clusters of magnificent trees and indigenous plants.   All in all, a thoroughly rewarding experience for both men and women of all aptitudes.  	
 Putting Green There is a putting green located close to the Club House, for the convenience of players.   Snooker room There is a full-size snooker table in the Country Club.   Darts Two dart boards are provided to sort the men from the boys!   Horseback Riding The Ezulwini Stables are situated below the Ezulwini Sun. Professional tuition and supervised rides are available daily.   Lawn Bowls Two beautiful bowling greens are situated just below the Royal Swazi Suns pool deck and comfortably accommodate seven rinks each.   Squash The two squash courts are located directly below the bowling greens.   Tennis Courts Two floodlit courts are adjacent to the pool at the Royal Swazi Sun and another two courts are located at Ezulwini Sun.   	
 Swimming pools and Jacuzzi Each hotel has its own swimming pool with pool umbrellas and loungers.  Bar service and snack menus are available.   Both the Ezulwini Sun and the Lugogo Sun have childrens paddle pools. A large outdoor jacuzzi adjoins the swimming pool at the Royal Swazi Sun.   Volleyball Volleyball courts can be provided upon request at the Royal Swazi Sun, Lugogo Sun and Ezulwini Sun Hotels.	
	



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Ezulwini Sun Dining  		
Valley Blues Restaurant A sumptuous breakfast buffet and an impressive  la carte lunch and dinner menu is presented at this friendly restaurant.  		
 The Phumalanga Terrace This delightful thatched terrace provides the picture-perfect setting for al-fresco dining and is an ideal venue for private functions.  Valley Blues Bar Valley Blues Bar offers a wonderful vista of the poolside lawn and majestic mountains in the background. Enjoy refreshing cocktails and light snacks within the bar or outside on the Phumalanga Terrace. 	
	




Entertainment  		
Theres so much to do in our valley, for visitors of all ages, from the Casino, to restaurants, bars and a host of sporting activities.  		
 Children from 4  12 have a specially structured entertainment and activities programme at Kamp Kwena which caters for them every day of the week.   If you like to have a little flutter at the tables or on the slot machines, we have a casino for your entertainment at the Royal Swazi Sun Valley.  The Royal Swazi Sun Valley being ideally situated has easy access to the following places of interest, without having to travel far:  Swazi Cultural Village Swazi Candle Factory Numerous Craft Markets National Museum Mlilwane Game Reseve Mantenga Nature Reserve 	
	




Lying beneath the majestic Lobamba and Mdzimba Mountains in the same Valley that is home to the Royal Swazi Sun and Lugogo Sun is the  Ezulwini Sun Hotel  Views from all the rooms are spectacular, across the pool terrace, gardens and into the Valley which becomes the Royal area of Lobamba. The Ezulwini Sun is only a minute away from the Royal Swazi Sun and Lugogo Sun in the hotels' shuttle service. 		
   	



Contact Information		
	Local Attractions	
Shopping		
		
Outdoor Activities  		
When youve exhausted all the opportunities at the resort, you might like to try out the following day and half-day options.  		
 Mdzimba Trail A half day tour for an active outdoor experience  visit Swazi homesteads, historical caves, the mystic sangoma, craft markets and enjoy a two kilometre walk amidst splendid mountain scenery.   Lobamba Trail Focusing on the history of the country, the half-day Lobamba trail incorporates the National Museum , King Sobhuza II Memorial Park, the Lobamba Royal Village, a traditional Swazi Village, as well as the Mantenga Falls and craft markets.   Taste of Swaziland A dramatic evening group tour focusing on lifestyle and culture.  Exclusive access to a Royal uMphakatsi (Swazi chiefs homestead) followed by entry into the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary for preparation and tasting of traditional foods, and the energetic Sibhaca dancers.   	
 Swazi Arts & Craft Spend half a day visiting the splendid variety of art and craft markets in Ezulwini, Mantenga, Mlilwane and Malkerns, including a unique candle factory. An alternative route can be taken via the Ezulwini Valley up to Mbabane, Motshana and the famous Ngwenya glass factory, to see the Swazi glass blowers at work.   Wildlife Trails  Mlilwane Hogs & Hippo Trail Half a day of stunning scenery, hippo spectacle with abundant bird and wildlife viewing.  Included is a stop at craft centres and a rest camp with refreshments.   Hlane Big Cats A full day spent tracking lion, cheetah and leopard in the Hlane Royal National Park, with an optional walking safari.  Lunch and light refreshments are included.   	
 Mkhaya Endangered Species Spend a full day in an open game viewing vehicle watching black rhino, elephant, buffalo, tsessebe, giraffe and many more.  Enjoy a waterhole refreshment stop and a venison lunch in an exclusive bushcamp.    Outdoor Adventures  White Water Rafting The great Usutu River provides an unforgettable experience for the adventure seeker.  Full day or half day, all equipment is included, as well as guiding, transport and lunch. Low water season bookings include hiking and abseiling.  Further adventures can be arranged in the form of mountain biking, paragliding and 4 x 4 excursions. 	
	




Accommodation  		
The dcor is a melange of refreshing colours of blue and white, highlighted with turquoises and soft coral pinks carried throughout the hotel, creating an evocative Caribbean theme.   Rooms total: 60   The Ezulwini Sun has 60 attractively decorated spacious rooms, with 2 double beds, airconditioning, heating, bath, shower, TV, radio, telephone and hairdryer, and tea and coffee making facilities. 		
 	



Table Games  	 	
Games offered include: Eight American Roulette tables, with limits ranging from E5.00 minimum - E1000 maximum and E10.00 minimum - E4 000 maximum on weekends, or on request.  		
  Eight Blackjack tables are available and one 'Raise Em' Poker table. Denominations start at E50 to E1 000 as well as E200 to E2 000 and E400 to E4 000.  American Roulette is an exciting, fun filled casino game with a wide variety of bets and is played with special chips called colour chips.  The object of Blackjack is to draw a hand of cards which has a value closer to 21 than that of the croupier, without going bust (over 21). A two card hand consisting of an Ace with any 10, Jack, Queen or King is called a Blackjack and pays 3 : 2.  Should you need assistance in learning how to play any game offered in our casinos, we would be delighted to teach you. Please contact the Casino Management for more information. 	
	



Table Games		
	

Operating Hours  		
The casino tables section is open seven days a week. Monday to Friday from 19:00, Saturdays from 16:00 and Sundays from 13:00. 		
  The slots section is open Monday to Thursday from 09:00 till close, and on weekends it is open 24 hours.  We also have Bingo on Sundays at 17:30 and on Mondays and Thursdays at 21:00. 	
	





Slots  	 	
The casino at the Royal Swazi Sun Valley has 164 slot machines. 		
  There is a variety of progressive jackpots: Iron Horse (E5 token), Penny Farthing (E10 tokens, Joker Wild Poker (E1 token) and others. Double Whammy, Millennium Mania, Dream Machine and Poker Magic are the big Jackpots.  For just five 50c tokens you can become an instant millionaire by winning the Millennium Mania Jackpot (a progressive jackpot linked with other Sun International casinos). For five E1 tokens you can have the bells ringing throughout other Sun International casinos by winning at Poker Magic (a progressive jackpot linked up with other Sun International casinos) which offers a minimum jackpot of E100 000! 	
	



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Sun International - A world of a Thousand Thrills

Sun International is a name synonymous with excellence in the world of hospitality and leisure, both in South Africa - where it is the undisputed industry leader - and abroad, with the Sun International group featuring amongst the top 20 hotel chains worldwide. 

We offer our guests an irresistible combination of architecturally exciting hotels and resorts in truly spectacular destinations. This, combined with our service excellence, the most superb sporting and leisure activities available, and delicious cuisine created by talented banqueting teams, makes it easy to see why our guests keep on coming back for more - whether on a leisure break, a conference or an incentive adventure.

We invite you to discover our world and, whether you're a new
visitor or an old friend, we hope to welcome you very soon!



Credit Facilities  		
 Credit Cards Credit cards can be accepted for limited amounts within a fourteen day period, accompanied by positive identification. American Express, Diners and all gold cards have a limit of R2 000. American Express only permits us to accept cards beginning with the serial number 3768). All other cards bear a limit of R500.  Credit Please contact the cashier desk for more information.  Cheques Personal cheques will not be accepted without a facility, however, bank guaranteed cheques can be accepted if accompanied by positive identification and the relevant credit card. Note that banks restrict the number of guaranteed cheques we are permitted to accept each day. You are asked to contact the cashier for details regarding the type of cheque you may be using. 	
  ATMs There is an automatic teller machine situated on the slots floor, which is linked to South African accounts.  A Standard Bank is also situated within the hotel, operation on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00  12:00.  Travellers' Cheques All travellers cheques are accepted.  Foreign Currency All major foreign currencies are accepted for chips at the casino cash desk. To exchange foreign currency for SA Rands, please contact the bank in the hotel or the concierge desk. A passport and air ticket is required for all foreign exchange transactions. 	
	




Hole 9  		
Par 4, Stroke 18, 340m This hole turns to head down towards the golf Wing of the Royal Swazi Sun, and it needs an accurate drive to keep the ball on the right hand side of three dams guarding the fairway and green.  		
 After a short iron approach over two of these dams, the ball lands on a green of just 700 sq.m, the largest on the course. Putting, however, can be very hazardous, with the risk of ending up in the third dam with its attractive small waterfall, rather than in the cup.   		
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Hole 1  		
Par 4, Stroke 16, 356m A drive to the left of the fairway will open up a second shot out of the dogleg to the well bunkered flat green. An alternative is an initial drive to the green, which must carry over a small copse of trees and cover some 300 metres.  		
 Overshooting the green, which is guarded by three lovely mopane trees, calls for a difficult chip back to the elevated pin.   	
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Hole 10  		
Par 4, Stroke 5, 287m  Standing on the tee gives a daunting view across a small valley towards the aloe-backed green, which is further protected by a small gully in front packed with impossible dense vegetation.  		
 It's a short par 4, which allows for no error in the tee shot. The second shot to the green is equally difficult to judge, but accurate players are rewarded with birdies.   		
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Hole 11  		
Par 4, Stroke 9, 408m Holes 11 to 14 make maximum use of the hillside by running in alternate directions along the contour with naturally sloping fairways. Hole 11 is stroke 1 on the course, dubbed Thrombosis Hill by the unfit, and acknowledged by all golfers as the hardest of all.  		
  The tee shot first has to clear a ravine. If is strays to the right, it will land in the rough. If it stays straight and lands on the right-to-left sloping fairway, it demands a long second shot to a two-tier well-bunkered green, which is flanked by more clusters of attractive aloes.  		
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Hole 12  		
Par 5, Stroke 17, 466m This is where a bogey on the previous hole can be wiped out by getting a shot back on the short downhill par 5. The green is not visible from the tee, but a straight drive leaves the golfer with a medium iron shot to a well-bunkered green sloping from back-to-front.  		
 So deep is the bunker on the left, that four railway sleepers have had to be set into the side of it to facilitate climbing down, and it is backed by a dense cluster of trees. And on the right is another bunker, which looks like a small meteorite crater. Accurate approach shots, however, easily led to a birdie.   		
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Par 4, Stroke 1, 358m This hole often turns out to be make-or-break for the round. It's an uphill par 4 which needs a good, straight second shot with a medium to long iron to a very small green. This is flanked at the back by very high banana palms and guarded in front by a myriad of bunkers. These eliminate any attempt at a pitch and run and make a lofted second shot essential.  		
 The small bunkers are also difficult because the golfer has to stand at a pint, which is higher than the lie of the ball. 		
 			
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Par 3, Stroke 15, 157m  This attractive hole is a short par 3 from tiered tees to a closely guarded green, but is has produces a surprising number of hole-in-ones. The green is protected on the left by a by bunker, on the right by dense bush and in front by a small dam with a fountain, which is frequented by a number of birds.  		
   		
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Hole 15  		
Par 4, Stroke 7, 375m This is a par 4 where the initial drive must find the fairway in order to set up an accurate second shot. This has to avoid two strategically placed bunkers which sprawl to the left and right of the interestingly shaped, two-tier green, which has multiple options for pin placement. Lovely vistas of high hills can help to soften the blow of a bogey here.  		
   		
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Hole 16  		
Par 4, Stroke 3, 385m Making the par 4 on this long hole is quite a feat. The narrow fairway is lined with beautiful indigenous trees. The second shot has to be nothing less than a six iron to a large two-tier green which is nicely trapped by four bunkers, left and right.  		
 Behind the green is the road where Swazi crafts are sold from thatched curbside stalls, and an over-enthusiastic shot could end up with the golfer bargaining among the woven baskets while trying to find the ball. However, finding the right level on the green with a second shot usually brings a well-deserved par.   		
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Hole 17  		
Par 5, Stroke 13, 519m Three tees on this hole make for multiple choices. Playing off the front markers, a long drive creates an opportunity to go for the green in two with a second 200-metre approach shot, thereby setting up a possible eagle. An alternative is to lay up short of the small lake and fountain guarding the green and go for a short pitch shot, which should at least ensure a birdie.  		
   		
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Hole 18  		
Par 3, Stroke 11, 153m  This is a stunning par 3 to finish with for it consists of a tee and a greenwith nothing really playable in-between. The only "bail out" areas are the six bunkers surrounding the green.  		
 A straight shot will result in a great par or even a birdie, but the golfer is likely to need an extra club such as a five iron instead of a six. If the green and bunkers are missed to the right, a second shot has to be made to an elevated green which lies at least 40 metres above where the golfer is standing.   		
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Hole 2  		
Par 4, Stroke 6, 392m This is a demanding downhill par 4. A drive to the left of a large fairway bunker will set up a 160 metre approach to a green well guarded on all sides by sand and grass bunkers. Care must be taken to avoid being too strong in the approach shot as this would lead to playing a third shot uphill, to a green which slopes away.  		
   		
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Hole 3  		
Par 3, Stroke 8, 181m This par three hole is 181 metres from the tee to the centre of the green. The green built on two levels is large and well trapped on both sides. An accurate tee shot is essential for good scoring.  		
   		
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Hole 4  		
Par 4, Stroke 2, 364m This is probably the most demanding hole on the front 9. It has bunkers but is a long uphill par 4 with a narrow fairway which requires a good straight drive. An accurate approach shot to a split-level green is essential to scoring par or better.  		
   		
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Hole 5  		
Par 5, Stroke 12, 500m This is the first of four par 5 holes. A straight drive to the left of the fairway will set up a chance to go for the green. A cluster of trees on the right borders the fairway, so big hitters wanting to try for an eagle must reach the elbow in one. Shorter hitters aim for the good lay-up area before the green, which allows for any easy shot thereafter and a possible birdie.  		
   		
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Hole 6  		
Par 5, Stroke 12, 500m This par 3 is one of the most difficult of the course, and is totally unforgiving of any wayward shot. The tee shot has to be played straight because to the right is out-of-bounds and anything to the long left, dominated by a huge acacia with magnificent widespread branches, is also deemed a lost ball.  		
 Two bunkers to the left and right catch the shots which stray only slightly off line, while beyond the undulating green is an unplayable lie. But a good tee shot can be rewarded by a good score.   		
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Hole 7  		
Par 3, Stroke 14, 163m This uphill par 5 enjoys a wonderfully open panorama with a line of craggy hills on the horizon. It needs a good drive on the left sides of the fairway and a equally good second shot so to avoid trying too far to the right where a line of blue gums marks out-of-bounds.  		
 The relatively flat green, flanked by banana palms, is well protected by guardian bunkers, one of which, on the right, stretches up the fairway and around the green for 94 metres. At its widest point, it is 37 metres across.   		
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Hole 8  		
Par 5, Stroke 10, 454m This short par 4 needs a straight drive onto the left-to right sloping fairway. This leaves a middle iron shot, which must be funneled onto a well-bunkered green that stretches 35 metres from front to back.  		
 Once on the green, which is flat, putting is not a problem, but a tree growing up behind the green indicates how steeply the ground drops away, so an over-hit can be disastrous.   		
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Over the past five years, extensive alterations have been made to the Royal Swazi Sun Valley golf course, resulting in a substantially tougher layout while at the same time adding to the natural beauty of the course. 		
 The redesigned 17th is a gem of a hole. This par five is short enough to encourage the medium-to-long hitter to go for the green in two, however this approach must carry a big pond in front of a small green with trouble on all sides.  It's one of those holes that rewards a good, bold play with a birdie, but if the gamble does not pay off, punishes it with a double bogey.  As host to a professional tour event since the early '70s, Royal Swazi Sun Golf Country Club remains as popular as ever amongst professionals and amateurs alike.   	
 Watching the champions tackle the many difficulties of these 18 holes is great spectator sport and those walking the course are also entertained by the ever-changing panoramas of the mountains and valleys. For players more interested in recreational golf than needle matchplay, the Royal Swazi Sun offers an equally enjoyable but gentler kind of challenge on what is widely acknowledged as one of the world's finest courses.   The following pages give a detailed overview of each hole on the Royal Swazi Sun golf course. We hope you enjoy playing these holes.       Future enhancements to this area of the site will provide insider information to visitors who register as a Sun International Golfer. 	
	



Hole 1		
	Hole 10	
Hole 2		
	Hole 11	
Hole 3		
	Hole 12	
Hole 4		
	Hole 13	
Hole 5		
	Hole 14	
Hole 6		
	Hole 15	
Hole 7		
	Hole 16	
Hole 8		
	Hole 17	
Hole 9		
	Hole 18	
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Accommodation  		
 All 199 spacious rooms and 3 suites offer informal yet sophisticated luxury, and have two double beds and en-suite bathroom with shower, direct-dial telephone, colour television, radio, electric razor plug (110/220V), hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities.  In-room dining is not available, however, we do endeavour to accommodate special requests. The Lugogo Sun Hotel has the highest number of hotel rooms in the Kingdom.  Rooms total: 202 Standard Twin: 199 Mini Suite: 3 	
	



Local Attractions  		
There is always the constant hum of the casino and the celebrity bells of the jackpot machines at the Royal Swazi Sun Hotel.  		
 There are many memorable places within minutes of Royal Swazi Sun to visit and fascinating craft shops to browse through. A wide variety of animals, birds, trees and flowers can be seen in various national parks and nature reserves.  The Mbabane Market  The Mbabane market forms the colourful bustling centre of the Capital city, and is a "must" for everyone from photographers to those who want a taste (in more ways than one) of real Swazi life. Swazi beads, traditional cloths and a wide variety of souvenirs can be purchased.  Ezulwini Valley Craft Market  With a multitude of souvenirs to choose from.  Mantega Cultural Village  The Mantenga Cultural Village, comprising of a homestead of sixteen huts with the traditional artefacts on display, illustrates many faces of the ancient Swazi way of life, both socially, economically and religiously.  Mantenga Craft Centre  11 different Craft Shops, Workshops & Demo's, plus a Tourist Information Office.  The National Museum of Swaziland  Located next to the Houses of Parliament, the National Museum contains a compact and informative series of displays depicting Swazi origins, tradition, dress and lifestyle. Old photographs portraying Swazi history and the external influences which shaped part of the Swazi heritage will enlighten the visitors about the history of the Kingdom.  Mlilwane Game Reserve No visit to the Ezulwini Valley is complete without entering the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. Enjoy the beauty of this very accessible reserve where you will see giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, numerous impala, nyala and the ever present warthog.  Swazi Candle Factory Unique to Africa, handmade candles, created by local craftsmen and women. The visitor can watch the entire process from the gentle softening of the two waxes, to the final trimming.  Houses of Parliament The Houses of Parliament are open to visitors who may enter each of the chambers in the company of an official guide and attend parliamentary debates. 	
	



Lugogo Sun Dining  		
 Ilanga Restaurant A delightful breakfast and dinner buffet is served daily, with regular theme evenings providing a popular attraction.  A magnificent buffet lunch is served on Sundays with live entertainment.   The Sportsmans Bar A warm and wonderful atmosphere awaits you in the Sportsman's Bar, situated in the foyer of the Lugogo Sun Hotel. This sports-theme bar is the perfect place to experience the big games with television sets convenietly positioned for all-round enjoyment.  A typical pub lunch is served from Monday to Saturday. 	
	



Entertainment  		
Theres so much to do in our valley, for visitors of all ages, from the Casino, to restaurants, bars and a host of sporting activities.  		
 Children from 4  12 have a specially structured entertainment and activities programme at Kamp Kwena which caters for them every day of the week.   If you like to have a little flutter at the tables or on the slot machines, we have a casino for your entertainment at the Royal Swazi Sun Valley.  The Royal Swazi Sun Valley being ideally situated has easy access to the following places of interest, without having to travel far:  Swazi Cultural Village Swazi Candle Factory Numerous Craft Markets National Museum Mlilwane Game Reseve Mantenga Nature Reserve 	
	



	
Swaziland's most spectacularly beautiful Valley holds yet another secret,the  Lugogo Sun Hotel 		
 Part of the heavenly Royal Swazi Sun Valley resort situated in the Ezulwini Valley and barely a minute's drive from the flagship Royal Swazi Sun. The hotel overlooks a magnificent landscape of sub-tropical gardens and golf course. The Lugogo Sun is the largest of the three hotels in the resort and is especially geard to suite large groups of people. 	
	




The Kamp Kwena playroom is to be found at the Royal Swazi Sun and provides full day activities, including sporting events, pony rides and creative activities for residents at any of the hotels aged between 4 - 12.  		
 Carnival Factory Located at the main entrance of the casino, the Carnival Factory features an exciting range of the latest video and interactive children's games. 	
	



Outdoor Activities  		
When youve exhausted all the opportunities at the resort, you might like to try out the following day and half-day options.  		
 Mdzimba Trail A half day tour for an active outdoor experience  visit Swazi homesteads, historical caves, the mystic sangoma, craft markets and enjoy a two kilometre walk amidst splendid mountain scenery.   Lobamba Trail Focusing on the history of the country, the half-day Lobamba trail incorporates the National Museum , King Sobhuza II Memorial Park, the Lobamba Royal Village, a traditional Swazi Village, as well as the Mantenga Falls and craft markets.   Taste of Swaziland A dramatic evening group tour focusing on lifestyle and culture.  Exclusive access to a Royal uMphakatsi (Swazi chiefs homestead) followed by entry into the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary for preparation and tasting of traditional foods, and the energetic Sibhaca dancers.   	
 Swazi Arts & Craft Spend half a day visiting the splendid variety of art and craft markets in Ezulwini, Mantenga, Mlilwane and Malkerns, including a unique candle factory. An alternative route can be taken via the Ezulwini Valley up to Mbabane, Motshana and the famous Ngwenya glass factory, to see the Swazi glass blowers at work.   Wildlife Trails  Mlilwane Hogs & Hippo Trail Half a day of stunning scenery, hippo spectacle with abundant bird and wildlife viewing.  Included is a stop at craft centres and a rest camp with refreshments.   Hlane Big Cats A full day spent tracking lion, cheetah and leopard in the Hlane Royal National Park, with an optional walking safari.  Lunch and light refreshments are included.   	
 Mkhaya Endangered Species Spend a full day in an open game viewing vehicle watching black rhino, elephant, buffalo, tsessebe, giraffe and many more.  Enjoy a waterhole refreshment stop and a venison lunch in an exclusive bushcamp.    Outdoor Adventures  White Water Rafting The great Usutu River provides an unforgettable experience for the adventure seeker.  Full day or half day, all equipment is included, as well as guiding, transport and lunch. Low water season bookings include hiking and abseiling.  Further adventures can be arranged in the form of mountain biking, paragliding and 4 x 4 excursions. 	
	



Sports & Recreation  	 	
Guests have the facilities of the entire Royal Swazi Sun Valley Resort from which to choose when it comes to outdoor activities. You can swim, play golf, tennis and squash, go horse-riding, discover the nature trails, the list is endless...  		
 Royal Swazi Sun Country Club The spectacular 18-hole championship course at the Royal Swazi Sun Country Club is one of the most scenically rewarding to be found anywhere in the world, with a different mountainscape to be enjoyed from every tee and green.   The sweeping par 72 course which was opened in 1966 is laid out on the slopes of the Lubombo mountains, with the first nine comparatively level and the back nine fully exploiting the mountainous terrain.   Greens and fairways are in tip-top condition and challenging features include lakes, gullies thick with vegetation, out-of-bounds areas running close to fairways, wickedly sited bunkers (one of which is so steep that railway sleeper steps have been provided to facilitate access), swirling breezes and clusters of magnificent trees and indigenous plants.   All in all, a thoroughly rewarding experience for both men and women of all aptitudes.  	
 Putting Green There is a putting green located close to the Club House, for the convenience of players.   Snooker room There is a full-size snooker table in the Country Club.   Darts Two dart boards are provided to sort the men from the boys!   Horseback Riding The Ezulwini Stables are situated below the Ezulwini Sun. Professional tuition and supervised rides are available daily.   Lawn Bowls Two beautiful bowling greens are situated just below the Royal Swazi Suns pool deck and comfortably accommodate seven rinks each.   Squash The two squash courts are located directly below the bowling greens.   Tennis Courts Two floodlit courts are adjacent to the pool at the Royal Swazi Sun and another two courts are located at Ezulwini Sun.   	
 Swimming pools and Jacuzzi Each hotel has its own swimming pool with pool umbrellas and loungers.  Bar service and snack menus are available.   Both the Ezulwini Sun and the Lugogo Sun have childrens paddle pools. A large outdoor jacuzzi adjoins the swimming pool at the Royal Swazi Sun.   Volleyball Volleyball courts can be provided upon request at the Royal Swazi Sun, Lugogo Sun and Ezulwini Sun Hotels.	
	



Outdoor Activities		
		

Shopping  		
 African Queen  A wide variety of clothing and traditional Swazi souvenirs.   Katinka Boutique An exclusive selection of ladies fashion.  Golf Pro Shop  A wide selection of golfing equipment.  Papaya  Items sold ranging from logo'd articles to curios, magazines and toiletries.  Access to the shops at the Royal Swazi Sun is also available. 	
	



Shopping  		
African Queen  A wide variety of clothing and traditional Swazi souvenirs.   Katinka Boutique An exclusive selection of ladies fashion.  Golf Pro Shop  A wide selection of golfing equipment.  Papaya  Items sold ranging from logo'd articles to curios, magazines and toiletries.  Benson's  Local and South African Newspapers, sweets, T-shirts, polo shirts and postcards are just a few of the items that are sold at Benson's.  	
	



Local Attractions  		
There is always the constant hum of the casino and the celebrity bells of the jackpot machines at the Royal Swazi Sun Hotel.  		
 There are many memorable places within minutes of Royal Swazi Sun to visit and fascinating craft shops to browse through. A wide variety of animals, birds, trees and flowers can be seen in various national parks and nature reserves.  The Mbabane Market  The Mbabane market forms the colourful bustling centre of the Capital city, and is a "must" for everyone from photographers to those who want a taste (in more ways than one) of real Swazi life. Swazi beads, traditional cloths and a wide variety of souvenirs can be purchased.  Ezulwini Valley Craft Market  With a multitude of souvenirs to choose from.  Mantega Cultural Village  The Mantenga Cultural Village, comprising of a homestead of sixteen huts with the traditional artefacts on display, illustrates many faces of the ancient Swazi way of life, both socially, economically and religiously.  Mantenga Craft Centre  11 different Craft Shops, Workshops & Demo's, plus a Tourist Information Office.  The National Museum of Swaziland  Located next to the Houses of Parliament, the National Museum contains a compact and informative series of displays depicting Swazi origins, tradition, dress and lifestyle. Old photographs portraying Swazi history and the external influences which shaped part of the Swazi heritage will enlighten the visitors about the history of the Kingdom.  Mlilwane Game Reserve No visit to the Ezulwini Valley is complete without entering the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. Enjoy the beauty of this very accessible reserve where you will see giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, numerous impala, nyala and the ever present warthog.  Swazi Candle Factory Unique to Africa, handmade candles, created by local craftsmen and women. The visitor can watch the entire process from the gentle softening of the two waxes, to the final trimming.  Houses of Parliament The Houses of Parliament are open to visitors who may enter each of the chambers in the company of an official guide and attend parliamentary debates. 	
	



Royal Swazi Sun Hotel Dining  		
The Terrace Restaurant Overlooking the Royal Swazi Sun pool, lavish breakfasts, lunches and dinners are served daily, with the emphasis on dishes freshly prepared to order from the buffet.  		
 Planters Restaurant This intimate  la carte restaurant specialises in juicy grills, fragrant curries and a variety of prawn dishes.   Casino Bar Situated within the casino, there is nightly entertainment at this jovial bar.   	
 Planters Bar Service late into the night at this bar which is situated inside Planters Restaurant.   Pool Bar Refreshing thirst quenchers served at the poolside.   Country Club Bar The best view on the resort can be enjoyed here at the Country Club Bar which overlooks the championship golf course and majestic mountains beyond. 	
	




Entertainment  		
Theres so much to do in our valley, for visitors of all ages, from the Casino, to restaurants, bars and a host of sporting activities.  		
 Children from 4  12 have a specially structured entertainment and activities programme at Kamp Kwena which caters for them every day of the week.   If you like to have a little flutter at the tables or on the slot machines, we have a casino for your entertainment at the Royal Swazi Sun Valley.  The Royal Swazi Sun Valley being ideally situated has easy access to the following places of interest, without having to travel far:  Swazi Cultural Village Swazi Candle Factory Numerous Craft Markets National Museum Mlilwane Game Reseve Mantenga Nature Reserve 	
	



Home Page  	 	
The Royal Swazi Sun, widely recognised as the flagship of the Kingdom of Swaziland, has won a glowing international reputation over the years, and today it sets a fine example of luxury and service excellence which is appreciated by kings and commoners alike. 		
 The hotel is sheltered by the mountain of the Ezulwini Valley, whose slopes are crowded with copses of trees and grey rocky outcrops.  There is always the constant hum of the casino and the celebrity bells of the jackpot machines at the Royal Swazi Sun Hotel. There are many memorable places within minutes of Royal Swazi Sun to visit and fascinating craft shops to browse through. A wide variety of animals, birds, trees and flowers can be seen in various national parks and nature reserves.  	
	



Contact Information		
	Local Attractions	
Shopping		
		
Kamp Kwena  		
The Kamp Kwena playroom is to be found at the Royal Swazi Sun and provides full day activities, including sporting events, pony rides and creative activities for residents at any of the hotels aged between 4 - 12.  		
 Carnival Factory Located at the main entrance of the casino, the Carnival Factory features an exciting range of the latest video and interactive children's games. 	
	




Outdoor Activities  		
When youve exhausted all the opportunities at the resort, you might like to try out the following day and half-day options.  		
 Mdzimba Trail A half day tour for an active outdoor experience  visit Swazi homesteads, historical caves, the mystic sangoma, craft markets and enjoy a two kilometre walk amidst splendid mountain scenery.   Lobamba Trail Focusing on the history of the country, the half-day Lobamba trail incorporates the National Museum , King Sobhuza II Memorial Park, the Lobamba Royal Village, a traditional Swazi Village, as well as the Mantenga Falls and craft markets.   Taste of Swaziland A dramatic evening group tour focusing on lifestyle and culture.  Exclusive access to a Royal uMphakatsi (Swazi chiefs homestead) followed by entry into the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary for preparation and tasting of traditional foods, and the energetic Sibhaca dancers.   	
 Swazi Arts & Craft Spend half a day visiting the splendid variety of art and craft markets in Ezulwini, Mantenga, Mlilwane and Malkerns, including a unique candle factory. An alternative route can be taken via the Ezulwini Valley up to Mbabane, Motshana and the famous Ngwenya glass factory, to see the Swazi glass blowers at work.   Wildlife Trails  Mlilwane Hogs & Hippo Trail Half a day of stunning scenery, hippo spectacle with abundant bird and wildlife viewing.  Included is a stop at craft centres and a rest camp with refreshments.   Hlane Big Cats A full day spent tracking lion, cheetah and leopard in the Hlane Royal National Park, with an optional walking safari.  Lunch and light refreshments are included.   	
 Mkhaya Endangered Species Spend a full day in an open game viewing vehicle watching black rhino, elephant, buffalo, tsessebe, giraffe and many more.  Enjoy a waterhole refreshment stop and a venison lunch in an exclusive bushcamp.    Outdoor Adventures  White Water Rafting The great Usutu River provides an unforgettable experience for the adventure seeker.  Full day or half day, all equipment is included, as well as guiding, transport and lunch. Low water season bookings include hiking and abseiling.  Further adventures can be arranged in the form of mountain biking, paragliding and 4 x 4 excursions. 	
	




Sports & Recreation  	 	
Guests have the facilities of the entire Royal Swazi Sun Valley Resort from which to choose when it comes to outdoor activities. You can swim, play golf, tennis and squash, go horse-riding, discover the nature trails, the list is endless...  		
 Royal Swazi Sun Country Club The spectacular 18-hole championship course at the Royal Swazi Sun Country Club is one of the most scenically rewarding to be found anywhere in the world, with a different mountainscape to be enjoyed from every tee and green.   The sweeping par 72 course which was opened in 1966 is laid out on the slopes of the Lubombo mountains, with the first nine comparatively level and the back nine fully exploiting the mountainous terrain.   Greens and fairways are in tip-top condition and challenging features include lakes, gullies thick with vegetation, out-of-bounds areas running close to fairways, wickedly sited bunkers (one of which is so steep that railway sleeper steps have been provided to facilitate access), swirling breezes and clusters of magnificent trees and indigenous plants.   All in all, a thoroughly rewarding experience for both men and women of all aptitudes.  	
 Putting Green There is a putting green located close to the Club House, for the convenience of players.   Snooker room There is a full-size snooker table in the Country Club.   Darts Two dart boards are provided to sort the men from the boys!   Horseback Riding The Ezulwini Stables are situated below the Ezulwini Sun. Professional tuition and supervised rides are available daily.   Lawn Bowls Two beautiful bowling greens are situated just below the Royal Swazi Suns pool deck and comfortably accommodate seven rinks each.   Squash The two squash courts are located directly below the bowling greens.   Tennis Courts Two floodlit courts are adjacent to the pool at the Royal Swazi Sun and another two courts are located at Ezulwini Sun.   	
 Swimming pools and Jacuzzi Each hotel has its own swimming pool with pool umbrellas and loungers.  Bar service and snack menus are available.   Both the Ezulwini Sun and the Lugogo Sun have childrens paddle pools. A large outdoor jacuzzi adjoins the swimming pool at the Royal Swazi Sun.   Volleyball Volleyball courts can be provided upon request at the Royal Swazi Sun, Lugogo Sun and Ezulwini Sun Hotels.	
	



Outdoor Activities		
		

Accommodation  		
The Royal Swazi Sun, originally built in 1965, has rightly earned its place as one of the Kingdoms top hotels.  		
 The gracious ambience is immediately apparent, as you enter the resort and follow the winding approaches through the immaculate gardens to the porte cochre, where you are welcomed warmly by the distinguished doorman.   The style of the Royal Swazi Sun is discreetly elegant and the recent addition of the Spa has won a whole new set of devotees for this unique resort.  Standard Twin 112 Luxury Room 18 Family Room 14 Suite 5 Royal Suite 1  Rooms total 149  	
 All rooms have an en-suite bathroom and shower, air conditioning, tea & coffee facilities, colour television, radio, telephone, hairdryer and electric shaver plug (110/220v).  Room service is available 24 hours a day. 	
	


The Valley of Waves Restaurants & Bars  		
 Mochachos Enjoy light snacks while tanning and relaxing on white-gold beaches under the hot African sun.  Observatory Bar Sip a cocktail while enjoying the spectacular view over the Valley of Waves.  	
	




Conferences & Incentives  	 	
Whether it is a conference for 20 or 2000 delegates; whether it requires hi-tech staging or unusual venues, Sun City has the capacity to do it.  		
 Sun City offers the largest and most comprehensive facilities in the Southern Hemisphere.   In The Lost City Convention Centre and The Sun City Hotel Conference Centre all function rooms have wall-to-wall carpets, public address systems, air conditioning, independently controlled lighting with dimmer switches and adjustable spotlights, soundproofing black-out facilities and telephones.   The Palace Conference Rooms are individually designed to reflect the unique style of the hotel and provide conference rooms each with their own interesting and unique character. 	
	



The Palace Conference Rooms		
	Lost City Convention Centre	
Sun City Hotel Conference Centre		
	Speciality Venues & Themes	
		

Contact Information 	
Sun City Resort Contact Details PO Box 2 Sun City 0316 South Africa  Telephone: (01455) 71000  Accomodation (Not For Accomodation Reservations) The Palace of The Lost City (014) 557 3111 The Cascades (014) 557 3442 Sun City Hotel (014) 557 4210 Sun City Cabanas (014) 557 4227 Central Reservations (01455) 7 8100  Slots Management Slots Management office (014) 557 1197  Slots Promotions office (014) 557 1403 Slots P.R. Manager (014) 557 1800/1697 Slots MVG desk - Jungle Casino (014) 557 1800  Slots MVG desk - Sun City Hotel (014) 557 3663   Casino management  Casino Management office (014) 557 1074  Casino P.R. Manager (014) 557 3303/1607 Casino MVG desk - Sun City hotel (014) 557 1068/3231/1525  Sports & Recreation Titleist Golf Academy (014) 557-1555/3711 Kwena Gardens (014) 557-5300 Pilanesberg National Park (014) 557-5380  Conferences Group and Conventions Office (01465) 74 232  24 Hour Information Service Switchboard (014) 557-1000 PR Office (014) 557-3792 	
	




Dining  	 	
Dining at Sun City is a gastronomic experience without equal. The range is enormous - from the elegant Villa del Palazzo at The Palace, where gourmet Italian dining is a fine art; to the splendid themed buffets, which are lavishly presented each night at the Palm Terrace in The Sun City Cabanas.  		
 You'll also find an enormous selection of fast food and snacks throughout the resort.   The Palace Restaurants & Bars Villa del Palazzo Crystal Court Restaurant  Palm Court Lounge Tusk Bar and Lounge Pool Snack Bar and Cocktail Bar  The Cascades Restaurants & Bars Peninsula Restaurant Fishmonger Restaurant  Peninsula Bar Vistas Bar  	
 The Sun City Hotel Restaurants & Bars Harlequins Restaurant Calabash Restaurant Sun Terrace Restaurant Orchid Restaurant House Of Coffee's Harlequins Cocktail Bar Pool Bar Loerie and Kingfisher Bars Casino Bar  	
 The Cabanas Restaurants & Bars Morula Restaurant Morula Caf Palm Terrace Restaurant  The Entertainment Centre Restaurants & Bars Curry Tavern Leonardo Pizza Workshop Squires Loft Outpost Brazilian Coffee Shop Fast Food Outlets  Trader Horn's Rhino Bar Hippo Bar 	
 The Valley of Waves Restaurants & Bars Mochachos  Observatory Bar  The Golf Courses Restaurants & Bars Gary Player Country Club, Sun Patio Lost City Golf Course, Crocodile Lounge 	
	



Restaurants		


How to get to Sun City  		
 Road Services  Self Drive Avis Rent-a-Car has a drop-off facility and hiring office at Sun City.   Contact details: P O Box 67 Sun City 0316 Tel: +27 14 55 21501 Fax: +27 14 55 21381  Chauffeur Drive Transport is available from Sun City to Johannesburg International Airport.   Contact details: Concierge Desk at The Palace +27 1455 73000.  Avis Rent-a-Car and Imperial Car Hire both offer a chauffeur drive service and transfers can be arranged from Johannesburg International Airport.  Contact details: Avis Rent-a-Car P O Box 221 Isando 1600 Tel: +27 11 923 3500 Fax: +27 11 923 3525  Imperial Car Hire 185 Commissioner Street Johannesburg 2000 Tel: +27 11 453 0005 Fax: +27 11 454 2929  	
 DragonFly Group provides transport in luxury and semi-luxury coaches, mini-busses, limousines and private saloon cars equipped with motorphones.  Contact details: DragonFly Group P O Box 987 Northlands 2116 Tel: +27 11 884 9911 Fax: +27 11 884 9916  Coach Services  Scheduled Shuttle Welcome Tours provide a pre-booked shuttle service between Johannesburg International Airport and Sun City.  Daily departure times: From Johannesburg: 07:00, 09:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:30, 17:00. From Sun City: 07:00, 10:00, 12:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00.  Contact details: Welcome Tours and Safaris P O Box 2191 Parklands 2121 Tel: +27 11 328 8050 Fax: +27 11 442 8865  Bussing For further information, call Computicket: +27 11 445 8116 Or the Welcome Centre: +27 1455 71543/4.   	
 Air Services  Airlink SA Airlink operates daily flights between Sun City and Johannesburg. Flying time is 35 minutes each way.  Flight times: Johannesburg International  Pilanesberg Airport Monday  Sunday 10:50, 13:15, 15:35.  Pilanesberg Airport  Johannesburg International Monday - Sunday 11:50, 14:15, 16:35.  SA Airlink Central Reservations Office South African Airways Block C 2nd floor P/Bag X13 Johannesburg International Airport 1627 Tel: +27 11 978 1111 Fax: +27 11 978 1106.  	
 Fly-packages by helicopter   DragonFly Travel and Safari have helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft available for charter. Helicopters depart from Grand Central Airport, Lanseria, Rand International and Johannesburg International Airport.  Reservations: P O Box 987 Northlands 2116 Tel: +27 11 884 9911 Fax: +27 11 884 9916.  	
	




Entertainment Centre Restaurants & Bars  		
The Entertainment Centre offers a choice of restaurants and fast food outlets. 		
 Curry Tavern An exotic selection of Chinese and Indian speciality dishes as well as steaks and seafoods.  Leonardo Pizza Workshop Exciting pizza creations and home-made pastas.  Squires Loft Outpost Succulent steaks and delicious seafood straight out of Africa.  	
 Brazilian Coffee Shop Delicious snacks and cakes can be enjoyed in this continental caf-style coffee shop.  Fast Food Outlets There are a number of fast food outlets situated in the Entertainment Centre including; Nando's, Milky Lane, Curry Tavern, Juicy Lucy, Little Leonardo's, London Pie Company, Squires Loft Fast Foods.  	
 Trader Horns Sports bar with big screen sports action, and live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays. Open daily.  Rhino Bar Casino self pick-up bar open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  Hippo Bar Casino self pick-up bar open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  NB: There is waitress service available 24 hours a day, from Sunday to Monday in both the Jungle Slots Casino & the Hall of Treasures Slots Casino. 	
	




   	
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The Golf Courses Restaurants  		
 Gary Player Country Club, Sun Patio Serves a light breakfast as well as a halfway-house lunch menu.  Lost City Golf Course, Crocodile Lounge Serves a light breakfast as well as a halfway-house lunch menu. 	
	




Golf Course  	 	
Known all over the world as the venue for the annual Nedbank Golf Challenge this Gary Player designed course is probably the recognizable in South Africa. It is also one of the best. 		
 And the critics agree as it is ranked number 2 in the country by Compleat Golfer magazine and number 1 by Golf Digest (South Africa).   Many of the game's superstars have graced the fairways at this magnificent bushveld course and this adds to its appeal. To be able to compare your game to theirs, to say, "I birdied that hole just as Seve did," or, "I drove past the place where Ernie or Nick landed", is all part of the mystique of playing the Gary Player Country Club.   	
 Off the back markers the course measures over 7 000 metres which makes it one of the longest in the world. But a variety of tees make it possible to shorten the course and render playable for all levels of golfers. A distinguishing feature of the course is its green's complexes, with strategically placed bunkers, swales and mounds that protect the super slick clover shaped greens. With pristine perfect kikuyu fairways and excellent bent grass greens the course is kept in perfect condition all year round.   	
 David Frost, Seve Ballesteros and Bernard Langer have all won the Million Dollar more than once but the most impressive performance over this testing layout came in 1993 when Nick Price posted a winning score of 264 - twenty four under par and eight strokes better than the previous best.   A feature hole? Well they're all good at the Gary Player Country Club, but for risk and reward the stand-out is the 9th . Play this par 5 from the forward tees and then have a go for the island green with your second and thrill to the challenge of this superb test of golf.	
	



Lost City Golf Course		
	Gary Player Golf Course and Nedbank Golf Challenge	
The Titleist Golf Academy		
		
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  Available pages   The 2 dropdown menus change according to the selection you make. If you select Carnival City, only the activity pages for that property will be shown in the second menu. If you select Conferences, only the property with conference facilities will be listed. To go back to the full menus, simply use the Restore Menu option at the end of each list. Sun City has the widest selection of activities.   How to retrace your steps   Once you start to navigate into the detailed content of the site some 'pointers' are listed at the bottom of the page. "Previous" will take you up a level on your Navigation selection. "Return to..." will take you up to the Navigation level selected in the drop down menu lists. You can always walk back through the previous pages by clicking on "Back" on your browser's tool bar.   Quick access buttons   The Atlantis Paradise Island button links to our affiliate hotel group in USA. In the bottom right corner are 3 buttons that take you directly to 3 important pages. The Feedback button allows you to send us an e-mail. The Help button brings you to this page. The Book Now button takes you to the reservation page. The Graphics button allows you to switch off the graphics (see above).  	
 Making reservations online   At this stage the website does not link directly into our head office reservation system, so each reservation entered on the site is only a request. The request will be confirmed - if accepted - by e-mail.  Conferences and other group event requests can also be submitted from the site; these will treated as sales leads and one of our sales consultants will contact you.   Technical Info   This website has been designed to work best with Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator versions 4.0 or higher. The page layout is based on a minimum screen resolution of 800 by 600, but others have been allowed for.   The many pictures on the pages mean that a fast telephone line speed is preferable, 56K or more. However, should pages load too slowly, the Graphics option will help (see above).  Responsible Gaming   An intercept page will be displayed the first time that you attempt to access a portion of the site that we believe suitable for adults only. You will be given the option to continue or hide gaming content. 	
	



Home Page  Nestled in the rolling hills of the Pilanesberg, only an hour and a half by car from Johannesburg and Pretoria - one of South Africas most scenic locations in the North West Province. Sun City is a world unto its self and has earned its reputation as Africas Kingdom of Pleasure. 	
 Whatever you want, youll find it at Sun City from sizzling entertainment, world-class casinos and restaurants to cater for all tastes, to our more relaxed poolside venues, quiet places, lush botanical gardens and extensive sporting facilities including the Valley of Waves and two world-class golf courses. These are just some of the elements that make Sun City unique to the worlds entertainment resorts.  The wide choice of conference venues and hotel accommodation from the Palace of the Lost City to the informal Sun City Cabanas as well as uncompromising standards and professionalism, ensure a level of convention and banqueting facilities which few can beat. 	
	


Contact Information		
	Shopping	
Local Attractions		
		
International Traveller Information  		
Currency   The local currency is the South African Rand. Foreign exchange and credit card facilities are available at the Sun City complex. 		
 Value Added Tax   Value added tax is currently at 14%.  Language   English is the language used at the Resort.  Weather   The weather is warm to hot and dry. Average temperatures are as follows:						
January to May:	High 	36*C	Low 	26*C		
June to September: 	High 	28*C	Low 	12*C		
October to December:	High	36*C	Low	26*C		
						
		




Location  	 	
1 hours drive from the major cities of Pretoria and Johannesburg. 		
 Pre-booked shuttle service between Johannesburg International Airport and Sun City is available.  Airport: Johannesburg International Airport.  	
	



South African Map		
	Route Map	
How to get to Sun City		
	Contact Information	
Recommended Routes		
	International Traveller Information	
Flight Schedules		
		

Outdoor Activities  		
Aviary   A walk-through aviary houses some of South Africas 887 bird species, located in the Cascades gardens. 		
 Botanical Gardens   Thousands of endemic, indigenous and exotic tree and plant species flourish at Sun City creating a number of different habitats, consisting of dry regions, rain forests, wetlands and coastal vegetation.   The botanical gardens at Sun City include five different trails comprising the Baobab Tour, Cascades Gardens Tour, Beach Tour, Spiderweb Trail and Lost City Croc Pit Tour. These trails are suitable for young and old.  	
 Kwena Gardens Crocodile Farm   Kwena Gardens is home to over 300 Nile crocodiles and is located just inside the main entrance to Sun City.   Pilanesberg National Park   Alongside Sun City is the Pilanesberg National Park, where visitors can thrill to the Big Five; leopard, lion, elephant, rhino and buffalo.   	
 Balloon rides at dawn, daytime safaris and evening barbeques or braais in the bush introduce the age-old magic of the real Africa.  Game Trackers provide a terrific range of tours and adventures into the Pilanesberg National Park. Choose from a day or night drive, a hiking trail, cultural tour or a balloon safari.   The Game Trackers desk is situated in the Sun City Hotel for bookings and information. 	
	



Sports & Recreation  	 	
Guests have the facilities of the entire Sun City Resort from which to choose when it comes to outdoor activities. Theres the incredible Valley of Waves, one of the worlds most amazing water-theme parks, waterworld where there is jetskiing, windsurfing, waterskiing and a huge range of other water sports, you can play tennis and squash, go horse-riding, discover the nature trails, the list is endless  		
   	



Valley of Waves		
	Sports	
Outdoor Activities		

Recommended Routes  		
Outward Bound  Travel north along with William Nicol Drive to Fourways intersection at Witkoppen Road.  Turn left into Witkoppen Road passing Fourways Mall on your right.  At first set of lights turn right into Cedar Avenue.  Proceed for 8,5km to T-junction.  Lion Bridge Supermarket is on the right.  Turn left and take the first right-hand turn.  Proceed 2 km to T-junction, passing over the R28 freeway.  Chicken farm is on your left.  Turn right at the T-junction into R512.  Carry on until the next T-junction (R27) passing Lanseria Airport turnoff.  Turn left on the R512 to Magaliesburg.  9.4km further on, turn right (R512) towards Brits.  Cross the railway line and onto the bridge over Hartbeespoort Dam.  At the T-junction turn right (R512) to Brits.  Travel to a major 4-way stop.  Turn left towards Brits and Rustenburg.  Pass the first turn-off to Brits.  Travel straight on, passing Tropical Gardens on the right.  Pass the R27 road on the right and the signboard: Sun City 89km.  Travel straight on for approximately 10km until you reach the signboard: Sun City 27km.  Turn right and cross over the highway, and you are on the direct road to Sun City.     	
Homeward Bound  Leaving the Sun City complex turn left and travel the direct route for 79km.  At the T-junction turn left and travel towards the Hartbeespoort Dam for approximately 15km and turn left on the R512 to Randburg crossing the bridge over the Hartbeespoort Dam.  At the T-junction turn left (R27) to Pretoria, (R512) to Randburg.  9.6km further turn right on the (R512) to Lanseria Airport.  Pass the Lanseria Airport turnoff and travel 3km and at that junction turn left.  Proceed past the chicken farm on your right.  Cross over the (R28) freeway to the T-junction.  Turn left and then first right and proceed to the Fourways Mall.     Directions from Pretoria  Select N4, R27, R514 or R513 to the 4-way stop intersection just beyond the tunnel at Hartbeespoort Dam.  Follow direction from this intersection as detailed on this route map.   	
	





Shopping  		
You can shop for most things at Sun City from perfume, books and curios to elegant leisurewear and jewellery: 		
 Boutiques   Sun City Collection  Souvenir clothing and gifts as a reminder of your visit to Sun City  Look Africa Casual clothing and curios  Place of Adornment Beachwear fashions available in the Valley of Waves.  Catherine Moore Ladies formal and smart-casual clothing.  Sun City Trading For all your men's clothing needs.  Kookai For the latest ladies fashions  	
 Preview Shoes. A wide selection of imported and local shoes - fit for any occasion!  Jewellery   Charles Greig Jewellers A name well known in Southern Africa to the connoisseur of fine gems and jewellery. Open daily in The Palace  Schwartz Jewellers In the Lost City Entertainment Centre  Curios and Gifts   	
 The Palace Collection Superb hand-made knits and distinctive T-shirts & sweatshirts featuring the exclusive designs inspired by the architecture of The Palace.  Tigers Eye African gifts and souvenirs.  The Sun Shop General store offering newspapers, magazines, sweets, tobacco and general amenities. In the Hotel Foyer.  Cabanas Collection A nik - nak shop situated in the Cabanas Hotel.  Magazines and Books   CNA ( Central News Agency) A wide selection of local and international magazines is available at the CNA.  	
 Sun City Pharmacy The Sun City Pharmacy is situated in The Lost City Entertainment Centre.   Confectionery   All Things Nice Situated in the Lost City Entertainment Centre, for those with a sweet tooth.  Sweet Discovery Situated in The Valley of Waves, Sweet Discovery stocks a full range of confectionery.  General   Studio Jano Resident photographer and frame specialist. Tel: (014) 557 4888. E - mail: jano@icon.co.za  Hairdressing Salons   The Royal Salon International hair design by a top team of stylists. Situated in The Palace. Manicures, pedicures and facials also available.  Sun Hair and Beauty Sun Hair and Beauty is located on the 2nd floor of the east wing of the Sun City Hotel. Specialises in cutting and styling of European and ethnic hair. A full range of hair and beauty treatments are available, including slimming and sunbed treatments and Shiatsu massage. 	
	



Sports  		
 Golf   The Lost City Golf Course and Golf Club Gary Player has created a fine and memorable golf course at The Lost City, and no hole is more memorable than the par-three 13th.   The green - in the shape of the African continent - is protected by three large bunkers to the right and more than 40 live crocodiles to the left.  The course is not unduly long and each hole has a number of tees, providing options that will suit all levels of skill.  The character of the course is very African, with many of the holes cut into the mountainside. The views from the elevated tees are stunning and it is recommended that one allow plenty of time to play this fascinating course in order to appreciate the wonderful sights, sounds and smells of Africa.  	
 The Gary Player Country Club Great courses evolve and it is almost 20 years that the Gary Player Country Club has hosted professional tournaments, building a reputation as a course that rewards good play and punishes bad, a course which requires a conservative approach at times while still rewarding the adventurous, a course worthy of hosting South Africa's premier sporting extravaganza - the annual Million Dollar Golf Challenge.  There is something very satisfying about playing the course on which the greats of the game have also played, to be able to compare your game with theirs.   It's all part of the special mystique of playing the Gary Player Country Club.  Titleist Golf Academy at Sun City The Titleist Golf Academy is housed in the unique setting of the Lost City Clubhouse and is headed by Teddy Webber.  Webber, a former touring professional and his team of devoted and capable teaching golfing professionals, impart significant skills and techniques to guests and students who participate in the Academy's extensive range of activities.  The Academy provides both private as well as group tuition with specialised three-day clinics being the highlight. The three-day clinics strive toward integrating the following aspects of the game: 	
  Developing your golf game by learning correct shot execution.  Boosting your confidence by enhancing shot-making skills and expanding your general golfing knowledge.  Improving your ability to rectify errant shots out on the course.   Booking Details:  For further information on or to reserve your place please call the Titleist Golf Academy at Sun City on (014) 557-1555 or (014) 557-3711   Prices:  Individual Golf Lesson - 45 minutes: R140.00 Group Golf Lesson - 3 to 8 people - 90 minutes: R80.00pp Individual Video Lesson - 60 minutes: R200.00 Corporate Golf Days - Golf Clinic by Professionals only - 30 minutes: R500.00  	
 Waterworld   The extensive lake at waterworld is where the fun goes sky high. So para-sail, jetski, sail and waterski or just take it easy on a pedalo. Expert instructors are available to introduce guests to the finer points.  Horse-riding   Lessons with resident trainer, trails and lead rides, for experience as well as beginner riders.  Tennis   Eleven tennis courts are available of which five are floodlit.  Coaching is also available from the resident tennis professional.  Squash   There are two squash courts located at the Gary Player Country Club.  Mountain Biking   There are two established cycling trails at Sun City and bikes for all ages are available for hire at the tennis clubhouse.  Cycling and Jogging Trails   There are 3km and 5km trails around both the Gary Player and the Lost City Golf Course.   The trails are all very scenic and are marked according to distance and direction.  Health Spa & Gym   The health spa is situated at the Gary Player Country Club with gymnasium, jaccuzi and steambath as well as a range of therapeutic treatments.  	
	





Valley of Waves  		
Far from the sea - yet a beach paradise! Surf 1.8 metre high waves in the Valley of Waves. Plunge down water chutes or bob around the Lazy River Ride. Tan and relax on golden beaches while sipping ice cold drinks under an African sun.  		
 The Valley of Waves is open daily from 09:00 to 18:00 in summer and 10:00 until 17:00 in winter and offers an astounding variety of adventures waiting to be discovered and enjoyed here.   Walk across the impressive Bridge of Time that links the Lost City Entertainment Centre with the Valley of Waves. Guarded by mighty elephants that protect the incalculable riches that lie hidden in the Hall of Treasures, an ingenious mock volcano regularly erupts, causing smoke and lava to bellow forth from deep within the Temple of Creation.   Pass the Monkey Spring Plaza - commemorating the troop of monkeys that saved the ancient tribe from starvation during a terrible drought - and enter the Valley of Waves through the massive Kong Gates. Stretched out before you is the Roaring Lagoon, where two metre high waves roll constantly towards the white soft sand beach.   The Sacred River Ride will take you on a gentle ride on an underground river, young and old alike can follow it's time worn path. The more adventurous can try the death defying water slide - the Temple of Courage - plunging down the face of the mountainside into the sparkling pool below.   	
 After the earthquake destroyed the ancient civilization, the old diamond and gold mines were partly flooded and today provide thrilling semi-submerged waterslides as they twist down Slide Hill.   There are several different forests in the Valley, namely the Rain Forest, the Baobab Forest, the Jacaranda Forest and the Tropical Forest, containing rare plant varieties.   Continue exploring and you will chance upon the Sway Bridge - devised by the King to entrap those who wished harm to the Royal Family - it creaks and sways as it spans the yawning chasm over the cascading waters below. Discover the Hidden Cave Falls by following the Hippo Gorge Trail, from the foot of the Royal Staircase or take the Adventure Path that links the Rain Forests across the Royal Staircase.   Intrepid explorers will also find the Gong of the Sun Lion. This beautiful gong saves the ancient people by summoning them to the safety of the Royal Arena shortly before the earthquake devastated their homes. Pass by the Royal Arena, a beautiful amphitheatre and the Royal Baths, whose tepid waters were reputed to have healing powers and were originally built over a natural spring. Take a well-earned liquid refreshment break at the Observatory Bar overlooking the Lake of Peace and the Roaring Lagoon or visit the Food Court where tasty foods are available.	
	



Accommodation  		
Sun City is able to offer an astonishing 1301 rooms and suites in a choice of four different hotels, ranging from the legendary Palace of The Lost City to the informal and relaxed Sun City Cabanas.  		
 Hotels at Sun City:  Sun City Cabanas Palace of The Lost City Sun City Vacation Club Sun City Hotel Sun City Cascades	
	


Cabanas Restaurants & Bars  		
The Sun City Cabanas offer three dining options; themed buffets at the Palm Terrace, juicy grills at the Morula Restaurant and light daytime fare served at the Morula Caf. 		
 Palm Terrace Ideal breakfast or dinner buffet venue, set amid lush garden greenery.  Morula Restaurant Succulent steaks and grills served in an inviting atmosphere at affordable prices.  	
 Morula Caf Serves light daytime fare.   Pool Bar Situated on the terrace overlooking the swimming pool, The Cabanas Pool Bar serves a selection of refreshing cocktails and fruit juice refreshers.    Other Restaurants and Bars 	
	



        

Accommodation  		
A fresh palette of vibrant colours has been used to decorate The Cabanas that offer unbeatable value for money. Cabanas guests can choose between standard and luxury Cabanas. Standard Cabanas offer shower-en-suite while their luxury counterparts feature a full bathroom. 		
 Standard amenities include direct-dial telephones; air-conditioning; colour television; radio; hairdryer; electric razor plug (100/220V); tea/coffee dispenser and a message service.   The room configuration for The Cabanas is as follows:  			
Standard twin	120		
Twin lake-facing	24		
Standard family room	201		
Family lake-facing room	32		
Paraplegic rooms	3		
TOTAL ROOMS	380		
 			
		



The Cascades Restaurants & Bars  		
Cascades guests dine by candle-light in splendid style at the Peninsula Restaurant and Bar, lighter fare is on offer at the Fishmonger Restaurant. 		
 Peninsula Restaurant Superb dishes chosen from an international menu, where the freshest ingredients combine with the most tempting gastronomic creations.  Fishmonger Restaurant Delicious seafood menu served amid a dramatic setting.  Vistas Bar Offers a wonderful view of the gardens and waterscapes.   	
The Peninsula Bar The ideal rendezvous for an aperitif or cocktail, the Peninsula Bar adjoins the restaurant of the same name.  The Vistas Bar This terrace bar, open seven days a week, with a wonderful view of the gardens and waterscapes also offers live entertainment on Friday and Saturday evenings.    Other Restaurants and Bars 	
	




The Cascades has 243 rooms where the warm rich tones of nature will welcome you. The rooms are decorated with style and a gentle touch.  		
 Understated luxury is the order of the day, and each room at The Cascades faces onto the lush, verdant tropical gardens and pools.  The majority of luxury rooms have jet-baths and the presidential suites have a jacuzzi.  Standard amenities include en-suite bathrooms; direct-dial telephones; air-conditioning; colour television; radio; hairdryer; electric razor plug (100/220V); mini-bar; 24-hour room service and message service.   		
 The room configuration for the Cascades is as follows:  			
Standard twin room	120		
Twin with balcony	12		
Luxury twin	41		
Standard family	60		
Standard suite	6		
Superior suite	1		
Luxury suite	2		
Presidential suite	1  		
TOTAL ROOMS	243		
 			
		




Royal Ballroom  															
The Royal Ballroom can accommodate 1100 people and can be divided into two rooms. The function room provides extra security as the entire surrounding area can be made exclusive to delegates.  															
    MAXIMUM CONFERENCE CAPACITY TABLE 															
VENUE			U-SHAPE		CINEMA			SCHOOLROOM				BOARDROOM			
ROYAL BOARDROOM A & B			189		1100			850				228			
ROYAL BALLROOM A			105		350			300				132			
ROYAL BALLROOM B			117		750			500				156			
  MAXIMUM BANQUET CAPACITY TABLE 															
VENUE		BANQUET								DANCE					
		ROUND				RECTANGLES				ROUND			RECTANGLES		
	COCKTAIL	BUFFET		SERVED		BUFFET	SERVED			BUFFET	SERVED		BUFFET	SERVED	
ROYAL BALLROOM A & B	1300	700		900		900	1000			650	750		870	850	
ROYAL BALLROOM A	500	200		300		300	350			150	250		280	250	
ROYAL BALLROOM B	800	500		600		600	650			350	500		520	600	
  DIMENSIONS TABLE 								
VENUE	DOOR WIDTH	DOOR HEIGHT	CEILING HEIGHT		ROOM LENGTH	ROOM WIDTH	TOTAL AREA (SQ. METRES)	
			HIGHEST	LOWEST				
ROYAL BALLROOM A & B	6 OF 1.78 1 OF 1.85	2.39	5.7		49.40	29.40	1452.352	
ROYAL BALLROOM A	1.85	2.39	5.7		19.70	29.40	279.20	
ROYAL BALLROOM B	6 OF 1.78	2.39	5.7		29.70	29.40	873.20	
															




Lost City Convention Centre  									 						
The Lost City Convention Centre is situated in the Lost City Entertainment Centre and features the following venues:															
 Superbowl Pilanesberg Room Royal Ballroom Hall of Treasures Exhibition Centre Meeting Rooms   Conference venues are also available at The Palace and the Sun City Hotel.       MAXIMUM CONFERENCE CAPACITY TABLE 															
VENUE		U-SHAPE			CINEMA			SCHOOLROOM				BOARDROOM			
PILANESBERG A & B		147			1300			800				N/A			
PILANESBERG A		96			500			300				120			
PILANESBERG B		90			420			180				108			
PILANESBERG A OMEGA		120			980			400				156			
PILANESBERG B OMEGA		108			900			350				116			
ROYAL BOARDROOM A & B		189			1100			850				228			
ROYAL BALLROOM A		105			350			300				132			
ROYAL BALLROOM B		117			750			500				156			
LYNX		34			80			50				44			
CIVET		24			58			30				34			
LEOPARD		26			63			40				32			
LION		16			32			15				20			
CHEETAH		24			40			24				28			
ELAND		39			120			60				48			
SABLE		22			40			28				24			
IMPALA		15			30			18				18			
KUDU		22			40			28				24			
OWL		15			30			18				18			
HAWK		24			48			21				30			
KESTREL		22			40			28				27			
EAGLE		39			120			60				48			
  MAXIMUM BANQUET CAPACITY TABLE 															
VENUE			BANQUET							DANCE					
			ROUND			RECTANGLES				ROUND			RECTANGLES		
	COCKTAIL		BUFFET	SERVE		BUFFET	SERVE			BUFFET	SERVE		BUFFET	SERVE	
PILANESBERG A & B	900		600	750		650	800			650	750		600	700	
PILANESBERG A	400		230	280		300	350			200	230		230	280	
PILANESBERG B	300		130	180		170	220			100	140		140	180	
PILANESBERG A OMEGA	500		450	520		520	580			350	430		430	500	
PILANESBERG B OMEGA	400		420	490		480	540			320	400		400	480	
ROYAL BALLROOM A & B	1300		700	900		900	1000			650	750		870	850	
ROYAL BALLROOM A	500		200	300		300	350			150	250		280	250	
ROYAL BALLROOM B	800		500	600		600	650			350	500		520	600	
LYNX	64		40	50		48	50			36	40		42	55	
CIVET	49		30	40		42	48			30	30		36	42	
LEOPARD	42		30	32		36	36			24	30		30	36	
LION	20		N/A	16		N/A	24			N/A	N/A		N/A	N/A	
CHEETAH	36		24	30		36	36			20	24		30	30	
ELAND	100		60	80		60	80			40	60		48	60	
SABLE	48		24	32		30	36			24	24		24	30	
IMPALA	20		N/A	N/A		N/A	N/A			N/A	N/A		N/A	N/A	
KUDU	48		24	32		30	36			24	24		24	30	
OWL	20		N/A	N/A		N/A	N/A			N/A	N/A		N/A	N/A	
HAWK	45		20	24		24	36			16	24		24	30	
KESTREL	48		24	32		30	36			24	24		24	30	
EAGLE	100		60	70		60	72			40	50		48	60	
  DIMENSIONS TABLE 								
VENUE	DOOR WIDTH	DOOR HEIGHT	CEILING HEIGHT		ROOM LENGTH	ROOM WIDTH	TOTAL AREA (SQ. METRES)	
			HIGHEST	LOWEST				
PILANESBERG A & B	2.38	2.02	4.9		40.48	25.1	1016.05	
PILANESBERG A	2.38	2.02	4.9		15.8	25.1	396.58	
PILANESBERG B	2.38	2.02	4.9		12.78	25.1	320.778	
PILANESBERG A OMEGA	2.38	2.02	4.9		27.7	25.1	695.27	
PILANESBERG B OMEGA	2.38	2.02	4.9		24.68	25.1	619.468	
ROYAL BALLROOM A & B	6 OF 1.78 1 OF 1.85	2.39	5.7		49.40	29.40	1452.352	
ROYAL BALLROOM A	1.85	2.39	5.7		19.70	29.40	279.20	
ROYAL BALLROOM B	6 OF 1.78	2.39	5.7		29.70	29.40	873.20	
LYNX	1.77	2.02	3.08	2.86	9.55	8.55	81.653	
CIVET	1.77	2.02	3.08	2.86	8.53	7.60	64.828	
LEOPARD	1.77	2.02	3.08	2.86	10.08	6.35	64.008	
LION	1.77	2.02	2.88	2.68	6.65	5.25	34.913	
CHEETAH	1.77	2.02	3.08	2.86	10.04	5.36	53.814	
ELAND	1.58	1.95	2.83	2.64	12.44	8.82	109.721	
SABLE	1.58	1.95	2.83	2.64	8.46	6.32	53.467	
IMPALA	1.36	1.95	2.83	2.64	8.46	4.90	41.454	
KUDU	1.58	1.95	2.83	2.64	8.46	6.32	53.467	
OWL	1.58	2.00	2.80	2.65	8.78	4.95	43.460	
HAWK	1.58	2.00	2.80	2.65	9.15	5.63	51.514	
KESTREL	1.58	2.00	2.80	2.65	8.80	6.39	56.230	
EAGLE	1.58	2.00	2.80	2.65	12.85	8.91	114.494	
															



Superbowl		
	Pilanesberg Room	
Royal Ballroom		
	Hall of Treasures Exhibition Centre	
Speciality Venues & Themes		
	Meeting Rooms	
Seating Examples		
	Equipment	
Accommodation		
	Sports & Recreational Facilities	


Meeting Rooms  	 	
   	



Cat Rooms		
	Buck Rooms	
Bird Rooms		
Pilanesberg Room  															
The Pilanesberg Room can accommodate up to 1000 people and can be divided into two rooms, catering for a maximum of 1300 guests cinema style and 750 people for a banquet.  															
   MAXIMUM BANQUET CAPACITY TABLE 															
VENUE			BANQUET							DANCE					
			ROUND			RECTANGLES				ROUND			RECTANGLES		
	COCKTAIL		BUFFET	SERVE		BUFFET	SERVE			BUFFET	SERVE		BUFFET	SERVE	
PILANESBERG A & B	900		600	750		650	800			650	750		600	700	
PILANESBERG A	400		230	280		300	350			200	230		230	280	
PILANESBERG B	300		130	180		170	220			100	140		140	180	
PILANESBERG A OMEGA	500		450	520		520	580			350	430		430	500	
PILANESBERG B OMEGA	400		420	490		480	540			320	400		400	480	
  MAXIMUM CAPACITY TABLE 															
VENUE		U-SHAPE			CINEMA			SCHOOLROOM				BOARDROOM			
PILANESBERG A & B		147			1300			800				N/A			
PILANESBERG A		96			500			300				120			
PILANESBERG B		90			420			180				108			
PILANESBERG A OMEGA		120			980			400				156			
PILANESBERG B OMEGA		108			900			350				116			
  DIMENSIONS TABLE 								
								
VENUE	DOOR WIDTH	DOOR HEIGHT	CEILING HEIGHT		ROOM LENGTH	ROOM WIDTH	TOTAL AREA (SQ. METRES)	
			HIGHEST	LOWEST				
PILANESBERG A & B	2.38	2.02	4.9		40.48	25.1	1016.05	
PILANESBERG A	2.38	2.02	4.9		15.8	25.1	396.58	
PILANESBERG B	2.38	2.02	4.9		12.78	25.1	320.778	
PILANESBERG A OMEGA	2.38	2.02	4.9		27.7	25.1	695.27	
PILANESBERG B OMEGA	2.38	2.02	4.9		24.68	25.1	619.468	
															




Superbowl  						
Features superstar performers, as well as major international sporting events, exhibitions, conventions and banquets. Seats 6000 people in absolute comfort for a show and 1500 people for dinner.  						
 The Superbowl is an octagon shaped arena with a portable end stage constructed of wood panels and built in modules measuring 2m x 1m x 1.5m high.   The house curtain is a heavy maroon velour and is electronically operated by a variance speed control motor. Access to the stage and dressing rooms is from the back of house. The auditorium is carpeted.     MAXIMUM CONFERENCE CAPACITY TABLE 						
VENUE	U-SHAPE	CINEMA	SCHOOLROOM		BOARDROOM	
SUPERBOWL	N/A	6000	2000		N/A	
  MAXIMUM BANQUET CAPACITY TABLE 										
VENUE		BANQUET				DANCE				
		ROUNDS		RECTANGLES		ROUNDS		RECTANGLES		
	COCKTAIL	BUFFET	SERVE	BUFFET	SERVE	BUFFET	SERVE	BUFFET	SERVE	
THE SUPERBOWL	4000	1000	1350	1200	1560	900	1250	1100	1450	
						




Hall of Treasures Exhibition Centre  															
Exciting new exhibition venue which can also be used for cocktail parties, finger/fork lunches and dinners, and can also be themed.  															
    MAXIMUM CONFERENCE CAPACITY TABLE 															
VENUE		U-SHAPE			CINEMA			SCHOOLROOM			BOARDROOM				
LOWER		N/A			800			450			N/A				
UPPER		N/A			250			125			N/A				
  MAXIMUM BANQUET CAPACITY TABLE 															
VENUE			BANQUET						DANCE						
			ROUND			RECTANGLES			ROUND			RECTANGLES			
	COCKTAIL		BUFFET	SERVED		BUFFET	SERVED		BUFFET	SERVED		BUFFET		SERVED	
LOWER	800		450	450		550	550		400	400		480		480	
UPPER	250		150	150		150	150		120	120		120		120	
  DIMENSIONS TABLE 								
VENUE	DOOR WIDTH	DOOR HEIGHT	CEILING HEIGHT		ROOM LENGTH	ROOM WIDTH	TOTAL AREA (SQ. METRES)	
			HIGHEST	LOWEST				
LOWER	6.400	2.460	30		25	27	740	
UPPER	3.430	2.150	30		20 28	10 8	510	
															





The Entertainment Centre  		
The Entertainment Centre offers fun for all with prizes to be won on redemption video games and exciting video sporting challenges.  		
 There is also a range of cinemas, good old-fashioned call bingo and a choice of restaurants and fast food outlets. Gaming provides endless thrills with many hundreds of slots in the jungle casino and superstar entertainment in the Superbowl.   Jungle Casino   Hundreds of slot machines set amid a jungle setting  play one of our progressive jackpots; Dream Machine, Million Mania, Millennium Mania or Poker Magic and you could walk away a millionaire.   	
 Join in one of our many exciting promotions and take home lots of prizes.  The Bingo Lounge   Find out how two ducks, the key to the door, a pair of lucky legs and some snakes alive can make you a winner! Its bingo lingo for 22, 21, 11 and 55 which is only one of many possible combinations that could make you a lucky winner at the Sun City Bingo Lounge.  Open Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.  	
 Showscan   This amazing cinema features a speed wobble and dynamic motion simulator.  Ster Kinekor Theatres   There are four cinemas showing current releases.  Adult shows daily.  Trader Horns Action Bar   An action-packed sports bar featuring television screens as well as live entertainment.  Novelty and Arcade Games   Fun for all with prizes to be won on redemption video games of every description.   Superbowl   This superb venue hosts superstar performers and shows.	
	





Entertainment  	 	
Sun City has dazzled the international community with its glamorous casinos, gourmet restaurants, extensive sports facilities and star-studded spectaculars.  		
 The full variety of entertainment on offer ranges from slots to safaris; the theatre extravaganza to a games arcade for children; horse-riding to golf; the valley of waves to the lost citywhatever it is you are looking for you will find it at Sun City. 	
	



The Entertainment Centre		
	The Sun City Hotel	
		
Table Games  	 	
The casino is located in the Sun City Hotel and is open daily. The entrance to the casino is through a brightly coloured display of large casino chips, situated behind a fountain of gold coins. 		
  American Roulette (main floor)   Limits range from R5 minimum to R200 maximum.  American Roulette is an exciting, fun filled casino game with a wide variety of bets and is played with special chips called colour chips.   Blackjack   Limits range from R50 minimum to R2 000 maximum.  The object of Blackjack is to draw a hand of cards which has a value closer to 21 than that of the croupier, without going bust (over 21). A two card hand consisting of an Ace with any 10, Jack, Queen or King is called a Blackjack and pays 3 : 2.  	
 Sun City Stud Poker   R20 minimum - R200 maximum.   Craps (DICE)   Open over special events and Saturdays.  Limits range from R10 minimum to maximum R1 000.  	
 Mini Punto Banco   Limits range from R100 minimum to R10 000 maximum.  Punto Banco is a popular card game allowing players to bet for or against the bank. Fourteen players can be seated at the table, each with their own allocated betting area in front of them. In addition to the seated players, Punto Banco can accommodate a number of standing players  Should you need assistance in learning how to play any game offered in our casinos, we would be delighted to teach you, in private if you prefer. Please contact the PRO desk for more information on ext 1068.	
	



Table Games		
	
Credit Facilities  		
Credit Cards   Credit cards can be accepted for limited amounts within a fourteen day period, accompanied by positive identification. American Express, Diners and all gold cards have a limit of R2 000. American Express only permits us to accept cards beginning with the serial number 3768). All other cards bear a limit of R500.  		
  Credit   Please contact the cashier desk for more information.   Cheques   Personal cheques will be accepted up to R500-00 over a fourteen day period, accompanied by positive identification. Bank guaranteed cheques can be accepted if accompanied by positive identification and the relevant credit card, however banks restrict the number of guaranteed cheques we are permitted to accept each day. You are asked to contact the cashier for details regarding the type of cheque you may be using.  	
  Travellers' Cheques   All travellers cheques are accepted.  Foreign Currency   All major foreign currencies are accepted for chips at the casino cash desk. To exchange foreign currency for SA Rands, please contact the bank in the hotel or the concierge desk. A passport and air ticket is required for all foreign exchange transactions. 	
	




Sun International - A world of a Thousand Thrills

Sun International is a name synonymous with excellence in the world of hospitality and leisure, both in South Africa - where it is the undisputed industry leader - and abroad, with the Sun International group featuring amongst the top 20 hotel chains worldwide. 

We offer our guests an irresistible combination of architecturally exciting hotels and resorts in truly spectacular destinations. This, combined with our service excellence, the most superb sporting and leisure activities available, and delicious cuisine created by talented banqueting teams, makes it easy to see why our guests keep on coming back for more - whether on a leisure break, a conference or an incentive adventure.

We invite you to discover our world and, whether you're a new
visitor or an old friend, we hope to welcome you very soon!

Operating Hours  		
The Sun City Hotel Slots and Jungle Casino Slots is open 24 hours every day of the year.  		
  The Bingo Lounge operates Wednesdays and Sundays from 12:00 to 20:00, and on Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00 to 24:00. It is also open on all public holidays. Special arrangements are made for group promotions for Bingo.  The operating hours of the casino and Salon Priv are from 13:00 until late, seven days a week.  The International Room is open by appointment only. 	
	




Sun City School of Gaming  		
At certain times of the year, free lessons are available at the Sun City Casino in the skills and etiquette of Blackjack, American Roulette, Punto Banco and Craps. Please check with Gaming PRO. 		
   	



Slots  	 	
The casino at the Sun City Hotel has 379 slot machines. The Sun City Jungle casino at the Entertainment Centre has 456 slot machines.  		
  Sun City offers the largest Progressive Jackpots in Africa, namely the Dream Machine and the Millennium Mania, which minimum jackpot is an incredible R2 000 000. The Dream Machines pay out a minimum of R1 000 000 at any given time for the top jackpot.  There are Dream Machine slot banks in the Sun City Hotel and on the Jungle casino slot floor in the Entertainment Centre. The Dream Machine is a R1 denomination machine, to win the jackpot, a maximum bet of R3 (three coins) must be played. You are required to get 3 Dream Machine symbols in a row on any of the three payout lines. 	
 Millennium Mania is the only slots machine game in South Africa that pays a minimum jackpot of R2 million - provided you've played all five 50cent coins. And if you choose to play only four 50cent coins? The minimum jackpot is still a cool R1 million!  In April a lucky gambler from Carnival City won a mega R3,7 million on Millennium Mania  So if you want to be a double millionaire, you know where to go! 	
  In order to win any progressive jackpot, maximum coins must be played. Guests are requested to check their bets as all machines clearly state how many coins are required to win major payouts. However, it is the responsibility of the player to check that the machine has accepted every coin that has been placed in the slot, as there are times when coins are rejected and therefore have to be inserted again.  Sun City has slots denominations from 50 cents to R100 consisting of reel, video games and poker slots. 	
	



R5.00 Slots		
	R50.00 Slots	
R25.00 Slots		
	R0.50 Slots	
R100.00 Slots		
	R1.00 Slots	
R10.00 Slots		
	R2.00 Slots	


Contact Details

  
 

 
 
Slots management contact numbers: Slots Management office 014 557 1107 
Slots Promotions office 014 557 1010 
Slots P.R. Manager 014 557 1527 
Slots MVG desk  Jungle Casino 014 557 1800 
Slots MVG desk  Sun City hotel 014 557 3663 

Casino management contact numbers: Casino Management office   014 557 1074 
Casino P.R. Manager   014 557 3303 
Casino MVG desk  Sun City hotel   014 557 1068/3231 
 
 



          


        Strokesaver, Course Graphics  	 	
Gary Player Golf Course  The following pages give a detailed overview of each hole on the Gary Player golf course. We hope you enjoy playing these holes.		
  Pink - Professional Dark Green - Championship White - Club Light Green - Ladies  	
    Future enhancements to this area of the site will provide insider information to visitors who register as a Sun International Golfer.	
	



Hole 1		
	Hole 10	
Hole 2		
	Hole 11	
Hole 3		
	Hole 12	
Hole 4		
	Hole 13	
Hole 5		
	Hole 14	
Hole 6		
	Hole 15	
Hole 7		
	Hole 16	
Hole 8		
	Hole 17	
Hole 9		

Hole 1  		
 Gary Player Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 7, 403m The ideal tee shot on this tough opening hole is to the left centre of the fairway. The bunker on the right side of the fairway is to be avoided at all costs. The green is well bunkered in the front, and dependent on the pin position a medium iron shot is required for your approach.     Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.  		
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Hole 10  		
 Gary Player Golf Course  Par 5, Stroke 16, 518m This straightforward looking par five places emphasis on the second shot. The green is not visible for the second shot due to a large bunker on prominent mound 75 metres short of a narrow green. Playing the third shot from the fairway is essential.  		
   Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.  		
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Hole 11  		
 Gary Player Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 10, 419m This dogleg left requires an accurate tee shot. The tee shot must carry a narrow slute and land short of a menacing fairway bunker. Once on the fairway a straightforward second shot awaits the players. Cut off as much of the dogleg at your own peril.      		
   Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Hole 12  		
Gary Player Golf Course  Par 3, Stroke 14, 207m It looks straightforward, but this par 3 demands an accurate tee shot, particularly when the pin is at the front of the green, Underhit shots will fall in the sand at the front and to the left of the green, while too much club will see the ball run to the back of a testing green.  		
   		
Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.  			
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Hole 13  		
Gary Player Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 2, 395m Two bunkers await the overhit or pulled tee shot and can make it a very long uphill journey to a testing green. 		
 Make sure that enough club is used to this severely sloping green.          Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.  			
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Hole 14  		
 Gary Player Golf Course  Par 5, Stroke 8, 550m An accurate tee shot is required on this dogleg right par five. Players wishing to hit the green in two must beware the large waste bunker with punishing pampas grass surrounding the green. The sensible play is to lay up leaving a short iron for the third shot.     		
   Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Hole 15  		
 Gary Player Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 6, 417m Favour the right with the tee shot and the left with the approach to weave a path between the bunkers. If the player gets into a good position off the tee, the pin is vulnerable, making this hole a good birdie opportunity depending on the pin position.      Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.  			
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Bottom of Form 1
Hole 16  		
 Gary Player Golf Course  Par 3, Stroke 18, 195m The water on the left does not come into play, instead sand around the green is the hazard again. The shortest of the par 3s, action here matches the dramatic view of Sun City from the green.      		
   Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Hole 17  			
Gary Player Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 12, 374m The dry route is guarded by sand so the tee shot must split a fairway rolling right to left towards water. Accuracy is the key as any perfect tee shot leaves a short iron into the green.   		 	
   Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres. 			
 			
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Hole 18  		
 Gary Player Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 4, 422m  The tee shot must lay up short and right of the water, leaving a long second to an undulating green protected front right and left by bunkers. Ensure that enough club is used, as this shot is longer that it looks. The target can look extremely intimidating on this dogleg left closing hole.   		
   Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres. 		
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Hole 2  		
 Gary Player Golf Course  Par 5, Stroke 13, 503m The emphasis on this par 5 is driving accuracy. Once on the fairway, the player must decide to carry a large dam on the right of the fairway, or lay up to a narrow sloping section of fairway on the left. A well-bunkered green with numerous pin positions awaits your approach.      Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.  			
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Hole 3  		
 Gary Player Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 3, 395m Accuracy is the key from the tee, with bush on the left and a bunker on the right. A medium iron approach to a 3 tiered narrow green with bunkers on either side. Remember to use enough club, as the green is higher than meets the eye.      Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.  			
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Hole 4  		
 Gary Player Golf Course  Par 3, Stroke 9, 195m As if the length is not challenging enough, this par 3 calls for the tee shot to fly over the corner of a lake fronting the green. Once on the green, no par is assured as the breaks have fooled many a golfer.  		
   Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Hole 5  		
Gary Player Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 11, 400m This seemingly straightforward hole is not to be underestimated. A short iron second shot can be very intimidating to this 3 tiered well-bunkered green.  		
 The various pin position options make this hole, and only 30 % of the work is done after you have found the fairway with your tee shot.   		
Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.  			
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Hole 6  		
Gary Player Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 15, 363m A long iron tee shot is ideal at this short par four. Any tee shot left of centre leaves a blind second shot over bush. Favour the right side of the fairway, which will leave a downhill short iron to a green guarded by bunkers in the front and at the back.  		
   		
Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.  			
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Hole 7  		
 Gary Player Golf Course  Par 3, Stroke 17, 206m Most will abandon any pretence of aiming for the flag and happily settle for the safety of the green. Surrounded by a horseshoe of sand and partly hidden from the tee, a finish on the putting surface is achievement enough.  		
   Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Hole 8  		
 Gary Player Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 1, 431m The toughest hole on the golf course requires an accurate tee shot to a fairway surrounded by dense bush. A water hazard running across the fairway is to be avoided leaving a medium to long iron uphill approach to a sloping green.     Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.  			
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Hole 9  			
Gary Player Golf Course  Par 5, Stroke 5, 545m The signature hole at the Gary Player Country Club. This par five is a genuine three shotter for most golfers. The island green is more susceptible to a short iron third shot rather than a long fairway wood for the brave. A par five is always a good score.		 	
  			
   Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.  			
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Gary Player Golf Course and Nedbank Golf Challenge  	 	
Known all over the world as the venue for the annual Nedbank Golf Challenge this Gary Player designed course is probably the recognizable in South Africa. It is also one of the best.  		
 And the critics agree as it is ranked number 2 in the country by Compleat Golfer magazine and number 1 by Golf Digest (South Africa).   Many of the game's superstars have graced the fairways at this magnificent bushveld course and this adds to its appeal. To be able to compare your game to theirs, to say, "I birdied that hole just as Seve did," or, "I drove past the place where Ernie or Nick landed", is all part of the mystique of playing the Gary Player Country Club.   	
 Off the back markers the course measures over 7 000 metres which makes it one of the longest in the world. But a variety of tees make it possible to shorten the course and render playable for all levels of golfers. A distinguishing feature of the course is its green's complexes, with strategically placed bunkers, swales and mounds that protect the super slick clover shaped greens. With pristine perfect kikuyu fairways and excellent bent grass greens the course is kept in perfect condition all year round.   	
 David Frost, Seve Ballesteros and Bernard Langer have all won the Nedbank Golf Challenge more than once but the most impressive performance over this testing layout came in 1993 when Nick Price posted a winning score of 264 - twenty four under par and eight strokes better than the previous best.   A feature hole? Well they're all good at the Gary Player Country Club, but for risk and reward the stand-out is the 9th . Play this par 5 from the forward tees and then have a go for the island green with your second and thrill to the challenge of this superb test of golf. 	
	



Green Fees  				
Gary Player Golf Course 				
 Golf booking and rate details   Sun City Golf Rates valid until 30 November 1999   Individual Rates   				
		18 Holes	9 Holes	
Day Visitor		R160.00	R110.00	
Hotel Resident		R130.00	R90.00	
Golf Cart Hire (per cart)		R130.00	R90.00	
Caddie Fees		R60.00	R50.00 (minimum)	
Driving Range (40 balls per bag - hire fee)		R25.00	R25.00	
Club hire per set		R120.00	R80.00	
 Group rates are available on request.   Sun City Golf Rates valid 1 December 1999 - 30 November 2000   Individual Rates  			
	18 Holes	9 Holes	
Day Visitor	R170.00	R110.00	
Hotel Resident	R170.00	R110.00	
Golf Cart Hire (per cart)	R130.00	R90.00	
Caddie Fees	R60.00	R50.00 (minimum)	
Driving Range (40 balls per bag - hire fee)	R25.00	R25.00	
Club hire per set	R150.00	R100.00	
 Group rates are available on request. 			
				




Strokesaver, Course Graphics  	 	
Lost City Golf Course  The following pages give a detailed overview of each hole on the Lost City golf course. We hope you enjoy playing these holes. 		
 Pink - Professional Dark Green - Championship White - Club Light Green - Ladies     Future enhancements to this area of the site will provide insider information to visitors who register as a Sun International Golfer.	
	



Hole 1		
	Hole 10	
Hole 2		
	Hole 11	
Hole 3		
	Hole 12	
Hole 4		
	Hole 13	
Hole 5		
	Hole 14	
Hole 6		
	Hole 15	
Hole 7		
	Hole 16	
Hole 8		
	Hole 17	
Hole 9		
	Hole 18	

Green fees  				
Lost City Golf Course 				
 Golf bookings and rate details   Sun City Golf Rates valid until 30 November 1999   Individual Rates  				
		18 Holes	9 Holes	
Day Visitor		R160.00	R110.00	
Hotel Resident		R130.00	R90.00	
Golf Cart Hire (per cart)		R130.00	R90.00	
Caddie Fees		R60.00	R50.00 (minimums)	
Driving Range (40 balls per bag - hire fee)		R25.00	R25.00	
Club hire per set		R120.00	R80.00	
 Group rates are available on request.   Sun City Golf Rates valid 1 December 1999 - 30 November 2000   Individual Rates  			
	18 Holes	9 Holes	
Day Visitor	R170.00	R110.00	
Hotel Resident	R170.00	R110.00	
Golf Cart Hire (per cart)	R130.00	R90.00	
Caddie Fees	R60.00	R50.00 (minimums)	
Driving Range (40 balls per bag - hire fee)	R25.00	R25.00	
Club hire per set	R150.00	R100.00	
 Group rates are available on request.   Please note: Golf carts are compulsary on this course. 			
				





Hole 1  		
Lost City Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 14, 405m A relatively easy opening hole with the tee shot played from an elevated tee. The ideal shot is to place the ball right of the fairway bunker which will leave you with a clear shot to the green. The approach is hit to a green with a bunker on the left and at the back.  		
 There is a lateral water hazard on the right called Thompsons lagoon, which does come into play on the approach.  Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Hole 10  		
Lost City Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 13, 375m A short dogleg right par 4 up the hill.  The emphasis is on an accurate drive to set up a short iron approach to this tricky green. 		
   		
Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.  			
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Hole 11  		
Lost City Golf Course  Par 5, Stroke 15, 545m Off this elevated tee a good tee shot is required to clear the fairway bunkers on the right side. Then it is thinking time, to lay up short of the waste bunker or to go for it. Again bunkers are in play either side of this sloping green. The safe option of laying up is definitely recommended. 		
   		
Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Hole 12  		
Lost City Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 17, 360m A short dogleg left par 4. Avoid the bunkers on the left-hand side off the tee, and your approach to the middle of this long green will set up a birdie opportunity. 		
   		
Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.  			
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Hole 13  			
Lost City Golf Course  Par 3, Stroke 11, 180m The feature par 3 on the course. From an elevated tee your tee shot has to be pin pointed over the crocodile pit and on to the very well bunkered green. This is the signature hole at the Lost City, with the green shaped in the Map of Africa.		 	
   Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   			
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Hole 14  		
Lost City Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 5, 395m Once again the elevated tee gives you a great view of the hole. A suggested long iron or 3 wood off the tee will set you up for a mid to low iron into this challenging green up the hill. Watch out for the rocks.  		
   		
Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Hole 15  		
Lost City Golf Course  Par 3, Stroke 7, 180m By far the most difficult par 3 on the course. A carry of 165 metres over a ravine to a raised green is intimidating in itself. You cannot afford to be long either, as large bunkers behind the green will test your skill on this large sloping green. 		
   		
Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Lost City Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 3, 450m Watch out for the rocks on the right hand side of this dogleg right Par 4. Your mid iron approach into this sloping green is yet again made difficult with green side bunkers.  		
   		
Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Hole 17  		
Lost City Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 1, 450m A long straight par 4. After a good tee shot to a well-bunkered fairway a long iron approach to an intimidating green is a great test.  		
   		
Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Hole 18  		
 Lost City Golf Course  Par 5, Stroke 9, 528m A great finishing hole in the form of a par 5. Youve got to keep it down the middle avoiding water on the right and waster bunkers on the left. Your approach is long and intimidating with the water on the right side. Tournaments can be won and lost on this hole.  		
   Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Hole 2  		
Lost City Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 6, 445m Accuracy off the tee is the key. Waste bunkers hug the left and right side of the fairway, and a large bunker strategically positioned in front of the green, awaits a miss-hit short iron second shot.  		
   		
Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Hole 3  		
Lost City Golf Course  Par 3, Stroke 10, 180m An expansive water hazard is well positioned between tee and green. Depending on the pin position, a medium to long iron shot is necessary over the water, with large bunkers awaiting an over hit tee shot. Club selection is paramount at this tough par 3.  		
   		
Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Hole 4  		
Lost City Golf Course  Par 5, Stroke 12, 500m A 90 - degree dogleg left par 5. The ideal tee shot is to hug the left side of the fairway leaving a long iron or fairway wood to a two tiered green. Beware of the hazard running down the left- hand side.  		
   		
Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Hole 5  		
Lost City Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 18, 365m The high handicappers favourite, stroke 18, Par 4, but dont be fooled with the hazard on the left and the pot bunker in front of the green. Accuracy is still required.  		
   		
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Lost City Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 4, 435m The tee shot needs to be spot on, on this dogleg right par 4, as there are fairway bunkers on either side. After that a challenging mid to long iron approach is required into this well bunkered green. 		
   		
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Lost City Golf Course  Par 5, Stroke 8, 545m This long par five holds many dangers. From the tee one must avoid the large bunker on the right and dense bush on the left. The fairway slopes from left to right and the green is surrounded by bunkers both on the right-hand side and behind the green. A good 3 shot par five.  		
   		
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Hole 8  		
Lost City Golf Course  Par 3, Stroke 16, 175m Breathtaking views of both the Palace of the Lost City and the Clubhouse are an attraction on this par 3. An elevated tee allows the player to use a medium to short iron shot to this spectacular hole.  		
   		
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Hole 9  		
 Lost City Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 2, 470m No margins for error with water on the left and waste bunker on the right. After a great drive the long iron approach is intimidating with the water still on your left and green side bunkers on the right. This is a deserved stroke 2.   		
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The Titleist Golf Academy  		
The Titleist Academy at the Lost City Golf Course offers tuition for all level of Golfers.  The Academy is run by Sun Citys Head Teaching Professional Teddy Webber. Teddy has been offering expert tuition for the past 20 years and ranges from single lessons to group lessons depending on the clients requirements.  		
 Two and three day Academies are the focal point of the Titleist Academy, with all aspects of the game being covered in this period. Video analyses are also offered for the accomplished Golfers, and all the technical details are scrutinised frame by frame. All of the Academys offered include this innovative teaching technique. Teddy Webber can be contacted on (01455) 71555 for further information regarding your personal tuition or group booking. 	
  The group lesson or Academy is extremely popular for corporate incentive. 	
	




Members Club  		
A special Kamp Kwena Members Club rewards kids for regular visits. Newsletters and birthday cards are mailed to all members, and every time the youngsters return to Kamp Kwena, their passports are stamped.  		
 After four visits they receive a free gift and after accumulating eight stamps in their passport, they could win a free stay at one of the Sun City hotels.  	
	




Holiday activities  		
During school holidays, of course, things really hot up at Kamp Kwena for Kwena likes to lay on many extra activities for his young friends, including frequent visits to the Valley of Waves and parties every night.  		
   	



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Kamp Kwena is every kid's ideal way of getting the most out of a visit to the Sun City resort because its entertainment programmes for the 4 - 12 year olds are high on just the kind of interest and action the youngsters love. 		
 Kwena, the resorts friendly green crocodile, lives in what he describes as "a super-special Western wilderness fort made entirely of wood". It is built on the Cabanas lawns beside Waterworld and everyone knows that the wildest and wackiest parties are always held in forts.  There's a special Cubs group for lively 2 - 3 year olds, a Juniors group for trendy 4 - 8 year olds and a Kooldudes group for with-it 8 - 12 year olds.  So whether it's splashing around with pool noodles, taking part in a treasure hunt, crayoning a masterpiece, playing volleyball, face painting, having a water-pistol fight or watching one exciting mini-show after another, there's always something to keep the youngsters enthralled and entertained.   	
	



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Sun International - A world of a Thousand Thrills

Sun International is a name synonymous with excellence in the world of hospitality and leisure, both in South Africa - where it is the undisputed industry leader - and abroad, with the Sun International group featuring amongst the top 20 hotel chains worldwide. 

We offer our guests an irresistible combination of architecturally exciting hotels and resorts in truly spectacular destinations. This, combined with our service excellence, the most superb sporting and leisure activities available, and delicious cuisine created by talented banqueting teams, makes it easy to see why our guests keep on coming back for more - whether on a leisure break, a conference or an incentive adventure.

We invite you to discover our world and, whether you're a new
visitor or an old friend, we hope to welcome you very soon!

        

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Inspired by the many gracious Victorian buildings in Kimberley, and the citys close association with the era of the steam train, the Flamingo Resort and Entertainment World will capture the romance and style of early Victorian railway coaches and stations.  		
 The Flamingo Resort and Entertainment World will consist of the following elements:  A casino of seven gaming tables and 200 state of the art slot machines.  A Salon Priv of three gaming tables and 50 high denomination slot machines.  A casino bar (the Junction Bar) and casino restaurant (Puffing Billys Restaurant) aimed principally at casino patrons.  A fast food court  A boutique retail and entertainment centre surrounding the gaming area for patrons in search of novelty retail and entertainment items.  A 120-seat international franchise action bar/caf incorporating suspended TV screens broadcasting major sports events from around the world.  A family entertainment centre offering a large choice of activities, including a video games arcade, a supervised child care play area and external family entertainment area.  A 48-room full service hotel (Flamingo Hotel) and a 68-room limited service lodge (Flamingo Lodge), both designed to cater for international and local tourists, casino guests, travellers and conference delegates.  A state-of-the-art convention centre with three breakaway rooms accommodating up to 200 people. 	
	




Selibi-Pikwe  		
Situated in the modest mining town Selebi-Phikwe in the eastern corner of Botswana. 		
 A favourite stop en route to world-renowned wildlife havens of Tuli Block and the Okovango Delta.  	
	




Credit Facilities  		
 Credit Cards Credit cards can be accepted for limited amounts within a fourteen day period, accompanied by positive identification.  Gold cards, American Express cards and Diners cards have a floor limit of R2 000.   All other cards bear a limit of R500. (Please note that American Express only permits us to accept cards beginning with the serial number 3768).   Credit Please contact the casino cashier desk for more information.   Cheques Personal cheques will be accepted up to R500-00 over a fourteen day period, accompanied by positive identification.   Bank guaranteed cheques can be accepted if accompanied by positive identification and the relevant credit card, however banks restrict the number of guaranteed cheques we are permitted to accept each day. You are asked to contact the cashier for details regarding the type of cheque you may be using.   ATMs Automatic teller machines are located throughout the casino area, available 24 hours a day.   Travellers' Cheques All travellers cheques are accepted provided they are countersigned in front of the cashier, with positive identification produced.   Foreign Currency All major foreign currencies (Canadian Dollar, Dutch Guilder, French Franc, German Mark, Swiss Franc, British Sterling and United States Dollar) are accepted for chips at the casino cash desk. To exchange foreign currency for Maloti, please contact the concierge desk. A passport and air ticket is required for all foreign exchange transactions.  	
	



The Lost City Golf Course  		
Golfers are astounding by the breathtaking beauty of the par-72 Lost City Golf course. The presence of African myth is everywhere apparent, particularly in the incredible Zimbabwe-ruins-style clubhouse. 		
The desert style design of the golf course has an exotic allure all of its own and designer, Gary Player has acknowledged it as one of his favourite courses.  However, the excellent layout was restricted, particularly in winter by the grass with which its fairways were planted  Bayview. Although Bayview provides a smoother ball roll, it was not ideally suited to the dramatic mounding and severe slopes that contribute to the thrill of the Lost City Golf Course challenge.  In May 1998, a massive re-sodding project was undertaken at the Lost City Golf Course to replace the Bayview fairways with Kikuyu, the grass which has given such marvelous year-in, year-out condition to the Gary Player Country Club.  All in all, a total of 330 000 square metres of sod was laid, at an average of 5 000 square metres per day  the last being laid in early September 1998. According to Evergreen Gardens, the company that was awarded the contract, this was the largest grass-sodding exercise ever undertaken in South Africa. 	
The R4 million project started with a spraying programme designed to kill the existing growth, after which the processes of thatch removal, soil cultivation, sod laying and top dressing took place.  As a logical compliment to the new playing surfaces, considerable re-shaping of the fairways has been done, involving the softening of some of the mounding, the terracing of some of the slopes, the removal of some of the plant life and the extension of some of the driving areas.  The new Kikuyu fairways at the Lost City Golf Course will ensure superb year-round conditioning and presents a spectacular new aesthetic: the rich green fairways give a dramatic contrast to the bushveld backdrop and the barren waste bunkers  another special feature of this intriguing course.  The topography and the elevation changes of the terrain do not affect the adventure and challenge of play, as the original design incorporating hidden holes and minarets are still apparent. The quality of the Lost City Golf Course with its new emerald mantle of dependable Kikuyu ensures golfers will enjoy an exciting and scenically memorable round of golf.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	




        
Sun City Establishes Full-service Business Centre

  

Professional office environment to international standard

A business centre with an unrivalled range of technically advanced services, from word processing and stenography to the production of full-colour print material and audio-visual presentations, has been established at Sun City.

 
"As one of South Africa's principal conference destinations, Sun City has prided itself on the service it provides to this sector of our client base, and to individual businesspeople. Because we're at a distance from some of the services normally found in major centres, we have had to meet those needs on site here at the resort," said Herliane Portenschlager, Guest Relations Manager at Sun City. 

"Up to now, guests needing business assistance have been served by our very strong Desktop Publishing (DTP) department through the concierges at the resort hotels. Items such as conference programmes or brochures have always been part of the service, and faxing, copying and other needs have been met.
 
"Now, however, we have taken the service to an international standard, with the introduction of a fully-fledged business centre, complete with secretarial services, private personal computer stations, faxing, email and internet facilities. "

The Business Centre, on the lower level of the Entertainment Centre at Sun City, is headed by DTP Manager Sonia Jansen. A full-time trained secretary will tend to guests' needs and provide the interface between them and the DTP department where they require it. "It's effectively providing a one-stop shop," says Herliane.

 
Operating between 7am and 7pm on weekdays and from 8am to 1pm on Saturdays and Sundays, the Business Centre will provide guests with services including Dictaphone transcription, word processing, editing and printing. The normal functions of an office will include photocopying in colour and black and white, provision of transparencies and PowerPoint presentation material. Guests will be able to buy stationary and have their documents collated and bound.

Staff will make reservations and provide communication services such as email, faxing and couriers.
 

The DTP department meets a comprehensive range of requirements essential to successful conferencing, including signage and posters, pamphlets and brochures, name tags, place cards, personalised menus and even business cards or full-colour vinyl adhesives.

Printwork can be foiled and the centre has a full Pantone colour library including gold and silver. Posters can be supplied in large formats such as A2, A1 and A0. It is open from Monday to Saturday from 8am to 5pm and is closed on Sundays.

"Sun City as a business meeting destination is now truly unparalleled," said Herliane.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684 AND FAX (011) 780 7535 
 




 


        Recommended Routes  		
 From Johannesburg, Gauteng Follow the N1 North. Take the N4 turn-off towards Witbank. Pass Witbank and Middelburg. Take the right turn-off onto the R33 towards Carolina. Proceed into and through Carolina Town. Turn right after the railway crossing onto R33 (N17)"Mbabane - Amsterdam" This road leads directly to the Oshoek border post. Proceed from the border to Mbabane City. Turn right at crossing indicating "Manzini" on the MR3. Follow highway MR3 towards Manzini. Turn left onto off-ramp "Ezulwini - Malkerns" MR103. Turn right on the flyover.Follow MR103 "Ezulwini" for 3 kilometres as you approach Royal Swazi Sun on your right. Lugogo Sun on your right Ezulwini Sun / Vacation Club on your left.  From Durban, Natal Take the N2 North towards Pongola. 20 Kilometers before Pongola, turn right towards the Golela border post. Follow the road into Swaziland towards Big Bend, and from there on to Manzini. From Manzini, follow the road to Mbabane for approximately 30 kilometers further into the Ezulwini Valley.  From Nelspruit, Mphumalanga From Nelspruit, follow the N4 in an easterly direction. Take the turn-off left towards Kaapmuiden. This road leads directly to the Jeppes Reef border post. Follow the road towards Piggs Peak and then all the way down to a T-junction where you turn left towards Mbabane. A directional board indicates the Royal Swazi Sun Valley to the right. 	
	


The Sibaya Resort and Entertainment World (Sibaya) will represent a new investment of R890 million into infrastructure in KwaZulu-Natal.  		
 The central theme of the Sibaya Resort and Entertainment World draws its inspiration form the amaZulu and brings together the rich diversity of cultures, heritages, histories and visions that have evolved KwaZulu-Natal into the unique and dynamic province that it is.   Sibaya combines traditional Zulu art, architecture and legends with state-of-the-art technology and modern design. To create a concept that is both magical and true to life, the siting of the complex is such that whilst it will be visually dramatic, it will complement rather than overpower the natural beauty of the surrounding precinct.   Afrisun KZN will provide 2 000 on-site at-grade-parking facilities designed to accommodate peak parking requirements. Provision has also been made for coaches, buses and taxis.   	
 Location   The site is situated between the N2 and the M4, just south of the M27 (Umdloti Beach Interchange).   The site is about 120 metres above sea level and is the highest point in the surrounding precinct, enjoying magnificent panoramic vies of the coastline from Durban to Umdloti Beach and of the surrounding countryside.   Entertainment   Guests will be enthralled by the variety of entertainment and attractions. Sibaya will offer guests a place to relax, eat, drink and partake in no-casino games and activities, all cleverly incorporated into a total enjoyment experience.   Sibaya is not, however, just another casino-resort experience. It is a vibrant celebration of Zulu culture. The iZulu Encounter, a 1 000-seater auditorium, will feature nightly shows and theatre. A special production that reflects on the life and times of King Ceteshwayo will open the theatre. The iZulu Encounter will bring to KwaZulu-Natal an exhibition of living Africa.   	
 Sibaya will also offer visitors an authentic and detailed experience in a Zulu Village, complete with eating areas, a traditional market, a ceremonial hall, dance and drums, musicians, and poets, stickfighting and storytellers. Traditional healers and seers will pronounce on the health and future of a visitor brave enough to venture into the sangomas den.   What to do there   The main building comprises a giant dome, designed to reflect the imagery of Zulu architecture, which is flanked to the left and right by wings containing 200 hotel guestrooms. These wings represent the horns of the great Cape Buffalo and the innovative battle formation made famous by King Shaka in the 19th century.   Sibaya will comprise three components:  The Sibaya casino and entertainment complex, including a casino with 800 slots and 26 tables, a Salon and slots Priv with a private lounge, a MVG Card holder lounge, a 200 room four star hotel, various restaurants and bars, family entertainment facilities and a 2 500-seater multipurpose indoor arena which can banquet up to 500 persons.   iZulu, a magnificent celebration of Zulu culture, to be accommodated and showcased in a dedicated entertainment pavilion. iZulu will offer visitors to Sibaya an enthralling insight into the legends, myths, folklore and customs of Africas most famous indigenous people.   A future 120-room Tropical Lodge, and a KwaZulu-Natal Tourist Information centre. Afrisun KZNs project will catalyse new investment in related infrastructure as part of the masterplan for the precinct. 	
	



Local Attractions  		
 Kwena Gardens   Kwena Gardens - open daily - is home to over 300 Nile Crocodiles and is located just inside the main entrance of Sun City. 10:00 - 18:00 daily  Tel: +27 14 557 4136  Pilanesberg National Park   Enjoy open landrover drives - night and day - as well as balloon safaris in the Pilanesberg National Park, which is adjacent to Sun City.  Tel: +27 14 557 5380	
	


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Dining  		
Never a dull moment at Carnival City! You are invited to relax in one of the bars or enjoy a five-star meal in one of the superb restaurants.  		
 Dining, bars and coffee shops  Dining  Lotta Foods Lotta Foods is a unique and tantalising restaurant experience, Lotta Foods offer the largest and most superior selection of culinary delights offered by any restaurant in the Southern Hemisphere, and at the lowest price possible. The groaning buffets offer boboetjie, curries, carvery, tandori chicken and a veritable garden of steamed vegetables. Followed by sinful trifles, tipsy tarts and delectable desserts of every kind. For an appetite buster, Lotta Foods is the place to be - It is a one price, eat-as-much-as-you-like, all-out dining adventure.  Matsuya Pacific Restaurant If your taste tends towards the more pungent, then the Matsuya Pacific Restaurant will sate even the most jaded taste buds. Traditional eastern cuisine ranging from spiced Chicken breasts to Sweet & Sour dishes create an unforgettable taste sensation.  Squires Legendary Grills Their specialty is steak - tender rumps and juicy T - bones are the order of the day. Grilled to perfection or presented on a hot rock. Squires Loft is renowned for their exquisite A-grade beef, specially prepared and cut to perfection.  Giovannis The Menu cteates a new standard in South Africa of Italian cuisine, emphasising subtle elegance with regard to presentation, freshness and taste. Items such as, piquant Mozzarella salads, tomato and cream based pastas, and creatively inspired pizzas are just a tast of what you expect from Italy.  Ocean Basket The cuisine is international and diners can happily succumb to Hors D'Oerve of baked Cape mussels done in a garlic butter sauce. For the main course, the langoustines are sublime, as are the variety of seafood platters- an ocean of delicacies distinctively presented and thoroughly enjoyed by seafood connoisseurs.  Fast Food Court Choose from eight different leading fast-food restaurants, if you need to eat on the run. London Pie, Sausage Saloon, Maharani Curry, Milky Lane, Juicy Lucy, KFC, Little Leonards, Giovannis Express. These outlets will also cater for the visitor to Pocket Park. 	
 Showbars  SuperSport Arena Sportsbar For a stimulating, sporting escapade, venture into the Supersport Arena Sports Bar where you can view live, up-to-date sporting events broadcasted on big screen TV's and video walls. The atmosphere is electric and there is even a dedicated section of adult video games for those who feel the need for some virtual reality. Feel the rhythm of Africa as live bands perform. It's hands-on-action like never before. A Superbet facility for all your sports betting is also available.  Magic Bar Take some time out for a relaxing drink at the magic bar. Our magician will have you captivated with his fascinating tricks and crafty charms.  Carnival Bar Carnival City's "Liberace" entertains guests nightly in the 70-seater lounge bar, while you relax and enjoy drinking Pinnacolada's or Pimms. Spectacular cocktails conjured up by the innovative juggling barman will keep you entertained and your thirst buds quenched.  Coffee Shops  WB Hiccocks Coffee Co. by Rossini A selection of 50 different coffees, trendy cocktails, cakes and light snacks.  Fego Coffee Shop An upmarket establishment with freshly baked cakes and light meals on offer. 	
	




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Sit back and watch a show in the 5000-seat covered arena. There is also loads of kiddies' entertainment and fun -from the latest Ster-Kinekor releases to face painting and video games.  		
 Cinnematropolis   A bank of six cinemas and 900 seats, screen the latest releases by Ster-Kinekor - a major boom to a region which presently doesn't have even one cinema.   The Big Top   The Big Top, Carnival City's 5 000 seater multi-purpose arena opened in December 1999, to great fanfare with the unique musical and visual production "Cirque du Carnival".  Since opening, the Big Top has provided the perfect platform for several international stars such as Helmut Lotti, Bryan Ferry and Smokie. It has also housed the glittering fistic extravaganza, "Night of Legends". The Night of legends bout featured top international and national boxers including the legendary 'Baby' Jake Matlala and the fistic Eastern Cape sensation Hawk Makebula.  In March 2000, Helmut Lotti staged his 'Out Of Africa' & 'Best Of Classics' concert, which proved to be a huge success and once again, Carnival City lived up to its promise 'to stage extraordinary entertainment in an extraordinary environment'. The audience loved his renditions of popular South African songs and to add to the sheer 'value for money' and enjoyment of all Helmut Lotti fans, the second part of the show featured Michael Junior, who enchanted the audience with his charming stage presence and exquisite voice.  British pop star Bryan Ferry, the former frontman with Roxy Music rocked Carnival City in April. Ferry, one of music's most enduring personalities, was something of a coup for Brakpan's newest casino complex.  The Big Top, has proved to be an ideal venue from both an acoustic point of view and from a seating aspect, as fans have clear sight lines. The Big Top is fast gearing up to become a mega music drawcard in Gauteng.  Tailor made menus to suit your specific requirements and budget are available on site, as needs very from client to client. The bar facilities are available on either a master account or cash bar basis.  With an ideal location, an excellent infrastructure and a full range of food and beverage facilities, Carnival City's amenities provide a world class venue.  Theatre   Make a night of it: our 350 seated Theatre will have you clinging to your seat while watching our aspiring theatrical performances.   	
 Kids Entertainment with "The Magic Company"   Three Ring Circus:  Ring One Ring One is the access controlled Magic Jungle - a fun filled soft play tumble area for kids aged 4-10 - no adults allowed unless accompanied by a child! This colourful circus tent contains a Barbie World, a Playstation World, an interactive colouring room with touch screen finger painting, miniature motorbikes and a Kids Karaoke not to mention an amazing brightly coloured soft play area for kids to clamber in complete with huge tunnels, climbing nets and a ball pond.   Ring Two Ring Two is a wonderful interactive family entertainment area for all ages with twelve Cosmic Ten-Pin Bowling lanes, American-style pool tables, a shuffle-board area and air hockey tables.  Ring Three The latest in interactive computer and simulation games can be found in Ring Three including eight Daytona racing cars and the new Star Wars simulator. Why not try your luck at the fun-fair redemption games where tickets can be won and exchanged in the Prize Shop for an array of fabulous prizes. 	
	



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Where it is  		
The 44-hectar site in Brakpan is bounded by the N17 toll freeway to the North, the R23 (Heidelberg Road) to the East, the R554 (Elsburg Road) to the South and Century Road to the West.  		
 Accommodation   Hotel  A guest of the Carnival Club Hotel will experience all that Carnival City has to offer. The Carnival Club Hotel dcor is stylish and low key and is conducive to those who wish to relax away from the hubbub of the casino world. The Carnival Club has a personal and private appeal for guests, from the beautifully designed rooms and reception areas to the magnificent pool deck. The tranquil settings and superb service allow for guests to enjoy time off before tackling the rigours of the Casino and entertainment facilities.   Road Lodge  Astonishing value for money at the tastefully decorated 94-roomed Road Lodge, which is conveniently situated next to Carnival City, alongside the motorway.   Open 24 hours a day, the Road Lodge concept is based on value-for-money and convenience. The very reasonable room rates vary according to one, two or three people sharing the cosy, tastefully decorated rooms.   	
 Shopping  Take spoiling yourself or a loved one even further with the Carnival City shopping experience. Carnival City has a carnival in every store! Choose between exclusive parfumes or accessories. Take a walk on the wild side at Waners or life in a cartoon world at the Carnival Studio Store. Keep your sweet tooth healthy or get your favourite CD! 	
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Gauteng's newest, most extraordinary attraction - Carnival City is unlike anything you've ever experienced - a city where you'll walk in one person and leave quite another.  		
 Beneath its dramatic skyline of towering marquees and laser shows, a wave of merry pandemonium besieges you from every corner of this gaint wonderland. Slots and tables as far as the eye can see, specialist restaurants, theme bars, shows, shops and cinemas. There's something for everyone - you just decide who you want to be.   The Carnival City casino is awe-inspiring. Bells, buzzers, lights and laughter are the order of the day. 60 Tables and every kind of slot machine with a total of 1750 in all, including Sun International's famous linked jackpots (like the Dream Machine, Super Slam and Poker Magic) plus Millennium Mania with a minimum R2-million jackpot. Decorated like some magical dream world, it's only fitting that so many dreams come true here.   The Carnival Club Salon Prive is a world of ultra-exclusive gaming and sumptuousness designed especially for high-rollers. 	
	




Location  		
The Carousel is situated on the N1, 55km North of Pretoria, with easy access from the highway.  		
 The Carousel is approximately 35 min. drive from Pretoria and 1 Hours drive from Johannesburg by car.   The entire route is via free-way and offers an easy and relaxing drive from both of these big cities.         South African Map       	
 Accommodation  The 5 star Carousel Hotel is situated off the main mall area away from the hustle and bustle of our restaurants and casino itself.   With the day-tripper market in mind, The Carousel hotel caters mainly for one or two night stay-overs and offers a warm and homely atmosphere, with quick and easy check-ins and friendly staff.   	
 57 Hotel Rooms: - 6 luxury rooms - 1 suite - 5 non-smoking rooms - 1 paraplegic room - 44 standard twins rooms  Every room has a 24 hour M-Net channel.  Room service is available 24 hours.  Breakfast is served in the hotel lounge from 07:00 to 11:00. 	
	



		
The casino tables section is open to the public from 12:00 daily.  		
  The tables will remain open until the early hours of the morning, depending on the level of business.  The slots are open 24 hours everyday, 7 days a week.  The Salon Priv operates from 12:00 on request until the early hours of the morning, depending on customer demand. 	
	




			
Staffing  The tables in the casino tables area are controlled by Croupiers (dealers), an Inspector and a Pit Boss. 				
Tables  Queries directly relevant to the game being played may be directed to the croupier, however general enquiries need to be directed to the Inspector or Pit Boss, so as not to disrupt the continuity of the game. Customers are not permitted to enter the cordoned off area behind each table, as this is reserved for working staff.  Jackpots Once a player has won a Jackpot, they may choose their preferred method of payment. This may be chips, cash or cheque format, which will be issued from the table or the casino cash desk.  Denominations  Table denominations will vary from game to game. Each table will display a marker board showing the minimum table bet available.  Salon Priv  An exclusive high roller tables gaming area has been set aside for those players wanting to make use of a high value gaming area. This area is strictly reserved for players only. Private Room  Certain casinos have a private room available, by prior arrangement. Bookings should be made through tables management.  				
MVG Programme  As an MVG cardholder you are now able to qualify for MVG benefits when playing your favourite tables game.  Please hand your MVG card to the tables staff when you sit down to play. They will record your MVG card details to ensure your play is recorded. You should present your MVG card at every table you play on.  Smart Cards on Tables  It is possible - at selected casinos - to buy-in using your smart card. Please enquire at the casino cash desk. Protect your MVG card by requesting a Pin (Personal Identity Number) from the MVG desk.  Sun International Casinos offer the following games  American Roulette Blackjack Diamond Rush Blackjack Magic Poker Raise 'em Poker Punto Banco Dice  Games differ from casino to casino - please enquire which ones are available at your favourite casino!  				
Any Queries?  Should you need assistance in learning how to play any game offered in our casinos we would be delighted to teach you - in private if you prefer. Please contact the MVG desk for more information.  Sun International Casinos 				
Carnival City		(011) 898 - 7000		
The Carousel		(012) 718 - 7421		
Gaborone Sun		(09267) 35 - 1111		
Kalahari Sands		(0926461) 22 - 2300		
Lesotho Sun		(09266) 31 - 3111		
Maseru Sun		(09266) 31 - 2434		
Morula Sun		(012) 799 - 0060		
Naledi Sun		(012) 799 - 0060		
Naledi Sun		(05187) 51060		
Nhlangano Sun		(09268) 78211		
Royal Swazi Sun		(09268) 416 - 1001		
Sun City		(014) 557 - 1800		
Thaba'Nchu Sun		(015) 871 4200		
Venda Sun		(015) 962 4600		
Wild Coast Sun		(039) 305 - 2777  		
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS  (083) 301 - 8175 ; (031) 463 - 1616  Gamble with your head - not your heart.  				
				
  			
Black Jack			
	American Roulette		
Magic Poker			
	Punto Banco		
Slots  	 	
The Carousel is one of the best slot machine environments with at least 948 machines.  		
  The Million Rand Progressive machines are Million Mania and Dream Machine, which all give minimum jackpots of R1 000 000.  Other popular slots on the main floor include the Wheel of Gold, Red Eye Nickels and Starlight Express, while those who want a flutter for only 50c enjoy the Roller Coaster.  Denominations range between 50c and R100 on the slot machines. 	
	



R0.50 Slots		
	R1.00 Slots	
R2.00 Slots		
	R5.00 Slots	
R10.00 Slots		
	R25.00 Slots	
R50.00 Slots		
	R100.00 Slots	

Credit Facilities  		
Credit Cards Credit cards can be accepted for limited amounts within a fourteen day period, accompanied by positive identification. American Express, Diners and all gold cards have a limit of R2 000. American Express only permits us to accept cards beginning with the serial number 3768). All other cards bear a limit of R500.  		
  Credit Please contact the duty casino manager or duty slots manager for more information.   Cheques Personal cheques...and the relevant credit card that guarantees the cheque will be accepted up to R500-00 over a fourteen day period, accompanied by positive identification. Bank guaranteed cheques can be accepted if accompanied by positive identification and the relevant credit card, however banks restrict the number of guaranteed cheques we are permitted to accept each day. You are asked to contact the cashier for details regarding the type of cheque you may be using. 	
ATMs Automatic teller machines can be found next to the main cash desk on the casino floor (tables), next to Kingsbar on the slots floor, next to the Jokers Bar on the slots floor and next to the MVG desk on the slots floor. The ATMs are available 24 hours a day. 	
Travellers' Cheques All travellers cheques are accepted with the required passport or S.A. ID.  Foreign Currency All major foreign currencies are accepted for chips at the casino cash desk. To exchange foreign currency for SA Rands, please contact the financial services Department. A Foreign passport is required for all foreign exchange transactions. All temporary, permanent or nationalised RSA residents with a foreign passport are disqualified from exchanging foreign currency. 	
Maestro Cards Maestro cards may also be utilised with the necessary ID and P.I.N codes.	
	




Table Games  	 	
If you enjoy playing tables, theres a choice of American Roulette, Poker, Blackjack and the exclusive Diamond Rush Progressive Blackjack. The Carousel offers 37 tables in total, all with well-trained croupiers and regular payouts.  		
  The four-storey high domed ceiling of the main tables area provides a light and airy environment and the opportunity to play American Roulette, Blackjack and Poker in addition to Diamond Rush.  You can stand a chance of winning a minimum jackpot of R50 000 at the Diamond Rush Blackjack Tables by simply placing an additional R5 bet. The winning combination is three 7s of diamonds - payouts have at times exceeded R1 000 000. 	
  Denominations on American Roulette are from R5 to R100 on the number, but higher limits are available on request. Blackjack and Diamond Rush limits start at a minimum of R50, with a maximum of R1 000. Poker ranges from R25 to R250.  Should you need assistance in learning how to play any game offered in our casinos, we would be delighted to teach you, in private if you prefer. Please contact the MVG desk for more information. 	
	



Table Games		


Salon Prive  		
This self contained casino, complete with cash desk, bar, food service and bathrooms offers higher limits in an elegant and spacious environment with higher minimums; R25 on American Roulette and R200 on Blackjack and Punto Banco  the emphasis is on the players needs. 		
  In addition, the Private Room can be pre-booked to ensure complete privacy for the discerning high roller.  The Crystal Club Salon Priv is reserved for players only. 	
	





Conferences  		
The following venues are available to cater for relevant requirements and a number of conference attendants: 		
 Marquee  Sit down (set menu) - 800 pax  Sit down (buffet menu)- 1000 pax  Concerts - 3500  Han Palace  Board Room Style - 60 pax  Cinema Style - 80 pax  Classroom Style - 60 pax  Cocktail - 100 pax  Sit Down (set menu) - 100 pax  Sit Down (buffet) - 100 pax 	
	



Contact Information  		
The Carousel Contact Details P O Box 777 Temba 0407  Telephone: +27 12 718-7777 	
	




		
 Dining   When you have spent all your energies gambling, recharge your batteries by choosing from the following great restaurants, ranging from Italian to Burgers and Ice-cream. BJ's  Monkey Business cafe  Giovanni's Ristorante  Squire's Explorers  Restaurants   Giovannis Offers a range of superb Italian food from Pizzas to Veal pasta cassatta and many more. Giovannis offers true Italian hospitality as is decorated as such, with rough stone interior and hanging lanterns as well as an outdoor terrace for those who enjoy the feeling of dining on the Piazza.  	
 Squires Loft Explorers Club A steak lovers dream, offering a range of superb fillets, as well as numerous other carnivorous treats. Squires Loft has an amazing array of artifacts and collectables adorning its walls and ceiling.  From Polar bears to old aircraft, as well as a range of photographs from years gone by. Squires Loft is worth the visit even if only to gaze at the wonders on the walls.  Curry Tavern This is not for the faint hearted or those with a weak pallet.  Come and enjoy true Eastern cuisine and experience the amazing flavours of the sub-continent. Famous for their Breyani, Curry Tavern offers you a taste of India youll never forget.  Bars   From dancing bodies to comedy supremos to shows galore - the Cheyenne Saloon has it all!  Enjoy the Wild West atmosphere while waiting for the next breathtaking show to begin.  Dance the night away with friends, to the tune of popular bands or enjoy the hilarious comedy shows!  Various bars are situated within the casino and slot machine area.   Entertainment   	
 The Cheyenne Saloon  The Cheyenne Saloon has long been one of Pretoria and Johannesburgs premier live entertainment venues, hosting the likes of Smokie, Barry Hilton, Kevin "Bloody" Wilson, Gerry and the Peacemakers, Ballyhoo, The Blarney Brothers, Abbott and Crabb and numerous superb song and dance spectaculars such as "Rocket and Spies", "Take This", "Inferno" and "Magic Moments".  The Cheyenne Saloon is open every Friday and Saturday night from 19h00, with a regular showtime of 21:00.   Tickets for all Cheyenne Shows are available at Computicket or at the door and normal show entry fee is R20 p.p.on Friday and Saturday nights.  	
 Kamp Kwena   Kamp Kwena now incorporates Tumble Town and offers your kids fully supervised fun, meals and entertainment by dedicated staff on all week ends and during all school holidays with live magic shows.   Kamp Kwena is there to ensure you and your kids enjoy a relaxing and fun-filled stay at The Carousel, whether youre here for an hour or the day.  Magic Company has a huge range of arcade games for young and old, whether you like Pac-man or driving a formula 1 racing car its all there, plus a cute train ride for the young ones.   Exclusive children's parties can be organised on receipt of bookings. 	
	



Golf  		
The Carousel is the main sponsor of the first and only Senior Amateur Golf Tour in South Africa. The first event took place in 1997 and 1999 sees us sponsoring the tour for its 3rd year. 		
  The Gauteng Central Series of the tour starts on 16 August 1999.The entry per event is R200.00 and each event is played over 3 days and 54 holes with a handicap limit of 18.  		
5-7 October 1999	Modderfontein G.C.		
19-21 October 1999 	Benoni C.C.		
2-4 November 1999	Roodekop C.C.		
		


The Carousel was opened in 1991 and has been one of Sun Internationals most successful casinos. Developed with day-trippers in mind, its entire lay-out and set-up is geared to the guest visiting for the day.  		
 Walking towards The Carousel from our large car park, you are immediately met by a spectacular rose garden featuring Carousel Horses and an awesome water feature and dome area filled with natural light. The main mall area boasts amazing stained glass windows and ceilings with detailed floor tiling and impressive marble pillars.  We boast a large video arcade area for children, as well as a fully supervised crche, and an even larger gaming area for adults featuring both slots and table games.   	
 The theme of stained glass is re-iterated in the casino with a huge stained glass dome covering our tables area. At one stage The Carousel was the largest casino in the Southern Hemisphere.  The Carousel is also famous for its premier entertainment venue the Cheyenne Saloon which hosts renowned music and dance spectaculars. We are also world famous as a boxing venue and have hosted such greats as Roberto Duran, Corrie Sanders, Baby Jake Matlala, Vuyani Bungu and most recently Lehlo Ledwaba.   We offer something for everyone and since opening it has become a landmark on the N1 North of Pretoria. With 90 instant millionaires we have to be your best bet.  	
	



Contact Information		
		
Sun International - A world of a Thousand Thrills

Sun International is a name synonymous with excellence in the world of hospitality and leisure, both in South Africa - where it is the undisputed industry leader - and abroad, with the Sun International group featuring amongst the top 20 hotel chains worldwide. 

We offer our guests an irresistible combination of architecturally exciting hotels and resorts in truly spectacular destinations. This, combined with our service excellence, the most superb sporting and leisure activities available, and delicious cuisine created by talented banqueting teams, makes it easy to see why our guests keep on coming back for more - whether on a leisure break, a conference or an incentive adventure.

We invite you to discover our world and, whether you're a new
visitor or an old friend, we hope to welcome you very soon!

Casino  	 	
The big draw card at Gaborone Sun must be the casino. With 11 tables, Progressive and Million Mania slot machines, you can hit the jackpot in no time! For non-stop gaming action, from 13:00 until late, our qualified, motivated and efficient staff are here at your beck and call to tend to your every need.  		
 Our upmarket gaming area will transcend you into another world. With state of the art gaming technology at your fingertips, at Gaborone Sun you are our Most Valued Guest.	
	



Credit Facilities		
	Slots	
Operating Hours		
	Salon Prive	
Table Games		
		
Conferences  		
Gaborone Sun is the perfect conference venue, for the business person who wants to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city.  		
 Not only is there a fully equipped conference center with boardrooms, also bars and entertainment areas which are perfect for informal meetings.   Equipment and Services  Wall to wall carpeting Air conditioning Independently controlled lights with dimmer switches PA systems Black-out facilities Telephone jacks Conference aids Portable screens - 1 x Da-lite Picture King Overhead projector Carousel slide magazines Vista Varia Projector stand Microphones and stands Portable PA system Portable dance floor  Portable lecterns Cassette player Portable stage units/Fashion ramps TV, VHS video machines Piped music 3 Phase power Telephone jacks White boards Video projector 35 mm slide projector Flipchart easels	
 In addition the centre is wired for simultaneous translation facilities with permanent translation booth overlooking the main conference area.  The Business Centre  (situated within the hotel) Message service  Photocopying facilities Secretarial service  Florist service Translations  Telex communication Facsimile transmission  Telephones	
 Meeting Room   Main conference room: Can be divided into three separate rooms.   In addition there are five seminar rooms for use as meeting rooms.  The centre is totally self-contained with a reception lobby area and pre-assembly area with bar.   	
	



Contact Information  		
Gaborone Sun Contact Details Nyerere Drive North Gaborone  Private Bag 0016 Gaborone  Botswana 			
Telephone: 	(09267) 351 111		
Fax:	(09267) 302 555		
		




Dining  		
 Restaurants  Goombays  An a la carte restaurant serving international specialties with live entertainment.   Savuti  Quick service restaurant offering an extensive buffet carvery for lunch and dinner. This is also the venue for an English or Continental Breakfast.  Conservatory and Pool Terrace  The venue for light snacks and refreshments. Sunday: Speciality Lunch.  	
 Bars  Slots Cocktail Lounge Hours: 10h00 until close Live entertainment  Casino Bar  (exclusive for table players) Hours: 13h00 until close  Pool Bar In the pool gardens, for cocktails or your favourite cooler. 	
	



Francistown  		
The Marang Casino is situated at the Marang Hotel in Francistown, Botswana.  		
 The thatch roof, stonework and traditional African dcor of the Marang Casino reflect the heart of Africa and lend an atmosphere of warmth and excitement.  The lights, sounds and action of jackpot bells make the casino a sure place to visit. 	
	





Sun Internationals Gaborone Sun sets the standard for comfort and entertainment whilst still being in the most convenient location for business.  		
 The rooms provide a home-from-home feel where you can relax or catch up quietly on after hours work.  The fully equipped conference center with boardrooms offers business with a pleasure There are also bars and entertainment areas, which are perfect for informal meetings.  Catch up on dining and live entertainment at the various restaurants. The casino with regular table games and Sun Internationals famous slots makes dreams come true.  	
 Shopping   Shops within the Hotel  Curio Shop Hairdressing Salon Beauty Salon Tour Operator Transport Company Business Centre Estate Agency Banking Agency	
	



Contact Information		
	Francistown	
Selibi-Pikwe		


Location  				 		
The Gaborone Sun is situated in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana. It is only a few minutes away from the city and business centre, the Government buildings, and the University of Botswana. 						
 Airport   Daily direct international services are available from Gaborone to Johannesburg International Airport.  South Africa via Air Botswana and Comair and SAA Express.  Air Botswana operates an extensive internal flight schedule.  Overseas connections are also available via several international airlines.  International Traveller Information   Accounts Settled in cash, travelers cheques, or by credit card (American Express, Diners Club Card, Mastercard, and Visa.  Currency Pula. It is advisable to check the exchange rate prior to visit.  Gaborone Border Posts/Visas 						
Gaborone (Tlokweng) 		07:00 to 22:00				
Lobatse (Pioneer Gate)		07:00 to 20:00				
Mmabatho (Ramatlabama) 		07:00 to 20:00				
 Apart from South Africans, all other visitors should check with their consulate or travel agent whether a visa is required or not.  However, it is advisable to carry a valid passport and drivers license at all times.  Excursions (By Arrangement) Safaris to Okavango Swamps, Chobe and Moremi Game Reserves, and other places of interest.  Weather 						
Summer	22C - 33C					
Sunshine	8 - 10 hours daily					
Relative low humidity.  Rain season. 					
Winter	5C - 15C				
Sunshine	5-6 hours daily				
   					
						



Dining & Entertainment		
	Contact Information	
		


Accommodation  		
The Gaborone Sun's hotel rooms provide a home-from-home feel where you can relax or catch up quietly on after hours work.  		
The 192 rooms which the hotel offer, comprises of the following: 			
Standard Rooms	66		
Family Rooms	8 		
De Luxe Rooms	73 		
Luxury Rooms	38 		
Suites	3 		
Paraplegic Rooms	3 		
Presidential Suite	1 		
  			
Amenities & Services All rooms have air-conditioning and heating with individual controls, colour television with satellite channels, telephone, bath, shower, electric shaver plug (220 volts AC, 50 cycles) and hairdryers. 		
		



Table Games  	 			
Staffing  The tables in the casino tables area are controlled by Croupiers (dealers), an Inspector and a Pit Boss. 				
Tables  Queries directly relevant to the game being played may be directed to the croupier, however general enquiries need to be directed to the Inspector or Pit Boss, so as not to disrupt the continuity of the game. Customers are not permitted to enter the cordoned off area behind each table, as this is reserved for working staff.  Jackpots Once a player has won a Jackpot, they may choose their preferred method of payment. This may be chips, cash or cheque format, which will be issued from the table or the casino cash desk.  Denominations  Table denominations will vary from game to game. Each table will display a marker board showing the minimum table bet available.  Salon Priv  An exclusive high roller tables gaming area has been set aside for those players wanting to make use of a high value gaming area. This area is strictly reserved for players only. Private Room  Certain casinos have a private room available, by prior arrangement. Bookings should be made through tables management.  				
MVG Programme  As an MVG cardholder you are now able to qualify for MVG benefits when playing your favourite tables game.  Please hand your MVG card to the tables staff when you sit down to play. They will record your MVG card details to ensure your play is recorded. You should present your MVG card at every table you play on.  Smart Cards on Tables  It is possible - at selected casinos - to buy-in using your smart card. Please enquire at the casino cash desk. Protect your MVG card by requesting a Pin (Personal Identity Number) from the MVG desk.  Sun International Casinos offer the following games  American Roulette Blackjack Diamond Rush Blackjack Magic Poker Raise 'em Poker Punto Banco Dice  Games differ from casino to casino - please enquire which ones are available at your favourite casino!  				
Any Queries?  Should you need assistance in learning how to play any game offered in our casinos we would be delighted to teach you - in private if you prefer. Please contact the MVG desk for more information.  Sun International Casinos 				
Carnival City		(011) 898 - 7000		
The Carousel		(012) 718 - 7421		
Gaborone Sun		(09267) 35 - 1111		
Kalahari Sands		(0926461) 22 - 2300		
Lesotho Sun		(09266) 31 - 3111		
Maseru Sun		(09266) 31 - 2434		
Morula Sun		(012) 799 - 0060		
Naledi Sun		(012) 799 - 0060		
Naledi Sun		(05187) 51060		
Nhlangano Sun		(09268) 78211		
Royal Swazi Sun		(09268) 416 - 1001		
Sun City		(014) 557 - 1800		
Thaba'Nchu Sun		(015) 871 4200		
Venda Sun		(015) 962 4600		
Wild Coast Sun		(039) 305 - 2777  		
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS  (083) 301 - 8175 ; (031) 463 - 1616  Gamble with your head - not your heart.  				
				
  			
Black Jack			
	American Roulette		
Magic Poker			
	Punto Banco		
			


Black Jack  		
Object of the game The object of the game is to draw a hand of cards which has a value closer to 21 than that of the croupier, without going bust i.e. over 21. A two-card hand consisting of an Ace with any 10, Jack, Queen or King is called a Blackjack and pays 3  2. 		
How to play To play, each player has to place a bet (of at least the table minimum) on the betting box in front of him. The croupier then deals each player and himself one card, and then each player a second card, leaving himself one only. All cards are dealt face up. Starting with the player to the left of the croupier, each player has to make one of five decisions (see below) based on the two cards he has already been dealt, and the card the croupier holds.   The croupier offers each player the change to:   1 Stand not take any further cards,  2 Draw take another card(s) to improve his chances of getting closer to 21,  3 Split If a player is dealt a pair of cards, the player is given the option of splitting the cards and playing them as two separate hands. When a player splits, he must place a bet, equal in value to his first bet, on the second card before the croupier deals him another card. If the pair that is split is a pair of Aces, the player can only receive one further card for each hand, however, if another Ace is dealt, this may also be split. The value if the Ace in each of these hands is regarded as 11. 4 Double a player may double his stake on any two cards other than a Blackjack. 5 Surrender if a player feels that his first two cards are not a strong hand to win, he may surrender his bet which means he loses half of his stake and his cards are removed. He may only do this after the initial deal and before any further cards are dealt. He may not surrender against the croupiers ace.  	
Croupiers hand If the croupiers hand has a value of 16 or less, the croupier must draw another card. If the croupiers hand has a value of 17 or more, the croupier must stand.  Insurance If the croupiers first card is and ace, players may insure their bets against the croupier receiving a Blackjack. This means that the player can place a bet, no more than half the original bet, in front of the betting box in the section marked insurance. If the croupier gets a Blackjack, the insurance bet is paid off at 2 to 1 (which covers the original bet). If the croupier does not get a Blackjack the Insurance bet is lost and the game continues as normal.  Who wins and who loses? If the value of the players hand is closer to 21 than that of the croupiers hand, the player wins even money (i.e. what he bet)  If the value of the croupiers hand is closer to 21 than that of the players hand, the player loses his bet.  If the value of the croupiers hand is the same as the players, the player keeps his original bet (a stand-off).  If the croupier and the player both score a Blackjack it is a stand-off.  If the croupier goes bust then all the players left in the game win even money.  If the player has Blackjack (i.e. an Ace and any picture card, or a 10) and the croupier does not, then the player will be paid 3 to 2 on his bet.  If the croupier has Blackjack and the player has not, but holds cards totaling 21, then the player loses his bet. 	
	




Credit Facilities  		
 Credit Cards Credit cards can be accepted for limited amounts within a fourteen day period, accompanied by positive identification. American Express, Diners and all gold cards have a limit of R2 000. American Express only permits us to accept cards beginning with the serial number 3768). All other cards bear a limit of R500.  Credit Please contact the casino manager on duty for more information.  Cheques Personal cheques are not permitted in Botswana. 	
  ATMs Two automatic teller machines which are managed by Barclays Bank (Botswana) and First National Bank (Botswana) are also located in the casino.  Travellers' Cheques All travellers cheques are accepted.  Foreign Currency All major foreign currencies are accepted for chips at the casino cash desk. To exchange foreign currency for Pula - please contact the bank in the hotel or the concierge desk. A passport and air ticket is required for all foreign exchange transactions. 	
	




Dining & Entertainment  		
  Sports and Recreation   Golf Course Complimentary membership at the adjacent Gaborone Country Club.  Swimming Pool Pool towels available.  Tennis 2 flood-lit all-weather courts. Racquets and balls available.  Squash 2 air-conditioned courts. Racquets and balls available. 	
Local Attractions   Gaborone was chosen as the capital of Botswana in 1965.  The University of Botswana, The National Museum and Art Gallery as well as the National Sports Stadium are all located in the city.  Music and Drama is catered for at the Matisong Cultural Centre. Close to the city are the Gaborone and Mokolodi game reserves.  Excursions could be arranged to other places of interest outside of Gaborone - like safaris to the Okavango Swamps, Chobe and Moremi Game Reserves.  	
	


Table Games  	 	
If the thrill of slots is not enough to satisfy you then take up the challenge of either Roulette, Blackjack or Poker.  		
 We offer six American Roulette tables, with the following minimum and maximum bets: 1 @ P2  P50; 4 @ P5  P100; 1 @ P10  P200  Four Blackjack tables are also available with the following minimum and maximum bets: 2 @ P20  P500; 2 @ P50  P1 000  A Raise Em Poker table offers a minimum bet of P20 and a maximum bet of P200.  Should you need assistance in learning how to play any game offered in our casinos, we would be delighted to teach you. Please contact the MVG desk for more information. 	
	



Table Games		
	

Operating Hours  		
The casino tables section is open to the public from 13:00 daily.  		
  The tables will remain open until the early hours of the morning, depending on the level of business.  The slots section is open daily from 10:00 until late and is closed on Good Friday.  The Salon Priv operates from 20:00 until late.	
	
	



Magic Poker  		
Magic Poker is the exciting new game from Sun International which allows you to play Stud Poker with the Pregressive bet. We have now introduced the Magic Poker Joker which is a wild card, and the Bluff Bet box which pays odds of 3 to 2 if the dealer does not open. 		
How to play To be in the game and be dealt your five cards you must place a bet on the Ante boc. If you wish to play the progressive bet, this must be placed at the same time. This bet is always R25 and is independent of all other bets.  The dealer will deal five cards face down to each of the players in the game and five to himself with the top card face up. Remember that the magic Poker Joker is a wild card. You must mow decide whether you wish to stay in the game by placing a bet in the Bet box, equal to that of your Ante. Or you may fold which means you will forfeit your original Ante bet.  When all bets have been placed the dealer will then reveal his cards. If you have a hand which is better than the dealers, you will be paid out as per the odds displayed in the table. However, if the dealer has a hand that is better than yours, you will forfeit both your Ante and Bet box bets.  In the vent that the dealer does not open and you have a valid hand, your bet will be a stand off(neither wins nor loses) and you will be paid even oney on your Ante bet.  If you do not have a valid hand and the dealer does not open, both your box and Ante bet will stand off.  		
Progressive bet  The progressive bet will be paid if you have a hand that is equal to, or better than, a apir of Jacks. This bet must be placed at the same time as your Ante bet, prior to the cards being dealt. This bet pays whether the dealer opens or not. The progressive jackpot displayed is paid to a Royal Flush without the Magic Poker Joker.  Bluff bet  The bluff bet is optional and can be played if you believe that the dealer will open. To play this bet you must place a bet in the Bet box equivalent to your original Ante bet and then place a bet in the are marked bluff. The Bluff bet must be a minimum of R25, and may be in multiples of R25 up to the amount of your Ante bet. When the dealer reveals his hand, if he does not have an Ace/King or better, you will be paid 3 to 2 on you Bluff bet. However, if the dealer opens you will forfeit this bet.   		
Bets and Payouts 				
Bet 	Minimum 	Maximum 		
Ante Bet	R25	R250		
Progressive Pad	R25	R25		
Bet Box	R25	R250		
Hand 	Bet Box	Progressive Bet		
Royal Flush without Joker	250 to 1	Progressive		
Five of a kind	200 to 1	R50 000		
Royal Flush with a Joker	100 to 1	R25 000		
Straight Flush	50 to 1	R15 000		
Four of a kind	20 to 1	R2 500		
Full house	7 to 1	R500		
Flush	5 to 1	R500		
Straight	4 to 1	R100		
Three of a kind	3 to 1	R100		
Two pairs	2 to 1	R50		
Pair of Jacks or better	1 to 1	R50		
Any other pair	1 to 1	-		
Best Ace/King	1 to 1	-		
Ante	1 to 1	-		
		



Punto Banco  					
Punto Banco is a popular casino card game which allows players to bet for or against the bank. 					
Buying chips  Punto Banco is played with value chips available from the table from the Croupier at the table or from the cash desk.  The table layout  The Punto Banco table is made up of three betting sections on each side of the table; the Punto (player) area, the Banco (bank) area, and the side bet section called the Tie, Draw or Egalite area.Fourteen players can be seated at the table, each with their own allocated betting area in front of them. In addition to the seated players, Punto Banco can accommodate a number of standing players.  					
How to play Each player decides whether to bet on the side of Punto (player) or Banco (bank). The player with the shoe is the bank. The objective of the game is to get as close to the number 9 as possible. A seated player betting on Punto places the Punto bet in the communal Punto section and a Banco bet is placed on the Banco block number corresponding to the number on the layout in front of the player. The Punto and Banco are each dealt two cards by one of the players. A third card may be dealt to each hand, depending on the outcome of the first two cards. The hand that wins is the one that receives cards with a total value closest to 9.  If the combined value of the cards exceeds 10, the 10 is ignored (eg. An 8 and 4 totals 12, the 10 is ignored, and the total value is 2). A 10 or a picture card is counted as zero. A two-card total of 8 or 9 is called a Natural.  In addition to betting on either Punto or Banco, players may also bet on a Tie i.e. that the total value of the cards in the Punto hand will be the same as the total value of the cards in the Banco hand. All Tie bets should be handed to the Croupier to be placed. In the event of a Tie, the Punto and Bunco bets are held over to the next game, and the Tie bets are paid out at 81. Players must have a bet on either Punto or Banco to draw the cards. 					
Payout on winning bets					
Punto	1 to 1				
Banco	1 to 1 (less 5% commission)				
Tie	8 to 1				
 					
Drawing rules					
When the player holds					
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5		draw a card			
6, 7		stand			
8, 9		natural  no more cards for either player or bank			
When the banker holds					
0, 1, 2		draw a card			
3		draw a card, unless, players third card is 8			
4		draw a card when players third card is 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7			
5		draw a card when players third card is 4, 5, 6 or 7			
6		draw a card when players third card is 6 or 7			
7		stand			
8 or 9		natural  no more cards for either player or bank			
					
   						


Salon Prive  		
Our Salon Priv is located off the main casino floor, exclusively for high roller gaming. We offer 2 American Roulette tables (P5 and P10) and a Blackjack table (P50).  This area is strictly reserved for players only. 		
   	




Slots  	 	
For your gaming pleasure there are many games to choose from which are all linked to progressive jackpots of which Million Mania is one.  		
 For your convenience 3 cashier booths, all selling and redemption, are located on the right hand side of the casino entrance. Tokens are required for play on all machines. Denominations range from 50t (thebe) to P5 (Pula). 	
	



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American Roulette  		
American Roulette  American Roulette is an exciting, fun filled casino game with a wide variety of bets. Roulette is played with special chips called colour chips. These chips are colour coded so that each players chips can be distinguished from those of all other players at the table, These colour chips have no value elsewhere in the casino, and must therefore be cashed in at the table when the player had finished playing. Players may buy these colour chips with cash from the croupier, or use a credit card to purchase value chips at the cash desk, which can then be used at the table to buy colour chips. 		
The American Roulette wheel  The Amercian Roulette wheel consists of 37 numbers; 18 black, 18 red and one green, which is zero.  The betting layout  The betting layout allows players a wide range of betting options. (See our easy reference guide above for these options, with payout chart overleaf.)  Remember  Roulette is a game to play for fun. Every number has exactly the same change as any other number of coming up on each spin i.e. the winning number on any spin has no effect on the outcome of the next spin.  		
How to play  Place your coloured or value chips on the layout.  The croupier will spin the ball.  Do not bet after the croupier had announced no more bets  the ball will then drop down into the winning number.  The winning number will be identified by the placing of a marker on that number.  The dealer will clear all the losing bets from the layout and pay all winning bets.  Any bet placed on the layout after the croupier has closed the betting time, will be called a no bet and handed back to the player. 		
Bets and payouts 		
Inside bet		
Straight up bet 35 to 1  A bet on any single number, for example 3,7,10.		
Split bet 17 to 1  A bet on any two adjacent numbers, for example 4 and 5		
Street bet 11 to 1,  A bet on all three numbers in a row, for example 13,14 and 15		
Corner bet 8 to 1  A bet on four adjecent numbers, for example 23,24,26 and 27		
Six line bet 5 to 1  A bet on two adjeacent rows of numbers, for example 7,8,9,10,11 and 12		
Outside bet		
Dozen 2 to 1  A bet on twelve consecutive numbers, either 1 to 12,13 to 24, or 25 to 26		
Columns 2 to 1  A bet on all twelve numbers in one column		
Red or black 1 to 1  A bet on all the red (or all the black)numbers		
Odd or even 1 to 1  A bet on all the odd (or all the even)numbers		
1 to 18 or 19 to 36 1 to 1  A bet on eighteen consecutive numbers		
When zero wins  All dozen and column bets lose  Even bets lose half the bet placed  Any other bet not on zero, or combinations of zero, lose. 		
		




Table Games  	 			
Staffing  The tables in the casino tables area are controlled by Croupiers (dealers), an Inspector and a Pit Boss. 				
Tables  Queries directly relevant to the game being played may be directed to the croupier, however general enquiries need to be directed to the Inspector or Pit Boss, so as not to disrupt the continuity of the game. Customers are not permitted to enter the cordoned off area behind each table, as this is reserved for working staff.  Jackpots Once a player has won a Jackpot, they may choose their preferred method of payment. This may be chips, cash or cheque format, which will be issued from the table or the casino cash desk.  Denominations  Table denominations will vary from game to game. Each table will display a marker board showing the minimum table bet available.  Salon Priv  An exclusive high roller tables gaming area has been set aside for those players wanting to make use of a high value gaming area. This area is strictly reserved for players only. Private Room  Certain casinos have a private room available, by prior arrangement. Bookings should be made through tables management.  				
MVG Programme  As an MVG cardholder you are now able to qualify for MVG benefits when playing your favourite tables game.  Please hand your MVG card to the tables staff when you sit down to play. They will record your MVG card details to ensure your play is recorded. You should present your MVG card at every table you play on.  Smart Cards on Tables  It is possible - at selected casinos - to buy-in using your smart card. Please enquire at the casino cash desk. Protect your MVG card by requesting a Pin (Personal Identity Number) from the MVG desk.  Sun International Casinos offer the following games  American Roulette Blackjack Diamond Rush Blackjack Magic Poker Raise 'em Poker Punto Banco Dice  Games differ from casino to casino - please enquire which ones are available at your favourite casino!  				
Any Queries?  Should you need assistance in learning how to play any game offered in our casinos we would be delighted to teach you - in private if you prefer. Please contact the MVG desk for more information.  Sun International Casinos 				
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Contact Information  		
Kalahari Sands Sun Contact Details 129 Independence Avenue Windhoek 9000  P O Box 2254 Windhoek 9000  	
	




Dining & Entertainment  	 	
Local Atractions   	
 Windhoek  Windhoek is the capital city of Namibia, the administrative, legislative and judicial seat of the Namibian Government and the countrys main business, cultural and educational centre. With the reputation of being one of Africas cleanest cities, it has a pleasant, cosmopolitan atmosphere.    Culture excursions  College of the Arts Music performances, ballet and modern dances.  National Theatre Formal drama performances, music and ballet.  Warehouse Theatre Situated in the old brewery building. An informal theatre, offers music and one-person shows.  Franco Namibia Cultural Centre Films during the week, English and French. Also promotes Namibian Art.  Windhoek Saturday Street Market Offers a variety of Namibian arts and crafts in the open air.  	
 Museums  Alte Feste Cultural history items and Independence display. Hours: Mon  Fri 09:00  18:00 Sat  Sun 10:00  13:00, 15:00  18:00 Closed on Public Holidays. Entrance  Free.  Owela Museum Natural History, Dioramas of traditional village life and Touch Room activities for children. Hours: Mon  Fri 09:00  18:00 Sat  Sun 10:00  13;h00, 15:00  18:00 Closed on Public Holidays. Entrance  Free.  TransNamib Museum History of transport in Namibia. Hours: Mon  Fri 09:00  12:00, 14:00  16:00 Closed on Public Holidays. Entrance N$ 2.00 adults, 50c children.  	
Windhoek Out-of-Doors  Hofmeyr Walk Scenic walking trail overlooking city.  Avis Dam On the outskirts of Windhoek, for bird-watching and walks.  Goreangab Dam On the north-western outskirts of Windhoek for sailing day-visiting, bird-watching and walks.  Daan Viljoen Game Reserve 26 km west of Windhoek. Day-visiting, bird-watching. Rest camp with swimming pool, restaurant, and caravan park.  Art  Various art galleries and art exhibitions are located in Windhoek.  Cinema  Maerua Park Kines Choice of three new release cinemas. 	
	



Dining		
		
In the centre of Windhoeks bustling business centre, is the refurbished, cosmopolitan Kalahari Sands Hotel and Casino. 		
 This luxurious hotel has a great deal more to offer guests than its remarkably convenient downtown location, with banks, restaurants and shops of every description in the adjoining shopping center.  	
	



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Location  		
 Accommodation   Number of rooms: 173 rooms. 151 twin rooms 16 executive rooms 5 deluxe suites 1 Presidential suite  Amenities & Services  All rooms have air conditioning and heating, colour TV, video channel, radio, telephone, bath, shower, electric shaver plug (220 volts AC, 50 cycles), hairdryers, refrigerator and coffee making facilities.  Room service is available 24 hours per day.  Services  * Casino * Cots and high chairs * Doctor, dentist on call * Hairdryers * Room video channel * Shopping, clothing, cosmetics, curios, gifts, jewellery, magazines * Swimming pool * Valet service * 2 Bars * Colour TV * Credit card facilities * Dry cleaning service * Non-allergenic pillows * Safety deposit boxes * Gym * Wake-up service * 24 Hour room service * Daily newspapers * Roll-away beds * Same day laundry service * Sauna * 1 Restaurant  		
 Concessionaire Services  * Avis car rental desk.  Location   The Kalahari Sands Hotel and Casino is centrally situated in downtown Windhoek, the capital of Namibia.   Airports Direct international flights arrive at and depart from Windhoek to Cape Town, Johannesburg, Frankfurt and London via Air Namibia, South African Airways, Lufthansa and Comair.  Air Namibia operates an extensive internal flight schedule, and weekly overseas flights are also available via numerous international airlines.  Note: International flights arrive at and depart from Windhoek Airport, some 45 km out of town.  "Cape Liner" operates regular shuttle coaches servicing every flight. Taxis are available.     International Traveller Info   Accounts Settled in cash, travelers cheques, or by credit card, (American Express, Diners Club Card, MasterCard, and Visa).  Payment by personal cheque by prior arrangement only.  Currency Presently the Namibian Dollar and the South African Rand. It is advisable to check the exchange rate prior to a visit.  Language English is the official language.  German, Afrikaans, Ovambo and Herero are also widely spoken.  		
 Border Formalities and Visas Travelers to Namibia require valid passports and tourist visas. Citizens from the following countries are exempted from visa requirements: 					
Germany 	Switzerland	Liechtenstein			
Ireland	United Kingdom	Austria			
France	USA 	Canada			
Japan	Russian Federation	Zimbabwe			
Tanzania	Angola	Zambia			
Botswana	Mozambique	Denmark			
Sweden	Norway	The Netherlands	South Africa		
    Sports and Recreation   * Swimming Pool * Pool towels available free of charge. * Atop the Hotel roof, the pool deck offers unparalleled views. * Equipped gym and sauna are provided free of charge for Hotel guests, adjacent to the pool area. * Facilities for squash, tennis, golf and bowls are available locally.  					
Shopping   Maerua Park: Recreation and entertainment centre, with diverse range of formal and informal restaurants, supermarkets, boutiques, amphitheatre, cinemas, childrens playground and games area. (? Robert Mugabe Avenue and Jan Jonker Road).  Mall & City Terminal Markets: Offering a variety of African Art and Craft.  Namibian Craft Centre: Art and handicraft from all over Namibia. Weekdays: 9h00  17h00 Saturdays 9h30  14h00 Sundays 10h00  14h00.  Penduka Craft Village: Namibian women project offering textiles, crafts, bed and table linen in ethnic designs. Open from 8h00  17h00 daily, except Sundays.  Soweto Market: Offering a variety of handicrafts, clothes and jewellery, music, food and drink and much more. Located in Independence Avenue, Katutura.  Wernhil Park: Selection of shops, including a supermarket, clothing-and outdoor shops, a pharmacy, boutiques, jewellery shops and banks (? Mandume Ndemufayo and Peter Muller Streets).  Windhoek Saturday Street Market: Open air market offering a variety of products.  		
		



Conferences  		
The Kalahari Sands Hotel offers one venue for your conference or banqueting requirements. 		
 Moringa Room (160 m Approx.):   Situated on the rooftop of the hotel, the facility includes lobby, pre-assembly/bar area and a multi- purpose function room. With a full kitchen adjacent, stage spotlighting, and accent lighting, the room is ideal for conferences, seminars, fashion shows, dinner, dancing or cabaret.  Up to 120 seated can be comfortably accommodated. This facility affords a panoramic view of the city.          		
 Conference Equipment Flipchart and pens P.A. System  (with tape deck and microphone) Additional Monitor P. Piece Microphone Table Lectern Overhead Projector and Screen Pointer Spotlight Slide Projector and Screen Video  VHS plus Monitor Cordless Microphone Lectern International Business Centre   Located on the first floor, this world-class business centre offers all the facilities of a normal office, with a wide range of equipment and back-up secretarial services. Air reservations, aircraft charter, small conference facilities. Excursions are available by arrangement and to numerous places of interest. 		
 Maximum Capacity Table   Maximum Capacities - Functions			
School room style	120		
Banqueting (1,80 m round tables)	120		
Cocktails	200		
Dinner/Dance (Buffet)	120		
Cinema	120		
U-shape	50		
Cinema	120		
School-room	80		
Boardroom	50		
 			
Meeting Rooms   Moringa Room (160 m Approx.):   Situated on the rooftop of the hotel, the facility includes lobby, pre-assembly/bar area and a multi- purpose function room.  With a full kitchen adjacent, stage spotlighting, and accent lighting, the room is ideal for conferences, seminars, fashion shows, dinner, dancing or cabaret.  Up to 120 seated can be comfortably accommodated.   This facility affords a panoramic view of the city. 		
		



Casino  	 	
As darkness settles over Lesotho, the glittering Lesotho Sun casino lights up the night.  		
 Make this sophisticated, glamorous world your own to wine and dine amidst the jingling of the slot machines. Exercise your skills at blackjack, American roulette or punto banco and make tonight your lucky night.  	
	



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Operating Hours		
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Conferences  		
From a small meeting for 10 people to a formal dinner for 400. The conference centre is uniquely designed as a series of 6 interleading rooms. 		
 Each room can be used separately by closing off the sound proof division. Consequently rooms catering for a 400-seater formal dinner dance, or a small breakaway meeting for 10 people are equally provided for.  But at the Sun we understand what they say about all work and no play- so our conference centre has become well known for its fun-filled theme evenings where delegates can unwind and de-stress after a long day.  	
 Equipment  All rooms are equipped with wall to wall carpeting, air conditioning, controlled lights, PA systems, and conference aids.  Meeting Rooms   The conference centre is uniquely designed as a series of 6 interleading rooms.  Each room can be used separately by closing off the sound proof division. Consequently rooms catering for a 400-seater formal dinner dance, or a small breakaway meeting for 10 people are equally provided for.   	
	



Contact Information  		
Lesotho Sun Contact Details Private Bag A  Maseru 100 Lesotho  		
Telephone	(09266) 313111		
Fax 	(09266) 310104		
Email 	Agmlesun@adelfang.co.za		
		




Dining & Entertainment  		
Start your day with the famous Sun International Breakfast and set yourself up for whatever lies ahead.  		
 For luncheon and dinner, choose between the Lesotho Suns sumptuous buffet and the elegant Five-Star Lehaha Restaurant, where chefs delight the connoisseurs palate.   For light, informal meals, snack at the Nala coffee shop and enjoy the view, and on sunny days try our tasty salads and braais served at the poolside terrace.  Restaurants   Lehaha Grill The Cave. Enjoy superb cuisine as you watch the Chefs skillfully ply their craft in an open kitchen, to a background of soft music. Hours: Monday  Saturday 18h30  23h00 Dress: Smart casual  Caf Nala Caf with Plenty. Buffet style restaurant with superb views overlooking Maseru.			
Breakfast	06h30  10h30		
Lunch	12h30  14h30		
Dinner	18h30  22h30		
 Lunch Boxes If visiting the mountains or taking a journey order a lunch box.   			
  Bars   Leifo Bar  With fine views overlooking Maseru and the hills of the Free State forming a backdrop. Enjoy our famous bottomless cup of coffee or a snack. Hours: Daily from 10h00  00h00  Hotsoma Bar The Hunting Mans Bar  Hours: Daily from 18h00 until close of Casino.  Letamong Pool Bar  Situated at the pool under a traditional thatch roof, opens from September 1st until the Easter weekend each summer. Light meals and thirst quenching cocktails. Hours: Daily from 10h00  19h00  		
  Sports and Recreation   Tennis Two floodlit tennis courts situated on the Hotel premises. No charge for residents.  Swimming pool  Pool towels available.  Volleyball Open 7 days a week  Maseru Club Open 7 days a week. All facilities open to guests of Maseru Sun at a nominal fee. Squash, Golf, Tennis and cricket are on offer.  Horse-riding Pony trekking from pony trekking centre (50 kms from Maseru), treks to various waterfalls available. No previous riding experience required.  		
Local Attractions   The Katse dam in the Lesotho Highlands is one of the most spectacular water features on the roof of Africa.   Visit previously inaccessible villages on a day trip into the Highlands and take a boat ride on the 45km  long dam. Trout fishing is a must.   In winter, when the Maluti Mountains are covered in snow, the skiing is good and views unforgettable. 		
		



Step into one of Africas finest hotel foyers and take in the spectacular and ever changing view of Maseru, Lesothos sandstone capital.  		
 Nestling at the foot of a sandstone range, the Lesotho Sun was built from this same traditional sandstone and sculpted to blend into its mountain background. Set amidst beautiful gardens, the hotel is ready to attend to your senses and make your stay a memorable one.  Major Attractions  Mountain Magic Explore the magical Maluti Mountains of Lesotho, using the Lesotho Sun as base. The roads are all in good condition, making a trip into the mountains only 1-hours drive away. If you prefer four-legged transport, discover the joys of pony trekking. This peaceful means of exploring the canyons and waterfalls has become a popular and accessible activity.  	
	



Contact Information		
	Maseru Sun	
		
Operating Hours  		
The casino tables section is open to the public from 19:00 weekdays and 12:00, Saturdays and Sundays.  		
 The tables will remain open until the early hours of the morning, depending on the level of business.   The slots section is open daily from 10:00, except Christmas, Good Friday and Ascension Day, when gambling commences at 12:00 noon.  	
	




Location  				
Accommodation   The Lesotho Sun is set on a hillside overlooking the capital city of Maseru.  All rooms have air-conditioning, TV with M-Net, radio, telephone, bath shower, hairdryer, coffee machine, voltage  220V. Room service is available 24 hours. 				
 Guest Rooms  				
The Lesotho Sun has a total of 194 rooms incorporating:  20	Double rooms			
152 	Single rooms			
1	Family room			
16	Luxury rooms			
2 	Royal Suites			
4 	Duplex Suites			
  				
Location   Located in magnificent parkland and landscaped gardens with an elevated view of the city, one kilometre from the city centre and 20 kilometres from the Moshoeshoe International Airport.  Airport:  Moshoeshoe International Airport.  Air Services SA Airlink and Air Lesotho operate flights between Maseru and Johannesburg.   International Traveller Information   Accounts  Settled in cash, Travellers cheques, or credit card (American Express, Diners Club Card, First Card, Mastercard, and Visa). Payment by personal cheques by prior arrangement only.  				
Currency Lesotho Maloti is equivalent in value to the South African Rand and no exchange rate differences occur at any time.  Language Sesotho and English are the official languages.  Border Posts Valid passports are required.			
Maputsoe Gate	open 24 hours		
Maseru Bridge 	open 24 hours		
Peka Bridge 	06h00  20h00		
Van Rooyens Gate	06h00  20h00		
Moshoeshoe International Airport	07h00  19h00		
 			
Visas All passport holders with the exception of: RSA British Canadian American Visas are available at border posts.  Inoculations None required.  Car Rental Avis Rent-a-Car has a hiring office at the Bloemfontein Airport.    				
				



Maseru Sun  		
Maseru Sun is situated in Maseru, the capital of Lesotho, overlooking the Caledon River and Maluti Mountains. 		
 Contact details 12 Orpen Road Maseru  Private Bag A84 Maseru 100 Lesotho  		
Telephone:	(09266) 312 434	(09266) 312 968		
Fax:	(09266) 310 158			
		





Slots  	 	
Many a millionaire has been made amidst the glittering lights and jingling slot machines. Come try your luck on one of the 86 slots. 		
 For your convenience, three cashier booths are strategically located inside the casino. Tokens are required for play on 50c, M1, M2 and M5 machines, enabling you to spend more time playing your favourite machine.   The popularity of poker slots is increasing all the time. A great variety of games are available offering substantial jackpots. To further cater for these needs, Sun International introduced its first wide are poker progressive jackpot in 1995. Poker magic, a M1 denomination game, boasts a minimum jackpot of M100 000.   Also a first in Lesotho is the Dream Machine, popular for making more millionaires more often. This jackpot is linked to other Sun International casinos and never pays less than M1 000 000.  	
	
	



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Table Games  		 		
The casino offers the popular American Roulette and both low and high stakes on Blackjack games.  				
 Table denominations will vary from game to game. Each table will display a marker board showing the minimum table bet available.   American Roulette is an exciting, fun filled casino game with a wide variety of bets and is played with special chips called colour chips.   We have four American Roulette tables with the following limits:				
Minimum : M5	Maximum : M100			
 				
The object of Blackjack is to draw a hand of cards which has a value closer to 21 than that of the croupier, without going bust (over 21). A two card hand consisting of an Ace with any 10, Jack, Queen or King is called a Blackjack and pays 3 : 2.  We have four Blackjack tables, with the following limits: 			
Minimum : M20	Maximum : M200		
Minimum : M50 	Maximum : M1 000		
 Should you need assistance in learning how to play any game offered in our casinos, we would be delighted to teach you, in private if you prefer. Please contact the MVG desk for more information.  			
				
				



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Table Games  	 	
In total we currently operate 6 Blackjack tables, 10 American Roulette tables, 1 Poker table and 3 Progressive Blackjack tables, Diamond Rush Blackjack tables and 1 Raise Em Poker Tables. 		
 Table denominations will vary from game to game. Each table will display a marker board showing the minimum table bet available.   American Roulette  minimum R5, maximum R100 Blackjack  minimum R50, maximum R1 000 Raise Em Poker  minimum R25, maximum R250 Diamond Rush Blackjack  minimum R50, maximum R1 000  Diamond Rush Blackjack progressive jackpot was recently won at R1.4 million, and can be won with an optional side bet of R5!. This Jackpot has a R50 000 minimum pay - out.  	
 American Roulette is an exciting, fun filled casino game with a wide variety of bets and is played with special chips called colour chips.   The object of Blackjack is to draw a hand of cards, which has a value closer to 21 than that of the croupier, without going bust (over 21). A two card hand consisting of an Ace with any 10, Jack, Queen or King is called a Blackjack and pays 3 : 2.  Should you need assistance in learning how to play any game offered in our casinos, we would be delighted to teach you, in private if you prefer. Please contact the MVG desk for more information.  	
	



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Conferences  		
Mabopane Room  Named for the town, in which Morula Sun is located, this facility is located in the Hotel gardens -a charming African room with its pole and thatch roof. It is a multi-functional building that can seat up to 250 people cinema style or 120 for a banquet or wedding. The room my be subdivided for greater flexibility such as breakaway sessions. 		
 Cinema  This venue is ideal for corporate presentations. It seats 65 and is fully air-conditioned.  Club 7 Arena  The Club 7 Arena is a multi - faceted facility that is as easily used for a jazz concert as it is for a dinner banquet. Its capacity is 500 - cinema style or a spacious 200 for dinner. It is fully equipped with sound,light and theatre staging.  Equipment and Services   Use of conference equipment is included in the banqueting packages. All modern conference tools are available, namely Overheads Projectors, Video and Data Projectors to Large-Screen TV's inclusive of DSTV Satellite TV. 	
	




Credit Facilities  		
 Credit Cards Credit cards are accepted for limited amounts within a fourteen - day period, accompanied by positive identification. American Express, Diners and all Gold Cards have a limit of R2 000. (American Express only permits us to accept cards beginning with the serial number 3768). All other cards bear a limit of R500.   Credit / Cheque Cashing Facilities Please contact the cashier desk for more information.   Cheques Personal cheques are accepted up to R500-00 over a seven - day period, accompanied by positive identification. Bank guaranteed cheques could be accepted if accompanied by positive identification and the relevant credit card, however banks restrict the number of guaranteed cheques we are permitted to accept each day. You are asked to contact the cashier for details regarding the type of cheque you may be using.   	
 ATMs First National Bank, Standard Bank and Nedbank ATM machines are located throughout the casino area, available 24 hours a day.   Travellers' Cheques All travellers cheques are accepted.   	
Foreign Currency All major foreign currencies are accepted for chips at the casino cash desk. Contact the Casino/Reception desks. A passport and current air ticket is required for all foreign exchange transactions.  	
	




Dining & Entertainment  		
Morula Restaurant This room is decorated in a style strongly reminiscent of its African roots - with rich colours and a strong emphasis on comfort and spaciousness.  		
 The picture windows look over the dam and early evening diners are often treated to the sight of a glorious golden sunset.  Breakfast is not a hurried affair in the Morula Restaurant.  Hot and cold buffets offer all you could hope for or expect-and indeed some that you would not.   Freshly baked pastries vie for your appetite with cheeses, cold meats and seafood.  Two types of buffet lunches are offered here. From Monday to Friday a salad bar, a roast joint carvery and a sweet buffet are the order of the day. Weekends see the truly sumptuous dishes rolled out.   Additions include the ever-popular Mongolian Stir Fry and a selection of mouth watering casseroles. A similar buffet is served every evening and an a la carte menu is on offer at both lunch and dinner.  A comprehensive wine list offers the best of South Africas vineyards and is often augmented by a selection of special bottles from the cellar.  	
 Bodiba Bar Adjoining the Morula Restaurant is the Bodiba Cocktail bar. It is the perfect venue for a quite sun-downer or an intimate drink. It is seldom crowded and is the perfect sanctuary for those seeking a respite from the hectic gaming floors.  Bugattis Situated just off the main casino and slots floors this snackery serves the needs of players on the run and families looking for something light. Although it is in a gaming area, families with children may enter via a door that opens onto the car park. The menu features a delicious array of burgers, sandwiches and pies all at pocket-pleasing prices.  	
 Entertainment  The core of entertainment at Morula Sun is the gaming experience itself, but notwithstanding that events are often staged either outdoors on the rolling hotel lawns or in the Club 7 Arena  a mini, multipurpose room used for draws, musical events and banquets. Typically included on the broad appeal calendar are jazz concerts, discos, dance events and cabaret.  Kids Entertainment  Morula is primarily an adult gaming destination, but children are well catered for.  Crche Competent and caring staff in the crche below the hotel lobby look after infants and toddlers. Open daily from 09:00 to midnight. Admission is free.  Jungle Gym The wonderful world of the Jungle Gym has a fun, local slant here. All the Jungle Gym equipment is made of robust Seligna poles and natural sisal rope. Kids enjoy long days of sun drenched fun here.  Swimming Pool Creative, circular, crystal clean pool for lazy, hot days.  	
 Video Arcade The Magic Company runs a wide range of modern and popular childrens entertainment featuring both video format and interactive game types.  Programmes During the school holidays a programme for childrens entertainment is run by a qualified and experienced co-ordinator. In the summer the hotel swimming pool is the centre of activity.  Babysitting Babysitters may be arranged through the hotel reception.  Sports & Recreation  Guests at Morula Sun can enjoy the following sport activities: 2 x Tennis Courts, 1 x floodlit  Volleyball Court  Mini Golf  Watersports in Season  Fishing,  Golf, ice skating, shooting, go-carting, splat ball can be arranged - all an easy drive away. 	
	



Table Games  	 			
Staffing  The tables in the casino tables area are controlled by Croupiers (dealers), an Inspector and a Pit Boss. 				
Tables  Queries directly relevant to the game being played may be directed to the croupier, however general enquiries need to be directed to the Inspector or Pit Boss, so as not to disrupt the continuity of the game. Customers are not permitted to enter the cordoned off area behind each table, as this is reserved for working staff.  Jackpots Once a player has won a Jackpot, they may choose their preferred method of payment. This may be chips, cash or cheque format, which will be issued from the table or the casino cash desk.  Denominations  Table denominations will vary from game to game. Each table will display a marker board showing the minimum table bet available.  Salon Priv  An exclusive high roller tables gaming area has been set aside for those players wanting to make use of a high value gaming area. This area is strictly reserved for players only. Private Room  Certain casinos have a private room available, by prior arrangement. Bookings should be made through tables management.  				
MVG Programme  As an MVG cardholder you are now able to qualify for MVG benefits when playing your favourite tables game.  Please hand your MVG card to the tables staff when you sit down to play. They will record your MVG card details to ensure your play is recorded. You should present your MVG card at every table you play on.  Smart Cards on Tables  It is possible - at selected casinos - to buy-in using your smart card. Please enquire at the casino cash desk. Protect your MVG card by requesting a Pin (Personal Identity Number) from the MVG desk.  Sun International Casinos offer the following games  American Roulette Blackjack Diamond Rush Blackjack Magic Poker Raise 'em Poker Punto Banco Dice  Games differ from casino to casino - please enquire which ones are available at your favourite casino!  				
Any Queries?  Should you need assistance in learning how to play any game offered in our casinos we would be delighted to teach you - in private if you prefer. Please contact the MVG desk for more information.  Sun International Casinos 				
Carnival City		(011) 898 - 7000		
The Carousel		(012) 718 - 7421		
Gaborone Sun		(09267) 35 - 1111		
Kalahari Sands		(0926461) 22 - 2300		
Lesotho Sun		(09266) 31 - 3111		
Maseru Sun		(09266) 31 - 2434		
Morula Sun		(012) 799 - 0060		
Naledi Sun		(012) 799 - 0060		
Naledi Sun		(05187) 51060		
Nhlangano Sun		(09268) 78211		
Royal Swazi Sun		(09268) 416 - 1001		
Sun City		(014) 557 - 1800		
Thaba'Nchu Sun		(015) 871 4200		
Venda Sun		(015) 962 4600		
Wild Coast Sun		(039) 305 - 2777  		
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS  (083) 301 - 8175 ; (031) 463 - 1616  Gamble with your head - not your heart.  				
				
  			
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Situated 40 km North West of Pretoria in Mabopane,Morula Sun Hotel and Casino overlooks the picturesque Nooitgedacht Dam.  		
 Morula Sun was built in 1986 and has been a popular gaming playground since opening.   Although the resort is primarily a gaming destination there are a host of other activities for visitors.  	
 Contact Information  Reception (012) 799 0070  Promotions (012) 799 0060 or (012) 799 0081  MVG Desk (012) 799 0063 	
	



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Operating Hours  		
The casino tables section and Salon Priv is open to the public from 11h00, except Christmas Day, Good Friday and Ascension Day, when gambling commences at 12 noon.  		
 The tables will remain open until the early hours of the morning, depending on the level of business.   The slots section is open daily on a 24-hour basis.  	
	




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Location  		
 Easy Drive Distances: 96 km from Johannesburg International Airport. 32 km from Wonderboom Airport. 40 km from Pretoria. 100 km from Johannesburg.  Morula may be reached from either the N1 or the R28:  From N1: N1 between Pretoria and Warmbad. Zambezi Drive Exit-turn West. Go to end of Zambezi drive (8.7km) Turn Right into Lavender Road (1.8km) Turn Left into Onderstepoort Road (8.3km)  Turn Right(in Rosslyn)into Doreen Road (also called Railway road and Hebron Road). Go(13.1km)along this road to Lucas Mangope Highway and turn right. Morula is on the left 3 km along Lucas Mangope.  	
 From R28: (Travelling from Johannesburg) R28 enters Pretoria and becomes Potgieter Street. Go past the Pta Correctional Services on your left. Turn Left into Skinner Street. Turn right into DF Malan Drive. Turn Left onto the Mabopane Highway. Take the Rosslyn Exit. Turn Right (in Rosslyn) into Doreen Road(also called Railway road and Hebron Road). Go (13.1km) along this road to Lucas Mangope Highway and turn right. Morula is on the left 3 km along Lucas Mangope.   Directional Maps are available by facsimile. Please contact the Hotel Reception on (012) 799 0070 or (012) 799 0054.  South African Map      	
 Accommodation / Hospitality  Rooms 71 Total 43 Double Rooms 20 Family Rooms 6 Luxury Rooms 1 Junior Luxury Suite Presidential Suite - overlooking the Bird Sanctuary (an ornithologist's delight)  Room Facilities Telephone TV with SABC, ETV, Mnet,DSTV TV and Radio channels Air Conditioning All rooms have extensive views of the Nooitgedacht Dam  Services Valet / Dry Cleaning Babysitting Cots   Shopping  The concessionaired gift shop offers bewildering array of clothing, gifts, confectionery and bric-a-brac. Open from 09:00 to midnight daily.  	
	


Salon Prive  		
An exclusive high roller Tables Gaming area has been set aside for those players wanting to make use of a high value gaming area. This area is strictly reserved for players only. 		
 Our Salon Priv tables games consist of the following denominations:   American Roulette Minimum R10  maximum R200 Minimum R25  maximum R500 x 2  Blackjack Minimum R100  maximum R2 000 Minimum R200  maximum R4 000 Minimum R500  maximum R5 000  Raise Em Poker Minimum R25 - maximum R250  Diamond Rush Blackjack Minimum R50 - maximum R1 000  Private Room on Request 	
	



Slots  	 	
The slots area comprises of 795 slot machines including poker machines comprising of 675 reel machines and 120 video machines.  		
 The slots section includes Sun International's Linked Progressive Jackpot machines whose jackpot values increase with every coin played throughout all Sun International casino's.   The denominations played on the slot machines range from 25 cents to R100. 	
	



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Casino  	 	
Gaming has always been one of the main attractions at Morula Sun. The slots area features Sun Internationals portfolio of favourite Progressive Jackpots, namely:		
  Poker Magic  Super Slam  Million Mania  Dream Machine  The tables area allows you to exercise your skills at Blackjack, Diamond Rush Blackjack, American Routelette and Poker.   There are two separate Table areas, namely the Main Pit and the Salon Priv. Main Pit offers a variety of table games with a mix of low and medium limit action. The Salon Priv is for players only offering higher limit games - spectators are discouraged from entering.   A Private Gaming Room is available on request from the Casino Management. 	
	



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New Direct Air Service Between Sun  		
Sun City and Table Bay Hotel linked by scheduled SA Express flights  The Table Bay Hotel and The Palace at Sun City, two of the Leading Hotels of the World in the Sun International stable, will be linked by direct scheduled flights on three days a week in a new service to be launched by South African Express Airways on October 24 1998.  		
The service will provide the first direct scheduled flights from Cape Town to the Pilanesberg Airport, which accommodates private and corporate aircraft movement. 	
 "This is a highly significant development, linking as it does, two major African destinations, both of them among the ranks of the Leading Hotels of the World," said Tobin Prior, Divisional Director of Resorts for Sun International. "The flights bring visitors directly from the gateway to Africa right to its heart and give visitors the opportunity to experience two of our premier resorts, a little more than two hours by jet apart." Both the Table Bay Hotel, opened in June last year, and Palace of the Lost City were accorded Leading Hotel status earlier this year, and the Palace has just been announced as the Top African Resort following a reader survey by the influential publication Conde Nast Traveller. 	
 The South African Express Airways service will depart from Cape Town on Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:00 arriving at the Pilanesberg Airport at 13h:5, and on the same days depart Pilanesberg at 14:00 to arrive in Cape Town at 16h25.  On Sundays, the flight will leave Cape Town at 11:30, arriving at Pilanesberg Airport at 13:45 and the return flight will be at 14:30, arriving in Cape Town at 16:56. The airfare on these routes effective 25 October 1998 to 31 October 1999 will be R1 050 one way (excluding VAT and airport taxes). 	
 Passengers will be flown in SA Express' 50-seater Canadair Regional Jet 200 BER (ExpressJet). The company, which commenced service in April 1994, has the newest and most advanced fleet of aircraft in Africa, and carries in excess of 60 000 passengers per month between 14 destinations.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684 AND FAX (011) 780 7535	
	




Call For Miss South Africa 2000 Entrants  		
"Beauty Under African Skies" heralds new symbol		
The search for Miss South Africa 2000 is on with the issue this week of entry forms for the country's premier beauty pageant, the finals of which will be held at the Sun City Superbowl on December 9. Scouting to identify entrants takes place this month.  One of the most significant changes for the pageant this year is a brand new logo, and the slogan "Beauty Under African Skies", which appears on the entry forms which are available from Spar and Kwikspar outlets, PR companies, etv offices, and the Miss SA head office. The closing date for entries is September 8.  There will be a new format for the run-up to the pageant, and a new staging of the event at the Superbowl. Scouting for potential Miss SA entrants will take place nation-wide during this month and all relevant information will be given to contacts at this time.  The panel's first round of judging will be on photographs submitted with the entry forms and this will be followed by interviews with qualifying entrants, of which there might be up to 40 per city.  	
The entry forms this year list comprehensive questions about the contestants, including her goals, academic qualifications, previous contests won, modeling contracts and commitments, along with the standard information on statistics and age.  Once the interviews are completed, 24 semifinalists will be announced, after which, the public will be able to vote for their favorite for a period of two weeks. Eight of the entrants will be eliminated in this process and 16 finalists will emerge. They will take part in the run up to the pageant on December 9. The women that judges are looking for as potential wearers of the Miss SA crown are well balanced, with leadership and role model qualities, communication skills and a good general knowledge of South African and current world affairs.  The winner of the pageant will qualify to participate in the Miss World and Miss Universe pageants.  	
For further information please call the Miss SA info line on: 083 910 7876 or email misssa@sunint.co.za  For any media enquiry's please contact Lara Ross on 011 780 7684 or email lross@sunint.co.za 	
	




ACSA Takes Over Pilanesberg International Airport

  

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has entered into a 25 year lease agreement with the North West Provincial Government to take over Pilanesberg International Airport (PIA) with effect from Thursday, April 1, 1999. 


 
The agreement  which is a result of successful three way negotiations between the airport authority, provincial government and the private sector is in line with ACSA's strategy to support regional governments with the management of airports. 

Says Dirk Ackerman, ACSA's managing director, "We believe Pilanesberg has huge potential as a link to promote tourism in the Republic of South Africa." 

"Pilanesberg Airport will fall under the management structure of Johannesburg International Airport and will afford us the opportunity to lay foundations for an ideal model of how tourism airports should be run," says Rory Mackey, General Manager, Johannesburg International Airport (JIA). 
 
"We will introduce operational and management techniques that will ensure no compromise on service. To achieve this we envisage seconding staff to Pilanesberg from time to time to introduce new procedures and undertake training." 

Existing staff at PIA will be afforded the opportunity to work for ACSA, thus bringing additional training and career development opportunities for these staffers. 

"Our first priority is to make the required infrastructure improvements that will attract air traffic and promote surrounding tourism destinations. An investment of R20-million is to be made on these improvements which will include an upgrading of the runway, taxiways and aircraft parking areas to accommodate larger passenger aircraft such as MD80's, DC9's and Boeing 737's," says Mackey. 
 
Negotiations for similar contracts with a number of other airports in the rest of Africa, particularly the Southern African Development Community countries are expected to be concluded shortly. 

The agreement is likely to have far reaching effects for tourism in the area, as non-stop direct flights from Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth to Pilanesberg will serve a large number of tourist passengers. 

Connecting flights through to the Kruger National Park will also be offered, -thereby connecting most of South Africa's tourist destinations. 
 
In addition, transfers to the spectacular Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe will be available once ACSA has been successful in restoring Pilanesberg's international status. 

The North West Province, Sun International and ACSA have also agreed to work together on a detailed marketing plan, which will boost tourism to the region. 

"We have experienced a tremendous amount of support from the business sector, government and the local chiefs in the region for the PIA agreement and therefore believe that it will be a successful business partnership that will be mutually beneficial to all stakeholders," says Ackerman. 

Last year the airport handled 44 000 passengers and ACSA plans to increase this figure by over 35% within a year. 

ACSA hopes to develop the Sun International established PIA along the same caring and responsible lines that has brought such tourism opportunities, appeal and success to the casino and resort group's neighbouring Sun City and the Palace of the Lost City at Sun City. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684 AND FAX (011) 780 7535
 
 




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        Pilanesberg's African Wild Dogs In Daring Debut Hunt

  

Zebra, buffalo, prove more than a match for bold pack

They are out there and full of ambition. The first thing the recently-formed wild dog pack of the Pilanesberg tackled for supper after being freed into the 55 000 hectare national park surrounding Sun City, was a herd of zebra, and undaunted by failure, they went on to try to bag a buffalo. Success finally took the form of an impala. 

 
Carefully followed by North West Province Field Ecologist Gus Van Dyk, under whose direction the highly endangered animals have been introduced to the park, the pack was released from the 1,5 hectare boma where it had been assembled. Weeks before the dogs were freed, three adult male dogs, born in captivity, had been introduced to a litter of eight-month old wild pups, their mother, and a second wild adult bitch.

The introduction of the three males to complete the pack was the most delicate of the early operations, as an alpha male is required for the proper functioning of the pack, and to prevent the pups from mating with their mother. The adult males, sourced in Outdshoorn, quickly settled in, and the bitches are both pregnant, says Mr van Dyk. The battle for supremacy is still in progress among the three adult males, however, he says.
 

This R150 000 Sun International-sponsored project is the latest in a series of successfully implemented wildlife introduction programmes, including lion and cheetah. The dogs and the black rhino introduced in a previous exercise are the most endangered of the species to be found in the park.

Gus chronicled the first ten days following the release of the dogs into the wild, and the report reads like a film script for a National Geographic wild life adventure. Set free, they began immediately to explore their surroundings, cautiously sweeping a 500 metre arc. Then they basked in the sun of their new freedom, met a couple of tourists in the park, and headed for the hills. Their first night was spent in a river course about 2 km west of their boma.

The next day they climbed the mountains, and after 80 hours of freedom, were fed a warthog by the rangers. Encouraged, they headed for the highest point of the Pilanesberg, and were there observed attempting their first kill. As zebra are not typical prey for wild dogs, their attempts to bring one down failed. After moving fast into the wilderness area, contact was lost with the dogs for 36 hours, as even the radio collars on three of the animals could not be tracked.
 

When they reappeared 10km north of the boma on the road to Bakgatla, they were fed again, six days after their release, by Gus and his team. 

One of the concerns for the dogs is that they should remain within the park's boundaries, so their first encounter with the electrified fence was a relief, as they made no attempt to get through it. Earlier negotiations between parks officials and the local chiefs had established that the chiefs would sanction the newcomers and keep officials informed of stock damage or strays.

Full of enthusiasm, however, the dogs did try to bring down a buffalo, and actually caused some consternation in the herd which was heard to emit indignant bellows as the dogs nipped at their heels, but there was no likelihood of a kill. 
 

It was a young impala ram that finally had the debatable honour of being the pack's first kill, and they were seen eating him voraciously. One young dog was apparently injured in this hunt, but was judged to be on the mend.

"In summary, the pack is doing well," says Gus. "Mum is initiating all movement, and trots a few hundred metres ahead of the pack, and the Alpha female, "Auntie", is being mated frequently. Both are almost certainly pregnant and the implications of this will eventually emerge.

"The development of hunting and other survival skills seems to be progressing well. As the pack gains knowledge of the animal and water distribution, their hunting success should improve dramatically. Until then, the pack will continue to get an occasional meal laid on to keep both their energy and spirits up. Lions have not yet proved problematic for the dogs, and an encounter between the dogs and the lions has not yet been recorded.

"It appears that Mother Nature and instinct are ensuring that the dogs survive the day to day battle to establish themselves in their new home. They need time and space. Hopefully the pack will find both in Pilanesberg."

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684.  
 




        New Sun City Extravaganza Resonates To The Rhythm Of Africa's Heartbeat  		
Pulse! a kaleidoscope of Pan African influences   The heartbeat of Africa gives life to Sun City's newest Extravaganza. Aptly titled Pulse! it breaks new ground, tapping into the successful formula of the past, and combining this with what its creators term "a kaleidoscope of Pan African influences".  		
Now being prepared to premiere to the media on 19 January 2000 and with previews as early as November, Pulse! is also the first extravaganza at Sun City to be produced entirely in-house.  Conceived by the Sun City Entertainment Departments Theatre Administrator, talented Nico Brits and created and devised by the Artistic team of Ivor Jones, Nico Brits and Karen Cutts, the production features scenes inspired by cultures from across Africa, choreographed by six individuals, each bringing passion and expertise to the production. For the first time in history, the show will be produced without the participation of any outside production individuals, and exclusive use is being made of the enormous skills of the Entertainment team.	
Sets have been designed by Pieter du Toit, costumes by Nico Brits, lighting by Karen Cutts, and the direction is by Ivor Jones. Music was composed and arranged by Marc Mitchell and Alessandro Batazzi.  From the explosion of colour in the opening scene, to the futuristic finale of "Foot Tappin fun, audiences will be taken on a whirlwind of entertainment influenced by the enormous diversity of Africa. Pulsating rhythms will transport audiences into a fantasy world far removed from reality.  Auditioned over the past six months, the cast of 26 will include bewitching showgirls and a featured lead singer, Stella Magabe. They will entertain audiences in various scenes from a pulsing live drumming spectacular, the eerie Legends of Fire which features a giant praying mantis and real fire, to the seductive Saharan Dreams.	
The awe-inspiring Visions of Rhythm is a cross cultural spectacular, combining classical Indian Dance and music with traditional African dance and music, culminating in a beautiful adagio against a waterfall. Audiences will be on the edge of their seats by the time the show hits the Foot Tappin' Fun Finale.  Pulse! has also been designed for "privatisation" by corporations who can use it to showcase their achievement award ceremonies and special events. The show is structured in such a way that the various scenes can be presented in segments to accommodate presentations and speeches.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684 AND FAX (011) 780 7535	
	




Celebrity Visits To Sun City  		
1980  JACK JONES  GLORIA GAYNOR  LEO SAYER  PEACHES & HERBS  1981  FRANK SINATRA  RICK WAKEMAN  CHER  GLEN CAMPBELL  OSMONS  VILLAGE PEOPLE  SHIRLEY BASSEY  SHA NA NA  BEACH BOYS  1982  LEO SAYER  ANN-MARGRET  KENNY ROGERS  NEIL SEDAKA  PAUL ANKA  OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN  GEORGE BENSON  LIZA MINNELLI  JAMES LAST  DOLLY PARTON  1983  JULIO IGLESIAS  DAVID ESSEX  SHA NA NA  BARRY MANILOW  LINDA RONSTADT  CHRISTOPHER CROSS  ROD STEWART  NANA MOUSKOURI  ELTON JOHN  LIBERACE  1984  CHICAGO  ANDY GIBB / LANDERS SISTERS  SHIRLEY BASSEY  BONEY M  KC AND THE SUNSHINE BAND  AIR SUPPLY  BELLAMY BROTHERS / CHRIS REA  QUEEN  JULIO IGLESIAS  ANTHONY NEWLEY  PRINCESS STEPHANIE  PRISCILLA PRESLEY  1985  CLIFF RICHARD  ROD STEWART  HOWARD KEEL  SHAKIN STEVENS / ELKIE BROOKS  DANNY WILLIAMS  INTERNATIONAL FIGURE SKATING CHAMP  1986  LOUIS CLARK (HOOKED ON CLASSICS)  HOT ICE  60S ROCK: THE TROGGS, THE SWINGING BLUE JEANS,  MARMALADE  SPELLBOUND MAGIC SPECTACULAR  WHEEL OF FORTUNE SHOWS  LAUGH AID  1987  GYMNASTICS GOES HOLLYWOOD  NAZARETH / WISHBONE ASH  BLACK SABBATH  STATUS QUO  MODERN TALKING  BLESS BRIDGES  WHEEL OF FORTUNE SHOWS  LAUGH AID  60S ROCK: THE TREMELOES, THE FORTUNE, THE EQUALS  1988  BEVERLY RHODES  SIDNEY SESSIONS  MODERN TALKING  LAURA BRANIGAN  WHEEL OF FORTUNE SHOWS  1989  IRENE CARA  LAURA BRANIGAN  WHEEL OF FORTUNE SHOWS  1990  ICE EXPRESS  CHIPPENDALES  SPELLBOUND  WHEEL OF FORTUNE SHOWS  1991  MANGO GROOVE  ONE NIGHTS JOURNEY THROUGH JAZZ  GEORGIAN STATE DANCE COMPANY  SOUL BROTHERS / YVONNE CHAKA CHAKA  WHEEL OF FORTUNE SHOWS  1992  HUGH MASEKELA  LOVE PARTY  JAZZ  JOHNNY CLEGG & SAVUKA  MISS WORLD  LETTA MBULA & CAIPHUS SEMENYA  JEAN MICHEL JARRE  WHEEL OF FORTUNE SHOWS  BRIGGITTE NIELSEN  AMY KLEINHANS  ROBIN LEACH  DEBORAH SHELTON  ANTHONY DELON  BILLY DEE WILLIAMS  BO DEREK  JOAN COLLINS  BEVERLY JOHNSON  CAROL ALT  JERRY HALL  IVANA TRUMP  SIDNEY SHELDON  VIVIANE VENTURA  GINA TOLLESON  KIM ALEXIS 	
1993  JACKIE MASON  SHIRLEY MACLAINE  BLESS BRIDGES  LONDON PHILARMONIC ORCHESTRA  THE GYPSEY KINGS  MISS WORLD PAGAENT  ELTON JOHN & RAY COOPER  WHEEL OF FORTUNE SHOWS  1994  NATALIE COLE  BRYAN ADAMS  AFRICAN RHYTHMS  JOE COCKER  STING  RICHARD MARX  1995  LPO WOMAN OF THE WORLD  DAME KIRI TE KANAWA  MOODY BLUES  THE ANDREW STRONG BAND  WET WET WET  THE COMMITMENTS  RAJIT KAPUR  JONAH LOMU  ICE CUBE  ERIC MIYANI  ELIZABETH HURLEY  HUGH GRANT  MS ROCHELLE MITIRARA  DR M MAHATHIR  AISHWARYA RAI  JULIA MORLEY  LOU GOSSET JNR  MR SIPHO MABUSE  HUGH MASEKELA  YVONNE CHAKA CHAKA  WELCOME MSOMI  JIM TORRANCE  BASETSANE MAKGALEMELE  CHRIS ISAAKS  KEITH FLOYD  JULIA & ERIC MORLEY  BOBBIE EAKES  JENNIFER JONES  RICHARD STEINMETZ  LINDA EVANGELISTA  ERNIE HUDSON  MARIASELA ALVAREZ  AMITABH BACHCHAN  JOSE BORAIN  GRACE JONES  FANIE DE VILLIERS  BRUCE FORSYTH  ASTRID HERRERA  CHRISTOPHER LEE  BEVERLY PEELE  EMMA SAMS  MICHAEL WINNER  ALFRE WOODARD  CAUGHT IN THE ACT  ERNIE ELS  DAVID FROST  NICK PRICE  NICK FALDO  VIJAY SINGH  COREY PAVIN  BERNARD LANGER  CONSTANTINO ROCCA  FRANCOIS PIENAAR  ZZ TOP  MANPOWER AUSTRALIA  MEATLOAF  RICHARD BRANSON  DESMOND TUTU  PEGGY-SUE KHUMALO  JOSIAH TUGWANE  TRACY CHAPMAN  DAVID GATES & BREAD  SPIN DOCTORS  CLAIRE JOHNSON  ANDREW YOUNG  POPO MOLEFE  BARLIE SWART  NICK BESTE  MARC PERROW  MOKROKO KROKO  OLYMPIC TEAM  MARC BROOKS  IAN WOOSNAM  BERNARD LANGER  TOM LEHMAN  COLIN MONTGOMERIE  STEVE STRICKER  STEVE JONES  COREY PAVIN  NICK PRICE  MARK OMEARA  NAAS BOTHA  JOEL STRANSKY  GARY PLAYER  COLIN MONTGOMERIE  TOM LEHMAN  JACQUI MOFOKENG  DEON COETZEE  HANNAH BOTHA  JAMES SMALL  STEVE TSHWETE  THABO MBEKI  CHRIS ISAAK  TINA TURNER  RUGBY WORLD CUP CHAMPIONSHIP PARTICIPATING TEAMS  HIS / HER MAJESTY KING & QUEEN OF MALAYSIA - JUANKU JAAFAR  AMBASSADOR HUGO PORTA & MRS PORTA OF ARGENTINA  AMBASSADOR SELIX PITTIER & MRS PITTIER OF URUGUAY  MAGIC JOHNSONS ALL STAR BASKETBALL TEAM 	
1996  EMBETH DAVIDZ  MICHAEL DOUGLAS  LUCIANA PAVAROTTI  JOHN DENVER  MALCOLM-JAMAL WARNER  ROBERT GUILLAME  SHARI BELFONTE  JOHNY COCHRANE  STEVIE WONDER  HUGH MASEKELA  WELCOME MSOMI  MARIAM MAKEBA  YVONNE CHAKA CHAKA  LOUIS FARRAKHAN  TINA TURNER  CHRIS DE BURGH  MIACHAEL CANE  HUNTER TYLO  JACKSON BROWNE  DANIEL DAVIS  BASETSANE MAKGALEMELE  STEVE HOFFMEYER  MICHAEL JACKSON  SHARLEEN SURTIE RICHARDS  MICHAEL McLEAN  JEREMY MANSFIELD  PETER SULLIVAN  EON DE VOS  FELICIA MABUZA SUTTLE  LELETI KHUMALO  HUGH MASEKELA  DOREEN MORRIS  ZINZI MANDELA-HOLINGWANE  JACQUIE MOFOKENG  BERNALIE DANIELS  WWF WRESTLING TEAM  MANPOWER  MEATLOAF  1997  TANYA FOURIE  AMANDA COETZER  BRUCE FORDYCE  LEON SCHUSTER  BILL COSBY  PRESIDENT GOH COK TONG - PRIME MINISTER OF SINGAPORE  1997 AUSTRALIAN CRICKET TEAM  CHICKTAY BROTHERS  GLORIA ESTEFAN  PATRICIA LEWIS  BILL COSBY  JOHNY CLEGG  FELICIA MABUZA SUTTLE  PREMIER POPO MOLEFE  YVONNE CHAKA CHAKA  SOWETO STRING QUARTET  RIVA FORMAN  BASETSANE MAKGALEMELE  ALEX JAY  TOM JONES  BERNALIE DANIELS  PEGGY SUE KHUMALO  DAVID VLOK  DOREEN MORRIS  MICHAEL MOLL  PAUL PHUME  CHARL COODE  MANU PADAYACHEE  ROBYN POOLE  JOE DIESCHO  GLENDA REYMOND  MISS UNIVERSE S.A  MISS S.A  NAOMI CAMPBELL  IMAN  LINDA EVANGELISTA  JOAN COLLINS  GEORGE BENSON  STEVIE WONDER  SPICE GIRLS  GLORIA ESTEFFAN  ELIZABETH HURLEY  HUGH GRANT  JACKIE CHAN  TONY LEONG  BOBBY EAKES  PRESIDENT TAKI-COMMORES  KING OF MALAYSIA-SULTAN ASLOW  JASON DONOVAN  JOHN DENVER  WHITNEY HOUSTON  BOBBY BROWN  PETE SAMPRAS  DAVID COPPERFIELD  CINDY CRAWFORD  MILLION DOLLAR GOLF PLAYERS  WESLEY SNIPES  LISA-MARIE PRESLEY  MICHAEL JACKSON  DAVID JAMES-ELLIOTT  QUINCY JONES  1998  MICHAEL JACKSON  MARRY JOE FERNANDEZ  ANNA KOURNIKOVA  CHONCHITA MARTINEZ  VANESSA MAE  USHI GLASS  DANA WINNER  JERMAINE JACKSON  SARAH BRIGHTMAN  MICHAEL FLATLEY-LORD OF THE DANCE  THREE SUPRANOS  STEVIE WONDER  SAM WATERSON  CHRIS HUBANK  MATS WILANDER  OLGA BARABANSHIKOVA  LISA-MARIE PRESLEY  AKSHAY KUMAR  SUNIL SHETTY  PARISH RAWAL  MILLION DOLLAR GOLFERS  GARY PLAYER  WESLEY SNIPES  CHRIS TUCKER 	
1999  MICHAEL JACKSON  CHRIS TUCKER  ANNA VISSI  SARAH BRIGHTMAN  JERMAINE JACKSON  COUNTING CROWS  SUNJAY DUTT  RAVEENA TANDON  PRINCE OF SAUDI ARABIA  PIETER DIRK UYS  SONIA RACITI  MISS SA 1998-1999  BRUCE FORDYCE  HENRY CELE	
	




Sun City Celebrates Food In Six-Month F&B Festival

  

From soulfood to seafood in resort-wide showcase

Sun City is celebrating food for a whole six months this year as each month until December, a different festival theme will be showcased in the resort's premier restaurants.

 
The events include such diverse highlights as Soul-food in September, and Oysters to kick off the event, to coincide with the famous Knysna Oyster Festival.

"The entire six-month F&B extravaganza is aimed at presenting our cuisine to guests and to add value to their experience at Sun City, while at the same time unleashing the chefs' creativity," says John Airey, F&B Director at the resort.

The restaurants participating are the Villa Del Palazzo and the Crystal Court at the Palace of the Lost City, the Peninsula at the Cascades Hotel, Harlequins at the Sun City Hotel, and the Marula at the Cabanas.

In August, the resort will celebrate the Best of Beef in a linked promotion with Jack Daniels - featuring Bourbon marinades and Flambe Creations, with the chefs of each restaurant unveiling their own specialties.

September brings a highly unusual feature to the Villa del Palazzo, in which two Italian winemakers will act as "sommeliers" at the restaurant, presenting the best of Italian wines for guests' enjoyment. "And in that month we will also be host to our own a fashion show presenting the work of Italian designers whose creations are available in South Africa, as well as a stunning range of jewellery from Tuscany " said John.

 
Concurrently with this, the Villa will also stage several Soiree Culinaires' with various Musical themes including, " A Night at the Movies ", " An Evening with Andrew Lloyd Webber" and an evening "From Beethoven to the Beatles", all featuring a string quartet which will provide romantic dancing music reflecting the themes.

Probably the most spectacular of the events during the festival will be the Chef's Table - a "Night Under the Stars" - in which guests will be seated at tables which will float on the lake in front of the Crystal Court restaurant at the Palace of the Lost City. The dinner, to be attended by top food journalists and critics, will showcase the Christmas fare that will be served throughout the resort and will be accompanied by music provided by a floating quartet.

"A departure for this event will be in the manner of its serving," says John. " For each of the courses, we will present to each guest, a Japanese Bento box in which each compartment will contain a sample portion of the Christmas delights that will be served by the premier restaurants of the resort. This will include some exciting desserts. In this way, the foodies will be able to get an idea of the entire spectrum of food options at the resort for the Festive Season."

September brings Soul-food to Sun City, and the restaurants will be serving "Home from Home" dishes offering a lighter alternative to haute cuisine. Dishes will include Seared Tuna served on Wasabi Mashed Potato - "good for the soul and just as good for the body, too," says John.

But by October all thoughts of slimming must be abandoned as the entire resort celebrates "Desirable Desserts" in all the premier restaurants. Probably the least sinful of these will be the Bread and Butter Pudding palette, featuring the myriad ways with this wonderful confection.

 
November brings Crayfish Creations, in which guests can move from restaurant to restaurant during the month, sampling the specialty methods used by the various chefs to prepare this seafood delicacy.

And then in December, as the thunderclouds gather over the Pilanesberg, its going to be Raining Prawns at Sun City and for those with a taste for the crustaceans, they will be served by the bucketful and guests will be invited to eat as many as they can.

"We enjoy showing the best we have to give and over the next few months, guests will be treated the very versatile skills of our chefs," says John Airey.

For further information please contact Lara Ross on 011 780 7684 or email lross@sunint.co.za  
 




        Bumper Spring Break  		
SA Bodybuilding champs, Ocean Warriors, major stage show  September 22 marks the main event on thousands of South African holidaymakers' calendars, when they pack and head for Sun City's Valley of Waves for the Spring Break - 10 days of unbelievable fun, ranging from a skating spectacular to South Africa's biggest bodybuilding championship. 		
"Every year at this time, we stage a spectacular festival of fun and entertainment in the Valley and every year we succeed in providing something to suit every taste - for the kids, it's an absolute blast," says Dean Pitt, the Valley's Manager.  "Springbreak is an event that everyone looks forward to. More and more people are making it their primary short holiday event. Over the ten days we expect a total of 40 000 visitors who enjoy the wide-open spaces and the variety of competitions and shows."  	
The events range from stage shows that run throughout the day, with broad appeal, to the spectacular night surfing and the big beach party. Tons of competitions have been arranged with the help of sponsors, and these include the SAB Golf Chip test of skill with competitors using their golfing prowess to land balls on small targets to win big prizes.  A major sponsor this year is Red Bull, which will present six events, including a stage performance contest and a body surfing. A skating track will be erected on the beach for the Skating demonstrations by some of South Africa's most accomplished experts in the sport and a Street Skate event will also be staged. Red Bull will host the blockbuster Beach Party, one of the highlights of the Springbreak Calendar.  	
Vodacom's Ocean Warriors will thrill the crowds with their surfing skills and warriors of a different kind will flex their muscles in the South African BodyBuilding expo. An amateur competition, in which guests can show off their hard-won physiques to win prizes, is also on the cards, as is a Miss Bikini pageant for girls who have got what it takes.  Sun City management has also been able to secure appearances by the hugely popular dance troupe, Pulse of Africa, which has been performing to packed audiences throughout the country. Dairymaid has sponsored the Stage Show with its daily variety of acts.  Not a minute will be idle in the Valley during the Springbreak. Guests will be entertained and occupied by events such as the Hooch Volley Ball Tournament, the You/Huisgenoot Weekend Stage Events, Strongman and Lifeguard Demonstrations, Tug o' War, a Treasure Hunt, Kamp Kwena Entertainment and Fitness sessions and an all-new feature this year with real-looking henna tattoos. As a background to the festivities, 5fm will broadcast live from the Valley during the Springbreak.  	
The Valley of Waves is the central feature of the Lost City. This African fantasy world immerses visitors in the atmosphere of an ancient and exotic civilisation. At its centre, The Valley of Waves, which legend declares is the original "Valley of the Sun" is the premier recreational Water Park in the world - a pleasure kingdom for thrill seekers. There is something for everyone at The Valley of Waves - a revitalising experience in an awe-inspiring environment.  Tickets can be booked at Computicket or at The Valley of the Waves. R 40 Adults over 13 R 25 Children and pensioners Times: 10h00 to 17h30 daily For further information please contact Lara Ross on: 011 780 7684 or email lross@sunint.co.za 	
	




Botanical Walking Tours Inaugurated At Sun City  		
Gardens at the Lost City now have Botanical Garden status   Walking tours through the magnificent cultivated and wild gardens of Sun City have been inaugurated following the production of a beautiful illustrated map, plotting the five main areas of interest, and a catalogue of the trees, numbered and named.  		
When the Lost City was conceived in 1989, one of the first major projects was the establishment of a nursery to provide plants for the hundreds of hectares of landscaping on the site. In 1992 at the time the Lost City was opened, more than 23 700 plants had been propagated and 244 000 bagged. Today the garden contains around 3 000 different plant species, and a specialist collection of more than 400 different types of palms. In a planting programme that started in 1991, more than 6 000 mature or fully grown trees were also planted.  The garden is divided into 22 different forests, of which 80% are indigenous and the rest exotic. Gordon Kershaw, senior horticulturist for Top Turf Gardens, the company responsible for the seven year project that has resulted in the awe-inspiring garden, said that the tours were a consequence of intense interest by botanical groups in the unique collections of plants at the Lost City. All trees now have national tree numbers, and botanical names appended. A catalogue of trees will be made available to tourists in order for them to log the various species. Botanical Garden status entails meticulous cataloguing and tracing of the history and origin of all the plants.	
Visitors to the Lost City Botanical Gardens will also be able to observe the hundreds of species of birds and other fauna which have been attracted by the planting and the specialised feeding programme within the garden.  The five tours, most of which have a duration of 90 minutes are: The Baobab Tour, which takes guests on a fairly strenuous course from the Lost City Golf Course club house, passes through dry areas of indigenous planting to the Baobab Forest of 380 transplanted mature trees. This forest is planted with trees from the Venda region, the largest of which weighs over 40 tons and is about 300 years old.  The Beach Tour, which is for any age group or fitness level, starts at the Monkey Spring Plaza, through the Crocodile Valley, down the Royal Staircase, the Valley of Waves, and back. Tourists will see tropical and coastal plants from various coastal regions, including the Wild Coast. The tour takes in the Gong of the Sun Lion and the Crocodile Valley Forest, planted with wild fig trees to attract the green pigeons. 	
The Spider Web Trail, for the fit and adventurous, will take the route from the Monkey Spring Plaza via Slide Hill, to Spider Web Bridge through Hippo Gorge and the Beach. The route is through exotic and indigenous cycad plantations, tropical rain forest and jacarandas. Flamingoes and waterfowl are among the birds to be seen on this route.  The Lost City Crock Pit Tour starts at the Baobabs, through the Euphorbia forest, via the Lost City Golf Course. Features of the walk are the desert theme plants represented by the Euphorbia and Aloe species, on the way to the live crocodile pit.  The Cascades Gardens to Water World Tour takes enthusiasts over the swing bridge from the Welcome Garden Centre, to the Cascades Pool Deck. They will see a mature forest of bamboo, figs, Shefflera and Chorisa speciosa. On the outskirts of the forest, guests will be led through the Cascades Aviary, past the Gary Player Country Club and Waterworld back to the Sun City Hotel pool deck. 	
The objective of the walking tours is that guests will be able to either be escorted by a guide, or go by themselves, being guided by the map and creating their own adventures.  "The planting at Sun City is scientifically important and our aim is to have it recognised as the largest Botanical Garden in the Southern Hemisphere," states Kurt Peter, Director of Operations, Sun City Resort.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	



Going Green At Sun City  		
Sun International is extremely mindful of its role in protecting the environment and using natural resources sparingly.  		
Water is probably the most precious resource on the African sub-continent and The Lost City at Sun City has been designed to make every drop of water go a Iong way. When Gary Player was briefed to design the new Lost City golf course he was asked to create a course which would be miserly with water. The result is an economical desert-style course. Gary and his team are very proud of the fact that only 30 hectares of the 55-hectare course are watered by sprinklers, yet the tees, fairways and greens are lush green oases. The numerous lakes, watercourses and cascades on the course use re-cycled water from Sun City's treatment plant. "We don't have water to waste," said Gary, "so the course had to be economical, as far as irrigation was concerned."	
Sun City as a whole uses some 9 000 cubic meters of water a day which is enough to supply the needs of a small town. The water is drawn from the Vaalkop Dam which is part of the Hartebeestpoort Dam system. Sun City has been allocated 12 000 cubic meters of water per day so, at the moment, the resort is living within its water means.  Consulting engineer Philip Pybus of Stewart, Scott Ltd, is the man responsible for Sun Citys bulk water and waste systems. He fully supports the measures that Sun International has implemented at the resort. "The resort's effluent is treated to a high standard of purity and reused on the golf courses. 	
"Fresh water is used for the needs of The Lost City Jungle. If there are those who say that this water could be used better elsewhere, my answer would be that if the same amount of water was used by a factory, no one would raise an eyebrow. Also, The Lost City provides an enormous economic benefit to the people of the area, more than many factories would do."  As part of local government policy, several villages close to Sun City have been provided with improved water facilities, and the resort management is always interested in new ways to save water and to support the surrounding communities. 	
Wherever possible Sun City supports recycling. Each month container-loads of glass, tins, plastic and paper are recycled, while tons of plastic coat hangers are returned to dry-cleaners and laundries for reuse. Recently all refrigeration units where replaced with ozone-friendly gas. The resort recently embarked on a full scale recycling project whereby all the cans and bottles from the hotel bars are sorted at source and sold to recycling companies.  In addition to this, kitchen scraps and organic waste are used to fertilise The Palace's organic vegetable garden.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	




Sun City Rooms Go On-Line With Guestlink Global  		
Interactive TV system offers In-room email, netsurfing and guest communications  Sun City has taken a lead in the South African hospitality industry by commissioning the first major installation of Guestlink Global, an interactive TV system operated by guests in their rooms. 		
The system offers guests internet access, e-mail, the facility to review their bills, watch videos and, for the first time, set their own infallible yet gentle wake-up call - all via their Guestlink TV.  Unlike previous systems where the Internet could only be accessed by a limited number of users at any one time, Guestlink Global Interactive Television provides an unlimited number of guests with simultaneous access. Messages are delivered reliably, accurately and promptly, and the system keeps a record of all the guest's messages received during their stay.  The Guestlink Global Interactive Television system is supplied by TTS Telcall Television Systems, the distributor in the Southern African region. Riku Karlsson, Vice President of Operations of Guestlink in Finland, said TTS was appointed as regional distributor because of its long-term plan to be the supplier of choice to the hospitality industry worldwide. "TTS shares our culture and undertakes to provide the high level of professional service demanded by this industry," he said.  	
Sun City's Director of Operations Steven Bagg said the installation of the system in the rooms of the Palace of the Lost City, the Sun City Hotel, Cascades Hotel and the Cabanas, was all part of a programme that kept the resort abreast of world technology - or ahead of it in some instances. "Our guests are extremely sophisticated travellers who are used to the best the world has to offer. Services such as these ensure return visits."  	
"TTS met the requirements in a number of key areas," said Graham Wood, Chief Financial Officer of Sun City. "It was important to us that the interactive television supplier we chose should offer an all-inclusive service. TTS supplies the television and upgrades the cable system, provides movies, software and hardware, and maintains the system once it is installed. All this is on a rental basis for a period of five years. The company is also well established with a good track record, having been in operation for 27 years."  	
According to IT Facilities Manager in the Sun City computer department, Freddie Siebert, the system is used with either a user-friendly remote control or wireless keyboard, obviating the need for cabling between the keyboard and the television. This means the unit will be able to be used from any part of the room.  Now standard for all guests staying at the Palace of the Lost City and the Sun City Main Hotel, this first of its kind system will shortly also be installed at all the resort's hotels.  "In-room Internet is now a standard requirement for international visitors and we at TTS are continually being asked by leading hotels for this service. The new Guestlink Global system is the first of its kind and will fulfil all the guests' expectations", says Sam Danon, MD of TTS. Currently in over 1 300 hotels and in more than 250 000 rooms, Guestlink is the technology leader in interactive hotel communication systems. Because this is the main focus of their business, Guestlink is able to develop and improve the system regularly. In terms of the agreement between TTS and the hotels, all income generated by the system is shared equally.  For further information please contact Lara Ross on 011 780 7684 or Ronel at TTS on 011 466 1803.	
	




Encounters With Nature At Sun City  		
Sun City is associated with glamour, gaming and entertainment. But the resort also offers superb opportunities to encounter nature at first hand. The resort has its own jungle and right next door is a 55 000-hectare (136 000-acre) game reserve.  		
Sun International contributes financially to the development of the reserve, which is called the Pilanesberg National Park, and has helped it to become one of the finest in southern Africa.  The park is a natural habitat of the "Big Five"; besides lion, there are 55 elephant and 80 buffalo plus health breeding populations of rhino and leopard. Cheetah, hippo and crocodile are present in substantial numbers.  The veld teems with herds of game. It is easy to spot sable, tsessebe, springbok, gemsbok, red hartebeest, wildebeest, giraffe and 17 other major herbivore species.  Pilanesberg is an ideal place to study how the complex web of nature functioned before the advent of man, and there are extensive facilities for the ecotourist in the park. There is a park entrance a few minutes drive from Sun Citys hotels, so it is quite possible to live in five-star luxury and still spend entire days in the untamed wilderness. Visitors can also stay in the park.  The Manyane complex is a 10-hectare enclosure inside an electrified lion-proof fence; there is a tented camp, chalets, a site for 100 caravans, two swimming pools, a restaurant and a camping area. The complex includes an education centre where regular lectures on wildlife are given by park staff. 	
At Manyane there are safe, self-guided walking trails where the visitor meets non-aggressive species such as eland, kudu, waterbuck, impala and warthog. There are 250 bird species in the park; at Manyane many of them may be studied in two large walk-in aviaries.  Other fenced camps are Bosele, which has dormitory and cooking facilities for large groups; Mankwe, with 10 tents and ten chalets; Metswedi, with six tents; Kololo is the smallest camp, with four tents perched on top of a mountain.  The visitor may drive his own car through the park on 160 kilometers of good roads, stopping to picnic at a securely fenced site. But game-viewing drives, walking trails and balloon flights may be booked through a concessionary company - Pilanesberg Safaris, which has an office in the Sun City Hotel.  The natural flora of the Pilanesberg is fascinating, but The Lost City Jungle is overwhelming. The R21-million man-made forest, which covers 25 hectares (62 acres), is crammed with 1,5 million plants and trees from many parts of the world; half of the 4 000 species have never been cultivated before. 	
The jungle has 22 separate areas representing wet and dry climates. In the rain forest, trees such as ebony, fluted milkwood and red beech, tower through a mist. Not far away, an and section is dominated by monstrous baobab trees with grotesquely writhing branches.  The Aloe Suzannae from Madagascar has five meter-long flowers that give off a heady perfume at night and more than 60 000 lilies dominate another part of the forest.  There are 300 species of palm including specimens from the USA, Panama, Ecuador and the Philippines.  On the fringe of the forest are euphorbias from Saudi Arabia and camel thorn from the Kalahari Desert, which merge with the natural bush of the North West. In this area, Reebok and bushbuck from the Pilanesberg National Park come to nibble tender shoots; even a majestic kudu has been spotted from the windows of The Palace.  The cool humid microclimate of the jungle has attracted large numbers of birds and animals. Landscape designer Patrick Watson deliberately planted fig trees in every section, because they attract birds; so far, 190 species have made the forest their home. Visitors may admire sacred ibis, Egyptian geese and whistling ducks. The baobab section has attracted indigenous finches, waxbills, bronze mannikins and paradise flycatchers. Predators such as Walburg's eagle and the black-necked heron keep the rodent and reptile population down. Friendly tortoises and a shy python, harmless to Man, are sometimes seen. 	
The waterways in the jungle are populated by more than 9 000 fish, including barbel, tilapia and leatherback carp. There are plans to introduce more indigenous species. Living in a water hazard on the 13th hole of The Lost City golf course are 36 Nile crocodiles, some of them nearly two meters long. They were bred in the Kwena Gardens crocodile sanctuary at Sun City, where the crocs are also a major attraction for visitors. walking safely above the monsters on wooden gangways, tourists sometimes shudder at the thought of falling down next to Footloose, a 4,7metre-long male.  Near the Cascades Hotel, netting slung between large trees creates a huge walk-in aviary where visitors stroll unimpeded among hundreds of birds from all over the world.  There are starlings from east Africa and India, robins from China and screeching parrots from the Far East. Indigenous species range from tiny waxbills and wydahs to stately blue cranes. The aviary offers a rare opportunity to see and photograph birds more easily than on conventional safaris.  Glamour and sophistication are only one side of the coin at Sun City. For the ecotourist, southern Africa's premier resort provides an intense, concentrated encounter with the natural world.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	




Celebrities And Sports Stars For Major Lost City Cycling Challenge  		
Jacaranda 94.7fm, air time to cancer benefit   Miss South Africa Sonya Raciti will be among the top-level guests at the second Cansa Lost City Cycle Challenge to take place in and around Sun City on September 4 in aid of the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA). 		
She will head a celebrity list that includes Miss Gauteng Heidi van Zyl and top cyclists Gary Beneke and Robbie McIntosh and Jacques Fullard (1999 Argus winner.)   This cycling event, which appeals to cyclists from beginners to champions, and carries a first prize of R1 000, will be held over 103km, 69km and 19km, is primarily sponsored by Sun International, Jacaranda 94.2fm, Old Mutual, Reebok, Powerade and Amino Research, with another 18 sponsors participating.  The organisers are calling for participants in the event which last year drew 1 800 riders. A team event is also planned. The three routes will allow anyone from novices and children to seasoned riders to take part and all finishers will receive medals. Finishers in the 103km race will each receive 60mm silver medals.  	
Entry fees, which will go towards CANSA funds, are R40 per rider, if paid in before 14/08/99, and will be R60 if paid at Sun City on the evening of 3 September.  Entry forms may be obtained from Jacaranda 94.7fm studios at Samrand, cycle shops, the Ride Magazine or from the event website, www.trigon.co.za/lostcity.  A special accommodation package for participants and their supporters has been arranged at the Cabanas at Sun City. The double rate, including breakfast for two sharing is R578, 00 per person for two nights, and the single rate is R1 048 for two nights.  Family rooms will cost R692 per person sharing for the two nights including breakfast, while singles will pay R1 276 each. A room surcharge of R120 per night will be charged for children.  For reservations, please call Evril or Bonnie on (011) 780 7586/7482.  Inquiries may be made by calling (012) 379 4616 or (012) 664 2498 after hours. 	
	




The Lost City  		
The avid imagination of one of South Africas premier creative minds, Sol Kerzner, gripped the nation when the Lost City opened in December 1992.  		
The recreation of an age-old mythical civilisation that inhabited a wonderland of waterscapes, rain forests and an exotic jungle with a Palace as its backdrop was an incredible feat for Sun City.  Spearheading entertainment in South Africa, Sun City brought the mystic of The Lost City to the people.  Legend has it that .... Centuries before tall ships were ever dreamed about, long before the dawn of a western civilisation. A nomadic tribe from Northern Africa set out to seek a new world, a land of peace and plenty.  The tribe wandered for many years in search of such a magical place, and at last their quest was rewarded. The land they discovered to the South became the legendary Valley of the Sun, known today as the Valley of the Waves.  Not only did they bring with them a rich culture, but also architectural skills that were exceptional even by todays standards. Something special was created: from the jungle rose an amazing city with a magnificent Palace.  The legend of The Lost City told by the African Tribes of the North West region, is about the rediscovery of a lost civilisation in the densely jungled Valley of Waves.  The Valley of Waves is the Master of recreational water-parks in the world - A pleasure Kingdom for thrill seekers. Where visitors are able to enjoy spine-chilling rides down subterranean chutes and ride the perfect wave to an artificial beach. 	
The excitement of The Valley of Waves begins as you step out of the fantasy world of the Grand Pavilion, onto the Bridge of Time. A huge leopard crouched on the rock face guards the Temple of Creation. Occasionally, forces unleashed deep in the earth explode out of the Temple, the leopards eyes grow fiery red, smoke and steam pours out of the fissures in the rock. Sounds of lava hissing and bubbling can be heard as it flows beneath the Bridge of Time, which vibrates with this eruption of power.  The Bridge of Time spans the distance from the Valley of Waves to the Hall of Treasures. The Hall of Treasures is a dramatic cavern, seemingly carved out of living rock but with a fibre optic starscape - An unusual and unforgettable exhibition and function venue.  Discover remnants of an ancient city as you wander through the 25 hectare jungle surrounding the Valley of Waves. A vast man-made landscaping project consisting of more than 1.6-million trees, plants and ground cover.  The Palace, the pivotal jewel of the Lost City is a lavish fantasy hotel set against the stark ruggedness of the Pilanesberg region. The Palace is surrounded by mountains and the untamed majesty of African bushveld.  The Lost City - a land of vision and imagery.	
	




Kiddies Can Also Saddle Up At Cansa Lost City Cycle Challenge  		
The CANSA Lost City Cycle Race on Saturday, 4 September 1999, promises to be fun for the whole family with the addition of the Chappies Tricycle Ride for little ones aged two to six. 		
This fun event over an easy one kilometer route is open to all kids between two and six who have their own tricycle, BMX, scooter or other two or three wheeler.   Organiser Werner Theron says its in no way a race. "Its a fun event that will involve more nibbling than peddling." There are therefore no prizes for winners, but each participant receives a Chappies peak cap, button badge and medal for completing the ride. In addition, all participants get free entry to Sun Citys Valley of the Waves on the day on presentation of his or her Chappies button badge.   The entry fee is R20 per child and a special family rate is available for two or more children from the same family. The proceeds will be donated to CANSA.  Chappies brand manager Tshihulwane Tshivhase says the aim of the Chappies National Tricycle Series is to encourage participation in physical activity from an early age. Participation in sport is an important part of leading a healthy, balanced lifestyle as an adult, he says, And the best time to start to cultivate that lifestyle is at this age.  	
The Chappies Tricycle Ride at Sun City on 4 September starts at 09:30. Chappie Chipmunk and other well-loved characters will be there to entertain the kids afterwards. Participants are also invited to visit Kamp Kwena, Sun Citys childrens club on the day. The club offers special activities, including jumping castles, stage shows, musical games and dancing, ice-cream eating, face painting and treasure hunts.  For more information or to enter, contact Lara Biesot-Theron on (011)477-3399 or e-mail mitten@mweb.co.za. Entries will also be accepted on Friday, 3 September between 17:00 and 20:00 and from 07:00 on the day. 	
	




The Valley Of Waves  		
The Valley of Waves is the central feature of the Lost City. This African fantasy-world immerses visitors in the atmosphere of an ancient and exotic civilisation. 		
The Valley of Waves, which legend declares is the original Valley of the Sun, is the master of recreational water-parks in the world - a pleasure Kingdom for thrill seekers.  The Lazy River endlessly meanders around the Island of the Valley of Waves for 500 metres, carrying two million litres of water and joyful children, gently bobbing along the ripples of water in brightly coloured tubes.  The island has an ethnic village that includes a surf shop, a candy store and a food court. There are lockers and cloakrooms and an equipment hire facility.  The Roaring Lagoon is an adrenaline junkies fix. Every 90 seconds, a siren wails the advent of an assault on your senses. A 1.8m high wave with a velocity of 35kms per hour crashes against the sandy beach pulling with it a delighted human wall.  Equal to the Roaring Lagoon is the Temple of Courage. Brave-hearts drop 17 metres down a 70-metre chute, hurtle under a bridge and splash into a pool at the foot of the slide - not for the faint hearted. 	
In addition to the Temple of Courage are four water slides. To the left of the Temple of Courage is the Diamond Mine, which is the starting point for two meandering flume rides. A small pool provides a safe splashdown after a thrilling ride on the slippery Scorpio flume.  The underground Tarantula is a thrilling experience - surrounded by darkness, armed with nothing else but a tube, you charge through channels of mountain terrain at breathtaking speed. Echoing your own screams of terror is the person hurtling down the mountainside behind you. As you burst into sunshine you cant wait to climb the mountain again and scare yourself witless.  Sunbathers can soak up the sun at the plaza surrounding the circular Royal Baths whilst they refresh themselves with delicious cocktails from the poolside Observatory Bar which overlooks the Roaring Lagoon. The nearby open-air Amphitheatre - The Royal Arena is available for live entertainment and can seat 800 spectators.  There is something for everyone at the Valley of Waves - a revitalising experience in an awesome environment.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	




The Palace Of The Lost City Is Africas Best  		
The Palace Of The Lost City Is Africas Best According to US Conde Nast Traveller   The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City is Africas top resort  and thats official. According to the authoritative US Conde Nast Traveler, bible of the international jet set, this lavish and exciting South African resort hotel took the royal crown in the prestigious Readers Choice survey, involving more than 30 000 of its readers.  		
Conde Nast Traveler's Editor in Chief, Thomas J Wallace, presented the award to The Palace of the Lost City at a glittering reception in Malibu, Los Angeles this week.  This is the first time that the African continent boasts its own category in the Conde Nast Traveler survey, which has been conducted annually for 11 years. Previously, African resorts have been combined with those in Asia, while US and European resorts have had their own divisions.   Readers polled received questionnaires eliciting a rating between excellent to poor on resorts they had visited, in the areas of rooms, service, food/restaurants, location/environment, and activities/facilities.  The Palace received the highest points, seeing off Mount Kenya Safari Club (2nd), Little Governors Camp in Kenya (3rd) and Mala Mala in South Africa (4th).   	
According to Conde Nast Traveler  and its discriminating readers - The Palace of the Lost Citys status as top African Resort means this alluring and unique theme complex also ranks highly among the worlds top 100 resorts and hotels.   The Palace of the Lost City is ranked 38th in the world according to Conde Nast Travelers Best of the Best in 1998 - Hotels and Resorts, Philip Georgas, Sun Internationals Divisional Director Resorts says the hotel group is thrilled that the Palace at the Lost City has received top honours. "It is particularly significant that the award is not only for the hotels spectacular setting and architectural magnificence, but its excellent service, cuisine and luxury accommodation," says Georgas. 	
	




A Rare Encounter Of The Lost City Kind  		
Sun City Resort assists in the reintroduction of the Wild Dog back into its natural habitat  Wild thing, I think I love you Reg Presley immortalised these words - wild dogs epitomise this passionate declaration. Their distinctive camouflage, fierce nature and tragic plight are all compelling characteristics of their attraction. 		
The wild dog is one of the most endangered predators on earth and for it to relinquish its endangered status, there is a drastic need to establish and protect wild dog populations in suitable habitat. It is critical to create islands of isolated wild dog populations across their former range in order to protect populations from major disease epidemics and persecution, while increasing numbers and genetic diversity.  With proper management, Wild Dogs can be contained and flourish in confined conservation areas, which can significantly contribute to a meta-population strategy for the survival of the species.  The 55 000-hectare, malaria free Pilanesberg National Park surrounding the Sun City Resort has successfully implemented many wildlife introduction programmes, recently including Lion and Cheetah. It has been identified as suitable for a wild dog introduction attempt. We have an obligation to the animal to offer the area as a safe haven, said Gus Van Dyk  Field Ecologist, Pilanesberg National Park. The knowledge gained by attempting such an exercise will be a great contribution to the global pool of knowledge required for the preservation and conservation of the wild dog. 	
The North West Parks and Tourism Board approached Sun International to sponsor the reintroduction of wild dogs into the Park. The Park borders the Sun City Resort and plays an intrinsic role in the Resorts eco-tourism philosophy. We were only to happy to oblige, said Philip Georgas, Divisional Director Resorts, Sun International. It is an incredible project and the thousands of international and local visitors to Sun City will benefit from being able to view these unusual animals in their natural habitat.  At present there are two adult females and 5 pups (of which 2 are female and 3 are male) in a specially designed boma in the Pilanesberg National Park. The puppies are approximately 7 months old.  The wild dogs were obtained from a farm in the All Days District in the Northern Province. A team including a private game catcher and a professional hunter took up the challenge to catch the dogs before the landowner destroyed the pack, because they were catching his game.  Unfortunately they were unaware that the Pilanesberg National Park was looking for a pack and so did not use available expertise before attempting their capture and only a portion of the pack was caught. 	
The alpha (dominant) female and her nine puppies were dug out of the den. The puppies were sent to Wildcare (Animal Rehabilitation Centre) for specialised care and rearing and the female was sent to De Wildt.  Another female was caught in a cage trap at the den. At this point, Northern Province intervened and confiscated the dogs. The dogs were offered to the North West Parks and Tourism Board on condition that the dogs were released into the wild. The young female, alpha female and five of the puppies are the animals presently in the Pilanesberg boma. The other puppies will be used in captive breeding programmes.  The boma period is critical as it allows the animals time to bond into a functional pack. The introduction of the male dogs is unpredictable as the possibility exists that the male dogs and the puppies might not accept one another and could clash. The boma period will also give the animals an opportunity to be exposed and trained to the electric fence, crucial if the animals are to remain within the confines of the reserve. It will also allow them time to orientate themselves to the location of water, prey and lion activity in the immediate vicinity around the boma. Such knowledge will help the animals in the first weeks following their release. 	
Wild Dogs from farmland are often insecure, shy and elusive because of continuous persecution. Following a period of habituation, the animals should relax and allow excellent tourist viewing and easier post release monitoring.  The puppies have been reunited with the adult females and now efforts are underway to obtain two or three adult males to complete the pack. Attempts to source two males from either Zimbabwe or Botswana are presently being made. Only once the males have been introduced into the pack can the pack be released.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684 	
	




Fact Sheet, The Palace Of The Lost City  		
LEGEND:  "Centuries before tall ships were ever dreamed about, long before the dawn of a western civilisation, a nomadic tribe from northern Africa set out to seek a new world, a land of peace and plenty."  The tribe wandered for many years in search of such a magical place, and at last their quest was rewarded. The land they discovered to the south became the legendary valley of the sun, known today as the Valley of Waves.  Not only did they bring with them a rich culture, but also architectural skills which were exceptional even by today's standards. Something special was created: from the jungle rose an amazing city with a magnificent Palace, a world richer and more splendid then any they had ever known ... Then a violent earthquake struck this idyllic valley, the survivors fled, never to return and left it to be found and restored by archaeologists centuries later. We have today restored it to its former glory ...  "Discover the most extraordinary hotel in the world"...  LOCATION  The Palace is set in the stark ruggedness of the Pilanesberg region of the Republic of South Africa. It is surrounded by mountains and untamed majesty of the African bushveld and just a wedge-shot away from the Pilanesberg National Park where elephants, rhinos, lions and antelope roam freely through their natural habitats.  ACCESSIBILITY  Gauteng, the principal business area is 187 kilometres away. Johannesburg International Airport is located there, which serves all international and domestic flights.  Pilanesberg Airport is only ten minutes away from Sun City and handles SA Express Airways flights to and from Johannesburg and Cape Town as well as private aircraft.  CLIMATE  Warm to hot and dry. Average temperatures ?C  Jan - May High 36, Low 26  Jun - Sep High 28, Low 12  Oct - Dec High 36, Low 26  TAX  Value Added Tax 14%  ELECTRICITY  110 Volts / 220 Volts  AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION  Sun City provides a courtesy service to and from the Pilanesberg Airport  CREDIT CARDS  All major credit cards are accepted  DRESS  Day : Casual  Evening : Sophisticated Resortwear  Villa del Palazzo : Smart Elegant  EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR  The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City is one of the most enticing travellers' destinations in the world, a tribute to man's imagination and a homage to art and architecture from past centuries in Africa.  Surrounding the hotel is a 25 hectare botanical jungle with over 1 600 000 plants, trees and shrubs. An ornamental forest with palms and exotic fruit trees, a wet tropical forest, a dry indigenous forest, a royal palm forest with tall palms around the swimming pool. More than 4 000 fully grown trees, including 40m giants, forms the nuclei of various forests, along with 240 000 other trees, some of which are incredibly - being grown from seed. The rain forest emulates nature with its three layers: a 40m high leaf canopy, secondary trees half that height, and then plants at ground level. Some extremely rare specimens of plants and trees such as the Dracaena fragrant from the Seychelles, the Aloe Suzannae from Madagascar, the Euphorbias brought from Saudi Arabia and more than 40 species of palms obtained from collectors in the USA, Panama, Ecuador and the Philippines, to name just a few, were nurtured at the nurseries before being planted. A bird sanctuary also exists with a wealth of birdlife to enjoy. The jungle is threaded with paths meandering past cascades and waterfalls, lakes and pools and a variety of water-borne adventure rides.  The exterior architecture of The Palace is dominated by soaring towers, topped by domes with palm fronds, elephant tusks and wildlife carvings. Sculptured cranes with wings outstretched seem about to fly from tower walls, elephants guard triumphal stairways and bridges and a life size bronze model of one of Africa's most famous tuskers supreme at the end of the hotel's Elephant Atrium, Shawu, a mighty elephant who was one of the Kruger Park's Magnificent Seven lives again ... The man who has brought him back to life is South African sculptor, Danie de Jager, for whom the task of recreating the superb elephant in bronze has been a labour of love. It looks lifelike because it has been taken from life, every square centimetre, from the tip of its ear towering 4,5m above the ground, to the soles of its cracked and spreading feet. Shawu is a treasure, even in death.	
The entrance to The Palace proclaims its grandeur. The driveway passes through a dry forest of coral and camel's foot trees before spanning an ornamented bridge over a stream of tumbling water and arriving on a piazza dominated by two Washington palms and an amazing Cheetah Fountain, in front of the Porte Cochere. Behind the sculptures are mighty columns, with elephant feet at their base. These support the Porte Cochere with its guardian leopards at the four corners. Across the courtyard rise massive 8m high doorframes, whose carved wooden doors stand open to welcome visitors into The Palace  This breathtaking scale also characterises the interiors. The lobby is a rotunda 25m high and 16m in diameter held aloft by six columns. The domed roof has an aculus at the centre encircled by a painting in six segments depicting a fantasy jungle. Around the perimeter of the rotunda are half-columns, set against the walls, with skirtings and architraves in cast stone, and hand carved mouldings celebrating the world of nature. On opposite sides of the rotunda are the reception and concierge desks, hand carved from sapele pommele with tops of rosa verona and quagga marble. In the centre of the rotunda, stands a table resting on the carved heads of four lions with its top inlaid with eight different woods. The floor is a magnificent mosaic, comprising 38 different shades of marble and granite. Each has been hand-laid and hand polished in a design with leaves at the heart surrounded by six different animals, and enclosed by inner and outer circles of bold zebra striping.  Beyond the rotunda the grand staircase descends into the Crystal Court. The balustrade of the staircase is a work of art in itself, a combination of rock crystal and bronze, capped with marble. The magnificent chandelier in the Crystal Court resembles graceful palm leaves, with the ribs made from bronze and the leaves themselves carved from rock crystals, it measures five metres in diameter. Columns, 15m high, seemingly made of palm fronds and stems of bamboo, bound by twisted coils of rope, resting in massive elephant feet define the main area. An impressive elephant fountain dominates the centre of the Crystal Court. Glass doors, set in 7m high arches, slide back behind the pillars and give rolling views over the Valley of Waves ... Everywhere one looks, one sees only that which is unique.  GUEST ROOMS AND SUITES  The Palace has a total of 338 rooms, which includes standard twin rooms, standard king rooms, family rooms, paraplegic rooms and luxury rooms. There are 13 different room configurations, the most sumptuous of which are found in the six junior suites, six superior suites, three luxury suites and the King's Suite. The King's Suite is the epitome of regal opulence, with walls hand-carved from maple wood and no fewer than 800 individual items, which have been custom designed and crafted. Each of the two bedrooms has a king-size bed, with a sitting area, desk chaise, armoire, two telephones with external lines, an en-suite bathroom and a library. There is also a guest powder room, a sauna and a butler's pantry.  All the standard rooms are like suites in their decor, with entrance foyers furnished with a monkey-leg console. All have a separate shower in their en-suite bathrooms. Every room is slightly different, one style has a seating area with a table and two upright chairs, lounge chairs, a carved impala head table and an armoire containing the TV, a safe and a butler station. The other is slightly larger and has a sofa, a lounge chair, a clover leaf ottoman, a coffee table, desk and chair.  Special attention is given to each guest on arrival at The Palace. Cars are valet parked and retrieved; however self-parking is an option. All guests are escorted to their rooms by Guest Relations personnel after registration, and made aware of the various special services available at The Palace.  Superior amenities are available in the guest rooms, from the friction towel at each bedside to the bath robes and vanity basket containing specially designed cosmetics.  DINING  The Crystal Court - seating 342  A breathtaking, lofty restaurant surrounded by a river, which is fed by a cascading waterfall. Mighty stone columns rest on elephant's feet, and a central fountain borne on the backs of four tuskers, from whose trunks water streams into a bronze bowl. The main court holds 180 with a further 100 seated on the terrace, and 62 in another casual area. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menus feature international cuisine with the African influence with such favourites as grilled Karoo lamb chop, beef fillet and breast of cornfed chicken served with braised vegetables and lentil ragout, preceded perhaps by marinated tomato and onion salad with pecorino cheese infused with garlic, chilli and anchovies.  An additional attraction within the restaurant is afternoon tea, offered in three courses: light finger sandwiches of cucumber, salmon, poultry and meat are accompanies by scones and fresh fruit tartlets with clotted cream, lemon curd and homemade preserves. A wide selection of loose teas is available and freshly brewed. Live music adds to the atmosphere of luxurious relaxation. The Crystal Court is open 16 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Villa del Palazzo - seating 202  Appearing to float like a jewel box of colour on a cushion of sparkling water, the Villa del Palazzo overlooks the Grand Pool. The Menu creates a new standard in southern Africa of Northern Italian cuisine, emphasising subtle elegance with regard to presentation, freshness and taste. Items such as, freshly made Mozzarella, Semolina pastas, air cured Braseolla and delicious Tartuffos, Gelatos and Pastelles are made and served by personally selected Italian chefs and Chef de Ranges, who have received specialised training to oversee the cuisine and service at the Villa del Palazzo. 	
Palm Court Lounge - seating 23  Adjacent to the Villa del Palazzo, the Palm Court Lounge is an elegant meeting place and ideally suited for pre-dinner and after-dinner drinks served by our friendly butler, who helps to create a relaxed and warm ambience.  Pool Restaurant / Snack Bar  The Pool Restaurant offers a menu emphasising light entres ranging from sandwiches to entre salads to steak fajitas. A daily selection of homemade ice-creams, as well as a variety of other desserts, are also available.  Buffet barbecues are popular and the Snack Bar, located next to the Grand Pool serves traditional pool cocktails under the cool shade of a pavilion.  In Room Dining  Exclusive and private dining in your own guest room or suite. 24 Hour service.  Tusk Lounge / Bar  A formal bar is found in The Tusk Lounge where the decor celebrates the magnificent tuskers who have captured the imagination of wildlife lovers everywhere. The six elephant tusks, arching in pairs over The Tusk Lounge are 5,6 metre high, weigh two tons each and are made of Indonesian Squara wood, which is heavier than ebony, and joined by thick brass circles. The Tusk Lounge with its bar and terrace, overlooks the Valley of Waves and the middle lake. In addition to the fully stocked bar, extensive list of wines and club service, a cocktail hour with a first class selection of hors d'oevres is served to the accompaniment of live piano music.  BANQUET / MEETING FACILITIES  Within The Palace are three meeting rooms opening onto the Elephant Atrium dominated by the life-size bronze sculpture of Shawu.  Royal Chamber  Another luxurious room with doors set beneath arches of windows which overlook gardens. This double volume area can accommodate 90 for a banquet and 120 in conference style seating. A dramatically carved, stone table standing in the atrium at the entrance to the Royal Chamber, can be used for registration. Within the Royal Chamber; mahogany panelling reaches up to the hand-carved ceiling with elephant heads serving as corbels. From the coffered ceiling hang four three-tier chandeliers in bronze and faux horns. At the far end of the room is a console table resting on carved elephant legs.  Orchid Room / Protea Room  At the far end of the Elephant Atrium, behind the mighty figure of Shawu, are two conference rooms, each 7m by 6,5m, accommodating 60 people combined. The decor carries something of the rich, verdant foliage of the gardens. The walls are covered with fabric in soft aqua marine and palest ivory. Impressions of leaves are painted on the ceiling, with crystal bowl chandeliers and wall sconces trimmed with bronze ferns and hung with crystals. The rooms also have carved stone, telephone console tables and high-back upholstered chairs.  All of the finest equipment is available, of course, and on hand 24 hours a day are widely experienced, highly professional conference staff. Banquets at The Palace are also a memorable experience because of the excellence of the food and its presentation in such a luxurious private surrounding.  RECREATION / GUEST SERVICES  Golf  The Gary Player Country Club  The Lost City Golf Course and Country Club  Swimming  Every hotel has its own swimming pool  Squash  Sun City Complex: 3 squash courts situated at the Gary Player Country Club  Waterworld  Offering every imaginable watersport on our huge private lake, such as jet-skiing, water-skiing and parasailing.  Windsurfing  Wavepool  Wavepool and Lazy River Ride are situated at the Valley of Waves  Safaris  Scheduled Game Drives, Hot Air Balloon Flights, Private Game-Drives adnRhino Trails at the Pilanesberg Game Reserve  Horse Riding  Situated just after the Cabanas Hotel  Tennis  Adjacent to the Gary Player Country Club  Twelve Tennis Courts, 5 Floodlit Courts  Cycling  Bikes are available for hire at the Gary Player Country Club  Jogging  Jogging tracks are laid out around the golf courses. 	
Bowling Green  Gym, Sauna, Jacuzzi, Massage  Theatre Show  Cinema  Four Cinemas and a Showscan Cinema  Discotheque  Slots and Casino Gaming  The Grand Pool  From the Grotto Loggia, steps lead onto the Grand Pool terrace with a seating capacity of 200 on chaise lounges and a panoramic view of the Valley of Waves. Seating for a further 200 is available on the tanning island. Guests are escorted to their seats and served with the necessary amenities by the pool attendants. Cocktail service is also available. The children's pool is situated at the far side of the Grand Pool, here smooth-edged crocodiles, ladybirds and frogs peep out of the water, enticing youngsters to crawl on and off them.  Pool Kiosk  Situated at the Grand Pool, the Pool Kiosk offers a variety of tanning oils, lotions, sunglasses, sun visors, magazines and newspapers.  The Lost City Golf Club  The 18 hole, par 72 golf course at The Palace, is a desert style course laid out by the Gary Player Design Company. The entire course uses the natural bushveld terrain to the finest advantage, with rock features and eroded gullies incorporated as hazards, as well as a live crocodile pool at the hole number 13. The club house, only a few hundred metres from The Palace offers the usual facilities, including golf carts, changerooms, lockers, bar and restaurant.  THE PALACE SHOPS  The Palace Collection  Offering a beautiful assortment of logo items from clothing to gifts. Resortwear.  Tigers Eye  Offering a wide selection of African artefacts. Art and regionally crafted products.  Charles Greig Jewellers  A prestigious South African Jeweller, offering designs of elegant gems and jewels.  The Royal Salon  For professional creation in hair styling, manicures and pedicures.  GUEST SERVICES  Concierge Desk  Our Concierge offers professional assistance in planning and arranging leisure activities both on and off the property.  The Concierge can assist with :  - Air travel arrangements  - Babysitter referral  - Places of interest  - Dining and entertainment suggestions  - Reservations  - Sporting activities  - Deluxe limousine service  - Shopping and special activities  - Secretarial facilities  The concierge can accommodate guests requests for information or services in various foreign languages and this facility is available 24 hours a day.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE PR DEPARTMENT, SUN INTERNATIONAL ON TEL: (011) 780-7684 	
	




Leading Hotel Of The World  		
The Palace of the Lost City - a tribute to mans imagination and a homage to art and architecture. The dominant soaring towers of the Palace beckon as you enter the Sun City Resort. The magnificent wildlife carvings and elephant tusks outlining the palatial domes are an immediate tribute to African culture and tradition.  		
As you drive past a dry forest of coral and camel-foot trees and across the ornamented bridge spanning a lake of cascading water you are already moved by the grandeur of the Palace. Upon arrival under the imposing porte cochere, you are welcomed by the Palaces regal concierge dressed in traditional North African garb. You are escorted across the colonnaded courtyard dominated by a fountain composed of magnificent sable antelope heads cast in bronze. The massive eight metre high carved doors of The Palace open up onto the spectacular rotunda lobby crowned by hand-painted jungle frescoes in a 16 metre-wide dome. The intricate mosaic floor and hand-carved, marble topped reception and concierge desks accentuate the majesty of the lobby. 	
Directly in front of the lobby is the Grand Staircase leading to the Crystal Court Restaurant, which has a lofty roof span of nearly 30 metres. The light ricochets off the sparking crystal of the five metre-wide crystal chandelier. Beneath the chandelier is a massive fountain bowl upheld by four bronze elephants. Against the walls of the Crystal Court are 15-metre columns that mimic the shape of natural elements; palm fronds, elephant feet, bamboo and cordage. Arched windows, 7-metres tall, look out over the jungle landscape of the Lost City gardens. 	
Seen from the Lost City gardens is the front elevation of The Palace dominated by the lofty columns outside the Crystal Court and the floor superior suites above it. A five-domed pavilion housing the Villa del Pal exterior	
	



Sun City Grows Convention Market - Unconventionally

  

Taking the lead in service, features and imperative themes 
Sun City's unrivalled conventions service, superb leisure and entertainment facilities and unique position in Africa have led to strong international growth in the resort's market share, says Sun International Divisional Director, Resorts, Philip Georgas. 


 
"The ordinary just doesn't feature in our one-step-ahead policy that exceeds client expectations at every level. Management teams dedicated to individual groups and a large, imaginative portfolio of convention themes that really work have helped to excite existing and new clients world-wide," he says. 

Adds Georgas: "Aside from this outstanding in-house conference and convention capability, Sun City's special geographical situation has already made it an international convention venue of choice." 

In the heart of the African bush, the resort lies only 180km from the continent's most significant city, swiftly reachable by road and by air, where one arrives at an upgraded airport with international status. Capable of hosting up to 1 300 delegates in four luxury hotels, Sun City is nevertheless a secure, gated environment and in addition offers features that are breath-taking in their scope. 

It has two championship golf courses, one of which annually hosts the most significant golf event in Africa and high on the list of international highlights, the Nedbank Million Dollar Golf Challenge. 

The incredible inland sea, the Valley of Waves, with its huge swells and glittering beach, forms the backdrop to an entire aquatic infrastructure that includes Water World and the heart-stopping flume rides. 

"High on the list of the not-so obvious opportunities to stage a convention of global significance, is the ability to customise a gigantic theatrical extravaganza to individual corporate needs, making it a marketing or incentive tool that remains unparalleled," says Georgas. He points out that Pulse!, the all-new, big-cast, in-house music and dance spectacular at the Sun City Theatre, has been designed so that it can be used as the backdrop to a major convention. 

"But in order to stay ahead as the destination of choice in Africa for conventioneers, we have ensured over the years that we do not rely on one good opportunity at a time. The growing international need to encounter African wild life is more than met at Sun City." 

Conventions can incorporate the thrilling experiences of the the 55 000-hectare Pilanesberg National Park on the doorstep of the resort, for recreation and business - or even banqueting in sight of the Big Five in African bomas - bush-forts deep in the wildlife territory. The magnificent gardens of Sun City have this year been accorded Botanical Garden status, and form the basis of six separate nature walks that take guests through exotic and indigenous African landscapes. Fascinating for those interested in botany, is the exhaustive identification of significant plants. 
 
Explains Georgas: "It is features like this, and the technical and creative excellence of our in-house conventions team that has not only grown new business significantly, but ensured a large core of repeat business. 

One of the biggest factors militating against repeat business for any convention venue, is the been-there-and-done-that factor, where nothing changes to tempt the organisers to bring their delegates back. At Sun City we recognise this and always have something creative and new to offer our clients, while ensuring that there is consistency in the operational things that matter, such as service, catering, professional assistance and facilities. We can deliver any theme and any fantasy - and with precise efficiency." 

Georgas says another drawcard is Sun City's international presence. "When a South African convention is mooted, the name that comes to mind in international circles is Sun City. It is a destination of choice in its own right. That it is also a prime, world-class convention centre is a huge bonus to many of our clients, who find that the mere fact of the convention being held in Sun City can ensure a high attendance." A strong book in forward bookings well into the next decade is a significant demonstration of the Sun City magnetism in the face of new competition, he says. 

Sun City is also the quintessential "one stop convention shop", providing the entire infrastructure on one site - accommodation, entertainment, banqueting, sport and leisure. So efficient and well-equipped is the Business Centre for instance, that an entire convention can be planned and the entire print and projection component can be produced on-site. It has an unrivalled range of technically advanced services, from word processing and stenography to the production of full-colour print material and audio-visual presentations. 

"Sun City can accommodate delegates in superior style, feed them lavishly, lay on a beach braai, take them on safari, entertain them in the Superbowl or out in the bush, and supply state-of-the-art technical equipment and expert conference co-ordination. For small groups of 20, to 1 300 delegates, Sun City will make a conference memorable," says Georgas. The four luxury hotels at Sun City range from the picturesque lakeside Cabanas to the sensational Sun City Hotel and the elegant sophistication of the Cascades. Premier among them is The Palace of the Lost City. 
 
The Hall of Treasures in Sun Citys Entertainment Centre is South Africas most versatile and flexible venue, suitable for anything from banquets to exhibitions to fantasy theme evenings. It has a multi-functional 1 250 square metre floor area. It comprises two areas separated from each other by three shallow steps and a magical rock garden dominated by three life-size bronze giraffe sculptures by Danie de Jager. The lower area is 740 square metres and the upper level is 510 square metres. The Hall of Treasures is seemingly carved out of the rock face with a fibre-optic starscape ceiling, creating a dramatic ambience. 

The conference rooms in the Entertainment Centre and The Lost City offer organisers flexibility, advanced equipment and exceptional facilities. In addition, Sun Citys on-site highly experienced theatrical department will assist with creative and dynamic set designs. The largest conference area is the Sun City Superbowl with a capacity for 6 000 seated delegates. This indoor auditorium has the finest lighting and sound equipment in Africa. Lavish banquets for 1 300 diners seated at round tables can be catered for. 

The Royal Ballroom situated in the Lost City can seat 1 200 delegates in conference style seating or seating at round tables for 1 000 diners. The banqueting department will creatively decorate the tables with custom-design linen and stylish flower arrangements, based on individual themes. The Royal Ballroom may be sub-divided. 

The Pilanesberg Room is the most flexible of all the conference areas and can accommodate delegates ranging from 1 400 for cocktails to 750 for a sit down dinner. The room is divisible into two with the subdivisions able to cater for 850 delegates for cocktails or 220 delegates in conference style seating, or 420 delegates for a banquet. 

Other Conference rooms in the Entertainment Centre include the Eagle, Hawk, Owl, Kestrel, Lynx, Civet, Leopard, Cheetah, Lion, Eland, Sable, Impala and Kudu. These rooms can host between 16 to 64 delegates depending on the function. 

The Sun City Hotel has a choice of three conference rooms. The Baobab is sub-divisible and can accommodate up to 600 delegates for cocktails or 350 conference-style. The Acacia and Jacaranda rooms each seat up to 30 delegates theatre-style or for formal dinner style. The rooms can be joined to form one conference room seating a maximum of 60 delegates. 
 
The Palace of the Lost City, one of the Leading Hotels in the World has four meeting rooms. The wood-panelled Council Chamber seats 16 comfortably in hand-carved armchairs at an inlaid oval table, under a bronze and alabaster chandelier. The Protea and Orchid meeting rooms each measure 7m x 6.5m, and can accommodate 30 diners. Combined, these two luxurious rooms provide an area of 92 square metres. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684 AND FAX (011) 780 7535
 
 






        Palace Of The Lost City Voted Among World's Best In Major Magazine Poll  		
The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City has been voted Africa's third best hotel and sixth best in the world, in a poll conducted among thousands of readers of the authoritative Diner's Club publication Travel & Leisure. 		
"It is always affirming to receive recognition of this kind, particularly in an international publication and also where the readers' recommendations are unsolicited," said Sun City Director of Operations, Kurt Peter. "The Palace is always highly rated in surveys of global destinations, and its membership of the Leading Hotels of the World puts it at an exceptional level - a position we strive hard to maintain."  Also included in the poll results for Africa and the Middle East were the Cascades Hotel at Sun City which was voted 15th and the Sun City Hotel 21st. 	
A questionnaire developed by the editors of Travel & Leisure, in association with Yankelovich Partners, was sent in the first quarter of 1999 to thousands of subscribers, asking their opinions of hotels, spas and spa hotels, cities, islands, airlines, cruise lines, rental-car companies, and tour organisers. All responses were collated confidentiality by auditors Yankelovich Partners.	
The scores were indexed averages of responses concerning applicable characteristics. Readers rated each hotel contender in five categories: rooms/ambience, service, facilities/activities, location, and value. These ratings were then averaged, creating an overall score. A minimum number of responses were necessary in order to be listed. This is the fourth year in which the survey has been conducted and the Palace has appeared on the list for the past three.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	




        

The Legend Of The Lost City by Gerald Allison  		
FAIA  Wimberley Allison Tong & Goo  Long before the dawn of western civilisation, a tribe from Northern Africa wandered South until they discovered a secluded valley within an ancient volcanic crater, a valley blessed with fertile soil, abundant game and springs of fresh waters. Springbok and Impala gambolled beneath azure skies, and in the shallows of a lake, hippos browsed. 		
The Ancients built a village of simple dwellings in the valley, and lived in rhythm with the seasons, in harmony with the plants and animals. Then came a great drought, which would have destroyed the starving Ancients if friendly monkeys had not dropped fruit and berries from the treetops.  The population survived and expanded. Platinum and diamonds were discovered in the valley, bringing great riches. In a majestic cavern known as the Hall of Treasures, the populace stored up untold quantities of glittering wealth. In the end, the people of the valley possessed sufficient riches and knowledge to erect a regal city, crowned by a magnificent palace for the royal family. 	
The palace was built on an island in the lake at the head of the valley. The unique architecture mingled the dimly-remembered shapes of towers, domes and arches with a thousand patterns from the surrounding natural African world. Noble leopards became sculpted sentinels, crouching on the corners of a canopy over the palace doors.  A fountain, the Shrine of the Sacred Monkey, paid tribute to the tree-dwelling monkeys who had saved the villagers lives.  Skilled artisans decorated the palace. Serpentine vines, the leaves of the palm tree, the blossoms of the protea and the wild plum were immortalised in stone. Creatures like elephant, lion, kudu, monkeys, snakes and birds were depicted in mosaics, murals and carvings. These images were to be found on vaulted ceilings, pillars and balustrades; even on the flame-topped, 70-metre-high Kings Tower, which rose above the palace, like a beacon. 	
For many years, the Ancients lived a peaceful and happy life in their glorious city. Then one day the sky grew black and the jungle took on a dark and menacing look. The full power of a cataclysmic earthquake struck the valley. The earth beneath the city heaved with overwhelming power. A mighty force like the hands of an angry giant destroyed buildings as the people gazed in terror at the toppling stonework.  There were no casualties, because the citizens had been warned by the Gong of the Sun Lion to assemble at the Royal Arena, which was miraculously untouched by the earthquake. The common people fled the city, never to return. Only the King and his family came back to find that the very bowels of the earth had been twisted into new shapes. Springs spurted from the mountainside, and underground geysers erupted into huge waves on the surface of the lake where the people once went to swim. The earthquake had created a network of continuos cascades and waterways. The palace, with foundations anchored deep in the bedrock, had survived in all its glory.  For years, the Royal family maintained their regal dwelling, but after the last member died the palace was soon overgrown and concealed by the luxuriant jungle.	
The city was lost, and only a whispered legend of ancient grandeur remained to tantalise explorers. Almost three millennia after the earthquake, in the last decade of the 20th Century, an archaeological expedition stumbled upon the ruins.  The Valley of the Ancients and The Lost City were the names the expedition leader gave to his discoveries. The true names of The Palace and The Hall of Treasures came to light when a parchment scroll, entitled The Annals of the City, was unearthed during initial excavations, as the archaeological team set about the task of restoring the ruins to their original splendour.  Today, The Palace shines again at the head of the valley, luminous and perfect above the mirror-sheen of gleaming water. And once again, as decreed by the ancient spirit-guardians whose massive carved images look down - leopard, elephant and kudu - happiness shall be the destiny of every adventurer who sets foot upon the magic earth of the valley, or bathes in its sacred waters. Happiness shall be the lot of those who dwell in regal splendour at The Palace, or seek for wealth untold deep in the caverns of the Hall of Treasures.	
	



A cornucopia of fascinating facts and startling statistics about the Lost City  		
The Lost City at Sun City is one of the most exciting and innovative tourist attractions in the world.  		
The resort, opened in December 1992, recreates the mystery and marvels of an age-old, mythical civilisation on 25 hectares of exotic jungle, threaded with a wonderland of waterscapes and adventure areas in the Valley of Waves, which is the largest and the most imaginative of its kind ever created.  The Lost City cost R830 million (then US $280 million / 170 million) to construct. The project was completed in only 28 months, a remarkably short time for a project of this breadth and complexity.  CONSTRUCTION AT THE LOST CITY  Earth moved on site = 1 750 000 cubic metres  Rock blasted = 85 000 cubic metres  Number of bricks used = 30 million  Total area of carpets = 50 000 square metres  Total area of marble = 5 650 square metres  Total area of painting = 425 000 square metres  Total area of murals = 3 400 square metres  Surface area of artificial lakes and pools = 70 500 square metres  Length of piping installed = 150 000 metres  CONSTRUCTION OF THE PALACE AND THE VALLEY OF WAVES  During the peak of construction, almost 5 000 people worked on the project.  During the first year of construction, an average of one million bricks were laid each month by almost 200 bricklayers.  Almost 15 000 custom-made pieces of pre-cast were used on the facades of The Palace.  There are 75 000 metres of electrical conduit in The Palace and almost 6 500 light fittings.  The royal entrance chamber has a dome ceiling 25 metres above floor level and 16 metres in diameter. Its construction was a major challenge, as was roof of the Crystal Court with its 29-metre roof span, which has to support five floors of suites above it.  The tallest of the 10 Palace towers is almost 70 metres.  All 338 bedroom timber doors were hand-carved.  The tallest doors in The Palace are eight metres high.  THE PALACE INTERIOR DESIGN  Outstanding interior designs for The Palace were created by Trisha Wilson of Wilson & Associates, Dallas, Texas.  Nearly everything in The Palace was custom-made.  85% of all the requirements for the interiors were sourced within Southern Africa. 	
In The Palace, for the first time in Southern Africa, hand-carved furniture was used throughout the public areas and guest rooms of an hotel. None of the fabrics or carpets will ever be used again, anywhere. They were designed and made exclusively for The Palace. The painting on the ceiling of the royal entrance chamber was created in the same way as Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel in Rome. The evocative African landscape, alive with animals and birds, took nearly 5 000 hours to complete. The chandelier in the Crystal Court is over five metres in diameter, with a drop of 4,2 metres. The six elephants tusks, arching in pairs over the Tusk Lounge and Bar, are 5,6 metres high, weigh two tons, and were made in four pieces out of Indonesian Square wood, which is heavier than ivory.  THE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE  The Entertainment Centre was doubled in size and redesigned by Henry Conversano & Associates, assisted by Paul Steelman.  The Bridge of Time, which leads from the Entertainment Centre to the Valley of Waves, moves about 2 millimetres when a simulated volcano erupts under the bridge.  A computer with a specially devised programme controls the visual and sound effects that create the simulated eruption.  A 7,6 metre high leopard, two elephant heads of 6 metres and 9 metres, as well as a crouching leopard 5,4 metres long and a monkey of 4 metres are depicted on the rock faces of the Entertainment Centre facing the Valley of Waves.  There are 168 preserved palm trees inside the Entertainment Centre. Their trunks are made from fibreglass tubes wrapped in bark and they sprout real, preserved leaves.  A milky way created by fibre optics covers the roof of the Hall of Treasures. This night sky is the largest simulated in southern Africa. 	
THE LOST CITY JUNGLE  The jungle of the Lost City was created by landscape designer Patrick Watson and Dave Kirkby of Top Turf Gardens.  The jungle covers 25 hectares and cost around R25 million (then $8 million / 5 million).  Over 1 600 000 plants, trees, shrubs and ground covers have been planted.  There are 3 200 species.  70% of the species have never been cultivated before.  75% of the species are indigenous to southern Africa.  More than 4 000 fully grown trees were planted.  The rain forest emulates nature, with a 40 metre high canopy, secondary trees half that height and plants at ground level.  The largest baobabs in the world ever to be transplanted have found a new home at The Lost City. The biggest specimens weigh up to 75 tons and have a trunk diameter of up to six metres. A baobab forest has been created with 380 mature trees, some of which are several hundred years old.  Seeds and plants come from Australia, Zimbabwe, the Comores, Mozambique and Madagascar.  THE LOST CITY GOLF COURSE  The 18 hole, par 72 Lost City golf course was built at a cost of R15 million (then $5 million / 3 million).  The course covers more than 100 hectares and incorporates 28 000 square metres of water features.  The course requires 2 300 cubic metres of irrigation per day.  Each hole features between three and four tees, providing maximum flexibilityfor the golfer.  The 9th and 18th greens finish in front of the clubhouse. Approximately 12 000 spectators can be seated around the two greens.  Holes eight, 11, 13 and 14 all feature raised tees at an elevation of between 15 and 25 metres higher then the landing area.  Hole number 13 is a par three with a water feature protecting the front left of the green. Live Nile crocodiles inhabit the pond. 	
THE VALLEY OF WAVES  This is the largest combination of water and waterpark features ever built in a single project, anywhere in the world.  The Lazy River meanders for 500 metres, carrying two million litres of water.  The Roaring Lagoon wave pool contains eight million litres of water and the ideal surfing wave of 1,8 metres is created, moving at 35 kilometres per hour from the dam wall to a specially constructed sandy beach 120 metres away.  There are 13 major waterfalls, 20 feature cascades, two mountain rivers and five wetland areas in The Lost City jungle-gardens.  The water contained by the entertainment features, decor features and swimming pools is 23 million litres.  The largest man-made waterfall ever constructed, in terms of a combination of volume and elevation, is the Grotto waterfall, adjacent to the Royal Baths swimming pool. It is 11,5 metres high and 12 metres wide, with a flow of 1 200 cubic metres per hour.  An additional 10 megalitre reservoir was constructed to provide water for the construction and subsequent maintenance of the gardens. Two new supply lines were installed by government from the Vaalkop dam to Sun City. This ensures a constant flow to meet the 10 million litres per day that the Lost City requires.  CONSTRUCTION  World leaders in their respective field were chosen as the design teams:  Wimberly, Allison, Tong & Goo headed by Chief Architect, Gerald L. Allison from California, USA.  Aquatic Design Group, based in California, USA. Headed by Randy Mendioroz.  Graphic Designer David Carter, from Dallas  Internationally acclaimed, interior design consultants, Wilson & Associates, headed by Trisha Wilson.  From Dallas, Craig Roberts & Associates of the USA, designed the interior lighting.  The prestigious and famous designers of waterworld projects all over the world, Rock & Waterscapes Systems designed the Valley of Waves.  The highly respected South African architects are Burg, Doherty, Bryant & Partners, and Moolman, Van der Walt, Vlok and Van der Westhuizen of MV3.  Landscape Designer Patrick Watson and Top Turf Gardens under Managing Director Dave Kirkby, is the team responsible for the amazing gardens surrounding The Palace.  CONTACT: SUN INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS ON (011) 780 7684 	
	



Encounters Of The Lost City Kind  		
Guests of Sun City can enjoy personalised game viewing at the nearby 55 000-hectare Pilanesberg National Park.  		
Gametrackers, located in the Sun City Hotel, now provide several options for guests and wildlife enthusiasts. If your interest lies in seeking out the Big 5 then the Exclusive Safari will appeal (a night drive is also available). For the adventurous and energetic the Rhino Hiking Trail will interest you. For pleasure seekers, try out the Balloon Safari and for those more culturally inclined, take in the local village Cultural Tour.  The emphasis of the Exclusive Safari is to locate the Big 5. Specialist guides will ensure guests experience a true African Safari aboard a specially equipped 6-seater Landcruiser. Guests can view Rhinos wallowing in cool mud baths and Bull Elephants fighting for supremacy in the clarity of daylight. Be a silent witness to a Lion kill, as antelopes graze unsuspecting of the danger lurking in the volcanic landscape. Amid the hills, far from the Madding Crowd, you might catch a glimpse of the elusive Buffalo as they wander unrestricted and free.  The Landcruisers are equipped with warm flannels and blankets for those cold, blustery night game drives. Experience the night adventure of nocturnal wildlife when Leopards are spotlighted beneath the stark moonlight of this arid landscape. 	
If youre intent on specific game viewing, then the Rhino Hiking Trail will appeal to adventurous guests. Track the White Rhino on foot within the Letsatsing Game Park. A guide will convey his substantial knowledge of these imposing creatures - feel at one with this primitive African creature.  In the early morning, a burst of colour emerges against a flawless sunrise backdrop. Passengers aboard the Hot Air Balloon, enjoy the taste of South African sparkling wine before viewing the full spectrum of the Pilanesberg National Park. On landing you are whisked away to a game lodge where a sumptuous breakfast is served.  Sun City is surrounded by a kaleidoscope of different cultures. Enjoy the tradition of tribal folklore, on a Cultural Tour of the Ledig village. The tour visits a local shanti, a nursery school, the tribal offices and finally you can relish the taste of Sorghum Beer at an authentic Shebeen.  This is just a taste of what you can experience. There are other safaris available including bush breakfasts and Sunset tours. Call our central reservations on (011) 780-7800 for a Walk on the Wild Side.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	




        
Fifteen Fascinating Facts About The Lost City  		
The Lost City cost R830-million.  Work began in august 1990, and took only 28 months to complete. The Lost City opened in December 1992.  A hostel costing R4-million was built to house labourers at the building site.  At the peak of the building activity, there were nearly 5000 people at work, including staff from almost 100 sub-contractors.  On average, 4000 cubic metres of concrete were cast every month.  To build the palace required 3300 tons of steel reinforcing rods, measuring 2900 kilometres.  Eight million bricks were laid by 2000 bricklayers.  Nine tower cranes were used simultaneously.  The palace has 12 kilometres of air-conditioning ducts, 500 kilometres of electrical wiring and 6500 light bulbs.  In the King's Suite of The Palace there are 800 custom crafted items, including fabrics and carpeting.  The Palace required 15000 square metres of carpeting.  In the hall of treasures there are 2000 fluorescent wooden flowers imported from Bali.  There are 168 preserved palm trees in the hall of treasures.  The Lost City jungle has 300 irrigation stations, with 9000 overhead misters, 2500 overhead sprinklers, and 10 fan-driven humidifiers.  There are 30 kilometres of irrigation piping in the jungle of the Lost City. 	
	



Magnificence Personified  		
The majestic Palace Hotel, so legend declares, was built for a King by an ancient civilization that made this idyllic valley their home until it was destroyed by an earthquake. Now restored to its former glory, The Palace offers guests royal hospitality.  		
The Palace is a visualization of attention to detail. From the arches of faux elephant tusks to the impressive balustrades of bronze and crystal to the fantasy jungle murals which spill across beautiful tiled floors and frescoed ceilings. This awesome creation is fit for a King.	
Each of the 338 luxurious rooms and suites offer royal hospitality with wonderful views over water and jungle. Intricately handcrafted furnishings reflect the flora and fauna of Africa. The personal touch is reflected in all the furnishings. 	
Guests of the Palace Hotel can bathe in the grand pool or stroll down to the royal baths at the Valley of Waves. Enjoy a cocktail at the poolside or in the gracious Tusk Bar. Dining is a veritable gastronomic delight in the splendour of the Crystal Court or Villa Del Palazzo where fine cuisine is a treasured art. 	
The Palace of the Lost City  Leading Hotel in the World.	
	




The History Of Sun City And The Lost City  		
Sun City is southern Africa's most luxurious and best-known resort; indeed its very name has become synonymous with good living, excitement and fine entertainment. Situated some 187 kilometers west of Johannesburg, Sun City has four fine hotels and a wide variety of sport, recreation, live entertainment and gaming.  		
It is one of the few resorts in the world with two 18-hole championship golf courses. The resort also boasts southern Africa's finest convention facilities. The Lost City at Sun City is an R830-million African fantasy world featuring a manmade forest and massive wavepool. The Palace of the Lost City is one of the finest hotels in the world.  Sun City was founded by South African leisure tycoon Sol Kerzner. In the mid-1970's he had the idea of building a luxury casino resort in the heart of the African bush. Work started on July 15, 1978 and the complex opened on December 7, 1979.  At the time its central features were the 340-room Sun City Hotel and the Gary Player-designed championship golf course. The golf course is now the most famous -- and the busiest -- in Africa. Other elements were a 55-meter swimming pool, a man-made lake for watersports, tennis courts and a casino with hundreds of slot machines and 50 gaming tables. The cost of the original complex was R30-million; today capital investment amounts to more than R1.18 billion, R830 million of which was spent on The Lost City.  Adjoining Sun City is the Pilanesberg National Park, a 55 000 hectare game reserve that opened a day after the resort welcomed its first visitors. One week later the curtain went up at the Extravaganza Theatre and southern Africa was introduced to fast-paced show-girl musicals. The first artist to perform in the theatre was Cliff Richard.  Sun City was such an overwhelming success that expansion was immediate. Exactly a year after Sun City opened, the 284-room Sun City Cabanas were offering family-oriented accommodation.  Since Sun City's inception, major sporting events have been regularly staged there. Perhaps the most famous is the Nedbank Million Dollar Golf Challenge which was founded in 1980. It is the world's richest and most exclusive event. Specially-invited top golfers compete for a first prize of $1 million (US). Steve Ballesteros, David Frost, Nick Price and Bernhard Langer are among the golfing superstars who have won the Million Dollar Challenge. 	
In mid-1981 Sun City acquired a R30-million Entertainment Centre. Under a single vast roof were restaurants, cinemas, gaming floors, conference rooms and a 6 000-seat Superbowl with a state-of-the-art sound system. Frank Sinatra opened the Superbowl on July 24, 1981. Superstars such as Rod Stewart, Elton John, Wet Wet Wet and Joe Cocker have performed there and several world boxing titles have been won in The Superbowl.  In 1992 the former Entertainment Centre doubled in size with the addition of The Hall of Treasures, which is part of The Lost City. The exterior seems as if it has been sculpted from living rock, covered in carvings of African animals. Dominating the exterior of the building is a huge sphinx-like carved leopard. The Hall of Treasures features state-of-the-art gaming machines and the most modern video games and simulators, along with fun-fair style sideshows offering high quality prizes.  There is also an enticing array of cinemas, restaurants and shops, both in the Hall of Treasures and in the original Entertainment Centre, now redesigned and renamed The Jungle Casino.-  December 1984 saw the opening of the luxury 242-room Cascades hotel. The Cascades, which cost R50-million to build, is set in four hectares of lush tropical gardens. There are 7 740 square meters of water features, including 12 waterfalls and cataracts. The abundance of bird life in the gardens has become one of Sun Citys leading attractions.  In January 1986 southern Africas first monorail -- the Skytrain -- began operating. Its three coaches can each carry 100 passengers and they run between Sun City car park and the Entertainment Centre. 	
Sun City is famous for the huge jackpots paid out by its slot machines. The resort's most famous jackpot is the Dream Machine that was launched in 1987 and linked to numerous other resorts. The jackpot had a starting value of R2 million but was relaunched in 1995 and now has a starting value of R1 million and increases with every coin fed into a bank of linked machines. The Million Mania is another interlinked progressive jackpot which never pays less than a million Rand.  The elite International Room is an elegant gaming club that has a private and luxurious casino at Sun City. Membership is limited to top table game players who like to play for high stakes.  In 1990 construction began on the most ambitious endeavour in Sun City's history - The Lost City. This African fantasy world is based on the theme of a lost civilisation rediscovered in the densely jungled Valley of Waves. As visitors wander through the jungle they discover remnants of an ancient city and a wealth of leisure activities. The jungle is the largest ever made by man, consisting of more then 1,2 million trees and plants. At its heart is a man-made rain forest. Watercourses thread through the jungle, ranging from gentle streams to rushing torrents.  The Valley of Waves is the world's most advanced water park, with restaurants, bars, pools, flume rides and The Roaring Lagoon, where surfers ride two-meter breakers.  Centrepiece of The Lost City is The Palace, a 338-room hotel that cost R400-million to build. The dramatic fantasy architecture of the building is decorated with wildlife sculptures. Each room is spacious and individually furnished to the very highest standards. Service and facilities match the quality of the building. 	
In 1993 The Lost City Golf Course was opened at Sun City. The 18-hole, par 72 course utilises the natural beauty of the Pilanesberg Mountains surrounding Sun City. Crocodiles watch players from a pool on the 13th hole. Gary Player who designed the course said, "No other 18 holes in the world surpass the Lost City course for sheer variety".  Since the opening of The Lost City in December 1992, visitors have been streaming to Sun City at a rate of nearly three million a year. Sun International's development programme has been focused on the refurbishment of the Sun City hotels. The Sun City Hotel has been upgraded at a cost of R132 million and given a completely fresh identity and character. A further R16.5 million has been spent on certain areas of the Cascades Hotel, and an extensive expansion and refurbishment programme was completed at the Cabanas that increased its rooms to 380.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	





A Deluge Of Style And Elegance  The Cascades  		
Tumbling water flowing through a lush tropical forest is the origin of the Cascades  one of the most sought after hotels at Africas Kingdom of Pleasure  Sun City.  		
The Cascades has a personal and private appeal for guests, from the beautifully designed rooms and reception areas to the magnificent tropical garden setting. The Peninsula Restaurant and Lounge, with rose Verona marble floors and carpets woven with a profusion of colourful birds amid tropical foliage. The walls are sponged in a rich gold, the chairs are upholstered in palest turquoise and cream and blinds hang at the windows.  The centre of the room is dominated by a magnificently crafted, octagonal wooden table with a huge planter of orchids in the centre. Flowers also provide a backdrop in the Lounge, where the walls are hung with graphics of beautiful water lilies.  The inspiration behind the decor was Trisha Wilson of the dynamic, American-based interior design company, Wilson & Associates, who masterminded the designs for The Palace of the Lost City. 	
She also took this classical garden feel into the guest rooms and suites, with wood the colour of old honey, walls in shades of gold or buttercup, more buttercup and russet in the carpets and upholstery, and bedspreads quilted with a profusion of tropical flowers and foliage.  In the luxury rooms, the walls have been given a specialist paint finish of warm gold, while in the junior suites the decor emphasises natural greens and ivories, highlighted by touches of blue. The 243-room hotel also offers a wide choice of rooms and suites. What could be more exclusive and private, for example, than the garden suite? Originally designed for the personal use of Sol Kerzner, it has its own swimming pool and jacuzzi on a totally secluded terrace.  Or, for that top of the world feeling, there is the penthouse. An exclusive elevator will transport you to the ultimate destination. Welcome gifts include his and her slippers, flowers, champagne and a basket of fruit (what better moment to try out the aphrodisiac qualities of kiwi fruit or granadilla, also known as passion fruit!). 	
Other features at the Cascades Hotel include the Vistas Bar overlooking the gardens, the unusual Grotto restaurant beneath rushing waterfalls and the Brazilian Coffee Shop close to the foyer.  On the Eastern side, a terracotta area enables guests to sit outside their rooms in the Peacock Garden, watching beautiful birds as they feed whilst listening to the water as it dances over little boulders and waterfalls close-by.  Splendid cuisine is par for the course at the Cascades. Cascades guests dine by candlelight at the Peninsula Restaurant where the freshest ingredients compliment the tempting gastronomic creations prepared with pride by our International team of chefs. Lighter fare is available amidst the awesome setting of the Grotto Restaurant  a cavern of cascading waterfalls.	
Unwind as you meander through the lush opulence of the Cascade gardens whilst listening to the calls of the exotic birds found in the walk-in aviary. Unimpeded, youll walk among hundreds of birds from around the World  starlings from East Africa, robins from China and screeching parrots from the Far East. Indigenous birds range from azure blue Cranes to tiny Waxbills.  The Cascades Hotel offers guests the chance to relax in an atmosphere conducive to unwinding.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT, SUN INTERNATIONAL, TEL: (011) 780 7684.	
	


Honeymoon Heaven At The Cascades  		
Romance is always in the air at the Cascades, the luxurious hotel at the heart of Sun City where elegance is tinged with excitement and the accent is on peace and pampering.  		
The hotel is renowned for its tropical gardens, where lovers can walk hand in hand past dancing weirs and tumbling waterfalls, laze in hammocks in a private sun-splashed world surrounded by exploding colours, rich green foliage and the gentle sound of bird song, and dine in the splendid Peninsula Restaurant with a lake lapping at their feet. For honeymooners, and lovers celebrating 25th, 40th or 50th wedding anniversaries, the Cascades knows how to make the occasion memorable.  The personal welcome they receive in the foyer, followed by in-room registration, immediately makes them feel special. A smile is so simple and easy to wear, and that epitomises the hotel's approach to service. 	
The 243-room hotel also offers a wide choice of rooms and suites. What could be more exclusive and private, for example, than the garden suite? Originally designed for the personal use of Sol Kerzner, it has its own swimming pool and jacuzzi on a totally secluded terrace.	
Or, for that top of the world feeling, there is the penthouse. You soar like a swallow in one of the scenic glass-walled elevators to the 15th floor. No one else has access to it because it requires a special lift key. In the room the couple find welcoming gifts such as his and hers slippers, flowers, champagne and a basket of fruit (what better moment to try out the aphrodisiac qualities of kiwi fruit or granadilla, also known as passion fruit!). 	
Honeymooners also receive a beautiful souvenir photo album in which they can mount their wedding pictures. But photographic memories can be made at any time, so Sun Citys own photographer will gladly capture the togetherness of the honeymoon or wedding anniversary with a personalised souvenir menu. And a toast to togetherness is particularly delicious when enjoyed as a sundowner or anytime cocktail beside the pool or in the Vistas Bar overlooking the garden.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	



Glittering Casino At The Sun City Hotel  		
A glittering casino re-designed around a stunning Harlequin theme at the Sun City Hotel sending it spinning to a new rhythm of exciting entertainment at the heart of the resort.  		
The casino's refurbishment has been part of an R170 million upgrade at the Sun City Hotel, which itself formed just one aspect of an overall R200 million development implemented at the resort in 1995.  The Sun City Casino originally opened in December 1979, introducing South Africans for the first time, to Las Vegas style sophistication in gaming. It's immediate popularity soon led to the introduction of more tables and additional private facilities. This recent expansion has taken advantage of the latest international ideas on layout and decor to create a sensational entertainment area.  Over the entrance to the Casino, from the Sun City Hotel foyer, a cascade of coins tumbles into a pool which is lit by fibre optics to give the impression of a sunset reflected in the water, proclaiming the fun and fortune to be enjoyed there. 	
From the entrance, meter-wide casino chips of polished brass are set into the carpet to create a fantasy "yellow-chip" road. This leads punters past two stacks of gold coins which appear to support the ceiling and other piles of multi-coloured casino chips seemingly stacked against the walls towards the Harlequins Bar and Lounge over-looking the casino tables.  Behind the bar are mounted huge, ever-spinning wheels of fortune, which twirl and stop and twirl again in sensational style, while roulette wheels spin away the hours on the green baize tables nearby.  The main floor accommodates two large pits. There are sixteen American Roulette tables, twenty Blackjack tables, two tables for Poker, one for Dice/Craps, three for Punto Banco and one for midi Punto Banco. 	
Our Salon Prive and exclusive International Room have sixteen tables including Roulette, Blackjack, Punto Banco and Baccarat. Minimum and maximum bets range from R5 to R500. Higher limit tables are available only in the Salon Prive and International Room. The latter welcomes those high rollers who wish to play for higher stakes in privacy, and premium players from overseas who may negotiate even higher limits, according to their deposits of foreign currency.  There is also a Slots Salon Prive close to the main tables' floor, this has 74 machines which accommodate punters who prefer to play for higher stakes of R5, R10, R25 and R100.  The central pit stands beneath a beautiful backlit dome ringed by painted Harlequin figures. This 16th century character of Italy's commedia dell' arte later became synonymous with cleverness and irrepressible high spirits, so what more appropriate image could there be? The colourful diamonds and triangles from his traditional tight-fitting costume have been woven into many aspects of the Casino decor. 	
The decor theme of the casino is carried through to the adjacent exclusive and sophisticated restaurant, simply called Harlequins, which is found between the Casino Bar and the dynamic Disco Nightclub.  In the atrium of the Sun City Hotel, of course, is a world of thrilling slots gaming. The 429 machines include the five Super Jackpots  the Million Mania, the Dream Machine, the Superslam and Fruits of the Forest.  So, in the flip of a Casino chip, you can enjoy many different gaming sensations, join us and whirl away your troubles as you head for the thrill and excitement of that sensational win.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	






Steven Bagg appointed Sun City Director of Operations

  

A workforce that is both technologically competent and multi-skilled in the disciplines of the hospitality industry is the ideal of Sun City's new Director of Operations Steven Bagg, 34.

 
Steven, who has spent a great deal of his 14-year hotel management career in Sun International, inherits the reins of the group's flagship at a point when the results of revolutionary change have been shown and the resort is operating firmly in the black.

"I now take stock of the stakeholders and see how each may be better served," says Steven. "They are the customers, the employees and the shareholders. I must ensure a fair return for shareholders and for customers I want to push up the satisfaction index indicated by our "mystery guest" programme, which currently runs at an average satisfaction of nine out of ten. For staff, I want to see multi-skilling as a natural process, both for the continued success of the resort, and the remuneration of the staff.

"In the cyclical nature of the hotel business, I would like to see existing staff covering their traditional tasks and also - with commensurate additional remuneration - taking the roles of those who would normally be recruited for the peak times. Our record in National Qualification shows that this is an eminently achievable goal. The benefits of multi-skills to staff within a scheduling system - in operation elsewhere in the hospitality industry - are the greater number of shifts for which the individual is rostered, based on his or her ability in a number of fields. I intend to inculcate a spirit of entrepreneurship among staff."

 
"In the cyclical nature of the hotel business, I would like to see existing staff covering their traditional tasks and also - with commensurate additional remuneration - taking the roles of those who would normally be recruited for the peak times. Our record in National Qualification shows that this is an eminently achievable goal. The benefits of multi-skills to staff within a scheduling system - in operation elsewhere in the hospitality industry - are the greater number of shifts for which the individual is rostered, based on his or her ability in a number of fields. I intend to inculcate a spirit of entrepreneurship among staff." Technology is another of Steven's abiding interests, and he will promote the efficient use of technological resources in every aspect of management and the operation of the resort, including the speed of communication and response to information. He is exploring the application of smart card technology to function at the resort.  
Currently completing a Masters in Business Administration, Steven started his hotel career in 1986 at the Heerengracht Hotel in Cape Town and trained with the Protea Hotel group. He entered Sun International in 1989 at the Fish River Sun, later to become resident manager, and then on to the Mpekweni Sun Marine, as General Manager.

He has since been GM of the Sun City Hotel, having joined the resort in June 1997, and then Operations Manager of the Cascades, Sun City Hotel, the Cabanas, the Vacation Club, the Entertainment Centre and the rooms division of the complex.

 
As Operations Director, he takes responsibility for the entire resort a position in which his participative management style will be more broadly applied to include all the resort staff in the development of a team culture.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684 AND FAX (011) 780 7535 
 






        Pulse! The Product Of Fine Talent In Harmony  		
Individual choreographers bring infinite variety  Each of the brilliant works that make up Pulse! the magnificent "Afriganza" that will be staged at the Sun City Hotel Extravaganza Theatre from November is a finely-wrought piece individually conceived by seven choreographers.  		
Although each act in Pulse! is specifically the work of the individuals, its heart is in the influences of Africa - and this thread creates the harmony that makes the show so enchanting.  Premier Productions, the team of Tarnia Norman and Clarence Swartland, both with illustrious performance and choreographic careers in a variety of dance forms, are responsible for the first, second and sixth acts of the show - Afriganza, which sets the mood, Bronze Seduction and Saharan Dreams. In Acts Four and Five, they have choreographed the Waterfall Adagio and the Fire Procession. Tarnia and Clarence formed Premier Productions in 1989 and since created a wide variety of corporate and artistic events. They are well-known for their alternative, innovative and high quality acts. 	
Thirty-year-old Bheki Ndlovu's CV reflects the best of South African musicals and dance shows, and his performances have been highly praised in both Sarafina, the movie and the show. His dancing talent was also employed in Showboat, The Wizard of Oz, Jesus Christ Superstar and Sun City's most recent extravaganza, Baletsatsi. In African Beat, the third act in the show, he is both rhythmic adviser and Choreographer.  Jayesperi Moopen's influence is widely felt in the Arts in South Africa. A fine arts graduate from the University of Madras in India, she is on the Board of Governors of the Civic Theatre and chairs the Dance Alliance. It is in the field of dance that she is best known, particularly for her work in promoting the blending of Indian Dance and rhythms with that of other cultures. In Act Four of Pulse, she choreographs Visions of Rhythm, and indeed, has composed the music for this scene. This is the act that culminates in the magnificent Waterfall Adagio. 	
Legends of Fire, the fifth Act, is in three scenes, each individually choreographed. Well-known puppeteer, Adrian Kohler was responsible for the opening of the act, in which a giant puppet sets the scene.  This is followed by the Fire Procession by Premier Productions and the act climaxes with the Mask Dance choreographed by Adele Blank - a classically trained former ballerina with the Johannesburg City Ballet Company, and later with PACT, in opera and musical productions. She has also trained in Contemporary and Jazz dance, influences she brings to her contribution to Pulse! Head of the Free Flight Dance Company which she formed in 1987, she is resident choreographer and dance trainer. 	
Owen Lonzar has danced since the age of ten and undertook his first professional assignment at 14. He has choreographed the culmination of the show, Foot Tappin' Fun. His career in dance was followed by years in promotion in the publishing and entertainment industry and most recently has joined the ranks of South Africa's top corporate theatre choreographers. He has been responsible for the choreography in shows such as The DooWah Boys II, Nunsense 3, La Cage aux Folles and the Johannesburg Follies 2000.	
	




Harlequin's Restaurant And Disco Nightclub At The Sun City Hotel  		
Harlequin was a jaunty, high-spirited character in the 16th century; a colourful fellow who loved to see and be seen and who knew what living life to the full was all about. 		
So what could be more natural than for a sophisticated and elegant restaurant and a dynamic disco nightclub to adopt the same theme? Harlequin's and its adjacent disco dazzler are among the latest attractions of the completely refurbished casino area at The Sun City Hotel.  What was the old Raffles, has been transformed by a R5 million development that was part of an overall R200 million refurbishment recently completed at the resort complex.  Harlequin's is an exclusive, sophisticated and intimate restaurant, where the pursuit of pleasure through fine wining and dining has been refined into an art form. 	
Up to 74 diners can be accommodated, and the seating pattern ensures seclusion, such as in two semi-private areas accommodating private parties of up to 10 people, or the heady feeling of being part of the in-crowd reveling in casino action.  A long banquette upholstered in gold leather-cloth stretches below a stunning mural of Harlequin, which fills an entire wall, while the rest of the seating is on black lacquered chairs decorated with gold leaf, and upholstered in gaily-coloured Harlequin diamonds. 	
Hedonism reigns in Harlequin's, from the table appointments to the amazing cuisine and the quite stunning winelist. Overlays of rich ivory on deep maroon velvety cloths are set with fine damask maroon napery, silver cutlery imported from Germany, supremely elegant plain crystal complemented by a waterglass from Miami in Harlequin green, and gleaming white imported porcelain china.  The dcor in the disco is funky, a combination of granite, chrome and glass creating a vibe which leads everyone straight into the action. The DJ gets the beat going from a booth framed in bold mosaics, with lights set into a curved screen at its base. 	
Tables, poised on intriguing spirals of metals, are placed around a raised area beside the highly polished, ebony granite dance floor. Above, a constantly changing eclipse of lighting on the ceiling ranges across a chrome grid set against a dark blue, and tall uplighters in sandblasted, circles illuminate spirals of chrome and multi-coloured glass.  Harlequin's restaurant and Disco Nightclub are for the daring, the visible people who set the trends and know how to enjoy life. Yes, Harlequin himself would certainly have approved.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684 	
	




The Orchid Restaurant  		
Authentic Asian cuisine, prepared and served with the eastern flair which has been a proud tradition for many hundreds of years, has set diners flocking to The Sun City Hotel's magnificent new Orchid Restaurant.  		
From the brigade in the kitchen, under executive chef Beng Huat Chew, to the restaurant management of Bokmun Chan and Liu (Louis) Yi, the staff are as Eastern as the sunrise. As for the food, Marco Polo would have mounted another expedition to find it.  The Orchid is unique because of the way it combines sophistication with simplicity, and the easy charm with which guests from every cultural background are introduced to a fine dining experience.  The elegant, black lacquered tables, for example, are laid with both Western cutlery and chop sticks. The classic lines of the gleaming white china include a sauce bottle whose curves are an artwork in themselves. Equally authentic are the rattan steamer baskets, satay table stoves, nonja dishes, clay pots and mini woks. 	
The small glass bowl on each table, containing a couple of perfect orchid blossoms, echoes the brilliantly coloured graphics of orchids on the walls. Large arrangements of naturally twisted wood and yet more beautiful orchids welcome guests as they are guided to their table by a traditionally dressed hostess.  Rich dark wood creates dcor accents of lattice around the square arches which create the impression of separate rooms within a uniform space. A small party of up to 11 people can be accommodated in the Tampani Room, which is separated from the main restaurant by sliding screens, and three other semi-private areas are formed by alcove banquette seating along one wall. 	
Although everything is prepared fresh in this 118-seater restaurant, its popularity and speedy service have led to its handling up to 250 in an evening; but there is an irresistible temptation to linger and fully explore its exciting menu.  Singaporean Executive Chef Beng Huat Chew came to the Orchid from several years as Executive Chinese Chef at the Royal Abjar Hotel in Dubai, preceded by the Swiss Grand Hotel in Seoul, Korea. His Chinese assistant Song Chang has 10 years experience in the top kitchens of restaurants in the Chinese cities of Xian, Guilin and Shanghai.  His kitchen brigade are skilled in the cuisines of Indonesia, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Malaya, the Philippines and China; all of which feature on the menu. However, guests can completely relax because of the friendly guidance on hand from restaurant manager, Bokmun Chan and his assistant, Louis. 	
Mr Chan came to the Orchid from the Dragon Court Chinese Restaurant at the Sheraton Hotel & Towers in Kuwait, and Louis spent several years with the Holiday Inn China group before moving to South Africa.  An ideal introduction to the meal is the choice of exceptional Dim Sum. The name of these tiny, delicate dumplings means "touches the heart", and quite superb, for example, is the combination of minced pork and Chinese mushrooms wrapped around a prawn, which arrives at the table steaming in a rattan basket. So is the jasmine-smoked duck, piled inside a chunky pancake which is first spread with a sweet bean sauce.  To follow, try the most delicious sweet and sour prawns you will ever taste, followed by Ayam Pandan (Malaysian marinated de-boned chicken thighs) and then the wonderfully spiced lamb, stir-fried vegetables (called Luohan after a Chinese Buddhist monk)  they are a sensation far too good for vegetarians to keep to themselves.  An ideal way to sample the menu is to take advantage of the small portions offered instead of a main dish, and to order several. But no one will be prepared to share the layer cake called Panda Lapis, or the Ka Ti ice cream from Thailand. The Orchid at The Sun City Hotel is open from 18h00 to 23h00 every day during the week and until 24h00 at weekends.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	




The Calabash Restaurant  		
Forget about the expression, "The smile on the face of the crocodile". At the Sun City Hotel's bustling, new Calabash Restaurant, it is more like an extremely self-satisfied grin.  		
Wrought-iron crocs form the door handles and balustrades at the entrance, multi-coloured concave stencils of crocs line the walls and mosaics of fat-bellied crocs sweep across the tabletops.  The dcor, in fact, is gloriously African and the groaning buffet counters also celebrate an age- old African hospitality, with plenty of everything for everyone. 	
The Calabash has been a hugely popular venue for many years, but has now been redesigned as part of the extensive 1995 refurbishing of the entire Sun City Hotel. The result is a lively, friendly, family orientated restaurant where the focus is on extremely good food, served every day of the week from 17h30 to 23h00. The a' la carte menu features a great selection of authentic dishes from the African continent beautifully prepared with the freshest of ingredients.  Travel north in Africa to begin the meal with a White Nile salad, or explore the Lebanese Delights of Middle Eastern mezzeh such as hummus, tabouleh, baba channouj, muthabal and labeneh, or maybe opt for something simple like grilled black mushrooms topped with a delicious Cheddar cheese sauce. 	
There's real bobotie made from mild, curried minced lamb, the sosatie skewers of marinated beef, chicken and dried apricots sizzle with flavour, and the medallions of ostrich with an orange and grapefruit sauce are straight from the Cape. Then there are visually exciting displays of roasts and curries, along with pastas, grills and burgers, and a memorable Etosha venison pie.  A special Kiddies' Comer features such delights as bangers, beans and mash, and grilled burger fingers, and no chocoholic should miss the chocolate ice cream. It is not only doused in chocolate sauce but also served with chocolate chip cookies. Forget the calories. Just indulge!  Smiling down from the walls are collections of old African masks, along with machetes and beaded bechus. Crossed asseggai hands on the pillars, a magnificent chandelier features four monkeys diving into the room bearing globes of light in their paws, and the ceiling is decorated with palmfronds. 	
Flanking, the buffet counters are carvings of elephant, buffalo and warthog, some freestanding some still tucked into the boles of tree trunks. Carvings are also a decorative feature on the tables; from the condiment sets to the arrangements of tiny gourds and dried grasses in wooden bowls.  The Calabash is a fun casual restaurant where taste sensations from both the north and south of Africa meet on common ground. No wonder it is so popular with crocodiles.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	




The Heart Of Sun City  Sun City Hotel  		
The Sun City Hotel is the hedonistic heart of the Sun City Resort. The ambience of the Hotel is one of glamour and sophistication.  		
From the moment you enter the foyer your senses are assaulted by the bold design aspects and dramatic setting. The central area has been transformed into a jungle of lush foliage, cascading water and life-like boulders, encircling 400 fast moving slot machines, jingling away beneath the cantilevered Lobby Lounge. To reach the Lobby Lounge guests ascend a rope bridge firmly anchored by steps of stone and ancient wood.  Overstuffed ottomans and crimson upholstered rattan chairs flamboyantly decorate the Lobby Lounge overlooking the paradise gardens. It is a place to relax and watch the passing parade as you relish the taste of an Atrium Club Sandwich followed by a rich French pastry and a cappuccino.  Tall palm trees and tropical flowers accentuate the paradise gardens below. Brightly coloured parrots adorn the snowdrop downlights and the carpet design is a mass of gold and crimson hibiscus blossoms.	
The flamboyant interiors of The Sun City Hotel were conceptualised by Trisha Wilson of Wilson & Associates, the international design team who created the magnificent interiors of The Palace of the Lost City.  As a guest of the Sun City Hotel you will be pleasantly surprised to discover your room is refreshingly understated. The rooms are elegant and lit with the brilliance of sunlight. Predominant colours are warm russets and burnt oranges with traces of gold. South African handcrafted furniture has been stained with honey tones and finished with decorative touches of ebony lacquer. The walls are buttercup yellow, and an exclusive range of fabrics compliments the warm tones of the furnishings. Striped curtains of butterscotch and gold screen the magnificent views of the Gary Player Golf Course. The quilted bedspreads are covered with a profusion of flowers and foliage in shades of damson, orange and green.  The effervescence of the Casino is celebrated by the presence of an irrepressible and high-spirited Harlequin. The brightness of the decor and the joie de vivre character of the Harlequin accentuate the mood of the Casino. From the shrieks of excitement of the crap players to the soberness of poker - you too will succumb to its enigmatic mastery. 	
The decor theme is carried through to the adjacent sophisticated charisma of Harlequins Restaurant. The tables are intimately appointed and accentuated by napery of damask ivory and maroon velvet, set with silver cutlery and imported porcelain china. Up to 74 diners can be accommodated. The seating pattern ensures seclusion, there are two semi-private areas accommodating private parties of up to 10 people. A Harlequin green water glass compliments elegant crystal glasses. The Harlequins restaurant and nightclub are for the daring, the visible people who set the trends and know how to enjoy life.  The cuisine is international and diners can happily succumb to Hors DOerve of baked Cape mussels done in a garlic butter sauce with sweet peppers and bread crumbs or a sample of Springbok pistachio terrine with apricot confit. For the main course, the langoustines are sublime, as is the jugged venison.  If your taste tends towards the more piquant, then the Orchid Restaurant will sate even the most jaded taste buds. Traditional Asian cuisine ranging from Jasmine smoked duck served in pancakes with a sweet bean sauce to Malaysian spiced Chicken breasts. The Thai, Ka Ti ice cream is a taste sensation as is the layered Panda Lapis Cake.	
For traditional South African cuisine, the Calabash Restaurant will welcome you in true African style. The groaning buffet offers boboetjie, curries, carvery and steamed vegetables, followed by sinful trifles and tipsy tarts. The Calabash is where sensational tastes from the North and South meet.  At the core of The Sun City Hotel is the Theatre. This intimate theatre is renowned for lavish productions and awesome sets. Baletsatsi currently showing in the theatre is unquestionably the most exciting indigenous theatre ever to be produced in South Africa. It spans African mythology, combining fantasy with imagination. The story of Baletsatsi is told through mime, dance, acrobatics and circus feats. The totally original music and unique choreography transports audiences to a world of fantasy and magic.  Fantasy and magic is what The Sun City Hotel is all about, says General Manager, Steven Bagg. Unadulterated pleasure and indulgence is the rhythmic beat of the Hotel.	
	




!Funk! Steps In To Fill The Gap  		
Cabaret at the Cabanas as Sun City auditions new Extravaganza  As countrywide auditions seek out the top South African performing talent for Sun City's new Extravaganza at the end of the year, an all-singing, all-dancing cabaret is being mounted for the Palm Terrace at the Cabanas Hotel from October 5. 		
The show, !Funk!, will run for six weeks while the Extravaganza is "dark" and preparations are made for the new Extravaganza to replace the current show, Baletsatsi in November. The 18-month Baletsatsi-run ends on Sunday October 3.  "We have asked Paul Warwick Griffin to mount the !Funk! Production for us. His work is brilliant, and he is known for his performances in Jesus Christ Superstar and as Rocky in our production of the Rocky Horror Picture Show," said Karen Cutts, Entertainment Manager, Sun City Resort. "He is both singer and a dancer and has his own production company which we have commissioned to stage the !Funk! Show." 	
 Paul's company staged the highly successful six-week run of the Best of Broadway at the Cabanas last year. !Funk! is described as 60 minutes of non-stop entertainment with spectacular dance routines, showcasing all time favourite music from the '70s and '80s.  "The strong dance element has been introduced to the show by Vita Award-winning choreographer David Gouldie," said Paul. Contracts were currently also being negotiated with two top South African female vocalists. "We will be showcasing the divas of the time - Gloria Gaynor, Diana Ross the Pointer Sisters and Donna Summer among them. The show will have a retro-revival mood with a millennium edge, a sassy, sexy nineties look - sort of Abba meets Priscilla Queen of the Desert, said Paul. 	
 Paul recently completed a run of the Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Nico in Cape Town and his previous big successes were Queen at the Opera and Jesus Christ Superstar. !Funk! will receive its first commercial airing when it starts its run at Sun City, but its creator will not be among the performers. Paul will be in the cast of Jesus Christ Superstar in Pretoria at the time. 	
 "The shows we are presenting at Sun City are very much part of a change of strategy effected some time back, in which we made it our objective to get more and more South African talent for the Superbowl and our other venues. Our early Slots Shows - Sunday matinees at 3pm - were to provide entertainment for our valued regulars, and included top South Africans such as Pieter Dirk Uys, Steve Hofmeyr and Nataniel. Trader Horns, formerly a venue for more mature artists, has become a breeding ground for new South African instrumental talent.  "The new Extravaganza will be very much in this spirit. As we audition in the major centres, so we are looking at highly trained young artists - dancers over the age of 18, who have had classical training, and who have the versatility to perform in a wide diversity of dance forms," says Karen.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684.	
	




Cabana Style Living  The Cabanas At Sun City  		
The refreshing, laid back ambience of the Cabanas at Sun City is the immediate impression one receives upon welcome. The most relaxed and casual of all the hotels at Sun City, the Cabanas offer informal yet comfortable accommodation.  		
The reception area is spacious with a balconied foyer overlooking the Palm Terrace. Attractive planters placed around the tiled floor, and the lightly textured walls topped with a ceiling frieze of tropical foliage and flowers, all contribute to an immediate holiday feeling.  Behind the reception desk is a stunning tiled mural, crowded with parrots, kingfishers, crowned cranes, guinea fowl, dragonflies and flowers. Another frieze of palm tress and geometric motifs in russet, cobalt and leaf green runs around the sandy textured walls of the Palm Terrace.  The Cabanas overlook the picturesque lakeside with direct access to the abundant tropical gardens, which provide a lush backdrop for the exotic birds that inhabit it. Elegant peacocks can often be spotted vainly preening before the glass doors leading to your accommodation.	
Guests can choose between standard and luxury Cabanas, all of which are fully air-conditioned and equipped with modern appliances. Standard Cabanas offer a shower-en-suite, whilst their luxury counterparts feature a full bathroom. A fresh palette of vibrant colours accentuates the fresh and relaxing atmosphere of the Cabanas.  Sun City Cabanas offer three dining options  the chefs excel at creating imaginative theme style buffets at the Palm Terrace. Tender and juicy grills are available at the a la carte Morula Restaurant and Bar. Light daytime fare is served at the Morula Caf. 	
Sun City has even provided for the youngest members of your family - Kamp Kwena, a specially designed entertainment paradise for kids of all ages. A fully supervised programme of activities and facilities at Kwenas Castle, right on the lawns of the Cabanas: adventure playground, animal farmyard and fully equipped play centre 	
A short stroll across the luscious green lawns of the Cabanas brings you to a World of Fun in the Sun  Waterworld. Theres jet-skiing, windsurfing, water-skiing and for those who want a leisurely booze-cruise, theres a barge to take you around the lake at Sundowner time.  The Sun City Cabanas  informal relaxation at its best.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE PR DEPARTMENT, SUN INTERNATIONAL ON TEL: (011) 780-7684 	
	




A Visionary At The Table Bay  		
When celebrated hotelier Jean Mestriner speaks of running Sun International's R250 million Table Bay hotel according to the Ten Commandments, you might be forgiven a raised eyebrow. 		
Visitors to the hotel's administration complex might be even more surprised by signs exhorting staff to remember that they are "ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen". But if all this makes this waterfront hotel sound like a staid and humourless Victorian emporium, think again.  In this place, says Mestriner, house rules have nothing to do with religious imperatives or anachronisms, and everything to do with excellence of service. Witness commandment No.6: "We shall never reply to guests or other associates, that is not my job. We will always assist and go the extra mile". Explains Mestriner: "Our sole purpose is to serve our guests - that's why we're paid".  This philosophy has paid rich dividends over the years. Mestriner was the man who transformed the five-star Jerusalem hotel into the city's first Glat Kosher hotel, restored Kuala Lumpur's Regent Hotel to the top spot, opened Washington's Regent to international acclaim, revolutionised the elegant Windsor Court hotel in New Orleans.... and finally took charge for the opening of The Palace of the Lost City. 	
His success there was little short of stunning and today the hotel routinely achieves occupancy rates in the high 90 per cent. A highlight for Mestriner himself was President Mandela's inauguration banquet for 1200 dignitaries and heads of state. Evidence of his attention to detail is immediately apparent in the often-neglected "front line" - the security guards and switchboard operators.  A call to the hotel elicits the friendly response: "Good morning, The Table Bay Hotel. How may I direct your call?" Mestriner calls this "a smile through the wires" explaining that every nuance helps to create a positive impression. As part of his we're-in-this-together approach, staff are referred to as "associates".  You approach the hotel along a palm-lined avenue and enter a wide Porte cochere, which leads to the cavernous, marble-tiled lobby. Light floods in from tall windows and there are two huge marble fireplaces for chilly Cape winters.  On arriving at The Table Bay, you will find the mood upbeat and almost tangibly enthusiastic.  While no one is in doubt about who is boss, the staff interaction with Mestriner is informal and friendly. He's happy with that explaining: " When the back of the house is healthy, when the heartbeat is good, then youre already half way there. 	
Nowhere is the management egalitarian approach more evident than in the Atlantic Bistro, a staff dining room as far removed from the traditional canteen as foie gras from slap chips. Menus are posted a week in advance (one suspects to reassure staff that they're not being fed leftovers) and the crockery and cutlery are custom-designed. It comes as no surprise to learn that Mestriner eats there himself. His comment: "We don't have double standards".  The Dutch-born hotelier is a control freak of the nicer kind, operating by a simple but highly effective premise that has made him one of the world's top hoteliers: "If it's not up to spec, it doesn't get used. It's all part of the hotel's uniqueness". Mestriner cites a training manual that gives new meaning to fine detail: It specifies everything from the length of a male associate's sideburns to the design of a female associates earrings. We don't use cheap plastic cigarette lighters to light a guest's cigarette, and even the taxis who pick up our guests will have to comply with our exacting standards".  How about the inevitable glitches? "There will be goofs, but it's how we handle them that makes the difference. Our associates (he's meticulous about the terminology) feel that they belong here and that feeling will come across to the guests".  Does he see himself as a new-hotel specialist? "Yes, it does excite me as I can inject my own brand of quality. I am good at creating top hotels but I must have a free hand in absolutely everything. Obviously I can't do it all by myself. I'm working with a young, gutsy, innovative team at The Table Bay, and together we've made this a very special hotel indeed".  Asked to describe the style of the hotel, he comes up with lots of Victorian elegance, but also a nice mix of contemporary and residential charm and a touch of Newport Beach. Too much emphasis on Victorian, risked making the hotel stuffy, explains Mestriner, and that's not what it's about. "I never do what has been done before, I prefer other people to copy me".  He cheerfully admits to being a big spender, but points out that he also gets returns on all that money. "What I won't do is cut services or quality for the sake of the bottom line - that's why home work is so important". 	
Would he rate the Table Bay Hotel the best in town? Mestriner is sure about this one: "Not yet. We first have to prove ourselves. There is a real risk in being arrogant or over-confident".  He believes Cape Town has huge potential as a tourist and conference destination. "We won't recognise it in five years time. Tourism will be our number one earner - but only if we do it well. The Table Bay is another step in the right direction".  Among the hotel's innovative features:  Its extensive wine list will feature only South African labels (for obvious reasons, Champagne is the only exception). Says Mestriner of this daring decision: "I have 26 vintages of Meerlust alone. Why would I need to look overseas?"  All cars are valet parked on arrival and retrieved on demand.  Checking in to the new hotel is also unconventional. Rather than wait their turn at the front desk, guests will be escorted to their rooms and checked in while they sip a cup of Chinese tea.  A luxurious catamaran and powerboat is moored at the hotel's own jetty for guest excursions.  All rooms feature computerised mini-bars, which weigh their contents and bill guests automatically for what they consume.  Each room is equipped with a fax machine, which can be linked to a satellite system to retrieve messages from anywhere in the world.  In a bid to add a touch of class to an otherwise clinical environment, the men's urinals will be filled with coloured marbles (Mestriner pioneered the use of ice cubes for the same purpose).  Aficionados will have a choice of Cuban and other fine cigars ranging in price from R10 to R250 a piece. 	
	




Cuban Coup At The Atlantic Grill  		
In Spite of what many South Africans or Americans might think, the 20th century has been kinder to smokers than any other time in history. For instance, 400 years ago Russians were executed for smoking and in other parts of the world puffers lost fingers and noses to the smoke police. 		
So says the man who has put South African cigar smoking firmly in the realm of the chic, Theo Rudman, who together with Sun International's Jean Mestriner, has made Cape Town's Table Bay Hotel a haven for those who have a Havana habit.  Cuban cigars, among the most prized in the world, form 50% of the R30 000, 24-variety stock of cigars kept under ideal conditions - some in a humidity controlled special cedar-lined storage area - in the hotel's wine room. Others on offer include those from Honduras, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Jamaica's Macanudo, the biggest selling brand in the world, and of course, Dutch masterpieces.  "Cigars are like wine, their characteristics can be compared with wine's red or white. As Burgundy is to wine, so Cuba is to cigars. There is no mistaking its infinite superiority," says Mr Rudman, who then discloses that the superiority can cost up to R135 for each cigar. Good value can, however be obtained at any level in The Table Bay cigar collection, starting at R4,50. 	
But, says the author of the authoritative Rudman's Complete Pocket Guide to Cigars (in paperback, a somewhat fatter John Platter), it is neither necessary nor advisable to embark on a 90-minute Churchill, when a 30-minute robusta (or Rothschild) will do.  It's all in the thickness, the desirable humidity or desirable lack thereof. Length is immaterial, with time the only constraint.  Thicker, you're going to quaff with gusto, clouds of aroma, lots of business and constant consideration. You do not neglect a cigar says Mr Rudman, and its best given your undivided attention. Thinner, you will sip the smoke. 	
And let's get the health issue out of the way: cigars are not primarily meant for inhaling. Not, in fact, for nicotine junkies at all. It is the flavour that counts, and Mr Rudman swears his fine nose and taste for wine is improved by cigar smoking. It is an exercise, he says in appreciation. He smokes up to five a day, pointing out that nicotine and tars are reduced, ammonia removed from a fine cigar. It is an all-tobacco product, with translucent wrappers specially grown under arduous conditions in muslin tents at high cost.  A sidelight on the issue of humidity, is that while a premium Cuban cigar is so sensitive that it could dry to complete uselessness in a few days if not kept properly, the best Dutch cigars are in fact, "dry" and would suffer immeasurably if humidified.  The long unbroken leaf of the Cuban cigar, cured and matured with infinite patience, must be kept moist. The Dutch cigar's tobacco, chopped and wrapped, is not so vulnerable, and gives a lighter smoke. "The Dutch is like a white wine to the Cuban's red," says Mr Rudman.  The resurgence of interest in cigars, spurred not a little by the encouragement of acting giant Arnold Schwarzenegger and others, has spawned a new, or in fact, rather old, institution, the club. 	
Formed in Victorian times to allow men to smoke in peace in society where the habit was frowned upon, the men's club fell somewhat into disuse, until now, in the millennium's health-nut dying days, the need to find a place to once again practice the "gentle art" of smoking has arisen. In the United States last year, 500 clubs for smokers were established.  To those refugees from Cape Town's smoke-free zone, The Table Bay offers asylum. Watch this space for news on their cigar club!  For further information, please contact Heather Munetsi: Public Relations Manager Tel : (011) 780-7572 Fax : (011) 780-7535	
	




Romantic Reason To Rush Finishing Touches  		
A New Function Room For The Table Bay  R1,6m glass and steel Victorian-style Pavilion added to top Cape hotel.  Finishing touches are being applied to a striking new feature at the magnificent Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town, to meet a vital September 21 deadline. The hotel has added a beautiful rectangular Victorian-style Pavillion to its function areas, and the opening event will be the marriage of a young city couple. 		
"We are pleased with progress so far and are assured of a completion date well in time for the wedding," said Luigi Marrai of project managers SIP, who were also part of the construction team, which met the hotels tight construction schedule. 	
The R1,6 million addition to the hotel, which opened a year ago, is on the east side of the porte cochere and its linking walkway to the marbled, octagonal foyer. The Pavillion is positioned on a piazza just outside the Table Bay's imposing ballroom, and shelters behind the historic breakwater wall, a strong feature of the hotel's northern facade.  The 195m2 Pavilion will accommodate up to 120 people at a cocktail function and 60 seated at individual tables for action station service. To be linked to the hotel by a covered walkway, it has a private bar and service area and will be served from the hotel's kitchens. 	
"The hotels existing facilities have been under severe pressure owing to the Table Bays popularity. An additional function area of this kind was very much needed and will certainly prove as popular as our other venues," said regional director of Sun International in the Cape, Jean V Mestriner.  The hotel has hosted many high-profile national and international events in the past year, including the prestigious British international tourism conference of the IT&T - a proud occasion, not only for the hotel, but for South Africa, now a prominent destination on the global tourism map. Another highlight was having world statesmen, including French President Jacques Chirac and his entourage as a hotel guest. 	
Mr Marrai explained that the basic infrastructure for the new venue existed in the area outside the ballroom anteroom and it merely required a superstructure and roof, which are being constructed. These feature decorative steel components, glass and Victorian-profile roofing. 	
	



Sun City, An African Dream  		
Resort rated among best in the world - top in Africa  Annually, its millions of visitors are captivated by the living proof of the lost tribe legend, the fabulous palace with its soaring towers and elegant cupolas and the magical inland beach washed by giant waves. Sun City is an African dream come true, deep in the heart of the rugged bushveld.  		
Viewed from the air, the resort appears, in its austere surroundings, as a giant green patch of paradise, set like a jewel against the craggy mountain backdrop in the Northwest Province of South Africa, 187km from Johannesburg.  There are many reasons to come to Sun City. Formerly a gaming Mecca, it has moved with the times, and while the casino is still a major attraction and the machines draw crowds looking for a lucky break, international travellers and local holidaymakers come to Sun City for the total African experience. The nearby Pilanesberg National Park offers game viewing drives or foot safaris of a high order, with the entire Big Five represented.  Sun International has participated in the introduction of game species to the Park - most recently, financing the formation of an African Wild Dog pack which has been successfully freed into the 55 000 hectare park. The pack was released from the 1,5 hectare Boma where it had been assembled from three adult male dogs, born in captivity and a litter of eight-month old wild pups, their mother, and a second wild adult bitch. 	
Sun City is now also the focus of a new network of flights operated, since October 31 this year, by SA Express Airways, connecting the major Big Game centres at Pilanesberg, Skukuza and Hoedspruit, together with a direct flight to Cape Town.  The service provides daily return flights from the recently upgraded Pilanesberg Airport at Sun City, to Skukuza, Hoedspruit and Cape Town. The objective is to allow tourists to choose the convenient opportunity of visiting the three major game sites in the comfort of the airline's small jet aircraft.  Sun City's two Gary Player-designed championship golf courses, its watersports and many other sporting outlets, are well-known. The hosting of the Nedbank Golf Challenge has put Sun City into the international golfing premier league.  Its entertainment is legendary, and the world's top artists perform in the 6 000-seat Superbowl arena, and at the Sun City Hotel's theatre, brilliant cabarets and spectaculars are performed. 	
Prominent among Sun City's features is the astounding Valley of Waves, where nearly two metre high swells are created and the excitement of the ocean is brought deep into the hinterland. The Waterpark playground includes five exciting flume rides.  Magnificent planting surrounds Sun City, and its gardens have been accorded National Botanical Garden status, varying from tropical rain forest to indigenous landscapes. Cleverly constructed wetlands create useful natural water filters.  There are four major hotels at Sun City and the flagship is the fantastical Palace of the Lost City, with its fairytale quality. The imaginative architecture and soaring proportions are thrilling and the accommodation is in keeping with the royal theme. Sculpted animals, and those used in the mosaics and reliefs on the buildings, each form part of the story of the lost city, and most magnificent of them is Shawu the giant bronze bull elephant who dominates the courtyard in which he is set. The luxurious rooms and suites at The Palace are richly decorated.  Each hotel at Sun City has restaurants of world standard, representing the cuisines of the gastronomic capitals. They include the Villa del Palazzo, the Palace's premier restaurant serving exquisite Italian cuisine. The Palace's other main restaurant, the Crystal Court, is geared for light meals during the day, and a superbly varied menu in the evenings, including seafood, poultry, game and beef. 	
The beautiful, water-themed Cascades Hotel is home to the renowned Peninsula Restaurant, which upholds the fine tradition of the "grill room", while at the Sun City Hotel, the dining is Oriental at the Orchid, where food from all the Pacific Rim countries is showcased.  Also at the Sun City Hotel is the Calabash Restaurant specialising in a delicious variety of curries and grills and Harlequins with its eclectic menu, including magnificent South African dishes.  At the Cabanas, the Morula Restaurant is known for its casual style and outstanding charcoal grills, both meat and seafood, and this hotel's Palm Terrace is a restaurant based on a sumptuous and varied hot and cold buffet.  Sun City is reached by road from Johannesburg and directly by passenger jet from Cape Town.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684 AND FAX (011) 780 7535	
	




Africa's Best At The Table Bay  		
There are between 3 000 and 4 000 bottles of wine in the wine room of the Sun International Table Bay Hotel on Cape Town's waterfront. And, except for the Champagne, they will all be South African.  		
Top hotelier Jean Mesteriner says the Table Bay caters to a local and international clientele, and in his view, the wines of the Cape offer among the best to be had in the world. "We specialise in Cape wines and are known for our cellar. There is nothing indifferent on offer - even at R35 a bottle," he says.  He draws, for example on the Meerlust range. "Three varieties on offer, and verticals going back to 1976. Meerlust Cabernet Sauvignon '80 to '86, Rubicon '82 to '94, including Magnums and Rehoboams. 	
White wines from Constantia include such standards as Buitenverwachting Buiten Blanc, Groot Constantia Gewurtztraminer, Durbanville offers Bloemendal Sauvignon Blanc, while Bellingham Chardonnay Haute Cabriere, Chardonnay/Pinot Noir, L'Ormarins Pinot Gris and Mont Rochelle's unwoooded Chardonnay represents Franschhoek.  Helderberg whites include Vergelegen Chardonnay and Souvignon Blanc, Ken Forrester Chenin Blanc and Longridge Sauvignon Blanc.  Paarl is represented by Fairview, Glen Carlou and Nederburg in a variety of Chardonnays, Bukettraube and Chenin Blanc. De Wetshof, Springfield and Sandvliet fly the flag for the Robertson/Klein Karoo estates, while Stellenbosch brings its Weisser Riesling from Kaapzicht, Chardonnay from Saxonburg, Chardonnay from Talana Hill and Zonnebloem's Sauvignon Blanc. 	
Swartland and Theuniskraal bring respectively their Chardonnay and Semillon Chardonnay from Tulbagh/Swartland cellars while Walker Bay and the Overberg are represented by Paul Cluver's Auction Selection Chardonnay 1993, Bouchard Finlayson Chardonnay and Hamilton Russel Chardonnay.  The red selection is comprised of excitement from Constantia, Durbanville, Franschhoek, Helderberg (with Meerlust starring), Paarl, Robertson, Stellenbosch - with a contingent of 46 - Tulbagh and the Overberg.  They include a 1974 Rustenberg Dry Red, Magnums of Bertrams Shiraz 1985, 1987 Alto Cabernet Sauvignon, Kanonkop Pinotage 1989 and an Uitkyk Cabernet/Shiraz of 1994. 	
Dessert wines are Port and are represented in the Wine Room at The Table Bay by such nobility as a KWV Tanige from 1929 and a 1948 Limited Release from the same cellar, among at least 18 more.  And the Champagne comes from the names the world associates with the finest: Krug (Grand Cuvee 1985,'87), Bollinger, Laurent Perrier, Louis Roederer, Moet et Chandon, Beuve Clicquot, Beaumont and Taittinger.  For further information please contact: Heather Munetsi: tel. (011) 780-7572	
	



An Office Environment Of International Standards  		
While the Sun International Table Bay Hotel is home from home for local and international travellers and holiday makers, those in the Cape on business will find an office in the hotel equal to any they may have designed specially for themselves. 		
The Business Centre at the Hotel represents a five star office environment with the latest in office equipment.  Covering an area of 125 square metres, the Business Centre is in the heart of the hotel's main activity, near the commercial centre on the first floor with escalator access to the ground floor, the nearby V & A Waterfront shops and offices. Only minutes by car from the CBD, the Business Centre is perfectly placed as a pivotal meeting point. 	
The management of the centre is by professionals and all arrangements with external services and supplies are to the high standards set by the hotel.  Serving the individual businessperson and those attending conferences, the secretarial functions include transcription of dictaphone material to word processor and processing of copy already captured, including desktop publishing, printing of documents and photocopying.  Guests may also have documents bound, nametags made and place cards printed. 	
Appointments can be scheduled, and messengers and couriers arranged for material to the city, nationally and abroad. The fax service operates for local, national and international receiving and despatching, and material will be translated on request.  An equipment rental service operates for those wishing to have meetings or give presentations. This includes overhead projectors, slide projectors, television and video recorders, while faxes, cellphones, laptop computers, printers and dictaphones are also available. 	
Three private offices are provided, equipped with desk, credenza, TV, PC equipped with the latest Microsoft software and a printer. There is a telephone in each office and access to E-mail, Internet and fax.  A boardroom to accommodate up to ten people, overlooking the harbour and Table Mountain, is equipped with a 72cm TV, VCR, overhead and slide projector, video conferencing facility, E-mail and Internet access, and a mini-bar.  For further information, please contact: Heather Munetsi: Public Relations Manager Tel : (011) 780-7572 Fax : (011) 780-7535	
	




Camelot International Takes Over Spa  		
Camelot International Takes Over The Spa At The Table Bay Hotel  South Africa's first in-city health spa, at Sun Internationals Table Bay Hotel, has been taken over by health and skin care group Camelot International. 		
Camelot, which was established in 1985, also manages the spas at two other major Sun International resorts, the Gary Player Health Spa at Sun City and the Health and Beauty Spa at Zimbali Lodge in KwaZulu-Natal. It also owns two more facilities in the Johannesburg area where it has its headquarters.  Head of Camelot International, Stellenbosch-trained therapist Debbie Merdjan, said her acquisition of the spa was in partnership with Sun International.	
Services and treatments at the Table Bay Spa under the management of Camelot-appointed staff complement the magnificent infrastructure of the facility. The Spa was installed to top international standards when the hotel was completed over two years ago, and has become a popular destination for guests at the hotel, and Cape Town residents.  With numerous treatment rooms, a boutique gym and equipment including cutting-edge European and American treatment concepts, the spa is strategically placed adjacent to the Table Bay's magnificent roof-top swimming pool. 	
Mrs Merdjan said her group specialised in professional health and skin care therapies and was planning to introduce the latest technology, and a focused range of treatments to the Table Bay Spa.  A dedicated range of thalassotheraphy products for the marine-based treatments have been sourced, together with the most advanced treatment range for the plant-based phytotherapy. Hydrotherapy in the specially-equipped rooms is also be a major aspect of treatments, she said. 	
Camelot concentrates on personalised programmes for clients, whether hotel guests or local residents, and the accent is on holistic treatment. Day Spa packages are offered, and even poolside treatments such as reflexology and back massage are available to guests. Day Spa incentive packages are offered for companies looking to reward staff members.  "We also specialise in post-operative care for plastic surgery patients, and look forward to offering this service both to overseas and local clients," said Mrs Merdjan. 	
	




Table Bay Hotel - One Of The Leaders  		
Table Bay Hotel Named One Of The Leading Hotels Of The World  Within only six months of its official opening, the Table Bay Hotel on the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town has been accorded top global honours with its admittance to the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World, joining the ranks of only 308 other premier hotels in 68 countries. 		
Its yet another Oscar occasion for the Table Bay, said Jean V Mestriner, regional director of Sun International in the Western Cape, referring to the hotels mascot, Oscar, a magnificent polished bronze Cape fur seal statue that stands guard over its southern entrance. Oscar invariably features in photographs to mark the already numerous significant milestones in the short history of the hotel, which have included hosting presidents and princes, pop stars, supermodels and magnates.  The approval of these top ranking world celebrities is crowned by our admittance to The Leading Hotels of the World, one of our aims from the time the hotel was conceived. said Jean V Mestriner. 	
Mr Mestriners unique leadership style and management of the hotels he has opened internationally, has led unerringly to their accession to the ranks of The Leading Hotels of the World. Our associates in the hotels have responded admiringly to the challenges of achieving the pinnacle of success for our hotels, he said.  Previous hotels he has groomed to Leading Hotel status, through his unique professional style, or Leading Hotels with which he was associated, include the Windsor Court hotel in New Orleans, the Bel Air in Los Angeles, The Regent in Kuala Lumpur and The Regent in Washington DC.	
The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City, which Mr Mestriner opened, has also just been accorded The Leading Hotels of the World status. He recently also oversaw the refurbishment of the Blue Train: which I believe would qualify for a Leading Hotel of the World, if it were not on wheels, said Mr Mestriner.  The list of The Leading Hotels of the World is in reality a directory of the most luxurious accommodation and best hospitality obtainable. The organisation, made up of the top management of many of the most famous hotels, exacts stringent adherence to absolute excellence, and visits are made to ensure that the hotels accorded membership maintain the standards for which they were chosen. 	
The organisation represents more than 92000 guest rooms, and maintains corporate and regional offices in 15 global locations. The most famous of the names associated with the title include, The Peninsula in Hong Kong, Raffles in Singapore, The Ritz in Paris, The Plaza in New York, The King David in Jerusalem, The Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans, The Bel Air in Los Angeles, The Regent Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills and Londons Claridges, Savoy, Dorchester and Hyde Park. 	
	




The Table Bay Hotel Fact Sheet  		
Cape Town, the oldest city in South Africa was established in 1652 as a refreshment station near the southernmost tip of Africa for the passing ships of the Dutch East India Company. In a position of extraordinary beauty, the city is today one of the worlds premier tourist destinations. 		
One of the biggest of Cape Towns tourist attractions is the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, restored and maintained as a working harbour. Its backdrop is the iconic Table Mountain. It sweeps Table Bay, whose high waves in fierce north winds earned for the Peninsula the chilling title Cape of Storms (Cabo tormentosa), a name that contrasts sharply with Frances Drakes high praise of this promontory: the fairest cape in all the circumference of the earth. A Cape of contrasts, in fact.  And on the historic waterfront, a hotel has been created that is not only a tribute to its setting, but which also sets its own standards in international service, cuisine and luxury. The Table Bay Hotel is magnificent, straddling the antique breakwater with a style that is both innovative, evocative and entirely in keeping with its surroundings. It is a contemporary architectural treasure, its design and execution the result of transcontinental co-operation.  The rooms face either over the bay to Robben Island, prison home of South Africas former President, Nelson Mandela for the greatest part of his 27 years of political incarceration, or across the harbour and the city, to Table Mountain.  The hotel was opened to much fanfare in May 1997 by President Mandela and then followed a magnificent party to which invited guests flocked to view the citys new asset.	
ACCESSIBILITY The Table Bay Hotel is only 20 minutes by road from Cape Town International Airport and five minutes from the centre of the city. But right on the doorstep are the citys prime retails outlets in the V&A, stocking a huge variety of goods and offering many leisure opportunities. A mark of the popularity of the waterfront is the 16 million visitors to the centre every year.  CLIMATE The Cape has a Mediterranean climate with cool winters and sunny, dry summers. December to March, the weather is hot, becoming warm to cooler from April to June. The winter, between July and September, is cool with rain and the beautiful Cape spring with sunshine and wild flowers is between October and November.  TAX Value Added Tax (VAT) is levied at 14% and may be recovered on retail items by foreign visitors. 	
ELECTRICITY 220V  AIRPORT A chauffeur service is available to and from the hotel and airport.  TRANSPORT On request.  DRESS CODE Day : Casual Evening : Smart / elegant  MANAGEMENT The Table Bay Hotel is under the direct management of Sun International regional director Hotel Operations Western Cape, Jean Mestriner.  ARCHITECTS Conceptual : Landmark Group, California USA Architectural design : Louis Karol Architects, Cape Town Interior design : Trisha Wilson and Associates, Dallas Texas USA ENTRANCE A long driveway sweeps from the main gates to the hotel entrance. At the towering porte cochere, guests cars are valet parked and they make their way into the lobby by way of a glass walkway which pierces the stone breakwater wall inaugurated by Queen Victorias son Prince Alfred in 1869 and now incorporated in the architectural features of the hotel.  Through the octagonal marble-floored gazebo, guests enter the lobby with its handmade wooden block floor, open reception area, porters desk and guest relations area.  DINING  Atlantic Grill This is the hotels main restaurant and covers 400 square meters, seating 166 guests indoors and 108 on the terrace. Decorated in a Cape wineland theme with large murals and custom-designed carpeting with a fruit motif, its overlooks Table Mountain and the inner harbour. 	
The Atlantic Grill serves a la carte breakfasts, lunches and dinners. It also has a 6000-bottle open-face cellar stocked with only the best South African wines and Champagne. The Table Bay is home to cigar smokers and the cellar has a selection of the worlds best, kept under optimum conditions.  The Lounge This lofty, open-truss ceilinged room looks across the harbour, the city and Table Mountain through its high arched main window, which also creates a frame for Oscar, the bronze Cape fur seal sculpture completed earlier this year by famed wildlife artist Danie de Jager. A few steps down from the foyer, the lounge has a maritime theme, the artworks depicting sailing ships under full sail in heavy seas.  Up to 60 guests may be seated in deeply comfortable sofas and chairs magnificently covered in luxurious muted fabrics. It is here that the Table Bays fast-becoming-famous High Tea is served in courses in the later afternoon, or where guests can enjoy after-dinner drinks and coffee, or morning tea and coffee.  In winter, the two giant fireplaces cast a warm glow over the comfortable room decorated with magnificent flower arrangements, which are a mark of the whole hotel. Chamber music is played from the minstrel gallery high above the room on harp or violin during the official teatime.  The Atlantic Bar & Conservatory The bar is a gathering place for businesspeople in the day and evening and for casual social meetings at any time. The adjoining Conservatory, with which the bar makes a total area of 356 square meters, is a restaurant serving all day a la carte meals, or coffee and salads.  BANQUETING / MEETING FACILITIES  The Ballroom This spectacularly beautiful room may be divided into two - each about 150 square meters. Undivided, the ballroom will seat 300 for dinner.  Pre-function area The ballroom is flanked by a large pre-function area which takes 400 for drinks and when the doors are open to the terrace on fine days, up to 800 people can be accommodated.  Boardroom Adjacent to the ballroom is a boardroom seating 24 which is equipped with all the necessary high-tech conferencing equipment. Impeccable service complements this professionally appointed boardroom.  GUEST ROOMS AND SUITES The Table Bay Hotel has a total of 330 fully air- conditioned rooms which include standard twin rooms, standard king rooms, family rooms, rooms specially equipped to assist paraplegic guests, and luxury rooms. There are 26 superior de luxe suites and three grand suites.  The designer-decorated rooms have luxurious walk-in cupboards and marble finishes, armoires and writing desks and each is equipped with a mini-bar and in-room dining is offered 24 hours. Rooms are turned down at night and serviced twice daily. TV is served by satellite channels.  Bathrooms have separate showers with thermostat control and baths with separate hand-shower facilities.  Marble vanities include a personal hidden hairdryer and a full range of internationally acclaimed cosmetics and toiletries are provided. There are make-up mirrors and Mediterranean style bathrobes and slippers.  Telephones are provided in bathrooms, at bedsides and on each writing desk. Each has a voice mail facility and a call-waiting facility.  The Table Mountain Suite on the 8th floor of the Table Bay Hotel is a small palace in which no apparent detail has been overlooked, from its carved open-truss pitched ceiling to the custom-made carpeting, marble and wooden floors.  Every piece of glass is crystal and everything silver is solid. The suite overlooks the V&A harbour, the City and Table Mountain beyond.  Apart from the tasteful furnishings, woodwork and covers, the Table Mountain Suite has magnificent features. The bedroom, with its luxurious four-poster is served by a series of rooms housing a dressing area, a spa-bath, twin vanities with marble tops and luxury plumbing  and a large walk-in shower room with two individually controlled showers. All the finishes are marble, and the vanity surface sports a television. The bath overlooks the harbour and city and Table Mountain.  A full dinner party of eight can be seated at the large dining table, and the fully-equipped kitchen could be used to prepare a banquet, and during the meal a musician could entertain the guests at the suites own Steinway baby grand piano.  The bar automatically senses the price of any beverage chosen and automatically bills the guest  and all the drinks are served in heavy lead-cut crystal. Sitting room chairs and sofas are deep and comfortable, covered in the finest of furnishing fabrics.  The Table Mountain Suite is the largest of the three super-luxury suites in the hotel. The other two are the Signal Hill and Lions Head both individually decorated, with their own special features, such as a Victorian bath on legs and a balcony with a more than 180-degree view.  INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CENTRE This 125 square meter centre is located adjacent to the retail centre at first floor level with access by escalator from the ground floor. It has one small boardroom seating ten people, extensive professional facilities, full secretarial service, travel agency and car rental facility with bureau de change.  The boardroom overlooks the harbour and Table Mountain. It is equipped with TV, VCR, video conferencing, telephone conferencing and mini-bar. Light catering is available.  Three private offices are fully equipped with all necessary modern features and businesspeople can work on their own or with assistance from the staff of the centre.  Secretarial service is also offered for word processing or copy typing, along with a full list of services to assist conferences, dispatch material, email or faxing.  A Rennies travel desk offers foreign exchange, car hire as well as airline, travel and tour information and reservations.  SHOPS  V&A Shopping Centre  Right outside the hotels upper entrance with a direct link at the top of the escalators to the main foyer is the 40000 square meter V&A shopping centre.  HEATH CLUB AND SPA Floor to ceiling glass encloses this 300 square meter health club and spa with direct access to both a beauty parlour and pool area. Views are straight out to Robben Island.  The Spa is equipped with steam rooms and other therapy rooms. Therapists offer a wide range of treatments including thalassotherapy, massage, Shiatsu and aromatherapy. Qualified personal trainers attend the gym.  POOL AREA This 500 square meter pool faces the sun all day. For the comfort of guests there are 60 sun loungers on the wooden deck surrounding the attractive pool. To one side is a bar serving drinks, snacks and health foods.  LEISURE The V&A Waterfront offers a wide range of things to do and see. In the Pierhead area, the Two Oceans Aquarium gives priority to the display of South Atlantic fish and other sea life in a variety of tanks including a huge, open-ocean tank.  Close by, theres a fascinating amount to see. Rich in relics, the South African Maritime Museum makes for an interesting outing. There are markets, malls and stalls, cabarets and live bands.  Full time charter services offer every type of trip imaginable, including short inshore tours, coastal cruises to Clifton Beach and around Robben Island. And then theres the Agfa Amphitheater, the V&A Arcade, the Old Wharf, the Fish Quay and the Waterfront Caf.  When you are not enjoying the vibrancy and variety of the V&A Waterfront, further afield beyond the environs of Table Bay, there awaits an endless array of activities and scenic pleasures. The Capes famous wine estates are waiting to entice visitors from the golden beaches on the doorstep, to indulge in an unforgettable tour of the Cape winelands.  Visits to the astonishingly beautiful Kirstenbosch gardens are a must and scenic drives along the coastline never fail to leave one inspired. Restaurants, ranging from sophisticated, to cape provenale and outdoor country cuisine abound throughout the entire region. Visit majestic Cape Point, or stroll around cobbled Green Market Square with its dazzling array of goods.  Cape Town also offers a variety of hikes and walks through forest and mountain trails as well as expeditions up Table Mountain in the newly rebuilt cable system.  Horse riding, microlighting, cycling  in fact sports and watersports of every kind attract local and visiting outdoors enthusiastics throughout the year and regardless of the weather, Cape Towns stunning beaches draw sightseers, sunworshippers and bathers year round.	
	


A Triumph Of International Co-Operation  		
Sun International's Table Bay Hotel - A Triumph Of International Co-Operation  "A harmonious and exciting combination of international design and expertise". This is how project architect Rick Brown describes the superb Sun International Table Bay Hotel on Cape Town's V & A Waterfront. 		
The R250m five star luxury hotel has indeed been a triumph of co-operation. Its beautiful north facade, reflecting a Victorian influence in the proportions of its fenestration, decorative steelwork and the huge gazebo-styled Porte cochere, is in perfect harmony with the backdrop of Table Mountain, the historic working harbour and its 19th century architecture.  While in sympathy with the soaring lines of the contemporary buildings that have made up the latter day development on Quay Six at the Waterfront, The Table Bay Hotel depicts an individuality representative of its various influences. 	
And the influences were diverse. Rick Brown represents the South African architects of record Louis Karol Architects, responsible for most of the major buildings in the Cape Town CBD while the Los Angeles-based Landmark Entertainment Group, some of whose founders worked on the Palace of the Lost City, were responsible for the planning and concept. In addition, the V & A Waterfront Company was consulted on the design ethic already in place around the site.  The interiors have been designed by Wilson and Associates, an international American interior design company responsible for the fantastic features at the Palace of the Lost City.  Adapting specifications to the South African context had occasioned very few problems, said Brown, as the construction methods, materials and finishes are common to most countries and only in very few instances were foreign materials and methods employed - mostly in the interiors and related to the marble floorings. The building, he says, is also haled in a fundamental realism. 	
"The need for fantasy, as depicted at the Palace, did not exist. The hotel responds to its surroundings, and the clues, all to be found at the Waterfront, were expanded upon.  "The hotel's maritime flavour, the adoption of seals as a symbol in decoration, some of the more industrial elements and the exploitation of the splendid views were all responses to existing prompts.  "The fact that all the rooms and suites have sea or mountain aspects, was one of the first prerequisites of the developers Sun International, while the preservation of the historic breakwater wall that threads through the hotel's walkways was a National Monuments Council edict."  The interior of the hotel presents a kaleidoscope of impressions, many of them from outside the building. Stepping across the computer-cut European marble mosaic of the entrance court onto the intricate exotic wood marqueiry and parquet floor of the 200 square metre foyer, the visitor is faced by soaring south facing windows, framing almost the entire Table Mountain, and the activity of the harbour in the foreground. Below the foyer to the south, is the grand lounge with its cathedral ceiling and twin fireplaces.  To the west is the Conservatory and bar and the escalator banks to the upper commercial floors and the Spa. Etching and engraving - skills sourced in the Cape - feature on the marble stairs into the lounge and along the glass side walls of the escalators. Cape cast concrete in subtle colours forms urns containing locally made artificial palms and fountains. 	
In the foyer, discreet fine wooden desks mark the stations of arrival at the hotel, porter, reception, information and guest liaison. Looking west, towards the lift foyer, a neo-classic opening gives access to the lift bank, with its high-gloss stencil-sprayed, card-operated steel doors.  Development manager for Sun International in the Western Cape, Brian Read points out that the intricate, high quality spray painting was undertaken by a dockside panel beater whose work was found flawless.  Wilson and Associates designer George Aldridge demonstrates the intricacies of positioning the library ladder in the Wine Room of the Atlantic Grill, the hotel's main restaurant.  The wine room holds 4 000 bottles and a collection of specially chosen cigars in ideal conditions. The restaurant, with its two main areas, carpeted in custom made designs depicting grapes and Cape fruit, and a private dining bay, are to the east of the lounge and face south through massive panes to the mountain and harbour. A nearby dock, capable of accommodating an ocean liner, presents the bow of the ship right at the threshold of the restaurant. "Dramatic stuff," says Aldridge.  Equally dramatic are the many murals around the hotel, with Cape themes covering huge areas of wall, up to ceilings stencilled with fruit patterns. A total of 10 000 cubic metres of concrete was poured to complete the structure of this 330-room Sun International Cape flagship, in a very tight contract which saw construction and fitting completed in 18 months. 	
	



Conference And Incentive Facilities  		
Our two conference venues are equipped with the most sophisticated state-of-the-art, hi-tech equipment available.  		
A lectern with control panel will operate:  Overhead video projector  VCR machine  Lighting  Satellite television channels  Link-up to laptop computer  State-of-the-art sound system  Further equipment available includes:  Carousel slide projector  Overhead projector  Laser pointer  PA System  Sliding white board  Flip chart with pad and pens  Easels  Podium  Cassette tape recorder  Fax machine  Telephone points  The International Business Centre supplies a variety of equipment for rental purposes and a full secretarial service including language translation, courier and messenger service. 	
Two hospitality desks are available in the pre-function room. Here groups can enjoy private check-in facilities over a leisurely welcome drink whilst luggage is delivered to guests rooms. To enhance their welcome, live entertainment can be arranged and a wide selection of gifting is available. There is a porterage and room drop fee for this service.  The pre-function area can also be used for select small exhibitions. Signage and banners may be used inside the two meeting rooms providing they are free standing and not taped, stapled or nailed to the walls or doors. 	
Should a group wish to fly their Corporate logo, a flag pole is positioned outside the Porte Cochere. No banners will be allowed at the entrance to the hotel.  An express check-out facility is available for all groups.	
	




Jean V Mestriner  Cape Regional Director  		
Jean V Mestriner  Cape Regional Director, Sun International  Jean V Mestriner, Cape regional director of Sun International, is a detailist who paints in broad brush-stokes. While he has scrutinised the quality, price and value of the minutest feature of his new project the Table Bay hotel on Cape Towns Waterfront, the feature remains only a fragment of the giant canvas he has created. The decision made, the job done, he moves on. 		
Masterpieces are his forte. Not only did the Palace under his guidance meet Sun Internationals brief to him to make it one of the finest hotels in the world, but his previous postings have been equally successful. Overseeing the extensive renovations of the Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans, he saw it achieve status as Americas number two hotel, and fourth best in the world, as voted by Conde Nast Traveler, and high on the lists of other authoritative commentator including Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, and Zagat Survey as a Leading and Preferred hotel  one of Americas 21 Five-Diamond establishments.  Earlier, the Regent Hotel in Washington DC, opened by him in 1982, became a Leading Hotel of the world, and having launched the Hotel Crescent Court Club and Spa in Dallas for billionaire Caroline Hunt, he had the satisfaction of achieving number two status in the world in Conde Nast Traveler, and number four in the US by Lifestyles. 	
His highly successful overseeing of the inauguration of President Nelson Mandela, an event attended by 1200 dignitaries and heads of state, is another major achievement of which he is proud, together with the restoration of the Regent Kuala Lumpur to its pre-eminent position as number one in Malaysia and his transformation of the five star Jerusalem Plaza into the citys first Glat Kosher hotel.  Later this year, South Africas famous Blue Train, furbished to super-class status jointly by Jean Mestriner and interior designer Trisha Wilson, who were hired by Spoornet as consultants for the major undertaking, undertook its inaugural run with former President Nelson Mandela and his companion Graca Machel as guests of honour.  But right now, he is occupied with ensuring excellence in all things at the Table Bay Hotel. Beautiful china ashtrays for the rooms, enviable glassware  and even a couple of antique telescopes for the sea facing windows of the major suites were chosen by him as custom items. 	
The three-ply toilet paper is specially made, and in keeping with the hotels maritime location, is printed with small seals, representative of the playful residents of the V&A waterways. The facial tissues slip individually to hand, not in unwanted clumps. No hot air hand-dryers in the public washrooms, but individual little cotton towels.  The linen, the china, the crockery, the 24 vintages and particularly the comprehensive cigar selection kept under special conditions in the Wine Room of the opulent Atlantic Grill for guests delight, all are approved or sourced by him. He sees everything.  Yes, his management style has been described as confrontational, he is impatient. He has been called arrogant. But no, he says, arrogance has its source in ignorance. He is assertive. His opinions are based on experience, he speaks the language of the industry in which he is acknowledged as one of the top professionals in the world, and, he says, his criticisms are respectful. 	
Mr. Mestriner writes the vision for his projects before he embarks on them, and this vision is required reading for all who work with him. The critical consistency of the butter may be found in the pages of the vision document.  The staff has no canteen. Instead, they are served their meals on personalised china and cutlery in their own privately managed and staffed restaurant, the Atlantic Bistro, where a specially designed menu rotates on a weekly basis. All are called Associates. Their locker room is maintained by assigned butlers. They have meetings with the regional director and dine regularly with him or other top management at the Bistros Captains Table.  "The hotel is unique in Cape Town, including its distinction of housing the first in-city health spa in South Africa," he says. "We are making our mark on the city with our delivery of service and quality. The perception must be of excellent value for money. We go back to what hoteliering is all about. Personal service, the best wine list of South African wines, no buffets, 1400 coffee and tea pots for individual servings, a dedicated coffee kitchen and valet parking."  The guests come from a thin line of cream  locally, nationally and internationally. The dress code is elegantly casual. The least you will pay is R1500 a night, the most, around R10000 for a luxury suite, but you wont count the bottles in the mini-bar, a computer keeps the tab, while your rooms built-in fax sends your documents, collects your messages and allows retrieval from a remote site, and the butlers stations in the room will provide a luxurious selection of teas and coffee.  It has cost R250-million, possibly the most expensive single commercial building in the city.	
	




New Direct Air Service Between Sun International's Premier SA Resorts  		
Sun City and Table Bay Hotel linked by scheduled SA Express flights  The Table Bay Hotel and The Palace at Sun City, two of the Leading Hotels of the World in the Sun International stable, will be linked by direct scheduled flights on three days a week in a new service to be launched by South African Express Airways on October 24 1998.  		
The service will provide the first direct scheduled flights from Cape Town to the Pilanesberg Airport, which accommodates private and corporate aircraft movement.  "This is a highly significant development, linking as it does, two major African destinations, both of them among the ranks of the Leading Hotels of the World," said Philip Georgas, Divisional Director of Resorts for Sun International. "The flights bring visitors directly from the gateway to Africa right to its heart and give visitors the opportunity to experience two of our premier resorts, a little more than two hours by jet apart." Both the Table Bay Hotel, opened in June last year, and Palace of the Lost City were accorded Leading Hotel status earlier this year, and the Palace has just been announced as the Top African Resort following a reader survey by the influential publication Conde Nast Traveler. 	
The South African Express Airways service will depart from Cape Town on Wednesdays and Fridays at 11h00 arriving at the Pilanesberg Airport at 13h15, and on the same days depart Pilanesberg at 14h00 to arrive in Cape Town at 16h25. On Sundays, the flight will leave Cape Town at 11h30, arriving at Pilanesberg Airport at 13h45 and the return flight will be at 14h30, arriving in Cape Town at 16h56. The airfare on these routes effective 25 October 1998 to 31 October 1999 will be R1 050 one way (excluding VAT and airport taxes). 	
Passengers will be flown in SA Express' 50-seater Canadair Regional Jet 200 BER (ExpressJet). The company, which commenced service in April 1994, has the newest and most advanced fleet of aircraft in Africa, and carries in excess of 60 000 passengers per month between 14 destinations.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	



The Changing Of The Guard  		
Following a six-month tender process, Sun City has appointed Federal Guarding to safeguard guests and visitors at the resort. 		
Now a division of ASC Holdings, Federal Guarding is well known for its work in the hospitality industry in the Cape. The company will appoint 220 staff members, including management and administration, to their Sun City operation. An operating company called Federated Northwest has also been established.  "Sun City management has always taken pride in the excellence of security at the resort - it's among the best in the world," said Mike Wentworth, Sun City Resort Security Manager. "The swing that started some four years ago towards a more approachable security presence is also in line with world trends, and follows research in such places as Universal Studios and Disney. But the safety of our guests is essential, and we will be adding further electronic surveillance equipment in public areas to ensure this."  	
Andre Dumas, MD of Federal Guarding's holding company ASC Holdings said his staff would also receive intensive training to enable them to supply information about the facilities and services at Sun City. A dedicated Guest Relations Officer would be appointed by his company to deal with the more sensitive issues and act as an interface between Federal Guarding and guests should a need arise.  Dumas first established himself in the armed response industry in Pretoria in 1988 and built the ASC brand in Gauteng, later specialising in the guarding aspect of security. The acquisition of Federal in the Western Cape had given his company a presence in the security industry serving the hospitality industry in which Federal specialises.  "We continue to refine this service and our research overseas, particularly at theme parks such as Bush Gardens, Universal Studios and the Disney properties, has given us a valuable insight into the role and comportment of security personnel in these essentially fun environments." In addition to the safety angle of the task his company faces at Sun City, he said he was also vitally aware that the successful risk management aspect of the service was essential to healthy business.  	
Ends  For further information, please contact Lara Ross at Sun International on (011) 780 7684 or email lross@sunint.co.za. 	
	



		
The Table Bays parent company is SunWest, a Cape-based leisure industry vehicle, which was founded with the specific purpose of creating opportunities in tourism for historically-disadvantaged investors, especially those from its home province. 		
SunWest is comprised of three major shareholders: Sun International South Africa, with 49%, Grand Parade Investments, with 34%, and AfriLeisure with 17%. More than half the equity in SunWest is owned by the historically-disadvantaged, while 53% of the stock is controlled by shareholders from the Western Cape.  SunWest is managed by a board of directors representing its major stakeholders. From Grand Parade Investments come the chairman of SunWest, Peter Swartz, and the deputy chairman, Hassen Adams. Peter Bacon and Ian Douglas are the directors appointed by Sun International. 	
SunWests vision is to become an active catalyst for an invigorated tourism industry in Western Cape, one which is characterised by investor confidence, the breadth and inclusiveness of its shareholding, and a renewed commitment to internationally competitive quality standards. This vision is manifest in the Table Bay Hotel, SunWests first and major investment to date.  Through Sun Internationals 49% shareholding in the company, SunWest is associated with the broader Safren group of companies. 	
Safren is a public company, listed on the JSE, and it is the Western Capes major industrial group. Its primary activities are conducted through subsidiaries Safmarine, the Rennies Group, and Kersaf Investments and include shipping and air transport operations, freight and travel services, hotel resort and casino activities, limited service hotels and entertainment services.  Kersaf has interests in the leisure industry in southern Africa, and overseas, and it focuses on gaming and hotels. It owns 80% of Sun International Inc. and 43% of City Lodge Hotels Ltd.	
SunWest has appointed Sun International Management Ltd to operate the Table Bay Hotel on its behalf.  For further information, please contact:  Heather Munetsi on: Tel. (011) 780-7572 	
	




An Affordable Holiday Option - Sun City Vacation Club

  

The Vacation Club at Sun City is a revolutionary Timeshare concept, combining the best of club membership and established timesharing concepts with all the advantages of being a resident guest of Sun City. 


 
Let us put the sizzle back into your life. Sun City offers you unlimited FUN! Your husband can happily spend his days on SAs fairest Golf Course - the Gary Player Golf Course, home to the Million Dollar Golf Challenge whilst you and your children are happily tracking down the Big 5 in the nearby Pilanesberg National Park. 


 
Sun City has even provided for the youngest members of your family - Kamp Kwena, a specially designed entertainment paradise for kids of all ages. During the July School Holidays, Kamp Kwena has put together an incredible programme to keep kids busy and entertained. Activities range from visits to the animal farm, to sporting events like volleyball. Indoor activities have also been arranged such as biscuit decorating, rock painting and arts and crafts. There are theme parties at night - kids can savour the taste of a marshmallow braai or select a winner in the pick-a-box show. The older kids can enjoy a disco-cruise around Waterworld. 


 
The nightlife of Sun City throbs and you and your husband can freely indulge your every whim, whether its the allure of the dream machine or the thrill of the Roulette Table, or for a more romantic night out you have a choice of Restaurants ranging from the sophistication of Harlequins to the tranquillity of the Orchid. Whilst youre enjoying the high life, a baby sitter will ensure the safety of your children. 


 
You have a choice of two or three bedroom apartments. Each air-conditioned unit has a lounge, private patio and two spacious bathrooms with showers. A double sleeper couch affords more accommodation. These superbly appointed apartments have a fully equipped kitchen including a dishwasher and a microwave. In addition, you can select to have your apartment serviced. 

CALL THE SUN INTERNATIONAL VACATION CLUB ON (011) 780-7800 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
 
 




        Innovative Introductory Referral Concept  		
Sun Citys Vacation Club is a revolutionary selling Time Share Resort. It is an International timeshare leader, setting sales records, scooping Gold Crown status and being hailed for its innovative introductory referral concept. 		
Membership is available for as little as R3 900 and the innovative concept of reward for referrals is adding value to membership. Membership can be made to pay for itself.  It is the concept of the Triple Ripple. Members are rewarded R300 for introducing each new member and further rewarded R300 for each new member introduced in turn by these referrals and again for each new member introduced at the third stage of the ripple. If, for example a member brings in three new customers who subsequently introduce another three, who in turn each introduce another three, this would amount to a reward cheque of R11 700. 	
At the 1997 RCI International Conference held in Berlin, Sun Citys Vacation Club astounded the 650 delegates with its high level of sales achieved in the first 12 months. Of the 24 336 modules available, 53% were sold in the first year. This percentage is normally achieved over a three-year period. A contributing factor in achieving such a high percentage of sales in a short period of time, can be attributed to the triple ripple introductory reward scheme, declares Philip Georgas, Divisional Director of Resorts, Sun International. 	
This innovative timeshare reward concept has been so successful, that other timeshare developers world-wide are initiating similar reward schemes.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	




Pioneering timeshare development  		
Pioneering timeshare development with all the advantages of being a resident of Sun City Resort. 		
The Sun City Vacation Club offers affordable accommodation for frequent family holidays, through a pioneering timeshare development. It combines the best of club membership and established timesharing concepts with all the advantages of being a resident of the incredible Sun City Resort.  Sun Citys Vacation Club is an International timeshare leader, setting sales records, scooping Gold Crown status and being hailed for its innovative introductory referral concept. 	
The Vacation Club at Sun City has pioneered innovative timeshare benefits including the return of half the initial membership investment in the year 2012 (dependent on when purchased). An additional advantage is that timeshare membership at the Sun City Vacation Club transforms a member into a guest, with all the resident privileges.  Sun City offers you unlimited FUN! Avid golfers can revel in not one but two championship golf courses  the Gary Player Country Club and the Lost City Golf Course. Families can enjoy the adventure of the Valley of Waves and for sporting enthusiasts there is tennis, squash, gym, horse riding, cycling and running tracks. At Waterworld one can indulge in jet skiing and parasailing and Sun City has even provided for the youngest member of the family - Kamp Kwena, a specially designed entertainment paradise for kids of all ages. 	
The nightlife of Sun City throbs, whether its the allure of the dream machine or the thrill of the Roulette Table, or for a more romantic night out there is a choice of Restaurants ranging from the sophistication of Harlequins to the tranquillity of the Orchid.  Sun City borders on one of the finest game reserves in South Africa, the Pilanesberg National Park which has a very high density of game. Not only are the Big 5 on your doorstep, but the area is malaria free. There are several wildlife safari options for members of the Vacation Club to choose from.  The emphasis of the Exclusive Safari is to locate the Big 5. Specialist guides will ensure guests experience a true African Safari aboard a specially equipped 6-seater Landcruiser. Guests can view Rhinos wallowing in cool mud baths and Bull Elephants fighting for supremacy in the clarity of daylight. Be a silent witness to a Lion kill, as antelopes graze unsuspecting of the danger lurking in the volcanic landscape. Amid the hills far from the Maddened Crowd, you might catch a glimpse of the elusive Buffalo as they wander unrestricted and free.  The Landcruisers are equipped with warm flannels and blankets for those cold, blustery night game drives. Experience the night adventure of nocturnal wildlife when Leopards are spotlighted beneath the stark moonlight of this arid landscape. 	
If youre intent on specific game viewing, then the Rhino Hiking Trail will appeal to adventurous guests. Track the White Rhino on foot within the Letsatsing Game Park. A guide will convey his substantial knowledge of these imposing creatures - feel at one with this primitive African creature.  In the early morning, a burst of colour emerges against a flawless sunrise backdrop. Passengers aboard the Hot Air Balloon, can the full spectrum of the Pilanesberg National Park. On landing you are whisked away to a game lodge where a sumptuous breakfast is served.  Sun City is surrounded by a kaleidoscope of different cultures. Enjoy the tradition of tribal folklore, on a Cultural Tour of the Ledig village. The tour visits a local shanti, a nursery school, the tribal offices and finally you can relish the taste of Sorghum Beer at an authentic Shebeen.  The Vacation Club at Sun City is the ideal location to experience all the bush has to offer yet enjoy the comfort of home-away-from-home accommodation and a range of other activities. There is a choice of three or two bedroom air-conditioned apartments. Each unit has a lounge, two spacious bathrooms with showers. A double sleeper couch affords more accommodation. These superbly appointed apartments have a fully equipped kitchen including a dishwasher and a microwave. In addition, you can select to have your apartment serviced.  The self-catering two bedroom apartments offer accommodation from R5 800 for a flexi-weekend, which can be used in 41 weekends of the year locally but all year round internationally. This means that a member is not restricted to a specific weekend but can enjoy the flexibility of choice.  For those who wish to enjoy the excitement of Sun City for a longer time period, during a peak season such as Easter or July, you can select one of 11 fixed, prime time membership modules. The price for twelve year membership in a two bedroom apartment during a peak week at the Sun City Vacation Club ranges from R 15 000 to 40 000 for a Nedbank Million Dollar Week. For those who prefer not to make immediate cash payment there are affordable interest free options.  Annual levies in a two- bedroom apartment are from R 733 for a flexi weekend and R1 612 for a peak week.  TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE IN THE SUN CALL THE SUN INTERNATIONAL VACATION CLUB ON (011) 780 7000.	
	




Experience The Benefits Of Timeshare  		
The Sun International Vacation Club at Sun City is the vanguard of innovative timeshare benefits.  		
The cost-effective benefit, is the return of half the initial membership investment in the year 2012. Another benefit is not being restricted to a specific week each year. An additional advantage is that timeshare membership at the Sun City Vacation Club transforms a member into a guest, with all the resident privileges afforded to Sun City Resort guests. 	
The innovative concept of reward for referrals - the Triple Ripple, is adding value to membership. Membership can be made to pay for itself. Members are rewarded R300 for introducing each new member and further rewarded R300 for each new member introduced in turn by these referrals and again for each new member introduced at the third stage of the ripple. For example, if a member brings in three new customers who subsequently introduce another three, who in turn each introduce another three, this would amount to a reward cheque of R11 700. 	
Holidaymakers have been quick to recognise the all round appeal of the Vacation Club and within the first year of being on the market, 65% of all available modules were snapped up. This is an unprecedented volume in the timeshare industry.  Membership of the Vacation Club is conferred by selecting one of 11 fixed, prime-time membership modules or one of the 41 flexi-midweek (inclusive of Monday to Thursday nights) or 41 flexi-weekend (Friday to Sunday nights inclusive) membership modules or both, which secures membership for 16 years. Membership fees range upwards from only R3 900 for a flexi-midweek membership module in a two-bedroom apartment. 	
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	



The Sun International Vacation Club  One Of Lifes Little Breaks  		
The Sun International Vacation Club at Sun City is an innovative timeshare concept which has proved to be the most successful timeshare development  in excess of 90% of total units sold (represents more than 11 000 weeks of timeshare) over a two and a half year period. 		
What has made the Sun City project unique and successful? There are a number of factors, which are not mutually exclusive. To name a few: the location; the high profile of Sun International; the price; the structure of the product, including the superbly appointed self-catering apartments. One must not discount the professional team that was created to design and market this development. Sun International did their homework and together with their own highly skilled team of developers and marketers contracted in the expertise of people in the timeshare industry who were highly successful in their own specific discipline.  Timeshare membership at the Sun City Vacation Club transforms a member into a guest, with all the resident privileges afforded to Sun City resort hotel guests. This means they have access to all the facilities which include golf on two championship golf courses  Gary Player Country Club and the Lost City Golf Course, tennis, squash, gym, horse riding, cycling and running tracks. 	
Sun City has even provided for the youngest members of your family  Kamp Kwena, a specially designed entertainment paradise for kids of all ages. A fully supervised programme of activities and facilities at Kwenas Castle, right on the lawns of the Cabanas: adventure playground, animal farmyard and fully equipped play centre.  A short stroll across the luscious green lawns of the Cabanas brings you to a World of Fun in the Sun  Waterworld. Theres jet-skiing, windsurfing, water-skiing and for those who want a leisurely booze-cruise, theres a barge to take you around the lake at Sundowner time.  Sun City has been transformed over the years into a total family destination. With the development of the Lost City complex it now offers a myriad of facilities which make the casino just another attraction. 	
Sun City borders on one of the finest game reserves in South Africa, the Pilanesberg National Park which has a very high density of game. Not only are the Big 5 on your doorstep, but the area is malaria free.  Gametrackers, located at the Sun City Hotel, now provide several options for residents. If your interest lies in seeking out the Big 5 then the Exclusive Safari will appeal (a night drive is also available). For the adventurous and energetic the Rhino Hiking Trail will interest you. For pleasure seekers, try out the Hot Air Balloon Safari and for those more culturally inclined, take in the local village cultural tour. 	
The Vacation Club at Sun City is the ideal location to experience all the bush has to offer yet enjoy the comfort of home-away-from-home accommodation. There is a choice of two or three bedroom air-conditioned apartments. Each has two spacious bathrooms with showers and a double sleeper couch affords more accommodation. These superbly appointed apartments have a fully equipped kitchen including a dishwasher and a microwave. In addition, you can select to have your apartment serviced.  The beautiful, self contained apartments offer accommodation in 2 bedroom apartments from a price of R5 800 for a flexi weekend which can be used in 41 weekends of the year locally, but all year round internationally. Two bedroom peak weeks range from R15 000 for a July School Holiday week to R 40 000 for a Nedbank Million Dollar week. Levies in a two-bedroom apartment are from R 733 for a flexi weekend and R 1 612 for a peak week.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	



        

South African Timeshare Has Edge On The Rest Of The World  		
Well-ordered industry offers safe, low-cost holiday investment says marketer  		
Holidaymakers have seized the opportunity to enjoy an affordable annual holiday in South Africa with the added advantage of being able to exchange a local destination for foreign travel, which they might otherwise not have been able to afford.  This is the view of Loraine Rimmer, Marketing and Sales Manager of Sun International's premier timeshare accommodation, the Vacation Club at Sun City. The luxury self-catering apartments were developed by Sun International to offer families the opportunity to enjoy the resort's famous features - from some of the best game-viewing in Southern Africa at the adjacent Pilanesberg National Park to the excitement of the famous Valley of Waves. 	
Mrs. Rimmer said that South Africans owning red weeks in a Gold Crown resort such as the Vacation Club would, through RCI, have access to similarly highly rated accommodation worldwide, RCI have some 3 500 affiliated resorts.  South Africans owning timeshare in this country also gained when contemplating overseas holidays, as they paid their levies in Rands, in South Africa, for comparable foreign accommodation, she said. "Levies paid in Dollars or Pounds would be prohibitive." 	
Timeshare in South Africa had come of age, said Mrs Rimmer, and buyers were assured of secure purchases by dealing with organisations with proven records, and those who subscribed to the Timeshare Institute of South Africa (TISA) - an organisation with teeth, whose code of conduct was enforceable among members. In addition, the industry introduced measures that included a cooling off period after purchase.  She stressed too, that timeshare had at all times to be viewed as an investment in holidays and leisure, not as a capital investment. "It ensures that a family will, well into the future, continue to be able to have holidays at costs they can afford - that is the return that purchasers must rely on" 	
The Vacation Club, she said, offered the purchase of timeshare on a fixed period to the year 2012, at which time 50% of the original purchase price would be paid back. "Based on established patterns, the timeshare lifecycle is around 15 years. By offering the fixed time ownership, we anticipate the time at which owners will want to offload their units, and offer them an easy option. This worked particularly well for corporations who acquired timeshare to use as staff performance incentives.  The Vacation Club, she said, offers major advantages on several levels. Due to the infrastructure of Sun City already being in place, units at the Vacation Club are sold for as little as R15 000 for a two bedroom apartment during one of 11 fixed, prime-time membership modules (Easter or July School Holidays). However, for those who prefer not to make immediate cash payment there are affordable interest free options.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE SUN INTERNATIONAL VACATION CLUB 780 7000.	
	



Sun City Vacation Club  The Answer To Winter Holiday Blues  		
As you lie sprawled across the lawn with a G & T at your side and the latest John Grisham novel clasped in your clammy hands, as the trickle of gin slips down your throat and the aroma of a traditional African braai singes your nostrils, you think - its great to be in sunny South Africa. Where are you? Sun City Vacation Club.  		
The Sun City Vacation Clubs offers you frequent, affordable accommodation for the whole family through a pioneering time-share development. Combining the best of club membership and established timesharing concepts with all the advantages of being a resident of the incredible Sun City Resort. 	
Sun City offers you unlimited FUN! As your ball sails down the fairway of SAs fairest Golf Course - home of the Million Dollar Golf Challenge, your family is happily tracking down the Big 5 in the nearby Pilanesberg National Park. Game Trackers situated in the Sun City Hotel offer residents a number of options for game enthusiasts. Sun City has even provided for the youngest member of your family - Kamp Kwena, a specially designed entertainment centre for kids of all ages. 	
As sunset looms, your family gathers around the braai site. It is a time of accord. Youve found the ideal location that suits everyones needs.  The nightlife of Sun City throbs and you and your wife can freely indulge your every whim, whether its the allure of the dream machine or the thrill of the Roulette Table, or for a more romantic night out you have a choice of Restaurants ranging from the sophistication of Harlequins to the tranquillity of the Orchid. Whilst youre enjoying the high life, a baby sitter will ensure the safety of your children. 	
You have a choice of three or two bedroomed apartments. Each air-conditioned unit has a lounge, private patio and two spacious bathrooms with showers. A double sleeper couch affords more accommodation.  Membership of the Vacation Club is conferred by selecting one of 11 fixed, prime time modules, or one of 41 flexi-midweeks (Monday to Thursday nights inclusive), or one of 41 flexi-weekends (Friday to Sunday nights inclusive), which secures membership for 15 years, until the year 2012.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	



The Sun City Vacation Club  		
The Sun City Vacation Clubs offers you frequent, affordable accommodation for the whole family through a pioneering timeshare development. Combining the best of club membership and established timesharing concepts with all the advantages of being a resident of the incredible Sun City Resort. 		
The Sun International Vacation Club at Sun City is the vanguard of innovative timeshare benefits including the return of half the initial membership investment in the year 2012. Another benefit is not being restricted to a specific week each year. An additional advantage is that timeshare membership at the Sun City Vacation Club transforms a member into a guest, with all the resident privileges afforded to Sun City Resort guests.  Residents of Sun City can enjoy personalised game viewing at the nearby 55 000-hectare Pilanesberg National Park. 	
Gametrackers, located at the Sun City Hotel, now provide several options for residents. The emphasis of the Exclusive Safari is to locate the Big 5. Specialist guides will ensure guests experience a true African Safari aboard a specially equipped 6-seater Landcruiser. Guests can view Rhinos wallowing in cool mud baths and Bull Elephants fighting for supremacy in the clarity of daylight. Be a silent witness to a Lion kill, as antelopes graze unsuspecting of the danger lurking in the volcanic landscape. Amid the hills far from the Maddened Crowd, you might catch a glimpse of the elusive Buffalo as they wander unrestricted and free.  The Landcruisers are equipped with warm flannels and blankets for those cold, blustery night game drives. Experience the night adventure of nocturnal wildlife when Leopards are spotlighted beneath the stark moonlight of this arid landscape. 	
If youre intent on specific game viewing, then the Rhino Hiking Trail will appeal to the adventurous. Track the White Rhino on foot within the Letsatsing Game Park. A guide will convey his substantial knowledge of these imposing creatures - feel at one with this primitive African creature.  In the early morning, a burst of colour emerges against a flawless sunrise backdrop. Passengers aboard the Hot Air Balloon, enjoy the taste of South African sparkling wine before viewing the full spectrum of the Pilanesberg National Park. On landing you are whisked away to a game lodge where a sumptuous breakfast is served. 	
Sun City is surrounded by a kaleidoscope of different cultures. Enjoy the tradition of tribal folklore, on a Cultural Tour of the Ledig village. The tour visits a local shanti, a nursery school, the tribal offices and finally you can relish the taste of Sorghum Beer at an authentic Shebeen.  The Vacation Club at Sun City is the ideal location to experience all the bush has to offer yet enjoy the comfort of home-away-from-home accommodation. There is a choice of three or two bedroom apartments. Each air-conditioned unit has a lounge and two spacious bathrooms with showers. A double sleeper couch affords more accommodation. These superbly appointed apartments have a fully equipped kitchen including a dishwasher and a microwave. In addition, you can select to have your apartment serviced.  Selecting one of 11 fixed, prime-time membership modules or one of the 41 flexi-midweek (inclusive of Monday to Thursday nights) or flexi-weekend (Friday to Sunday nights inclusive) membership modules or both, entitles you to membership of the Vacation Club, for 16 years. Membership fees range upwards from only R3 900 for a flexi-midweek membership module in a two-bedroom apartment.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE SUN INTERNATIONAL VACATION CLUB AT 780 7000	
	





Sun City Vacation Club Expands  		
Three more Sun International properties to be included  Sun City Vacation Club, the highly successful timeshare project launched by Sun International in 1996 and now 97% subscribed, will be extended to three more group properties to become the Sun International Vacation Club. 		
Announcing the expansion, Sun International Divisional Director, Resorts, Philip Georgas, said the decision to develop timeshare units at Ezulweni Sun in Swaziland, Wild Coast Sun and Fish River Sun, was prompted by the over whelming public response to Vacation Club at Sun City.  "The Club was first conceived to offer South Africans the opportunity to share the unique features and facilities of Sun City at accommodation prices they could afford. From the superb sales record - R130-million turnover in three years - it was clear that there was a pent-up demand for this product. 	
"Now, the new units will expand Club members' options at no further cost, while membership will be extended to more South African holidaymakers needing affordable breaks in excellent resorts."  The launch of Vacation Club, added Georgas, had contributed significantly to the successful repositioning and financial turnaround of Sun City. We intend to apply this same winning formula to our other resorts. 	
The club expects to pick up occupancies in the new units from existing members, 34% of whom already made use of their automatic RCI membership to exchange for other resorts. No charges will be made for exchanges within Vacation Club.  Siclub two last  Joint venture partner in the Vacation Club, timeshare authority Brian Stocks, said that the expansion was highly cost effective. At each of the three, new Vacation Club properties, luxury hotel rooms will be converted to timeshare apartments with self-catering facilities at a total redevelopment cost of R7,5 million. He said conversion of the existing accommodation into 61 two bedroom apartments would represent an additional 6 500 timeshare modules, just over a quarter of the existing number. 	
Sales Manager, Lorraine Rimmer, said membership advantages of the Sun City Vacation Club include its RCI Gold Crown status for all participating resorts, the highest rating accorded by RCI. In addition, all are "red" or prime weeks for international exchange, giving timesharers the advantage of top overseas exchanges.  Timeshare weeks in the Vacation Club are divided between four -day midweek, and three-day weekend modules. Launch prices for new members start from less than R4 500 midweek, to R7 000 for a weekend, while peak weeks, which include the major holidays and the Million Dollar Golf Challenge period, range in price from R15 000 to R40 000.  Levies are guaranteed to escalate at rates that follow the CPI, lower than comparative market rates.  Still further expansion of the Sun International Vacation Club is likely, said Stocks.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:  SUN INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT  (011) 780 7684  OR:  SUN INTERNATIONAL VACATION CLUB  (011) 780 7008	
	




21 Years Of Making Dreams Come True  		
Sun City turns on the magic ... and it's been doing so for 21 years. Yes, it's hard to believe, but this amazing resort first opened on December 7 1979. 		
It's been an indispensable part of our lives ever since, a place for fun, adventure, sport, recreation and new experiences. Sun City not only revolutionised the hospitality industry in this country. It became an international attraction and today it's as well known as the Kruger National Park and Cape Town's Table Mountain.  Yet 22 years ago, there was nothing here but ochre and olive green bushveld in the four concentric rings of an extinct volcanic crater, 150 kilometres in circumference. This itself is extraordinary, being one of only two volcanic craters in the world which have alkaline bedrock, but when Southern Sun's entrepreneurial hotel genius Sol Kerzner flew over the area in a helicopter, looking for a site for a new hotel, he was not looking for a geological curiosity.  What he saw was a natural bowl in the mountains alongside the recently proclaimed Pilanesberg National Park, and what he wanted to find was a spectacular setting for a spectacular hotel.  "That's the place!" he said firmly, looking through the helicopter window. The fact that it had no water, and that the nearest electrical grid was 25 km. away, the nearest dirt road 7 km and the nearest town at least 40 km., were no obstacles as far as he was concerned. That town, Rustenberg, was also nearly two hours by road from the major cities of Pretoria and Johannesburg and the rest of the Reef, from which most of the day visitors would have to be drawn.  Sol Kerzner is a man of vision ... and he makes things happen ... fast. Only months later, on July 15 1978, the first sod was turned. At the roofwetting in May 1979, Mr Kerzner explained that "having an incredibly beautiful setting which was totally undeveloped, we've been able to plan from scratch a resort complex unique in the world".  He went on to say that "Sun City is stage one of a major overall complex incorporating further hotels, theme parks, chalet and residential areas, monorails and so on". Right from the start, he envisaged rolling golf courses, waterworlds, a huge range of sports facilities, and gaming and entertainment to rank among the world's finest.  Sun City set new standards of innovative architectural techniques and new high-speed records for construction, too. Barely seven months after the roof-wetting, the 340 room Sun City Hotel was ready for its gala opening. But only just. The swimming pool was already being filled while painters finished the top section. And workmen were clearing away their tools with the red carpet being unrolled behind them only minutes before the first VIPs and media walked through the doors.  They found themselves in a foyer bigger than a rugby pitch, with the Aquarius Bar hovering like a star ship over massed slot machines. Waterfalls and Tivoli lights among tropical plants and the shifting sparkle of the glass lifts which ran between the foyer and the upper floors, all created an endlessly moving pattern of pulsating light.  Below the hotel rose stately 14 metre high Washingtonia palms, specially sourced and transported to their new home beside the 55 metre swimming pool, made that big because Mr Kerzner insisted it should be able to float 600 li-los. The palms, and the 1 000 brightly coloured bougainvillea covering the hillside approach to the hotel, were the first of literally millions of plants and trees to find a new home in stunning gardenscapes at Sun City. To provide the Sun City Hotel gardens with adequate rooting material, 25 000 cu.m. of soil was trucked in, but that seems like a mere handful compared with the millions of cubic metres of soil which have since been brought in for The Cascades and The Lost City.  	
Nothing like The Sun City Hotel had ever been seen before in this country. Its glitter and glamour were breathtaking and its cost, R30 million, was a heady amount to spend in South Africa in 1979. Brought up to date, the capital investment in the Sun City resort is running at more than Rl,18 billion.  The same day as the official opening of the Sun City Hotel, tennis champions Bob Hewitt and Abe Segal began coaching on the nine tennis courts.  The next day, December 8, the neighbouring, 55 000 hectare Pilanesberg Game Reserve opened to the public, and on December 12 Gary Player won the R100 000 first prize in the inaugural golf classic held on the course he himself designed.  Three days later, the Extravaganza Theatre opened with a Las Vegas-style show that stunned audiences with its gorgeous girls in ostrich feathers and its amazing speciality acts. The first international artist to appear was Cliff Richard.  So successful was Sun City that it welcomed over 1,2 million visitors during that first year. They played on the squash courts, which opened on January 1 1980. They attended conferences and car launches. They watched the finals of the Sun City Raffles Disco competition in April - remember Raffles? In June, Leo Sayer performed at Sun City, and on July 30, Mr Basil Nakos won the first Sun City jackpot of R37 000.   Sun City gaming proved hugely popular and the first R250 000 jackpot was inaugurated with the Dream Machine on May 28 1987. In 1988, this was raised to R500 000 and in 1991 it was upped to a minimum of R1 million.  Only 10 years after the resort opened, the initial 250 slots had grown to over 1 000. The Dream Machine went on to pay out a staggering R4 048 353 in August 1993 while the Grand Slam, launched in December 1993, offered a minimum jackpot of R5 million.  In December 1980, the bowling greens opened with a Battle of the Sexes tournament on the 12 links. Comair inaugurated flights to the upgraded Pilanesberg airport close to Sun City, and the post office recognised the phenomenal success of the resort by issuing first day covers on December 6, the day before its first birthday. On the day itself, the new Salon Prive opened in the casino.  During that first year, the resort notched up foreign exchange earnings of more than R40 million. Some 2 000 jobs had been created (over half of them empowering the local community). 250 000 had enjoyed themselves in the casino and 300 000 had packed the Extravaganza and theatre shows.  In fact, Sun City itself attracted more visitors during its first twelve months than normally came to South Africa each year.  It created what Sol Kerzner at the time referred to as "one major problem". "It's called success," he said, "and it began the day we opened our doors a year ago." The crowds who flocked to the resort were four times the number anticipated, and this put a severe strain on all the facilities.  "Initially we put it down to the novelty of Sun City?s unique appeal," added Mr Kerzner, "and we thought after the record levels reached at Easter that it had peaked, but the crowds kept getting bigger, not smaller. And because of the demand, we knew we would grow and grow significantly."  How prophetic that statement was. The vision he had had while flying over the bushveld crater was now well on track.  The first birthday was also celebrated with the opening of the 284-roomed Sun City Cabanas, family orientated accommodation which opened onto lawns which flowed down to the impressive man-made lake of Waterworld.  Ah, Waterworld. That was something else, a huge lake 750 metres long, providing 400 sq.m. of clear water for such activities as water-skiing, board-sailing and para-sailing. With a cubic metre capacity of 1 300 000 metres, it took months to fill and cost R1 700 000.  Sports events also packed in the fans, and to accommodate them, an arena was built to host the world heavyweight title fight between Weaver and Coetzee on October 25 1980. That fight was to be the first of 50 boxing tournaments and world title fights (remember the epic World WBA Junior Lightweight championship between Brian Mitchell and Alfredo Layne? Mitchell won.) and the Arena - little more than a scaffolding framework at the time, was to form the core of what became the 6 000 seater Superbowl in the Entertainment Centre. It opened on July 24 1981, headlining Frank Sinatra. He did it "his way" and so did Sol Kerzner, two greats celebrating yet another addition to a remarkable resort.  	
Many famous stars have performed there since. When Rod Stewart and Elton John gave a memorable combined performance, off stage they liked nothing better than to battle it out on the bowling green. Every night in his show, Stewart kicked two soccer balls into the audience, who kept them as souvenirs. Queen brought so much equipment with them that it had to be flown in separately by cargo plane. Barry Manilow insisted that a tunnel be built between his dressing room and the stage (a distance of only 4 metres) because he was superstitious about avoiding eye-contact when going on. And the magic show Spellbound had a mini zoo built behind the hotel for their tiger, leopard and black panther, who were provided with 300 kgs. of chicken each week.  The Entertainment Centre was itself an innovation, costing as much to build as the Sun City Hotel and winning the 1982 Steel Construction Award for Excellence.  Phases 1 and 2 of the project used 3 900 tons of steel (more than half of that used in a passenger liner like the ss. Windsor Castle). The main lattice girders, spanning 52 metres across the 6 000 seat Superbowl auditorium, carry a load of 170 tons and suspend 300 metres of catwalks.  The R1 million, custom-designed sound system had an output of 35 000 watts through 215 loudspeakers with provision for 110 microphones. Its multi-purpose lighting grid is easily adapted for a wide range of events, in addition to shows, conferences, promotions and product launches. It's hosted roller-disco, ice-skating, drum majoretting, show jumping, go-kart Wheels of Fire which burnt up the Superbowl track with all the roar and excitement of Grand Prix racing, and even the SuperSun Brahman sale which was definitely not a load of old bull.  There was far more to the Entertainment Centre than the Super-duper Bowl, however. With its speciality slot machines, a Galaxy show bar whose 80 metre wide stage was the largest in the southern hemisphere, a disco, the largest bingo lounge of its kind in the world, cinemas, restaurants, Sporting Club and Club Orleans gaming lounges and shops, it hosted 10 000 people with ease.   As for its convention facilities, these set new standards for technical backup, decor and service.  In 1983, Sol Kerzner formed Sun International and all the casino hotels previously held by Southern Sun were absorbed into the new company's portfolio.  December 1984 marked another milestone at Sun City with the opening of the gracious and luxurious 243-room Cascades Hotel. Its four hectares of lush gardens once again made Sun City the talk of the town, with their magnificent yet soothing panorama of tumbling waterfalls, streams, cascades and lagoons filled with colourful fish, all set among lush tropical vegetation. Swans, flamingoes and colourful exotic birds roam freely through the specimen trees, shrubs and rare cycads planted among 4 000 tons of local Pilanesberg rock, cunningly tossed among 1 860 sq.m. of concrete rock cast in moulds taken from natural formations, and 3 720 sq.m. of glass fibre reinforced concrete. The rocks and foliage create a backdrop for intriguing stone sculptures by African artists.  This extension of the resort along the contours of the hillside made it necessary in January 1986 to install a Skytrain Monorail, which travels between the extended car parking areas at the gate and the three hotels.  By 1989, the staff had grown to 3 200 and 90% of them were Botswana drawn from surrounding areas.  After 10 years, Sun City offered no fewer than 14 restaurants, and following its philosophy of meeting everyone's tastes, these served everything from chips to caviar. Frank Sinatra was so bowled over by the quality of the Italian pasta served by the Silver Forest in the Sun City Hotel that he ordered it every night. For Shirley Bassey and Ann-Margret, nothing but Dom Perignon and Moet et Chandon would do. Modern Talking ordered ice-cubes made only from Vital water. Kenny Rogers ate huge quantities of M & Ms (the US equivalent of Smarties) which were specially imported for him.  In March 1991, there was a mammoth toast of "Cheers" when the Cabanas Sunrise Cocktail, mixed under the scrutiny of officials from the Guiness Book of Records, became the biggest cocktail in the world. The giant glass, specially made to hold 1500 litres, was filled with tequila, grenadine syrup and orange and pineapple juice, and each standard size glassful subsequently bought by the crowd raised a large amount for charity.  In 1992, the Entertainment Centre was doubled in size by the addition of The Hall of Treasures, later to link up with The Lost City. With an exterior looking as if sculpted from ancient rock and covered in carvings, the interior featured state-of-the-art gaming machines along with video games simulators and fun-fair style sideshows, complemented by more restaurants and conference facilities. The existing Entertainment Centre was transformed into the Jungle Casino with 350 slot machines.  Work had begun on the R830 million Lost City two years earlier, in 1990. This was the most ambitious project yet in the growth of an amazingly ambitious resort.  The Lost City is an African fantasy world centred on the opulently luxurious Palace with its towers of faux elephant tusks and sculpted palm fronds. It alone cost R400 million to build. Described as one of the wonders of the modern world, it has won many awards including Leading Hotel Of The World. The 1998 Conde Nast Traveler Award cited its "spectacular setting and architectural magnificence" along with its "excellent service, cuisine and luxury accommodation".  	
It celebrates the architecture and culture of a lost civilisation, and a right royal welcome awaits every visitor. Behind a foundation of bronze buck, caught in mid-leap as they flee the outstretched claws of a cheetah, likes a soaring reception atrium with a hand-frescoed dome, six storeys high. Beyond, the architecture and richly accented decor are like no other in the world, for its lavish, custom-made furnishings are complemented by unique paintings, sculpture and mosaics.   Faux stone columns of bamboo rest on elephants' feet, painted leopards peer through foliage above the hard-carved chairs and magnificently laid tables in the Villa del Palazzo, and sweeping staircases of crystal and marble descend into the lofty Crystal Court restaurant.  Close by, at the end of another lofty atrium, stands Shawu, one of the Kruger National Park's legendary Magnificent Seven elephants, cast in bronze. He looks down towards the Valley of Waves, now linked to the Entertainment Centre's Hall of Treasures by a Bridge of Time. When the leopard roars, and flames burst forth from a subterranean cavern, the Bridge shakes with their power. And no more exciting function or conference venue than the Hall of Treasures is to be found in the Southern Hemisphere.  The 338-room Palace, with its swimming pools, ancient arena and observatory, is surrounded by the largest man-made jungle in the world with no fewer than nine separate zones for plants which range from exotic blossoms flourishing in a moist mist to desert-lovers which would not look out of place on the moon.  More than 1,2 million trees and plants, including centuries old baobabs, were gathered, cultivated and lovingly planted over 25 hectares, creating forests threaded by gentle streams and rushing torrents.  Below spreads the Valley of Waves, a waterpark of adventure for young and old with surfing in the Roaring Lagoon and heart-stopping waterchutes from the Temple of Courage.  The marvels of The Lost City were televised around the world in November 1992 when the resort hosted its first Miss World Pageant - the first time it had ever been held in Africa. An audience of some 600 million watched the Pageant live via satellite in 73 countries, and were introduced to everything Sun City had to offer the international tourist.  So taken with Sun City were the Miss World organisers that the Pageant returned to the resort for several more years.  The opening of The Lost City and The Palace was celebrated in December 1992 with a star-studded, night sky son-et-lumiere production by France's Jean Michel Jarre. His galactic bursts of fireworks and laser beams, viewed by audiences sitting shoulder to shoulder on the beach in the Valley of Waves, stunned everyone with their passionate creativity.  In 1993, the Lost City Golf Course was opened. The design utilises the natural beauty of the Pilanesberg Mountains surrounding Sun City ... and crocodiles watch players from a pool on the 13th hole.  Perhaps the greatest world-wide fame, however, is enjoyed by the Gary Player Country Club course, home of the Nedbank Golf Challenge. The first Million Dollar Challenge was won in 1980 by the USA's Johnny Miller, beating Seve Ballesteros. It was then, and has remained, golfing's largest purse, with the format being changed after a few years to a winner-take-all nail-biting competition. And close by the restaurant terrace at the "19th hole" is the superb Gary Player Country Club Health Spa.  With the number of visitors to Sun City increasing every year, another 96 de-luxe rooms were added to the Cabanas in 1995. A huge R236 million renovation programme was also implemented throughout the resort, which included completely re-designing the foyer of the Sun City Hotel and introducing a number of charming new features to the Cascades gardens.  One of the latest developments has been The Vacation Club, launched in June 1996. This revolutionary new timeshare concept has been phenomenally successful - so much so that it was named RCI's Marketer of the Year for 1996, despite having been open for only six months of the year. Its stunning achievement of making the highest number of sales for such a development - locally or internationally - in a record six months, was also acknowledged by the international timeshare exchange organisation. RCI has also awarded the Vacation Club Gold Crown status.  There's always something innovative and exciting at the Kingdom of Pleasure. Clasped in an ancient, African bushveld setting, there's sparkle, sophistication and 24-hour sizzle. And, yes, the magic is still there to carry Sun City not only through the next 21 years, but long into the new millennium.  For more information contact Lara Ross :Public Relations Department on 011 780 7684 	
	




Innovative Introductory Referral Concept  		
Sun Citys Vacation Club is a revolutionary selling Time Share Resort. It is an International timeshare leader, setting sales records, scooping Gold Crown status and being hailed for its innovative introductory referral concept. 		
Membership is available for as little as R3 900 and the innovative concept of reward for referrals is adding value to membership. Membership can be made to pay for itself.  It is the concept of the Triple Ripple. Members are rewarded R300 for introducing each new member and further rewarded R300 for each new member introduced in turn by these referrals and again for each new member introduced at the third stage of the ripple. If, for example a member brings in three new customers who subsequently introduce another three, who in turn each introduce another three, this would amount to a reward cheque of R11 700. 	
At the 1997 RCI International Conference held in Berlin, Sun Citys Vacation Club astounded the 650 delegates with its high level of sales achieved in the first 12 months. Of the 24 336 modules available, 53% were sold in the first year. This percentage is normally achieved over a three-year period. A contributing factor in achieving such a high percentage of sales in a short period of time, can be attributed to the triple ripple introductory reward scheme, declares Philip Georgas, Divisional Director of Resorts, Sun International. 	
This innovative timeshare reward concept has been so successful, that other timeshare developers world-wide are initiating similar reward schemes.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	




Pioneering timeshare development  		
Pioneering timeshare development with all the advantages of being a resident of Sun City Resort. 		
The Sun City Vacation Club offers affordable accommodation for frequent family holidays, through a pioneering timeshare development. It combines the best of club membership and established timesharing concepts with all the advantages of being a resident of the incredible Sun City Resort.  Sun Citys Vacation Club is an International timeshare leader, setting sales records, scooping Gold Crown status and being hailed for its innovative introductory referral concept. 	
The Vacation Club at Sun City has pioneered innovative timeshare benefits including the return of half the initial membership investment in the year 2012 (dependent on when purchased). An additional advantage is that timeshare membership at the Sun City Vacation Club transforms a member into a guest, with all the resident privileges.  Sun City offers you unlimited FUN! Avid golfers can revel in not one but two championship golf courses  the Gary Player Country Club and the Lost City Golf Course. Families can enjoy the adventure of the Valley of Waves and for sporting enthusiasts there is tennis, squash, gym, horse riding, cycling and running tracks. At Waterworld one can indulge in jet skiing and parasailing and Sun City has even provided for the youngest member of the family - Kamp Kwena, a specially designed entertainment paradise for kids of all ages. 	
The nightlife of Sun City throbs, whether its the allure of the dream machine or the thrill of the Roulette Table, or for a more romantic night out there is a choice of Restaurants ranging from the sophistication of Harlequins to the tranquillity of the Orchid.  Sun City borders on one of the finest game reserves in South Africa, the Pilanesberg National Park which has a very high density of game. Not only are the Big 5 on your doorstep, but the area is malaria free. There are several wildlife safari options for members of the Vacation Club to choose from.  The emphasis of the Exclusive Safari is to locate the Big 5. Specialist guides will ensure guests experience a true African Safari aboard a specially equipped 6-seater Landcruiser. Guests can view Rhinos wallowing in cool mud baths and Bull Elephants fighting for supremacy in the clarity of daylight. Be a silent witness to a Lion kill, as antelopes graze unsuspecting of the danger lurking in the volcanic landscape. Amid the hills far from the Maddened Crowd, you might catch a glimpse of the elusive Buffalo as they wander unrestricted and free.  The Landcruisers are equipped with warm flannels and blankets for those cold, blustery night game drives. Experience the night adventure of nocturnal wildlife when Leopards are spotlighted beneath the stark moonlight of this arid landscape. 	
If youre intent on specific game viewing, then the Rhino Hiking Trail will appeal to adventurous guests. Track the White Rhino on foot within the Letsatsing Game Park. A guide will convey his substantial knowledge of these imposing creatures - feel at one with this primitive African creature.  In the early morning, a burst of colour emerges against a flawless sunrise backdrop. Passengers aboard the Hot Air Balloon, can the full spectrum of the Pilanesberg National Park. On landing you are whisked away to a game lodge where a sumptuous breakfast is served.  Sun City is surrounded by a kaleidoscope of different cultures. Enjoy the tradition of tribal folklore, on a Cultural Tour of the Ledig village. The tour visits a local shanti, a nursery school, the tribal offices and finally you can relish the taste of Sorghum Beer at an authentic Shebeen.  The Vacation Club at Sun City is the ideal location to experience all the bush has to offer yet enjoy the comfort of home-away-from-home accommodation and a range of other activities. There is a choice of three or two bedroom air-conditioned apartments. Each unit has a lounge, two spacious bathrooms with showers. A double sleeper couch affords more accommodation. These superbly appointed apartments have a fully equipped kitchen including a dishwasher and a microwave. In addition, you can select to have your apartment serviced.  The self-catering two bedroom apartments offer accommodation from R5 800 for a flexi-weekend, which can be used in 41 weekends of the year locally but all year round internationally. This means that a member is not restricted to a specific weekend but can enjoy the flexibility of choice.  For those who wish to enjoy the excitement of Sun City for a longer time period, during a peak season such as Easter or July, you can select one of 11 fixed, prime time membership modules. The price for twelve year membership in a two bedroom apartment during a peak week at the Sun City Vacation Club ranges from R 15 000 to 40 000 for a Nedbank Million Dollar Week. For those who prefer not to make immediate cash payment there are affordable interest free options.  Annual levies in a two- bedroom apartment are from R 733 for a flexi weekend and R1 612 for a peak week.  TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE IN THE SUN CALL THE SUN INTERNATIONAL VACATION CLUB ON (011) 780 7000.	
	




Experience The Benefits Of Timeshare  		
The Sun International Vacation Club at Sun City is the vanguard of innovative timeshare benefits.  		
The cost-effective benefit, is the return of half the initial membership investment in the year 2012. Another benefit is not being restricted to a specific week each year. An additional advantage is that timeshare membership at the Sun City Vacation Club transforms a member into a guest, with all the resident privileges afforded to Sun City Resort guests. 	
The innovative concept of reward for referrals - the Triple Ripple, is adding value to membership. Membership can be made to pay for itself. Members are rewarded R300 for introducing each new member and further rewarded R300 for each new member introduced in turn by these referrals and again for each new member introduced at the third stage of the ripple. For example, if a member brings in three new customers who subsequently introduce another three, who in turn each introduce another three, this would amount to a reward cheque of R11 700. 	
Holidaymakers have been quick to recognise the all round appeal of the Vacation Club and within the first year of being on the market, 65% of all available modules were snapped up. This is an unprecedented volume in the timeshare industry.  Membership of the Vacation Club is conferred by selecting one of 11 fixed, prime-time membership modules or one of the 41 flexi-midweek (inclusive of Monday to Thursday nights) or 41 flexi-weekend (Friday to Sunday nights inclusive) membership modules or both, which secures membership for 16 years. Membership fees range upwards from only R3 900 for a flexi-midweek membership module in a two-bedroom apartment. 	
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	



South African Timeshare Has Edge On The Rest Of The World  		
Well-ordered industry offers safe, low-cost holiday investment says marketer  		
Holidaymakers have seized the opportunity to enjoy an affordable annual holiday in South Africa with the added advantage of being able to exchange a local destination for foreign travel, which they might otherwise not have been able to afford.  This is the view of Loraine Rimmer, Marketing and Sales Manager of Sun International's premier timeshare accommodation, the Vacation Club at Sun City. The luxury self-catering apartments were developed by Sun International to offer families the opportunity to enjoy the resort's famous features - from some of the best game-viewing in Southern Africa at the adjacent Pilanesberg National Park to the excitement of the famous Valley of Waves. 	
Mrs. Rimmer said that South Africans owning red weeks in a Gold Crown resort such as the Vacation Club would, through RCI, have access to similarly highly rated accommodation worldwide, RCI have some 3 500 affiliated resorts.  South Africans owning timeshare in this country also gained when contemplating overseas holidays, as they paid their levies in Rands, in South Africa, for comparable foreign accommodation, she said. "Levies paid in Dollars or Pounds would be prohibitive." 	
Timeshare in South Africa had come of age, said Mrs Rimmer, and buyers were assured of secure purchases by dealing with organisations with proven records, and those who subscribed to the Timeshare Institute of South Africa (TISA) - an organisation with teeth, whose code of conduct was enforceable among members. In addition, the industry introduced measures that included a cooling off period after purchase.  She stressed too, that timeshare had at all times to be viewed as an investment in holidays and leisure, not as a capital investment. "It ensures that a family will, well into the future, continue to be able to have holidays at costs they can afford - that is the return that purchasers must rely on" 	
The Vacation Club, she said, offered the purchase of timeshare on a fixed period to the year 2012, at which time 50% of the original purchase price would be paid back. "Based on established patterns, the timeshare lifecycle is around 15 years. By offering the fixed time ownership, we anticipate the time at which owners will want to offload their units, and offer them an easy option. This worked particularly well for corporations who acquired timeshare to use as staff performance incentives.  The Vacation Club, she said, offers major advantages on several levels. Due to the infrastructure of Sun City already being in place, units at the Vacation Club are sold for as little as R15 000 for a two bedroom apartment during one of 11 fixed, prime-time membership modules (Easter or July School Holidays). However, for those who prefer not to make immediate cash payment there are affordable interest free options.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE SUN INTERNATIONAL VACATION CLUB 780 7000.	
	




Sun City Vacation Club  The Answer To Winter Holiday Blues  		
As you lie sprawled across the lawn with a G & T at your side and the latest John Grisham novel clasped in your clammy hands, as the trickle of gin slips down your throat and the aroma of a traditional African braai singes your nostrils, you think - its great to be in sunny South Africa. Where are you? Sun City Vacation Club.  		
The Sun City Vacation Clubs offers you frequent, affordable accommodation for the whole family through a pioneering time-share development. Combining the best of club membership and established timesharing concepts with all the advantages of being a resident of the incredible Sun City Resort. 	
Sun City offers you unlimited FUN! As your ball sails down the fairway of SAs fairest Golf Course - home of the Million Dollar Golf Challenge, your family is happily tracking down the Big 5 in the nearby Pilanesberg National Park. Game Trackers situated in the Sun City Hotel offer residents a number of options for game enthusiasts. Sun City has even provided for the youngest member of your family - Kamp Kwena, a specially designed entertainment centre for kids of all ages. 	
As sunset looms, your family gathers around the braai site. It is a time of accord. Youve found the ideal location that suits everyones needs.  The nightlife of Sun City throbs and you and your wife can freely indulge your every whim, whether its the allure of the dream machine or the thrill of the Roulette Table, or for a more romantic night out you have a choice of Restaurants ranging from the sophistication of Harlequins to the tranquillity of the Orchid. Whilst youre enjoying the high life, a baby sitter will ensure the safety of your children. 	
You have a choice of three or two bedroomed apartments. Each air-conditioned unit has a lounge, private patio and two spacious bathrooms with showers. A double sleeper couch affords more accommodation.  Membership of the Vacation Club is conferred by selecting one of 11 fixed, prime time modules, or one of 41 flexi-midweeks (Monday to Thursday nights inclusive), or one of 41 flexi-weekends (Friday to Sunday nights inclusive), which secures membership for 15 years, until the year 2012.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	




Sun International Builds New Hotel  		
Sun International Builds New Hotel Resort Development On Banks Of Zambezi River, Victoria Falls, Zambia   Sun International's Zambian development of two new hotels in the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Wildlife Park covers about 46 hectares and fringes the Zambezi River overlooking the mighty Victoria Falls - "the smoke that thunders". 		
The Victoria Falls is recognised as one of the seven natural wonders of the world, and has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, so ensuring minimal environmental impact has been one of the prime considerations. A culture of caring and respect for the area permeates every aspect of the development.   The local community has been involved at every level, from contributing to the completion of a world-class environmental impact assessment, to staffing the hotels once they are completed. Entrepreneurial opportunities will be initiated because of the extensive support services required, thereby empowering Zambian citizens and providing a considerable boost to the local Livingstone economy.   Two first-class hotels form the basis of the master plan. These are a four-star conference hotel and a sophisticated five-star hotel, which will be complemented by a series of independent, ultra-luxury, five-star villas in a future development.   Each hotel has been designed to appeal to a different sector of the tourism market, and the development, as a whole will form the apex of an exciting triangle of African resorts. The other two points of the triangle will be Sun City near Johannesburg and The Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town, thereby offering a combination of attractions which will prove an irresistible drawcard for visitors to the southern part of the continent.   Sun International believes that the new resort at Victoria Falls forms a natural gateway between southern Africa and the rest of Africa.   The new Zambian hotels will be complemented by a day visitor centre, a themed adventure restaurant and bar, a boma for traditional functions, a small casino and a highly sophisticated and flexible conference centre which will offer everything from themed banquets to expertly coordinated conferences backed by state-of-the-art technical equipment.   Because of the range of facilities, services and activities offered, the Sun International development will provide a multi-faceted resort meeting a variety of needs, and will attract visitors ranging from young travellers and families to demanding convention groups and international tourists, who choose only the ultimate in luxury.   Reservations will be facilitated worldwide through "Fidelio", an electronic link to Sun International's central reservation system.   Architecture and design will reflect the culture and heritage of the people of the Zambezi Valley, acknowledging roots which stretch back into ancient history.   FOUR-STAR FAVOURITE   One of the hotels will be a 3-star, 216-roomed hotel appealing primarily to conference delegates.   	
Its idyllic location, a stone's throw from the majestic Victoria Falls, has inspired the architects to define a unique and dynamic experience for guests. The result is a shaded oasis totally in harmony with, and open to, the African landscape.   The sweep of the two-storey en-suite rooms welcomes the sun with private balconies. Outside, the earth-colours are soothing and soft. Inside, the airy rooms are alive with bright ethnic reds, blues and oranges. Added amenities include independent air-conditioning, satellite colour TV, fold-out couch, mini-safe and telephone. Vending machines conveniently sited for the rooms will supply cold drinks and snacks.   The central reception area will house a family-friendly, high-quality buffet restaurant, pool deck, bar and a lively, alfresco grill and entertainment area which spills over into the natural gardens.   A children's day care centre, which is every child's idea of holiday heaven, will also be situated close to this hotel, giving parents plenty of free time to discover all the areas attractions.   FIVE STAR SOPHISTICATION   The second of the hotels will be a 5-star, 173-roomed luxury hotel whose sophistication will be appreciated by international tourists and businessmen.   The bedrooms are two-storey clusters, which capture the essence of an opulent Victorian style, which is still to be seen in gracious houses in Livingstone. Each cluster comprises 10 en-suite air-conditioned rooms, offering private balconies or terraces, and enjoying superb views overlooking the Zambezi River and its magnificent panorama of "the smoke that thunders".   Inspired by the grand estate houses of the Victorian Era, the architecture captures the unique spirit of large shaded verandahs and deep, relaxing internal spaces cooled by swirling fans and floor-to-ceiling shutters to exclude the midday sun.   All the rooms will have satellite TV, radio and video, mini-bar, mini-safe and telephone with message/wake-up/voice-mail facilities.   A dramatic view of the river will be enjoyed from the central reception, and the same panorama will unfold from the other public areas. The bar and lounge under an open-thatch roof will be cooled by the silent swish of punkahs, and decorated in harmonious greens, creams and ebony. With its comfortable armchairs and low ottomans the Lounge will be the place to enjoy an impeccably served high tea or to linger over port and cigars.   The  la carte restaurant will reflect the same high standard of service and will open onto spacious verandahs furnished with deep planters chairs, wrought iron seats and tables, rattan and luxurious planting.   "The five-star hotel, with unsurpassed views of the Falls, offers the ultimate African encounter to those who seek excellence and quality in their leisure experiences. We aim to provide our guests with the finest hotel at Victoria Falls. We have achieved the highest standards at The Palace, The Table Bay Hotel and Zimbali Lodge and it is not coincidental that The Palace was voted the best in Africa and 6th in the world," says Philip Georgas, Divisional Director : Resorts, for Sun International.   Another exclusive touch will be five private pavilions close to the swimming pool, secluded from the outside world by soft drapes, each furnished with armchairs and a butlers tray-table and lit by a chandelier. These pavilions may be hired by the day.   	
CONVENTION CENTRE  The Convention Centre, linked to the lobby of the four-star hotel, will be a highly sophisticated and flexible venue able to cater for a wide variety of international functions and themed banquets.   Its main ballroom will accommodate up to 550 people in theatre-style seating, 450 in schoolroom-style seating and up to 350 in banqueting-style seating.   Dedicated and personal service from the convention team will also ensure that every function is a memorable, trouble-free and enjoyable experience.  THE BOMA  An authentic Boma, crafted in the traditional Zambian manner, will accommodate up to 350 people for an unforgettable evening under the stars. This can be booked for private functions by groups or conference convenors.   DAY VISITOR CENTRE  The many day visitors who flock to admire the magnificent Victoria Falls will appreciate the superb Day Visitor Centre which will form part of the Sun International development, and which could well encourage increasing numbers of tourists to visit the Zambian side of the Falls.   A wide range of booking facilities will be offered for the tourist from a one-stop selection of tour operator services.   	
All the activities associated with the Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River and the town of Livingstone will be administered from here by approved operators who meet strict criteria for professionalism and safety. Fun activities available will include white-water rafting, bungee jumping, sundowner cruises, game drives, bird watching and bicycle excursions.   Visitors will also be able to obtain information on other national parks in Zambia.   THE ADVENTURE BAR  The Day Visitor Centre's Adventure Bar and Restaurant will be "where it's at", a meeting point and hive of activity for young budget-conscious travellers and adventure-hungry tourists to chill out, watch personal videos of their river activities, enjoy international sports videos, chat and share the day's experiences.   CASINO  A small casino complex will cater for resort guests and day visitors. It will have 77 slot machines, and an intimate bar will provide drinks, tea and coffee.   For further information, please contact: Phillip Couvaras in South Africa: Tel: (27)(11) 780-7699 Fax: (27)(11) 780-7666 Cell: (27) 083-631-7582 E-mail: pcouvara@sunint.co.za  And in Livingstone: Tel: (09260)(3) 321-122 Fax: (09260)(3) 321-128 E-mail: suninzam@zamnet.zm  Alternatively, contact Heather Munetsi at the Sun International Public Relations Department in South Africa on: Tel : (27)(11) 780-7572 Fax : (27)(11) 780-7535 E-mail: hmunetsi@sunint.co.za 	
	



Phillip Couvaras  General Manager  		
Phillip Couvaras  General Manager Sun International Zambia Resort   For Zambian-born Phillip Couvaras, being appointed General Manager of the Sun International Zambia resort close to the Victoria Falls has been like a home-coming. Although he himself was born in Lusaka, his father was born in Livingstone, and Zambia has always held a special place in his heart. 		
He began his career in the hospitality industry by completing the three-year management trainee course with Holiday Inn, South Africa. He then joined the Wild Coast Sun Hotel, Casino & Country Club in 1982, and worked his way up through various departments.   In 1984 he completed eight hotel-related courses at Cornell University in the USA.   In 1986 he transferred to the Mmabatho Sun as rooms division manager. A year later he returned to the Wild Coast Sun to help implement an extensive R800 million expansion programme, and by 1994 had been promoted to Hotel General Manager.   	
His strong belief that quality service underpins the whole hospitality experience for guests led to an empowering of his staff at every level. He is also a "team man", believing firmly in the "we" of action plans rather than the "I" of autocratic leadership.   Early in 1997 he completed an Executive Management Development Programme at the University of Cape Towns Graduate School of Business, and later in the year completed a similar programme at the International Institute for Management Development in Switzerland.   This was followed by months of round-the-world hands-on experience at some of the finest international hotels before returning to Africa to oversee development of the Sun International Zambia resort.   	
For further information, please contact: Phillip Couvaras in South Africa: Tel: (27)(11) 780-7699 Fax: (27)(11) 780-7666 Cell: (27) 083-631-7582 E-mail: pcouvara@sunint.co.za  In Livingstone: Tel: (09260)(3) 321-122 Fax: (09260)(3) 321-128 E-mail: suninzam@zamnet.zm  	
Heather Munetsi at the Sun International Public Relations Department in South Africa on: Tel : (27)(11) 780-7572 Fax : (27)(11) 780-7535 E-mail: hmunetsi@sunint.co.za	
	





ZPA Announces Sale Of Mosi-Ao-Tunya to Sun International

  

Zambian Privatisation Agency (Zpa) Announces The Sale Of Mosi-Ao-Tunya Inter-Continental Hotel And The Rainbow Lodge To Sun International (Zambia) Limited 

The Zambian Privatisation Agency (ZPA) is pleased to announce that the Minister of Finance, the Hon Katele Kalumba, and the Minister of Tourism, the Hon Anoshi Chipawa, have signed the Asset Vesting and Development Agreement which completes the sale of Livingstones Mosi-Oa-Tunya Inter-Continental Hotel and Rainbow Lodge to Sun International (Zambia) Limited.

 
This follows the successful completion of negotiations and clearance received from the Attorney General. It was achieved after a complex and protracted process involving more than 10 government ministries and departments and numerous industry players. 
The sale will achieve one of the ZPAs prime objectives of increasing investment in the country, and will finally enable Livingstone to realise its proper tourism potential. 

The deal was negotiated by Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, Chief Executive of Grant Thornton and Chairman of the negotiating team. He was assisted by Mr Willie Mubanga of Permanent Chambers and Mr Enzio Rossi, a hotel industry specialist, as negotiating team lawyer and consultant respectively. 

The ZPA Board gave a negotiation mandate to the negotiation team aimed at ensuring that the sale of the Hotel and the lease of the Rainbow Lodge would boost development of the tourist sector in general and Livingstone in particular.


 
Sun International (Zambia) Limited was successful in its application for these two properties, which were put out under separate tenders in March 1998. 

Sun International was obligated by law to conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), which took from March 1998 to December 1998. This EIA was submitted to the Environmental Council of Zambia and was approved by them in December 1998. Following this approval, Sun International and the Government were able to proceed to the finalization of the necessary land demarcations and agreements. 

The title to the Mosi-Oa-Tunya Inter-Continental Hotel and lease for the Rainbow Lodge were transfered for a consideration of US$5 650 000. The development by Sun International will stimulate the tourism industry and also encourage support industries: suppliers of food and beverage, the transport sector, curio vendors and providers of services such as laundry, dry cleaning, garbage disposal, etc. 

The prospective economic benefits of Sun Internationals development are highlighted by Grant Thornton Kessel Feinstein as follows:-

1. 6 500 direct and indirect jobs will be created at the height of the two year construction period in 2000. 


 
2. By 2005 (year 5 of operation), direct and indirect job opportunities could number 8 400 Zambians, including secondary ripple effect and knock-on effect sectors. (Direct employment opportunities are created in respect of the supply of direct services, commodities and activities to meet the requirements of the direct expenditure source. Indirect employment opportunities are related to the multiplier effect and are created in industries that supply the services and commodities). 

3. Direct, indirect and induced spend during construction of US$92 million and US$19 million in taxes during the two-year development period is estimated. 

4. Once operations of the resort commence the direct, indirect, and induced contribution to the Zambian GDP in the year 2001 (year 1 of operations) is estimated at US$50 million increasing to US$90 million in 2003, and US$104 million in 2005. 

5. In terms of taxes and levies, the project will contribute an estimated US$15 million in tax revenue to government in the second year of construction (2000), rising to US$20 million in the complexs second operating year and US$27 million in year 5 of operations. 

6. Three years after construction (2003), the cumulative increase in Zambias GDP will therefore be approximately US$317 million. 

7. By 2003, additional tourists attracted to Zambia and the Sun International resort will number approximately 85 000, equating to an annual foreign tourism increase in Zambia of over 16% annually from this project alone.


 
8. Wider share ownership will result from flotation on the Lusaka Stock Exchange and the involvement of Zambian institutions. 

One significant incentive awarded to Sun International is the duty-free importation of construction materials and equipment worth up to US$33 million  in cases where Zambian manufacturers cannot meet the same price, quality, quantity and timeous delivery. Sun International and Chilanga Cement are negotiating to purchase cement on this basis. 

Sun International has also urged the Government, and received an undertaking, that next year it will propose and pass various changes in Zambias budget that will have a positive effect on the tourism industry as a whole. 

The ZPA is pleased with the level of confidence being shown by Sun International in the future of Zambia, and hopes this will go a long way toward rejuvenating the growth of the Zambian economy. The ZPA is also hopeful that this transaction will attract even more investment in Zambia. 

For further information, please contact:
Phillip Couvaras in South Africa:
Tel: (27)(11) 780-7699
Fax: (27)(11) 780-7666
Cell: (27) 083-631-7582
E-mail: pcouvara@sunint.co.za

In Livingstone:
Tel: (09260)(3) 321-122
Fax: (09260)(3) 321-128
E-mail: suninzam@zamnet.zm

Heather Munetsi at the Sun International Public Relations Department in South Africa on:
Tel : (27)(11) 780-7572
Fax : (27)(11) 780-7535
E-mail: hmunetsi@sunint.co.za 
 
 




          


        Joint Media Announcement  		
Joint Media Announcement Between the Zambia Privatisation Agency and Sun Iinternational on the Sun International Development at Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Zambia   Sun International's development of two new hotels in the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Wildlife Park, close to the Victoria Falls, which have been guided by a wide-ranging Environmental Impact Assessment, should provide a considerable boost to Zambian tourism receipts by 2001, the resort's first year of trading. 		
At the height of the construction period in 2000, US$69 million will be contributed directly and indirectly to the Zambian Gross Domestic Product (GDP). After opening to the public, an additional US$50 million will flow into the national economy during 2001 (the first year of operation), increasing to US$90 million in 2003 (the third year of operation) and US$104 million by 2005 (the fifth year of operation). This project will have increased the GDP by 2.5% in 2002 and 3.3% in 2005.  At the height of construction, this project will create about 6 500 direct and indirect jobs. (Direct employment opportunities are created in respect of the supply of direct services. Indirect employment opportunities relate to the multiplier effect in industries that supply commodities or services).  During the first year of operation (2001), the resort will generate around 4 500 direct and indirect jobs in Zambia. This figure could rise to 8 400 by 2005 (the fifth year of operation).  These figures stem from a recent study by Grant Thornton Kessel Feinstein. It illustrates the potential economic benefits of Sun International's visionary hotel development, which shows that an additional 85 000 tourists can be attracted to the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls by 2003, and that this could rise to 89 000 by the year 2005.  "Sun International owns and manages many other resorts around the world. The group has shown international achievements. These include the Atlantis resort in the Bahamas, the Sun City resort and its hotels on Mauritius and Comores. They have already shown how the company can boost a country's tourism because of its worldwide experience in resort expertise and marketing," explains Philip Georgas, Divisional Director: Resorts, for Sun International.  "We are now poised to provide an equally dramatic boost for the Zambian economy by creating a triangle of prime African resorts. This will consist of the unique Sun City resort near Johannesburg, The Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town and, at its apex, another unique resort right beside one of the most dramatic natural wonders of the world - the Victoria Falls.  "Together with the other superb properties in the Sun International stable  The Royal Swazi Sun, Zimbali Lodge, Wild Coast Sun and Fish River Sun  we will offer an irresistible combination of attractions and bring many visitors to the southern part of the continent," he says.  	
FOUR STAR HOTEL   Built on the site of the previous hotel at the Mosi-Oa-Tunya and a stones throw away from the majestic Victoria Falls, is the idyllic location of the three-star conference hotel, which celebrates in the traditions of Africa.   The architects, inspired by the simplicity and styling of traditional adobe mud buildings, have defined a unique and dynamic experience for guests and created a shaded oasis in harmony with the African landscape.   Low-slung and gloriously earthed, the building is reminiscent of an ancient walled city, punctuated by towers and chimneys.   The hotel responds to the sunny climate of Africa by being largely open to the outside. Guest-rooms spill out onto landscaped courtyards while the restaurant and bar are focused around a landscaped pool area.   The essence and soul of this magnificent site, is captured by a hotel whose cluster of buildings is at once simple, rustic, evocative and welcoming.   	
FIVE STAR LUXURY HOTEL  The second of the hotels will be constructed where the Rainbow Lodge was previously located. This is close to the three-star conference hotel and will be a luxury five-star property. Its unique design has been inspired by grand, old-style estate houses, examples of which can be seen in the nearby town of Livingstone.   The architecture captures the spirit of an era of large shaded verandahs and deep, relaxing internal spaces cooled by swirling fans. There is also an echo of simple, traditional thatched structures, which surround cool courtyards and are connected by deep, shaded verandahs.  The approach leads guests under a simple, low-scale porte cochre to an open, shaded reception courtyard, where they are welcomed to this ambience of bygone splendour.  Even the view from the classical foyer is remarkable, stretching across majestic lawns to the great Zambezi River with its backdrop of white mist from the mighty Victoria Falls.  This hotel will capitalise on its outstanding site by providing luxury accommodation.  "The five-star hotel, with unsurpassed views of the Falls, offers the ultimate African encounter to those who seek excellence and quality in their leisure experiences. We aim to provide our guests with the finest hotel at Victoria Falls. World class standards set for hotels such as The Palace, Cascades, Zimbali Lodge and The Table Bay Hotel will be duplicated. It is not coincidental that The Palace has been rated 6th in the World and 1st in Africa," says Georgas.  Nearby Livingstone has a present workforce of some 4 000, most of whom are employed in a declining industrial sector. The entrepreneurial business opportunities created by the operation of these two hotels will also be extensive. Georgas adds: "We expect the development to be a catalyst for economic growth and job creation in the area".  Sun International is aware of the strategic position of the previous Mosi-Oa-Tunya hotel, which is not operational at present. To avoid hardship among the previously employed staff of that hotel, Sun International structured a monthly ex-gratia allowance, thereby giving them the opportunity of a form of continued income.  This is a first for the company in any of its operations and a major vote of confidence in the viability of the resort. Previously employed staff will also be among the first to be given the opportunity of earning extra income by working on the construction site.  Both of the proposed new hotels lie within the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Wildlife Park, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1989.  A world-class Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to access the impact of the development on the Park has been completed and approved by the Environmental Council of Zambia. Important input for this was provided by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in Pretoria, which has extensive experience in conducting EIAs of this nature in sensitive parts of Africa.  The EIA has facilitated improving the condition of the site while having as little impact as possible on its natural beauty, thereby enhancing the status of the Sun International development.  The EIA is also the first of its kind in Zambia since the amendment made to the Environmental Act early in 1997.  Construction is planned to begin in November 1999 and the project is due for completion in April 2001.  Sun International in Zambia has set aside US$500 000 for a trust which will be used locally to fund amenities such as clinics and crches, and to enhance the tourist experience in Livingstone.  "The new hotels will be of a standard which reflects Sun International's commitment to top class experiences. They will become part of the heart and soul of Livingstone and a catalyst for tremendous growth throughout Zambia," says Phillip Couvaras, General Manager of the new Sun International Zambian resort complex.  Mr Hakainde Hichilema Chief Executive of Grant Thornton in Zambia and the negotiating team Chairman says: This project is of significant commercial, economic and social value to Livingstone and the whole of Zambia. The many and varied benefits that will be realised include new jobs, contribution to treasury income through taxes and the creation of a quality market for Zambian goods and services during the construction period and once the hotels open. There is no doubt that this project represents a "step-change" in the development of tourism in Zambia, in addition to enhancing the countrys regional competitiveness and complimentarity in this sector.  "Given the diverse stakeholder base that needed to be brought on board over a stretched negotiation process, it is satisfying to note that the transaction team remained focused on structuring, refining and delivering this deal. Now that the deal is done, I am confident that the success song will be sung by many more people - especially those who directly and indirectly will benefit from this project."  	
For further information, please contact: Phillip Couvaras in South Africa: Tel: (27)(11) 780-7699 Fax: (27)(11) 780-7666 Cell: (27) 083-631-7582 E-mail: pcouvara@sunint.co.za  And in Livingstone: Tel: (09260)(3) 321-122 Fax: (09260)(3) 321-128 E-mail: suninzam@zamnet.zm  Heather Munetsi at the Sun International Public Relations Department in South Africa on: Tel : (27)(11) 780-7572 Fax : (27)(11) 780-7535 E-mail: hmunetsi@sunint.co.za	
	





A GUIDE TO THE ONE OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST RESORTS  Sun City, unique in the context of world resorts, with a combination of features unmatched anywhere, draws thousands of visitors each year to its four top quality hotels magnificent sporting and recreational facilities and the magical Lost City. Only 187km from Johannesburg, the resort, in the bushveld of South Africa's North West Province, is on the shores of a tranquil lake and surrounded by the imposing Pilanesberg. 		
Sun City's flagship hotel, The Palace of the Lost City, takes its architectural and interior themes from a lavish lost African tribe fantasy. It is a Leading Hotel of the World and one of the most splendid on the planet. Each room is luxuriously appointed and fitted with individually crafted furniture. Service standards match and exceed the finest in the world and its two gourmet restaurants, The Crystal Court and The Villa Del Palazzo are renowned.  In its position at the centre of the Lost City, The Palace is set amid luxuriant vegetation in superb landscaping that recently won it Botanical Garden status in South Africa. The hotel overlooks one of Sun City's two 18-hole championship golf courses and the astounding inland beach, the Valley of Waves. The world's most advanced water park, it features dramatic waterslides and an enormous wave pool on which 1.8m surfing waves can be generated.  The luxurious Cascades Hotel towers above lush gardens where rock grottoes, pools, waterfalls and luxuriant vegetation are spectacularly combined. The Cascades has two bars and two restaurants.  The Sun City Hotel, formerly the main hotel of the complex, is set in a manicured garden overlooking the Gary Player Golf Course. The Sun City Casino and the Sun City theatre are located in the hotel, along with a wide range of restaurants offering both fine and casual dining.  Set in the same gardens, conveniently close to the lakeshore and the children's playground, is the Sun City Cabanas, a family-orientated hotel. Facilities include a huge pool, two restaurants and several bars. Guests here also have access to gaming and entertainment facilities elsewhere in the Resort.  Formerly the gaming mecca of southern Africa, Sun City's emphasis, now that gaming concessions have been awarded for in-city casinos, is on the African experience, including access to the Big Five in the nearby game-rich, malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park. Nevertheless, Sun City has two casino slots areas, The Jungle Casino in the Entertainment Centre and another in the Sun City Hotel. The Entertainment Centre also houses the 6 000-seat Superbowl, where a series of international superstars including the legendary Frank Sinatra, Sting, Bryan Adams and Bill Cosby have appeared. Under the same roof are a bingo lounge, cinemas, bars, shops, restaurants, convention facilities, video game machines, a sports and race betting facility and an action bar.  HOW TO CONTACT US  ADDRESS:  P.O. BOX 2 Sun City Northwest Province 0316 South Africa  TELEPHONE:  Germany (49) 61715 7071/2 South Africa (27) 011 780 7444 Sun City (27) 014 557 1000 UK (44) 491 411 222 USA (1) 203 622 1330  FAX:  The Cabanas (27) 014 557 4227 The Cascades (27) 014 557 3447 Sun City Hotel (27) 014 557 1002 The Palace (27) 014 557 3111  RESERVATIONS:  France (33) 142 612 266 Germany (49) 617 157 071/2 South Africa (27) 011 780 7800 UK (44) 491 574 546 USA (1) 203 622 1330 	
THE PALACE OF THE LOST CITY  ACCOMMODATION The Palace has 338 superbly decorated spacious rooms and suites. All suites have hand-carved, king-sized beds. The King Suite, epitome of regal opulence is furnished with 800 individual handcrafted items. Each of the three further luxury suites have two bedrooms and two bathrooms, Jacuzzi and sauna, while six Junior Suites and six Superior Junior Suites have convertible couches, a lounge and two bathrooms.  Of the guest rooms, 91 have king-size beds, 125 have twin beds, and the 51 family rooms have a king size bed and convertible couch. There are three rooms for paraplegics, all furnished to accommodate a family and there are also 52 luxury rooms with sofas.  Each room is equipped with an armoire containing remote-controlled radio and multi-channel colour TV, a mini bar and safe. GuestLink Interactive TV has been installed in all the rooms at the Palace, allowing guests to access the Internet, receive information and review their accounts via their TV and buy blockbuster movies for in-room viewing by cable. All rooms have air-conditioning and heating plus hairdryers and shaver points. Guestrooms in the Palace have views of the luxuriant garden, the distant Pilanesberg the Valley of Waves and The Lost City Golf Course.  RESTAURANTS AT THE PALACE The Crystal Court at the Palace of the Lost City accommodates 180 guests and the terrace and tea lounge offer room for a further 162 diners. The restaurant serves delicious international cuisine, with a strong African influence. It is open daily from 06h30 until 11h30 for breakfast, lunch from 13h00 until 14h30 and dinner from 18h30 until 22h30. A lavish afternoon high tea is also served at the Crystal Court from 15h00 until 17h00 daily.  The Villa del Palazzo is a fine dining Italian restaurant with a superb wine list and an emphasis on Northern Italian cuisine. A maximum of 202 diners can be seated on hand-carved chairs in a five-domed pavilion. In the adjoining Palm Court Lounge, diners at the restaurant enjoy butler service for pre-dinner drinks. The Villa del Palazzo only serves dinner and is open daily from 18h30 until 22h30. The dress code for both restaurants is elegant.  The Palace Pool Deck restaurant seats up to 120 diners and serves a South African barbecue from 12h30 until 15h00 from Monday to Sunday, weather permitting. A snack bar on the terrace serves light meals from 11h30 till 18h00 seven days a week.   The dcor of the Tusk Lounge and Bar has a colonial feel and is dominated by three 5.6 metre arches, each made in the form of two huge elephant tusks. The bar is open from 11h00 till 00h30 and serves an extensive list of cocktails accompanied by a pianist performance.  THE CASCADES  ACCOMMODATION All rooms overlook the tropical gardens and pools. Suites have their own terraces and Jacuzzis. Guest rooms are configured as follows: Of the 243 Rooms available, 132 Twin Rooms some with balcony, 34 Luxury Rooms, 60 Family Rooms, 7 Corner Luxury Rooms, 6 Suites and 4 Presidential Suites. GuestLink interactive TV services have also been installed at the Cascades.  RESTAURANTS The Peninsula Restaurant overlooks a small lake and offers international dishes from an a la carte menu for a maximum of 190 diners. The Peninsula is open every day serving breakfast from 07h00 until 11h00 and dinner from 19h00 until 23h00.  The Fishmonger specialises in seafood, and features a sushi bar. It is open every day for lunch and dinner, seating 116 diners.  The Brazilian Coffee Shop is a continental caf, seating 60 patrons it is open daily   BARS There are two bars; Vistas has a view of the Valley and the mountains, and the Peninsula Bar.   THE SUN CITY HOTEL  ACCOMMODATION All rooms face the swimming pool and lake and facilities include private bathrooms, air conditioning, GuestLink interactive TV and 24-hour room service. The 340 guest rooms are configured as follows: 135 Twin Rooms, 82 Family Luxury Rooms, 81 Family Standard Rooms including 3 Paraplegic Rooms, 34 Luxury Twin Rooms, 6 Standard Suites and 2 Presidential Suites.  RESTAURANTS The Orchid specialises in a wide range of authentic Asian food including sushi. The restaurant seats 118 and can accommodate a small party of up to 11 people in the Tampani Room, which is separated from the main dining area by sliding screens. The Orchid is open daily for dinner only from 18h00 until 23h00.  The Calabash is a 150 seat African grill. Besides an extensive buffet, an a la carte menu is also offered. The restaurant offers excellent value. Open daily for dinner only from 17h30 to 23h00.  Harlequin's bar and restaurant are in the heart of the Casino, alongside Harlequin's disco. Harlequin's grill room is famous for its fresh, exciting cuisine. The cocktail bar is popular for pre-dinner drinks, or socialising before the main events of the evening. Harlequin's Bar is open from 18h00 to 02h00 daily (03h00 on Saturday). Harlequin's Restaurant is open from 19h00 to 24h00 daily. Harlequin's disco is open from 22h00 to 02h00 daily (03h00 on Saturday).  The 600 seat Sun Terrace is open daily for a scrumptious breakfast served from 07h00 until 11h00 and lunch served from 12h30 until 15h00.  The informal poolside bar is open daily from 09h00 until 18h00. A light snack menu is served and during the weekend a barbecue from 12h00 until 18h00.  The House of Coffees offers light snacks and is open daily from 09h00 until 24h00.  THE CABANAS  ACCOMMODATION Standard Cabanas rooms have en suite shower, air-conditioning, telephone, radio, GuestLink interactive TV and two twin beds. Family Cabanas, which can accommodate four guests, have a private bath and an additional queen-size fold out bed. The 380 rooms are configured as follows: 141 Standard Rooms and 239 De Luxe Rooms including 3 Paraplegic Rooms.  RESTAURANTS The Morula Restaurant seats 78 guests serving dinner only. It is open every day from 18h00 until 23h00. The Morula Caf serves lunch daily from 12h30 until 17h00.  The Palm Terrace self-service restaurant has 450 seats and is open every day for breakfast from 07h00 till 11h00 and 12h00 on weekends. ,br> The Palm Terrace buffet offers a different theme each evening and is open daily from 18h00 to 21h30.  The Boathouse Bar, the Pool bar and the Terrace Bar are open every day.  	
THE VALLEY OF WAVES  The central feature of The Lost City is the Valley of Waves, the most advanced Waterpark in the world. It is dominated by the Roaring Lagoon, a 6 500-square metre (7560-square yards) wave pool with a palm-fringed beach. Hydraulic mechanisms can generate a two-metre (6 feet 8 inches) surfing wave every 90 seconds. When surf is not required, bobbing stationary waves are generated in a diamond pattern.  The Waterpark has five exhilarating flume rides. From the aptly named Temple of Courage, swimmers drop a heart-stopping 17 meters (57 feet) down a 70-meter (233 ft) chute, hurtle under a bridge and splash into a small pool at the foot of the slide.  In addition, there are two flume tides where the swimmers float on large inflated tubes. The Lazy River is a gentle tube ride that flows endlessly round a kidney-shaped island. On the island is an ethnic village where clothing and food are available, as well as a pool and playground for children.  The Royal Bath is a swimming pool that is open to day visitors. The large, round pool is adjacent to an amphitheatre which can accommodate an audience of 800. Near the pool is the Observatory Bar, which is built under an antique dome.  Facilities at The Valley of Waves include large, well-equipped changing rooms, a fast food outlet and fully licensed bar. There is a locker service and First Aid Office for treating minor medical emergencies. In spite of the breathtaking nature of some of the rides, safety is paramount and lifeguards are on duty in the park throughout the day.  The Valley of Waves is open daily from 10h00 until 17h00 in winter and 09h00 until 18h00 in summer. However, the park is closed for maintenance in June. Entry to the park costs R40 for adults and R25 for children under 12. All the resort's residents, including those at the Vacation Club, have free entry to the Waterpark.  GUEST SERVICES  The concierge desk in every hotel offers an extensive list of guest services, 24 hours a day. Professional assistance is offered in planning leisure activities both in and outside the resort. Other guest services include valet parking, same-day laundry and dry cleaning and foreign-speaking staff members are also available. Babysitting services can be arranged through the concierge desk. For a five star office environment offering the latest in secretarial communications and Desk-Top Publishing services the Business Centre is conveniently located at the lower level of the Entertainment Centre. Direct contact may be made by calling 014-557-1911. There is a 24-hour clinic on the lower level of the Sun City Hotel, which is equipped to cope with minor medical emergencies and a resident doctor is available on call. Prescriptions are filled at the pharmacy in the Entertainment Centre.  THE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE  In the Entertainment Centre visitors can find the latest in entertainment and gaming. There are hundreds of slot machines, fairground games, an action bar, cinemas, simulators, shops, restaurants and a sports and race betting facility. The 6 000-seat Superbowl stages performances by some of the most famous entertainers.  RESTAURANTS There are various concessionaire restaurants in the Entertainment Centre on both levels. Adjacent to the Hall of Treasures is Leonardo's Pizza Workshop, a little corner of Italy offering pizza and pasta. The Workshop seats 140 and is open every day.  Adjacent to the Bingo Lounge is Squires Loft, a steak house specialising in steaks and seafood. It is fully licensed and opens every day for lunch and dinner. Recently launched at the Squires Loft Outpost is a Rainbow Cuisine Restaurant. The other restaurants are Nandos, Milky Lane, Juicy Lucy and London Pie.  Live entertainment is a feature of Trader Horns Action Bar which is open every day of the week. Entertainment starts from 21h00 each evening except Tuesdays.  There are two quick service bars in the Entertainment Centre. A waiter service is offered in the gaming area.  WELCOME CENTRE  Situated at the entrance to the Entertainment Centre the sole function of the Welcome Centre is to meet the needs of every visitor to the resort. It is open daily at 09h00. Service coach companies operate a daily service linking Sun City with the Gauteng region. Driving time is approximately two and a quarter hours. For further information, the Welcome Centre at Sun City may be called on. Tel: (014) 557 1544 for schedules and fares. The Welcome Centre also offers two different types of tours - the tour of the resort commences at 14h00 and a visit to the Lost City's magnificent garden that has been awarded status as an official Botanical Garden, commences at 11h00.  GAMING  The Sun City Casino is open from 13h00 weekdays and 11h00 weekends. Craps, blackjack, American roulette, stud poker, and Punto Banco are all available. There is a salon prive where the stakes are higher and the International Room, which is reserved for games with very high limits.  Slot machines are very popular at Sun City and the resort boasts the biggest jackpots in Africa. A minimum jackpot of R1 million is guaranteed on the Dream Machine and R2 Million on the Millennium Mania, progressive jackpot which is linked to machines at other Sun International casino resorts. Single wins have reached nearly R6 million.  There are over 850 slot machines in the Jungle Casino of the Entertainment Centre and the Sun City Hotel.  Bingo is played in a 240-seat lounge at the Jungle Casino in the Entertainment Centre.  	
ENTERTAINMENT  The Sun City Superbowl is Africa's finest venue for concerts. Stars such as Queen, Bryan Adams, Shirley MacLaine, Frank Sinatra, Rod Stewart, Joe Cocker, Wet Wet Wet and Bill Cosby to name a few, have thrilled audiences in this 6 000-seat arena.  The Sun City Theatre, seating 620, is the home of a lavish extravaganza show daily except Monday. Currently showing is Sun City's very own in-house produced production - Pulse!  Cinemas in Sun City offer first-run movies as well as family fare. The unique Showscan Simulator is a cross between a roller coaster and a cinema; it offers hair-raising experiences in absolute safety. A wide range of video games and pinball machines is available.  RECREATION  Kwena Gardens' crocodile farm is open daily from 10h00 to 18h00. The crocodiles are fed at 16h30. A colony of 38 crocodiles also inhabits a lake forming a water hazard at the 13 hole of The Lost City Golf Course.  The 500 square-kilometre malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park, which adjoins Sun City, has a wide variety of African wildlife including the Big Five - lion, rhino, elephant, buffalo and leopard. Day and night game viewing tours can be booked through the Safari Desk in the Sun City Hotel. Hot-air balloon flights over the park are available.  The Bruno Oppe Horseriding Stables, just below the Sun City Lake, provide suitable horses for all standards of riders.   There are two 18-hole championship golf courses at Sun City. The luxurious Gary Player Country Club overlooks the Sun City golf course, scene of the annual Nedbank Golf Challenge, a golf tournament with a first prize of US $2 million. This is an 18 hole, par 72 walking course. There is also a Golf Pro Shop at the Gary Player Country Club.  The Lost City Golf Course was also designed by famed South African golfing figure, Gary Player. This spectacular par-72 course is a cart course, complete with a state-of-the-art clubhouse, is a short stroll from The Palace. It features a water hazard full of live crocodiles on the 13th hole and offers facilities such as a Driving Range, Titleist Golf Academy and a Golf Pro Shop.  Kamp Kwena Fort situated near the Cabanas, is a supervised holiday programme for children aged 3 - 12 years. There is a mini-golf facility, close to the fully equipped children's playground on the lakeshore near the Cabanas. A Bird Aviary housing exotic species allows visitors to see the birds in closed quarters. Or you can experience the magic of Birds of Prey flying freely in their natural environment with our free flying displays. Animal World lets children pet infant animals such as lion cubs, warthog & ostrich. They are fed daily from 11h00 onward. A new addition to the Kiddies Entertainment Facilities at the Cabanas Activity Park, next to Kamp Kwena is Finder's Keepers where little guests dig for prizes in a big sandpit.  There are 11 tennis courts, of which five are floodlit. A resident professional provides coaching. Three squash courts are available, with the Pro Shop selling equipment and sportswear. There is also a Lawn Bowling Green.  Watersports on the Sun City Lake include para-sailing, water-skiing, jet skis, paddle boats, ski-bikes and boat rides. There are six large swimming pools at Sun City, one for each hotel, plus a heated pool at the Cascades and a day visitors' pool at the Valley of Waves. Each hotel has a children's pool.  TRANSPORTATION  The Skytrain monorail links a large parking area at Sun City's entrance with the Cascades. Frequent shuttle buses also service the same route. A shuttle service also operates 24 hours everyday throughout the resort for residents.  AIR LINKS  Air Link operates a return service to Sun City from Johannesburg International Airport. The journey takes approximately 40 minutes. For updated fares and schedules, please contact Air Link, at Pilanesberg Airport. Tel: (014) 552 1844.  RENTAL CARS  Avis Rent-a-Car operates a branch in the foyer of the Sun City Hotel. Tel: (014) 557 1584.  SHOPS  Sun City has a post office, petrol filling station and a fire station. The 7 000 square-metre Sun Village shopping centre is situated near the entrance to the resort. There is a large supermarket, curio shop, liquor store, two large clothing stores, a hairdresser, two fast food restaurants, a cosmetics shop, as well as doctor's rooms and an optician.  There are four shops in The Palace of the Lost City: The Palace Collection for high-quality gifts and resort wear; Charles Greig Jewellers; the Royal Salon for hairstyling among other beauty services and an ethnic gallery - Tigers Eye.  Situated in the Entertainment Centre is Schwartz jewellers, All Things Nice candy store and the Sun City Pharmacy. There is also a CNA book, stationery and office supplies shop as well as a photography studio, Sun City souvenir shop and boutiques are Kookai, Catherine Moore and Preview Shoes.  The Abe Segal Tennis shop, and a golf pro shop at each course cater for sportsmen, while the Waterworld shop at the Cabanas and sells beachwear at The Place of Adornment in the Valley of Waves.  AMENITIES  Hairdressing salons are located in The Palace and The Sun City Hotel.  The Health Spa offers a gymnasium, plus Jacuzzi, sauna, massage and beauty treatment.  The resort has a branch of the Computicket on-line booking service for theatre, cinema and concerts in Sun City and all major centres in southern Africa.  There is a branch of the Totaliser Board at Sun City, where wagers on international sporting events and race meetings throughout Southern Africa can be taken.  CONVENTION AND BANQUETING FACILITIES  Convention and banqueting facilities at Sun City are the best in southern Africa. When all conference rooms in Sun City and the Lost City are linked by a video network, the resort will be able to host a single convention of 4,300 people.  The Hall of Treasures in the Entertainment Centre has two areas separated by three shallow steps and Magical Rock Garden. It can accommodate a cocktail function of up to 700.  The Pilanesberg Room in the Entertainment centre can accommodate up to 900 for cocktails or 750 for banquet at round tables. The room may be sub-divided in two.  On the promenade level of the Entertainment Centre is the Royal Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 1,200 in conference style seating, or 1,200 for a banquet at round tables.  Sun City is also home to the Superbowl, southern Africa's finest venue for sports, entertainment and product launches. This indoor venue, which can seat 6,000 people, has the most modern lighting and sound facilities in Africa.  The Boabab and Jacaranda conference rooms in the Sun City Hotel are sub-divisible and may accommodate up to 600 delegates for cocktails or 350 in a conference-style arrangement. The Boardroom can host between 20 and 50, depending on the function.  The Royal Chambers at the Palace is a double volume area, which can accommodate 90 for a banquet and 120 in conference style seating. The Council Room is a boardroom, which can seat 16. The Protea and Orchid meeting rooms can accommodate up to 100 people.  Our very own Wind Chimes Wedding Chapel situated at the Baobab Trail, against the back drop of rugged hills and the dramatic architecture of the Palace of the Lost City. The bride will walk a pebbled lane to an enchanting African bush chapel to join her groom and recite their vows.  SUN CITY VACATION CLUB  Launched in 1996, the Sun City Vacation Club is now 100% subscribed, and has been extended to other Sun International resorts including Wild Coast Sun, Fish River Sun and Royal Swazi Sun. There is a choice of 2 or 3 bedroom apartments, with a swimming pool and a barbecue area overlooking the Pilanesberg mountain range. Each self-contained unit is air-conditioned, with lounge, private patio and two spacious bathrooms. The Vacation Club has it's own mini supermarket to cater for all last minute self- catering needs.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684 UPDATED AS AT AUGUST 2000 	
	




Mark Boyd - Development Manager  		
Mark Boyd - Development Manager Sun International's Hotel Development In The Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park  High energy, high commitment and a lively sense of enthusiasm for the job: that's what Mark Boyd, Development Manager for Sun International, is bringing to the Mosi-Oa-Tunya hotel project.  		
With his considerable impetus underpinning the entire construction programme, the winner will definitely be Zambian tourism.   After Boyd matriculated from Kearsney College in Natal in 1983, he had ideas of becoming a professional cricketer. His father, however, had different plans. So he grudgingly agreed to start studying for the national diploma (T3) in building at Wits. Technikon, all the while nursing secret thoughts of leaving after six months to try his luck at getting into English cricket.  What put an end to that idea was the fact that he needed a bursary to pay his fees. So, now beholden to Grinaker Building, he was locked into the entire three year course. During his practicals, however, he found that he actually enjoyed working for Grinaker as site engineer and contracts manager on a variety of projects.  Two years compulsory national service intervened, during which he became a lieutenant, and he even rather enjoyed his time in the army - despite having to spend time in Angola and on the border.  On his return, Grinaker offered further study opportunities and from 1989 to 1992 they sponsored his degree course at the University of the Witwatersrand, where he obtained his B.Sc. in Building Science.  	
Although being older than the average student was a drawback in some ways, he had the maturity not to get involved in a myriad of extra-curricular activities. But he did join the University Ski Club and Underwater Club (he holds the equivalent of Open Water II), and tried not to think about the salaries his old school friends were already earning out in the marketplace.  Two years after re-joining Grinaker, he was offered the opportunity of moving into project management with Grinaker Projects & Properties. So from 1995 to mid-1998 he again worked on a wide variety of turn-key and managed contracts, supervising everything from initial contract proposals to on-site construction, design coordination, client liaison, programming and quality controls.  Then he decided that he wanted to move into the field of development per se, in an area where his experience in construction could be put to good use, so he joined Sun International.  "It was a new learning curve," he admits, "particularly Sun International's design and operational issues, but an exciting one because of the scope of the projects I was immediately involved in. The construction of casino hotels is contributing a major part of the economic strength of the whole industry in South Africa at the moment, and it's great to be working at the cutting edge." 	
Now all his attention is centred on Zambia and the Mosi-Oa-Tunya development at Victoria Falls. "It's a magnificent site," says Boyd, "and a considerable challenge in logistics because of getting all the material on site at the right time while maintaining agreed quality, quantity and price, from sources in both South Africa and Zambia."  Fortunately Boyd has developed a good understanding of operational requirements, has an eye for detail, impeccable integrity and sufficient diplomacy to handle any problem which might arise.  He's always enjoyed good relations with clients, workers and suppliers, and maybe that stems from his relaxed and informal approach. He is also good at sizing up a situation very quickly, making fast decisions and delegating responsibility where necessary.  Despite his commitment to the Mosi-Oa-Tunya development, he still finds time for his passion ... fly-fishing. His record is a 3.45 kg cock trout, which was naturally released and returned to the water in true sportsman tradition. He's also managed to spend a few hours on the Zambezi, casting a fly-rod at the famous, fighting tiger fish. So far he has not tried tying his own flies, but on quiet Sundays at Mosi-Oa-Tunya he has plans to change all that.  Scuba diving has brought him into contact with far more formidable fighters by way of ragged-tooth sharks off the Natal coast, "a real adrenalin rush", and he's sported in the water with porpoises off Nature's Valley. "That WAS magnificent," he recalls.  While down in the Eastern Cape, he also bungee-jumped off the Bloukrans Bridge. At 211 metres, it's the highest in the world. "The first bounce comes up higher than the Victoria Falls," says Boyd, "which is 111 metres. That's quite an experience, too!"  	
Yes, he's got the pictures to prove it ... and the video ... and the T-shirt. Athletic, confident and out-going, Mark Boyd intends making a great job of building the Mosi-Oa-Tunya resort, and he also intends having fun in the process.  For further information, please contact: Phillip Couvaras in South Africa: Tel: (27)(11) 780-7699 Fax: (27)(11) 780-7666 Cell: (27) 083-631-7582 E-mail: pcouvara@sunint.co.za  In Livingstone: Tel: (09260)(3) 321-122 Fax: (09260)(3) 321-128 E-mail: suninzam@zamnet.zm  Heather Munetsi at the Sun International Public Relations Department in South Africa on: Tel : (27)(11) 780-7572 Fax : (27)(11) 780-7535 E-mail: hmunetsi@sunint.co.za 	
	





The Sun International Vacation Club  One Of Lifes Little Breaks  		
The Sun International Vacation Club at Sun City is an innovative timeshare concept which has proved to be the most successful timeshare development  in excess of 90% of total units sold (represents more than 11 000 weeks of timeshare) over a two and a half year period. 		
What has made the Sun City project unique and successful? There are a number of factors, which are not mutually exclusive. To name a few: the location; the high profile of Sun International; the price; the structure of the product, including the superbly appointed self-catering apartments. One must not discount the professional team that was created to design and market this development. Sun International did their homework and together with their own highly skilled team of developers and marketers contracted in the expertise of people in the timeshare industry who were highly successful in their own specific discipline.  Timeshare membership at the Sun City Vacation Club transforms a member into a guest, with all the resident privileges afforded to Sun City resort hotel guests. This means they have access to all the facilities which include golf on two championship golf courses  Gary Player Country Club and the Lost City Golf Course, tennis, squash, gym, horse riding, cycling and running tracks. 	
Sun City has even provided for the youngest members of your family  Kamp Kwena, a specially designed entertainment paradise for kids of all ages. A fully supervised programme of activities and facilities at Kwenas Castle, right on the lawns of the Cabanas: adventure playground, animal farmyard and fully equipped play centre.  A short stroll across the luscious green lawns of the Cabanas brings you to a World of Fun in the Sun  Waterworld. Theres jet-skiing, windsurfing, water-skiing and for those who want a leisurely booze-cruise, theres a barge to take you around the lake at Sundowner time.  Sun City has been transformed over the years into a total family destination. With the development of the Lost City complex it now offers a myriad of facilities which make the casino just another attraction. 	
Sun City borders on one of the finest game reserves in South Africa, the Pilanesberg National Park which has a very high density of game. Not only are the Big 5 on your doorstep, but the area is malaria free.  Gametrackers, located at the Sun City Hotel, now provide several options for residents. If your interest lies in seeking out the Big 5 then the Exclusive Safari will appeal (a night drive is also available). For the adventurous and energetic the Rhino Hiking Trail will interest you. For pleasure seekers, try out the Hot Air Balloon Safari and for those more culturally inclined, take in the local village cultural tour. 	
The Vacation Club at Sun City is the ideal location to experience all the bush has to offer yet enjoy the comfort of home-away-from-home accommodation. There is a choice of two or three bedroom air-conditioned apartments. Each has two spacious bathrooms with showers and a double sleeper couch affords more accommodation. These superbly appointed apartments have a fully equipped kitchen including a dishwasher and a microwave. In addition, you can select to have your apartment serviced.  The beautiful, self contained apartments offer accommodation in 2 bedroom apartments from a price of R5 800 for a flexi weekend which can be used in 41 weekends of the year locally, but all year round internationally. Two bedroom peak weeks range from R15 000 for a July School Holiday week to R 40 000 for a Nedbank Million Dollar week. Levies in a two-bedroom apartment are from R 733 for a flexi weekend and R 1 612 for a peak week.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684	
	




The Finest Golf Courses In The Southern Hemisphere

  

Championship Golf at Sun City 


Sun Citys two, par-72 championship golf courses, set against the rugged Pilanesburg backdrop in the North West region offer visitors to Southern Africas premier resort an exciting and challenging golfing experience. 


 
Both the Gary Player Country Club and the Lost City Golf Course were designed by well-known South African golfing legend, Gary Player. 

The Gary Player Country Club is acknowledged as a difficult and demanding course. Since 1979 it has been home to the Nedbank Golf Challenge. The course requires stamina and accuracy from players. The full 6 938-metre course is undoubtedly the toughest on the subcontinent. Golf Digest SA recently voted it the best course in South Africa in 1999. This prestigious accolade has been bestowed on the Gary Player Country Club for two consecutive years. 

The comparatively flat nature of the Gary Player Country Club is misleading  water hazards, cunningly sited bunkers and pins hidden away on kidney shaped greens makes up for the lack of gradient. 
 
The first of the water hazards is on the 2nd hole, a par five, which requires the initial drive to hug the left of the fairway to simplify a long, second shot over water. 

The 8th hole is the most difficult. A narrow dog-leg, 431 metre par four demanding accuracy and power. There is a water hazard running across the driving area with a second shot to a well bunkered elevated two tiered green. 

At the 13th, newcomers to the Gary Player Country Club realise that this course is very unforgiving of wayward shots. The fairway traps can be fiendishly obstructive, and steering away from them a little too much can land the ball in the rough on the right. 
 
Many a fine player has crumbled at the 18th hole, a 422-metre par four. It is boomerang shaped with a water hazard lying in wait in the second half. Great care has to be taken with the tee shot because if it is too long, the ball will go into the water. If it is too short, the second shot to the green takes on frightening proportions and there are bunkers on either side of the green to add to the degree of difficulty. 

The Lost City Golf Course is flexible: playing off the forward tee a course length of 5 953 metres, extending to 6 983 metres off the back tee. The course provides spectacular views. From the 11th tee, players can see 15 holes, including the 6th, 58 metres below. 
 
The most hazardous area of the Lost City Golf Course is the 13th hole. Inhabiting the water hazard are 38 crocodiles, some of them nearly two metres long. Golfers are discouraged from retrieving their wayward balls from the croc infested pool. The unusual water hazard is just one of the features that make the Lost City Golf Course exciting and interesting to play. No effort was spared to make the course a masterpiece. 

The sequence, length and character of the holes on the Lost City Golf Course are widely varied. On the back nine there are only two consecutive par-fours. The 8th hole is a very short par-3 and the 15th hole is also a par-3 but much longer. Each hole has a character of its own, regardless of length. The par-five 18th hole is reachable in only two shots but the difficulties start close to the green. 

The exotic allure of the Lost City Golf Course and the championship nature of the Gary Player Country Club test the grit of many a fine golfer. Gary Player describes the Lost City Golf Course as one of his favourites. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LARA ROSS AT SUN INTERNATIONAL ON (011) 780 7684
 
 




        Accommodation  	 	
The Royal Swazi Sun Valley offers a total of 411 rooms and suites in its three hotels : the elegant and luxurious Royal Swazi Sun Hotel, Casino, Country Club & Spa, the friendly, Caribbean-styled Ezulwini Sun and the casual, informal Lugogo Sun.  		
   	



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Conferences  	 	
The Royal Swazi Sun Conference Centre provides for a great variety of functions, ranging from boardroom meetings for 20 delegates to conferences of up to 600 delegates and formal dinners for 560 guests.  		
 The Centre consists of four venues which are totally self-contained, a reception lobby, two pre-assembly areas; and all rooms are equipped with wall to wall carpeting, air-conditioning, PA systems and independently controlled light switches with dimmers.   Additional venues are available at the Ezulwini Sun and Lugogo Sun.   	
	



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Contact Information  				
Royal Swazi Sun Valley Contact Details Private Bag Ezulwini Swaziland H106    Accomodation (Not For Accomodation Reservations) 				
Royal Swazi Sun	Tel: (+268) 416 1001/9 			
	Fax: (+268) 416 1859			
	E-mail: swazisun@sunint.co.za			
Lugogo Sun	Tel: (+268) 416 1101/9			
	Fax: (+268) 416 1111			
	E-mail: lugsun@sunint.co.za			
Ezulwini Sun	Tel: (+268) 416 1201/4			
	Fax: (+268) 416 1782			
	E-mail: ezulsun@sunint.co.za			
  				
Casino Royal Swazi Sun (+268) 416 1001/9   				
Flight Services 			
S.A Airlink	(Tel) (+268) 518 6155/6147/6025		
	(Fax) (+268) 518 6148		
Steffen Air	(Tel) (+268) 518 6840 / 363 6531		
	(Fax) (+268) 363 6531		
Scan Air Charters	(Tel) (+268) 518 4474/4331 		
	(Fax) (+268) 518 6340  		
Sun International Swaziland Central Reservations TeL: (+268) 416 2000 Fax: (+268) 416 2111 E-mail: swazisun@sunint.co.za 				
				




Dining  	 	
All guests at the three hotels in the Royal Swazi Sun Valley may dine at any of the restaurants in the resort. 		
 Theres a wide range of dining experiences to discover, from the delicious grills and curries at the  la carte Planters Restaurant to the perennial favourite; the traditional African barbeque - served with a view at The Phumalanga Terrace.   We do recommend that you book in advance! 	
	



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Entertainment  		
Theres so much to do in our valley, for visitors of all ages, from the Casino, to restaurants, bars and a host of sporting activities.  		
 Children from 4  12 have a specially structured entertainment and activities programme at Kamp Kwena which caters for them every day of the week.   If you like to have a little flutter at the tables or on the slot machines, we have a casino for your entertainment at the Royal Swazi Sun Valley.  The Royal Swazi Sun Valley being ideally situated has easy access to the following places of interest, without having to travel far:  Swazi Cultural Village Swazi Candle Factory Numerous Craft Markets National Museum Mlilwane Game Reseve Mantenga Nature Reserve 	
	



   	
Gamble with your head, not your heart  	

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Golf  	 	
This picturesque course nestles on the side of a hill, in the lovely Ezulwini Valley, just 15 kilometres from the country's capital Mbabane. At only 6 150 metres in length the par 72 layout used to be regarded as a soft touch by pros and amateurs alike. Indeed many of the South African Tour records for low scoring were set here in the early years.  		
 Despite this or maybe because of it, the course has always been most popular with all golfers. A look through the honours list for the Royal Swazi Classic(one of the longest surviving events on the annual pro tour) revels the names of many fine players.   John Bland dominated the event in the late seventies and early eighties. Mark McNulty set scoring records and two-time major winner John Daly recorded his first official professional victory here. And golf's "big easy" Ernie Els made it look so easy when winning in 1992.   A programme to upgrade the course was put in place in the early nineties. Kikuyu grass was established on the fairways, the greens were relaid and several water features added. The ninth, originally a simple and easy par 4, that longer hitters could drive, today features a series of man- made pools on the left of the fairway fronting the green, increasing the element of risk and reward.   	
 The 17th is probable the feature hole. This par 5 is just short enough to tempt players to have a go at the green in two but a bold approach must carry a large water hazard that guards the front of a rather small green . In addition, any shot missed left or rightwill leave one struggling for par.   With the course upgrade now complete the Royal Swazi Sun offers an increased challenge without detracting from its main appeal - that to give pleasure and enjoyment to those who play it ....and, yes, maybe flatter them a little. 	
	



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The mountainous Kingdom of Swaziland offers its visitors a variety of attractions and activities  from spectacular scenery, to a vibrant arts and crafts industry, to great back-to-nature experiences, such as white water rafting, hiking and game drives. 		
 Wed like to welcome you to our green and pleasant land, and share with you one of Africas best kept secrets! The Royal Swazi Sun Valley features three very different hotels, each one with its own particular appeal. The picturesque Nhlangano Sun in the southern part of the country is the ideal place to relax and unwind. Holiday-makers, conference delegates and world-weary travellers alike choose to return time and again to these delightful retreats which offers a variety of first class sporting, entertainment and leisure facilities.  All Ezulwini Sun and Lugogo Sun guests are invited to complimentary membership at the adjacent Royal Swazi golf Club.  	
	



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Currency 

The Swaziland currency is the Lilangeni, and Emalangeni being plural.
The currency is equal to the South African Rand which is also accepted.
Foreign Exchange and credit card facilities available at all the Royal Swazi Sun Valley Hotels.

Sales Tax 


Government Tax is currently 12%.

Language 

Swaziland has two official languages, being English and Siswati.

Photography 

It is prohibited to take photographs of the Royal family, uniformed police, army personnel vehicles or aricraft.
Permission is required to take photographs of individuals or homesteads.

Voltage 

Voltage is 220V.

Visa Requirements 

It is necessary to carry a valid passport to enter the Kingdom of Swaziland.

Visas are not required for entry into Swaziland for the following persons:
* Holders of valid Entry Permit/Pass
* Commonwealth Citizens, with the exception of Bangladesh, India, Nigeria and Sri Lanka.
* Citizens of the countries listed below:

Australia Austria Bahamas Barbados Belgium Botswana 
Canada Cyprus Gambia Ghana Great Britian Grenada 
Germany Guyana Greece Japan Kenya Lesotho 
Malawi Malaysia Malta New Zealand Netherlands Papua New Guinea 
Portugal Poland Republic of China Samoa San Marino Seychelles 
Sierra Leone Singapore Solomon Islands South Africa South Korea Spain 
Sweden Switzerland Tanzania Tonga Trinidad Tonga 
Trinidad Tobago Uganda Zambia 

 
Weather 

Average temperatures:

Summer December - February: 27C 
Autumn March - May: 17C 

Winter June - August: 13C 
Spring 
September - November: 24C 

Local Time 

Swaziland is at GMT + 2 hours.

Airport Tax 

On departure from Matshapa Airport, Manzini, an airport tax of E20 per passenger is levied.

 
Border Hours 

Matsamo/Jeppes Reef 07:00 - 20:00 
Mahamba 07:00 - 22:00 
Lavumisa/Golela 07:00 - 22:00 
Lomahasha/Namaacha 07:00 - 20:00 
Ngwenya/Oshoek 07:00 - 22:00 
Sandlane/Nerston 07:00 - 18:00 
 
 






        Kamp Kwena  		
The Kamp Kwena playroom is to be found at the Royal Swazi Sun and provides full day activities, including sporting events, pony rides and creative activities for residents at any of the hotels aged between 4 - 12.  		
 Carnival Factory Located at the main entrance of the casino, the Carnival Factory features an exciting range of the latest video and interactive children's games. 	
	



Location  				 	
The Royal Swazi Sun Valley Resort comprising of the Royal Swazi Sun, Ezulwini Sun and Lugogo Sun Hotels, is situated in the tranquil Ezulwini Valley, a 15-minute drive from Mbabane, the Swaziland capital. Matsapha International Airport, which is served by direct flights from major Southern African cities, including Johannesburg, is also a short drive away - 28 kilometers. The resort is 4 hours from Johannesburg by road, and 45 minutes by air.					
 Airport Johannesburg International & Matsapha Airport. Airport courtesy bus is available to collect passengers on every scheduled flight.  Airlink Swaziland Mbabane, Swaziland					
Telephone 	(+268) 518 6155 / 518 6147 / 518 6025				
Fax: 	(+268) 518 6148				
 Metavia Air Johannesburg, South Africa					
Telephone 		(011) 394 3780			
Fax: 		(011) 394 3726			
 Scan Air Charters Matshapa Airport 				
Telephone: 	(+268) 8 4474/8 4331			
Fax: 	(+268) 8 6340			
					



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	Recommended Routes	
Route Map		
	Contact Information	
International Traveller Information		


Outdoor Activities  		
When youve exhausted all the opportunities at the resort, you might like to try out the following day and half-day options.  		
 Mdzimba Trail A half day tour for an active outdoor experience  visit Swazi homesteads, historical caves, the mystic sangoma, craft markets and enjoy a two kilometre walk amidst splendid mountain scenery.   Lobamba Trail Focusing on the history of the country, the half-day Lobamba trail incorporates the National Museum , King Sobhuza II Memorial Park, the Lobamba Royal Village, a traditional Swazi Village, as well as the Mantenga Falls and craft markets.   Taste of Swaziland A dramatic evening group tour focusing on lifestyle and culture.  Exclusive access to a Royal uMphakatsi (Swazi chiefs homestead) followed by entry into the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary for preparation and tasting of traditional foods, and the energetic Sibhaca dancers.   	
 Swazi Arts & Craft Spend half a day visiting the splendid variety of art and craft markets in Ezulwini, Mantenga, Mlilwane and Malkerns, including a unique candle factory. An alternative route can be taken via the Ezulwini Valley up to Mbabane, Motshana and the famous Ngwenya glass factory, to see the Swazi glass blowers at work.   Wildlife Trails  Mlilwane Hogs & Hippo Trail Half a day of stunning scenery, hippo spectacle with abundant bird and wildlife viewing.  Included is a stop at craft centres and a rest camp with refreshments.   Hlane Big Cats A full day spent tracking lion, cheetah and leopard in the Hlane Royal National Park, with an optional walking safari.  Lunch and light refreshments are included.   	
 Mkhaya Endangered Species Spend a full day in an open game viewing vehicle watching black rhino, elephant, buffalo, tsessebe, giraffe and many more.  Enjoy a waterhole refreshment stop and a venison lunch in an exclusive bushcamp.    Outdoor Adventures  White Water Rafting The great Usutu River provides an unforgettable experience for the adventure seeker.  Full day or half day, all equipment is included, as well as guiding, transport and lunch. Low water season bookings include hiking and abseiling.  Further adventures can be arranged in the form of mountain biking, paragliding and 4 x 4 excursions. 	
	




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Sports & Recreation  	 	
Guests have the facilities of the entire Royal Swazi Sun Valley Resort from which to choose when it comes to outdoor activities. You can swim, play golf, tennis and squash, go horse-riding, discover the nature trails, the list is endless...  		
 Royal Swazi Sun Country Club The spectacular 18-hole championship course at the Royal Swazi Sun Country Club is one of the most scenically rewarding to be found anywhere in the world, with a different mountainscape to be enjoyed from every tee and green.   The sweeping par 72 course which was opened in 1966 is laid out on the slopes of the Lubombo mountains, with the first nine comparatively level and the back nine fully exploiting the mountainous terrain.   Greens and fairways are in tip-top condition and challenging features include lakes, gullies thick with vegetation, out-of-bounds areas running close to fairways, wickedly sited bunkers (one of which is so steep that railway sleeper steps have been provided to facilitate access), swirling breezes and clusters of magnificent trees and indigenous plants.   All in all, a thoroughly rewarding experience for both men and women of all aptitudes.  	
 Putting Green There is a putting green located close to the Club House, for the convenience of players.   Snooker room There is a full-size snooker table in the Country Club.   Darts Two dart boards are provided to sort the men from the boys!   Horseback Riding The Ezulwini Stables are situated below the Ezulwini Sun. Professional tuition and supervised rides are available daily.   Lawn Bowls Two beautiful bowling greens are situated just below the Royal Swazi Suns pool deck and comfortably accommodate seven rinks each.   Squash The two squash courts are located directly below the bowling greens.   Tennis Courts Two floodlit courts are adjacent to the pool at the Royal Swazi Sun and another two courts are located at Ezulwini Sun.   	
 Swimming pools and Jacuzzi Each hotel has its own swimming pool with pool umbrellas and loungers.  Bar service and snack menus are available.   Both the Ezulwini Sun and the Lugogo Sun have childrens paddle pools. A large outdoor jacuzzi adjoins the swimming pool at the Royal Swazi Sun.   Volleyball Volleyball courts can be provided upon request at the Royal Swazi Sun, Lugogo Sun and Ezulwini Sun Hotels.	
	



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Accommodation  	 	
The Royal Swazi Sun Valley offers a total of 411 rooms and suites in its three hotels : the elegant and luxurious Royal Swazi Sun Hotel, Casino, Country Club & Spa, the friendly, Caribbean-styled Ezulwini Sun and the casual, informal Lugogo Sun.  		
   	



Amenities & Facilities		
Lugogo Sun Conference Room  	 	
A private, modern room situated on the first floor of the Lugogo Sun, with seating capacity for up to 30 delegates. An ideal venue for meetings, private breakfasts, lunches dinner and cocktail parties.    		



Royal Swazi Sun: Auditorium		
	Royal Swazi Sun: Banquet 1 & 2	
Royal Swazi Sun: Boardroom		
	Royal Swazi Sun: Libandla	
Ezulwini Sun Conference Room		
	Equipment & Services	
Accommodation		
	Sport & Recreational facilities	
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Royal Swazi Sun: Boardroom  	 	
Seating up to 18 delegates, this venue is situated directly opposite the Libandla room, and can be utilised for top-level board meetings or smaller break away groups.  		
MAXIMUM CONFERENCE CAPACITY TABLE 					
VENUE	U-SHAPE	CINEMA	SCHOOLROOM	BOARDROOM	
Boardroom	N/A	N/A	N/A	18	
		



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	Banquet 1 & 2	
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	Ezulwini Sun Conference Room	
Lugogo Conference Room		
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Royal Swazi Sun: Banquet 1 & 2  				 		
This sub-divisible venue provides for conferences, banquets and cocktail parties. Theme evenings are catered for with a wide range of available decor.     						
MAXIMUM CONFERENCE CAPACITY TABLE 						
VENUE	U-SHAPE	CINEMA	SCHOOLROOM		BOARDROOM	
Banquet 1	50	200	120		50	
Banquet 2	70	600	300		60	
Banquet 1 & 2 combined	100	800	400		60	
 						
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		Banquet				Dance				
		Round		Sprigs		Round		Sprigs		
VENUE	Cocktail	Buffet	Served	Buffet	Served	Buffet	Served	Buffet	Served	
Banquet 1	400	100	100	120	140	320	320	500	500	
Banquet 2	600	250	250	280	280	220	220	250	250	
Banquet 1& 2 combined	1000	400	400	560	560	350	370	520	520	
						



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	Boardroom	
Libandla		
	Ezulwini Sun Conference Room	
Lugogo Conference Room		
	Equipment & Services	
Accommodation		
	Sport & Recreational facilities	
Seating Examples		
	

Equipment & Services  	 	
Standard conference equipment is provided for each venue, and includes the following:  		
  Portable screens  Overhead projectors  PA System and microphone  35mm Slide projector  TV  VHS VCR  Flipcharts and pens  Additional equipment, such as video/data projectors, radio microphones, lapel microphones and multi-national video machines, are avaiable.  The Banqueting department also provides faxing and photocopying services, menu printing and flower arrangements. 	
	



Auditorium		
	Banquet 1 & 2	
Boardroom		
	Libandla	
Ezulwini Sun Conference Room		
	Lugogo Conference Room	
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Royal Swazi Sun: Libandla  				 		
The smaller, more intimate Libandla room can seat up to 200 delegates in cinema style, and is ideal for break away groups for larger conventions.     						
MAXIMUM CONFERENCE CAPACITY TABLE 						
VENUE	U-SHAPE	CINEMA	SCHOOLROOM		BOARDROOM	
Libandla	40	200	120		40	
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		Round		Sprigs		Round		Sprigs		
VENUE	Cocktail	Buffet	Served	Buffet	Served	Buffet	Served	Buffet	Served	
Libandla	200	10	N/A	120	N/A	80	N/A	100	N/A	
						



Auditorium		
	Banquet 1 & 2	
Boardroom		
	Ezulwini Sun Conference Room	
Lugogo Conference Room		
	Equipment & Services	
Accommodation		
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Royal Swazi Sun: Auditorium  	 	
The 505 seater auditorium, with its revolving stage is ideal for a vast range of events such as product launches, theatrical presentations, international conventions, fashion shows and even theatre productions.  		
The auditorium is wired for simultaneous translation facilities with permanent sound booths overlooking the main conference area.    	
	



Banquet 1 & 2		
	Boardroom	
Libandla		
	Ezulwini Sun Conference Room	
Lugogo Conference Room		
	Equipment & Services	
Accommodation		
	Sports & Recreational facilities	
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Sports & Recreation  	 	
Guests have the facilities of the entire Royal Swazi Sun Valley Resort from which to choose when it comes to outdoor activities. You can swim, play golf, tennis and squash, go horse-riding, discover the nature trails, the list is endless...  		
 Royal Swazi Sun Country Club The spectacular 18-hole championship course at the Royal Swazi Sun Country Club is one of the most scenically rewarding to be found anywhere in the world, with a different mountainscape to be enjoyed from every tee and green.   The sweeping par 72 course which was opened in 1966 is laid out on the slopes of the Lubombo mountains, with the first nine comparatively level and the back nine fully exploiting the mountainous terrain.   Greens and fairways are in tip-top condition and challenging features include lakes, gullies thick with vegetation, out-of-bounds areas running close to fairways, wickedly sited bunkers (one of which is so steep that railway sleeper steps have been provided to facilitate access), swirling breezes and clusters of magnificent trees and indigenous plants.   All in all, a thoroughly rewarding experience for both men and women of all aptitudes.  	
 Putting Green There is a putting green located close to the Club House, for the convenience of players.   Snooker room There is a full-size snooker table in the Country Club.   Darts Two dart boards are provided to sort the men from the boys!   Horseback Riding The Ezulwini Stables are situated below the Ezulwini Sun. Professional tuition and supervised rides are available daily.   Lawn Bowls Two beautiful bowling greens are situated just below the Royal Swazi Suns pool deck and comfortably accommodate seven rinks each.   Squash The two squash courts are located directly below the bowling greens.   Tennis Courts Two floodlit courts are adjacent to the pool at the Royal Swazi Sun and another two courts are located at Ezulwini Sun.   	
 Swimming pools and Jacuzzi Each hotel has its own swimming pool with pool umbrellas and loungers.  Bar service and snack menus are available.   Both the Ezulwini Sun and the Lugogo Sun have childrens paddle pools. A large outdoor jacuzzi adjoins the swimming pool at the Royal Swazi Sun.   Volleyball Volleyball courts can be provided upon request at the Royal Swazi Sun, Lugogo Sun and Ezulwini Sun Hotels.	
	



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Ezulwini Sun Dining  		
Valley Blues Restaurant A sumptuous breakfast buffet and an impressive  la carte lunch and dinner menu is presented at this friendly restaurant.  		
 The Phumalanga Terrace This delightful thatched terrace provides the picture-perfect setting for al-fresco dining and is an ideal venue for private functions.  Valley Blues Bar Valley Blues Bar offers a wonderful vista of the poolside lawn and majestic mountains in the background. Enjoy refreshing cocktails and light snacks within the bar or outside on the Phumalanga Terrace. 	
	





Theres so much to do in our valley, for visitors of all ages, from the Casino, to restaurants, bars and a host of sporting activities.  		
 Children from 4  12 have a specially structured entertainment and activities programme at Kamp Kwena which caters for them every day of the week.   If you like to have a little flutter at the tables or on the slot machines, we have a casino for your entertainment at the Royal Swazi Sun Valley.  The Royal Swazi Sun Valley being ideally situated has easy access to the following places of interest, without having to travel far:  Swazi Cultural Village Swazi Candle Factory Numerous Craft Markets National Museum Mlilwane Game Reseve Mantenga Nature Reserve 	
	


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Lying beneath the majestic Lobamba and Mdzimba Mountains in the same Valley that is home to the Royal Swazi Sun and Lugogo Sun is the  Ezulwini Sun Hotel  Views from all the rooms are spectacular, across the pool terrace, gardens and into the Valley which becomes the Royal area of Lobamba. The Ezulwini Sun is only a minute away from the Royal Swazi Sun and Lugogo Sun in the hotels' shuttle service. 		
   	



Contact Information		
	Local Attractions	
Shopping		
		
Outdoor Activities  		
When youve exhausted all the opportunities at the resort, you might like to try out the following day and half-day options.  		
 Mdzimba Trail A half day tour for an active outdoor experience  visit Swazi homesteads, historical caves, the mystic sangoma, craft markets and enjoy a two kilometre walk amidst splendid mountain scenery.   Lobamba Trail Focusing on the history of the country, the half-day Lobamba trail incorporates the National Museum , King Sobhuza II Memorial Park, the Lobamba Royal Village, a traditional Swazi Village, as well as the Mantenga Falls and craft markets.   Taste of Swaziland A dramatic evening group tour focusing on lifestyle and culture.  Exclusive access to a Royal uMphakatsi (Swazi chiefs homestead) followed by entry into the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary for preparation and tasting of traditional foods, and the energetic Sibhaca dancers.   	
 Swazi Arts & Craft Spend half a day visiting the splendid variety of art and craft markets in Ezulwini, Mantenga, Mlilwane and Malkerns, including a unique candle factory. An alternative route can be taken via the Ezulwini Valley up to Mbabane, Motshana and the famous Ngwenya glass factory, to see the Swazi glass blowers at work.   Wildlife Trails  Mlilwane Hogs & Hippo Trail Half a day of stunning scenery, hippo spectacle with abundant bird and wildlife viewing.  Included is a stop at craft centres and a rest camp with refreshments.   Hlane Big Cats A full day spent tracking lion, cheetah and leopard in the Hlane Royal National Park, with an optional walking safari.  Lunch and light refreshments are included.   	
 Mkhaya Endangered Species Spend a full day in an open game viewing vehicle watching black rhino, elephant, buffalo, tsessebe, giraffe and many more.  Enjoy a waterhole refreshment stop and a venison lunch in an exclusive bushcamp.    Outdoor Adventures  White Water Rafting The great Usutu River provides an unforgettable experience for the adventure seeker.  Full day or half day, all equipment is included, as well as guiding, transport and lunch. Low water season bookings include hiking and abseiling.  Further adventures can be arranged in the form of mountain biking, paragliding and 4 x 4 excursions. 	
	




Accommodation  		
The dcor is a melange of refreshing colours of blue and white, highlighted with turquoises and soft coral pinks carried throughout the hotel, creating an evocative Caribbean theme.   Rooms total: 60   The Ezulwini Sun has 60 attractively decorated spacious rooms, with 2 double beds, airconditioning, heating, bath, shower, TV, radio, telephone and hairdryer, and tea and coffee making facilities. 		
 	



	
Games offered include: Eight American Roulette tables, with limits ranging from E5.00 minimum - E1000 maximum and E10.00 minimum - E4 000 maximum on weekends, or on request.  		
  Eight Blackjack tables are available and one 'Raise Em' Poker table. Denominations start at E50 to E1 000 as well as E200 to E2 000 and E400 to E4 000.  American Roulette is an exciting, fun filled casino game with a wide variety of bets and is played with special chips called colour chips.  The object of Blackjack is to draw a hand of cards which has a value closer to 21 than that of the croupier, without going bust (over 21). A two card hand consisting of an Ace with any 10, Jack, Queen or King is called a Blackjack and pays 3 : 2.  Should you need assistance in learning how to play any game offered in our casinos, we would be delighted to teach you. Please contact the Casino Management for more information. 	
	



        
Operating Hours  		
The casino tables section is open seven days a week. Monday to Friday from 19:00, Saturdays from 16:00 and Sundays from 13:00. 		
  The slots section is open Monday to Thursday from 09:00 till close, and on weekends it is open 24 hours.  We also have Bingo on Sundays at 17:30 and on Mondays and Thursdays at 21:00. 	
	





Slots  	 	
The casino at the Royal Swazi Sun Valley has 164 slot machines. 		
  There is a variety of progressive jackpots: Iron Horse (E5 token), Penny Farthing (E10 tokens, Joker Wild Poker (E1 token) and others. Double Whammy, Millennium Mania, Dream Machine and Poker Magic are the big Jackpots.  For just five 50c tokens you can become an instant millionaire by winning the Millennium Mania Jackpot (a progressive jackpot linked with other Sun International casinos). For five E1 tokens you can have the bells ringing throughout other Sun International casinos by winning at Poker Magic (a progressive jackpot linked up with other Sun International casinos) which offers a minimum jackpot of E100 000! 	
	



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Sun International - A world of a Thousand Thrills

Sun International is a name synonymous with excellence in the world of hospitality and leisure, both in South Africa - where it is the undisputed industry leader - and abroad, with the Sun International group featuring amongst the top 20 hotel chains worldwide. 

We offer our guests an irresistible combination of architecturally exciting hotels and resorts in truly spectacular destinations. This, combined with our service excellence, the most superb sporting and leisure activities available, and delicious cuisine created by talented banqueting teams, makes it easy to see why our guests keep on coming back for more - whether on a leisure break, a conference or an incentive adventure.

We invite you to discover our world and, whether you're a new
visitor or an old friend, we hope to welcome you very soon!
Credit Facilities  		
 Credit Cards Credit cards can be accepted for limited amounts within a fourteen day period, accompanied by positive identification. American Express, Diners and all gold cards have a limit of R2 000. American Express only permits us to accept cards beginning with the serial number 3768). All other cards bear a limit of R500.  Credit Please contact the cashier desk for more information.  Cheques Personal cheques will not be accepted without a facility, however, bank guaranteed cheques can be accepted if accompanied by positive identification and the relevant credit card. Note that banks restrict the number of guaranteed cheques we are permitted to accept each day. You are asked to contact the cashier for details regarding the type of cheque you may be using. 	
  ATMs There is an automatic teller machine situated on the slots floor, which is linked to South African accounts.  A Standard Bank is also situated within the hotel, operation on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00  12:00.  Travellers' Cheques All travellers cheques are accepted.  Foreign Currency All major foreign currencies are accepted for chips at the casino cash desk. To exchange foreign currency for SA Rands, please contact the bank in the hotel or the concierge desk. A passport and air ticket is required for all foreign exchange transactions. 	
	



Hole 9  		
Par 4, Stroke 18, 340m This hole turns to head down towards the golf Wing of the Royal Swazi Sun, and it needs an accurate drive to keep the ball on the right hand side of three dams guarding the fairway and green.  		
 After a short iron approach over two of these dams, the ball lands on a green of just 700 sq.m, the largest on the course. Putting, however, can be very hazardous, with the risk of ending up in the third dam with its attractive small waterfall, rather than in the cup.   		
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Hole 1  		
Par 4, Stroke 16, 356m A drive to the left of the fairway will open up a second shot out of the dogleg to the well bunkered flat green. An alternative is an initial drive to the green, which must carry over a small copse of trees and cover some 300 metres.  		
 Overshooting the green, which is guarded by three lovely mopane trees, calls for a difficult chip back to the elevated pin.   	
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Hole 10  		
Par 4, Stroke 5, 287m  Standing on the tee gives a daunting view across a small valley towards the aloe-backed green, which is further protected by a small gully in front packed with impossible dense vegetation.  		
 It's a short par 4, which allows for no error in the tee shot. The second shot to the green is equally difficult to judge, but accurate players are rewarded with birdies.   		
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Hole 11  		
Par 4, Stroke 9, 408m Holes 11 to 14 make maximum use of the hillside by running in alternate directions along the contour with naturally sloping fairways. Hole 11 is stroke 1 on the course, dubbed Thrombosis Hill by the unfit, and acknowledged by all golfers as the hardest of all.  		
  The tee shot first has to clear a ravine. If is strays to the right, it will land in the rough. If it stays straight and lands on the right-to-left sloping fairway, it demands a long second shot to a two-tier well-bunkered green, which is flanked by more clusters of attractive aloes.  		
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Hole 12  		
Par 5, Stroke 17, 466m This is where a bogey on the previous hole can be wiped out by getting a shot back on the short downhill par 5. The green is not visible from the tee, but a straight drive leaves the golfer with a medium iron shot to a well-bunkered green sloping from back-to-front.  		
 So deep is the bunker on the left, that four railway sleepers have had to be set into the side of it to facilitate climbing down, and it is backed by a dense cluster of trees. And on the right is another bunker, which looks like a small meteorite crater. Accurate approach shots, however, easily led to a birdie.   		
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Hole 13  		
Par 4, Stroke 1, 358m This hole often turns out to be make-or-break for the round. It's an uphill par 4 which needs a good, straight second shot with a medium to long iron to a very small green. This is flanked at the back by very high banana palms and guarded in front by a myriad of bunkers. These eliminate any attempt at a pitch and run and make a lofted second shot essential.  		
 The small bunkers are also difficult because the golfer has to stand at a pint, which is higher than the lie of the ball. 		
 			
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Hole 14  		
Par 3, Stroke 15, 157m  This attractive hole is a short par 3 from tiered tees to a closely guarded green, but is has produces a surprising number of hole-in-ones. The green is protected on the left by a by bunker, on the right by dense bush and in front by a small dam with a fountain, which is frequented by a number of birds.  		
   		
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Hole 15  		
Par 4, Stroke 7, 375m This is a par 4 where the initial drive must find the fairway in order to set up an accurate second shot. This has to avoid two strategically placed bunkers which sprawl to the left and right of the interestingly shaped, two-tier green, which has multiple options for pin placement. Lovely vistas of high hills can help to soften the blow of a bogey here.  		
   		
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Hole 16  		
Par 4, Stroke 3, 385m Making the par 4 on this long hole is quite a feat. The narrow fairway is lined with beautiful indigenous trees. The second shot has to be nothing less than a six iron to a large two-tier green which is nicely trapped by four bunkers, left and right.  		
 Behind the green is the road where Swazi crafts are sold from thatched curbside stalls, and an over-enthusiastic shot could end up with the golfer bargaining among the woven baskets while trying to find the ball. However, finding the right level on the green with a second shot usually brings a well-deserved par.   		
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Hole 17  		
Par 5, Stroke 13, 519m Three tees on this hole make for multiple choices. Playing off the front markers, a long drive creates an opportunity to go for the green in two with a second 200-metre approach shot, thereby setting up a possible eagle. An alternative is to lay up short of the small lake and fountain guarding the green and go for a short pitch shot, which should at least ensure a birdie.  		
   		
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Hole 18  		
Par 3, Stroke 11, 153m  This is a stunning par 3 to finish with for it consists of a tee and a greenwith nothing really playable in-between. The only "bail out" areas are the six bunkers surrounding the green.  		
 A straight shot will result in a great par or even a birdie, but the golfer is likely to need an extra club such as a five iron instead of a six. If the green and bunkers are missed to the right, a second shot has to be made to an elevated green which lies at least 40 metres above where the golfer is standing.   		
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Hole 2  		
Par 4, Stroke 6, 392m This is a demanding downhill par 4. A drive to the left of a large fairway bunker will set up a 160 metre approach to a green well guarded on all sides by sand and grass bunkers. Care must be taken to avoid being too strong in the approach shot as this would lead to playing a third shot uphill, to a green which slopes away.  		
   		
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Hole 3  		
Par 3, Stroke 8, 181m This par three hole is 181 metres from the tee to the centre of the green. The green built on two levels is large and well trapped on both sides. An accurate tee shot is essential for good scoring.  		
   		
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Hole 4  		
Par 4, Stroke 2, 364m This is probably the most demanding hole on the front 9. It has bunkers but is a long uphill par 4 with a narrow fairway which requires a good straight drive. An accurate approach shot to a split-level green is essential to scoring par or better.  		
   		
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Hole 5  		
Par 5, Stroke 12, 500m This is the first of four par 5 holes. A straight drive to the left of the fairway will set up a chance to go for the green. A cluster of trees on the right borders the fairway, so big hitters wanting to try for an eagle must reach the elbow in one. Shorter hitters aim for the good lay-up area before the green, which allows for any easy shot thereafter and a possible birdie.  		
   		
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Hole 6  		
Par 5, Stroke 12, 500m This par 3 is one of the most difficult of the course, and is totally unforgiving of any wayward shot. The tee shot has to be played straight because to the right is out-of-bounds and anything to the long left, dominated by a huge acacia with magnificent widespread branches, is also deemed a lost ball.  		
 Two bunkers to the left and right catch the shots which stray only slightly off line, while beyond the undulating green is an unplayable lie. But a good tee shot can be rewarded by a good score.   		
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Hole 7  		
Par 3, Stroke 14, 163m This uphill par 5 enjoys a wonderfully open panorama with a line of craggy hills on the horizon. It needs a good drive on the left sides of the fairway and a equally good second shot so to avoid trying too far to the right where a line of blue gums marks out-of-bounds.  		
 The relatively flat green, flanked by banana palms, is well protected by guardian bunkers, one of which, on the right, stretches up the fairway and around the green for 94 metres. At its widest point, it is 37 metres across.   		
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Hole 8  		
Par 5, Stroke 10, 454m This short par 4 needs a straight drive onto the left-to right sloping fairway. This leaves a middle iron shot, which must be funneled onto a well-bunkered green that stretches 35 metres from front to back.  		
 Once on the green, which is flat, putting is not a problem, but a tree growing up behind the green indicates how steeply the ground drops away, so an over-hit can be disastrous.   		
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Over the past five years, extensive alterations have been made to the Royal Swazi Sun Valley golf course, resulting in a substantially tougher layout while at the same time adding to the natural beauty of the course. 		
 The redesigned 17th is a gem of a hole. This par five is short enough to encourage the medium-to-long hitter to go for the green in two, however this approach must carry a big pond in front of a small green with trouble on all sides.  It's one of those holes that rewards a good, bold play with a birdie, but if the gamble does not pay off, punishes it with a double bogey.  As host to a professional tour event since the early '70s, Royal Swazi Sun Golf Country Club remains as popular as ever amongst professionals and amateurs alike.   	
 Watching the champions tackle the many difficulties of these 18 holes is great spectator sport and those walking the course are also entertained by the ever-changing panoramas of the mountains and valleys. For players more interested in recreational golf than needle matchplay, the Royal Swazi Sun offers an equally enjoyable but gentler kind of challenge on what is widely acknowledged as one of the world's finest courses.   The following pages give a detailed overview of each hole on the Royal Swazi Sun golf course. We hope you enjoy playing these holes.       Future enhancements to this area of the site will provide insider information to visitors who register as a Sun International Golfer. 	
	



Hole 1		
	Hole 10	
Hole 2		
	Hole 11	
Hole 3		
	Hole 12	
Hole 4		
	Hole 13	
Hole 5		
	Hole 14	
Hole 6		
	Hole 15	
Hole 7		
	Hole 16	
Hole 8		
	Hole 17	
Hole 9		
	Hole 18	
Accommodation  		
 All 199 spacious rooms and 3 suites offer informal yet sophisticated luxury, and have two double beds and en-suite bathroom with shower, direct-dial telephone, colour television, radio, electric razor plug (110/220V), hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities.  In-room dining is not available, however, we do endeavour to accommodate special requests. The Lugogo Sun Hotel has the highest number of hotel rooms in the Kingdom.  Rooms total: 202 Standard Twin: 199 Mini Suite: 3 	
	



Local Attractions  		
There is always the constant hum of the casino and the celebrity bells of the jackpot machines at the Royal Swazi Sun Hotel.  		
 There are many memorable places within minutes of Royal Swazi Sun to visit and fascinating craft shops to browse through. A wide variety of animals, birds, trees and flowers can be seen in various national parks and nature reserves.  The Mbabane Market  The Mbabane market forms the colourful bustling centre of the Capital city, and is a "must" for everyone from photographers to those who want a taste (in more ways than one) of real Swazi life. Swazi beads, traditional cloths and a wide variety of souvenirs can be purchased.  Ezulwini Valley Craft Market  With a multitude of souvenirs to choose from.  Mantega Cultural Village  The Mantenga Cultural Village, comprising of a homestead of sixteen huts with the traditional artefacts on display, illustrates many faces of the ancient Swazi way of life, both socially, economically and religiously.  Mantenga Craft Centre  11 different Craft Shops, Workshops & Demo's, plus a Tourist Information Office.  The National Museum of Swaziland  Located next to the Houses of Parliament, the National Museum contains a compact and informative series of displays depicting Swazi origins, tradition, dress and lifestyle. Old photographs portraying Swazi history and the external influences which shaped part of the Swazi heritage will enlighten the visitors about the history of the Kingdom.  Mlilwane Game Reserve No visit to the Ezulwini Valley is complete without entering the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. Enjoy the beauty of this very accessible reserve where you will see giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, numerous impala, nyala and the ever present warthog.  Swazi Candle Factory Unique to Africa, handmade candles, created by local craftsmen and women. The visitor can watch the entire process from the gentle softening of the two waxes, to the final trimming.  Houses of Parliament The Houses of Parliament are open to visitors who may enter each of the chambers in the company of an official guide and attend parliamentary debates. 	
	



Lugogo Sun Dining  		
 Ilanga Restaurant A delightful breakfast and dinner buffet is served daily, with regular theme evenings providing a popular attraction.  A magnificent buffet lunch is served on Sundays with live entertainment.   The Sportsmans Bar A warm and wonderful atmosphere awaits you in the Sportsman's Bar, situated in the foyer of the Lugogo Sun Hotel. This sports-theme bar is the perfect place to experience the big games with television sets convenietly positioned for all-round enjoyment.  A typical pub lunch is served from Monday to Saturday. 	
	




Entertainment  		
Theres so much to do in our valley, for visitors of all ages, from the Casino, to restaurants, bars and a host of sporting activities.  		
 Children from 4  12 have a specially structured entertainment and activities programme at Kamp Kwena which caters for them every day of the week.   If you like to have a little flutter at the tables or on the slot machines, we have a casino for your entertainment at the Royal Swazi Sun Valley.  The Royal Swazi Sun Valley being ideally situated has easy access to the following places of interest, without having to travel far:  Swazi Cultural Village Swazi Candle Factory Numerous Craft Markets National Museum Mlilwane Game Reseve Mantenga Nature Reserve 	
	



Swaziland's most spectacularly beautiful Valley holds yet another secret,the  Lugogo Sun Hotel 		
 Part of the heavenly Royal Swazi Sun Valley resort situated in the Ezulwini Valley and barely a minute's drive from the flagship Royal Swazi Sun. The hotel overlooks a magnificent landscape of sub-tropical gardens and golf course. The Lugogo Sun is the largest of the three hotels in the resort and is especially geard to suite large groups of people. 	
	



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	Local Attractions	
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Kamp Kwena  		
The Kamp Kwena playroom is to be found at the Royal Swazi Sun and provides full day activities, including sporting events, pony rides and creative activities for residents at any of the hotels aged between 4 - 12.  		
 Carnival Factory Located at the main entrance of the casino, the Carnival Factory features an exciting range of the latest video and interactive children's games. 	
	




Outdoor Activities  		
When youve exhausted all the opportunities at the resort, you might like to try out the following day and half-day options.  		
 Mdzimba Trail A half day tour for an active outdoor experience  visit Swazi homesteads, historical caves, the mystic sangoma, craft markets and enjoy a two kilometre walk amidst splendid mountain scenery.   Lobamba Trail Focusing on the history of the country, the half-day Lobamba trail incorporates the National Museum , King Sobhuza II Memorial Park, the Lobamba Royal Village, a traditional Swazi Village, as well as the Mantenga Falls and craft markets.   Taste of Swaziland A dramatic evening group tour focusing on lifestyle and culture.  Exclusive access to a Royal uMphakatsi (Swazi chiefs homestead) followed by entry into the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary for preparation and tasting of traditional foods, and the energetic Sibhaca dancers.   	
 Swazi Arts & Craft Spend half a day visiting the splendid variety of art and craft markets in Ezulwini, Mantenga, Mlilwane and Malkerns, including a unique candle factory. An alternative route can be taken via the Ezulwini Valley up to Mbabane, Motshana and the famous Ngwenya glass factory, to see the Swazi glass blowers at work.   Wildlife Trails  Mlilwane Hogs & Hippo Trail Half a day of stunning scenery, hippo spectacle with abundant bird and wildlife viewing.  Included is a stop at craft centres and a rest camp with refreshments.   Hlane Big Cats A full day spent tracking lion, cheetah and leopard in the Hlane Royal National Park, with an optional walking safari.  Lunch and light refreshments are included.   	
 Mkhaya Endangered Species Spend a full day in an open game viewing vehicle watching black rhino, elephant, buffalo, tsessebe, giraffe and many more.  Enjoy a waterhole refreshment stop and a venison lunch in an exclusive bushcamp.    Outdoor Adventures  White Water Rafting The great Usutu River provides an unforgettable experience for the adventure seeker.  Full day or half day, all equipment is included, as well as guiding, transport and lunch. Low water season bookings include hiking and abseiling.  Further adventures can be arranged in the form of mountain biking, paragliding and 4 x 4 excursions. 	
	




Sports & Recreation  	 	
Guests have the facilities of the entire Royal Swazi Sun Valley Resort from which to choose when it comes to outdoor activities. You can swim, play golf, tennis and squash, go horse-riding, discover the nature trails, the list is endless...  		
 Royal Swazi Sun Country Club The spectacular 18-hole championship course at the Royal Swazi Sun Country Club is one of the most scenically rewarding to be found anywhere in the world, with a different mountainscape to be enjoyed from every tee and green.   The sweeping par 72 course which was opened in 1966 is laid out on the slopes of the Lubombo mountains, with the first nine comparatively level and the back nine fully exploiting the mountainous terrain.   Greens and fairways are in tip-top condition and challenging features include lakes, gullies thick with vegetation, out-of-bounds areas running close to fairways, wickedly sited bunkers (one of which is so steep that railway sleeper steps have been provided to facilitate access), swirling breezes and clusters of magnificent trees and indigenous plants.   All in all, a thoroughly rewarding experience for both men and women of all aptitudes.  	
 Putting Green There is a putting green located close to the Club House, for the convenience of players.   Snooker room There is a full-size snooker table in the Country Club.   Darts Two dart boards are provided to sort the men from the boys!   Horseback Riding The Ezulwini Stables are situated below the Ezulwini Sun. Professional tuition and supervised rides are available daily.   Lawn Bowls Two beautiful bowling greens are situated just below the Royal Swazi Suns pool deck and comfortably accommodate seven rinks each.   Squash The two squash courts are located directly below the bowling greens.   Tennis Courts Two floodlit courts are adjacent to the pool at the Royal Swazi Sun and another two courts are located at Ezulwini Sun.   	
 Swimming pools and Jacuzzi Each hotel has its own swimming pool with pool umbrellas and loungers.  Bar service and snack menus are available.   Both the Ezulwini Sun and the Lugogo Sun have childrens paddle pools. A large outdoor jacuzzi adjoins the swimming pool at the Royal Swazi Sun.   Volleyball Volleyball courts can be provided upon request at the Royal Swazi Sun, Lugogo Sun and Ezulwini Sun Hotels.	
	


Shopping  		
 African Queen  A wide variety of clothing and traditional Swazi souvenirs.   Katinka Boutique An exclusive selection of ladies fashion.  Golf Pro Shop  A wide selection of golfing equipment.  Papaya  Items sold ranging from logo'd articles to curios, magazines and toiletries.  Access to the shops at the Royal Swazi Sun is also available. 	
	


Shopping  		
African Queen  A wide variety of clothing and traditional Swazi souvenirs.   Katinka Boutique An exclusive selection of ladies fashion.  Golf Pro Shop  A wide selection of golfing equipment.  Papaya  Items sold ranging from logo'd articles to curios, magazines and toiletries.  Benson's  Local and South African Newspapers, sweets, T-shirts, polo shirts and postcards are just a few of the items that are sold at Benson's.  	
	


Local Attractions  		
There is always the constant hum of the casino and the celebrity bells of the jackpot machines at the Royal Swazi Sun Hotel.  		
 There are many memorable places within minutes of Royal Swazi Sun to visit and fascinating craft shops to browse through. A wide variety of animals, birds, trees and flowers can be seen in various national parks and nature reserves.  The Mbabane Market  The Mbabane market forms the colourful bustling centre of the Capital city, and is a "must" for everyone from photographers to those who want a taste (in more ways than one) of real Swazi life. Swazi beads, traditional cloths and a wide variety of souvenirs can be purchased.  Ezulwini Valley Craft Market  With a multitude of souvenirs to choose from.  Mantega Cultural Village  The Mantenga Cultural Village, comprising of a homestead of sixteen huts with the traditional artefacts on display, illustrates many faces of the ancient Swazi way of life, both socially, economically and religiously.  Mantenga Craft Centre  11 different Craft Shops, Workshops & Demo's, plus a Tourist Information Office.  The National Museum of Swaziland  Located next to the Houses of Parliament, the National Museum contains a compact and informative series of displays depicting Swazi origins, tradition, dress and lifestyle. Old photographs portraying Swazi history and the external influences which shaped part of the Swazi heritage will enlighten the visitors about the history of the Kingdom.  Mlilwane Game Reserve No visit to the Ezulwini Valley is complete without entering the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. Enjoy the beauty of this very accessible reserve where you will see giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, numerous impala, nyala and the ever present warthog.  Swazi Candle Factory Unique to Africa, handmade candles, created by local craftsmen and women. The visitor can watch the entire process from the gentle softening of the two waxes, to the final trimming.  Houses of Parliament The Houses of Parliament are open to visitors who may enter each of the chambers in the company of an official guide and attend parliamentary debates. 	
	




The Terrace Restaurant Overlooking the Royal Swazi Sun pool, lavish breakfasts, lunches and dinners are served daily, with the emphasis on dishes freshly prepared to order from the buffet.  		
 Planters Restaurant This intimate  la carte restaurant specialises in juicy grills, fragrant curries and a variety of prawn dishes.   Casino Bar Situated within the casino, there is nightly entertainment at this jovial bar.   	
 Planters Bar Service late into the night at this bar which is situated inside Planters Restaurant.   Pool Bar Refreshing thirst quenchers served at the poolside.   Country Club Bar The best view on the resort can be enjoyed here at the Country Club Bar which overlooks the championship golf course and majestic mountains beyond. 	
	




Entertainment  		
Theres so much to do in our valley, for visitors of all ages, from the Casino, to restaurants, bars and a host of sporting activities.  		
 Children from 4  12 have a specially structured entertainment and activities programme at Kamp Kwena which caters for them every day of the week.   If you like to have a little flutter at the tables or on the slot machines, we have a casino for your entertainment at the Royal Swazi Sun Valley.  The Royal Swazi Sun Valley being ideally situated has easy access to the following places of interest, without having to travel far:  Swazi Cultural Village Swazi Candle Factory Numerous Craft Markets National Museum Mlilwane Game Reseve Mantenga Nature Reserve 	
	



	 	
The Royal Swazi Sun, widely recognised as the flagship of the Kingdom of Swaziland, has won a glowing international reputation over the years, and today it sets a fine example of luxury and service excellence which is appreciated by kings and commoners alike. 		
 The hotel is sheltered by the mountain of the Ezulwini Valley, whose slopes are crowded with copses of trees and grey rocky outcrops.  There is always the constant hum of the casino and the celebrity bells of the jackpot machines at the Royal Swazi Sun Hotel. There are many memorable places within minutes of Royal Swazi Sun to visit and fascinating craft shops to browse through. A wide variety of animals, birds, trees and flowers can be seen in various national parks and nature reserves.  	
	



Contact Information		
	Local Attractions	
Shopping		
		
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Kamp Kwena  		
The Kamp Kwena playroom is to be found at the Royal Swazi Sun and provides full day activities, including sporting events, pony rides and creative activities for residents at any of the hotels aged between 4 - 12.  		
 Carnival Factory Located at the main entrance of the casino, the Carnival Factory features an exciting range of the latest video and interactive children's games. 	
	



Outdoor Activities  		
When youve exhausted all the opportunities at the resort, you might like to try out the following day and half-day options.  		
 Mdzimba Trail A half day tour for an active outdoor experience  visit Swazi homesteads, historical caves, the mystic sangoma, craft markets and enjoy a two kilometre walk amidst splendid mountain scenery.   Lobamba Trail Focusing on the history of the country, the half-day Lobamba trail incorporates the National Museum , King Sobhuza II Memorial Park, the Lobamba Royal Village, a traditional Swazi Village, as well as the Mantenga Falls and craft markets.   Taste of Swaziland A dramatic evening group tour focusing on lifestyle and culture.  Exclusive access to a Royal uMphakatsi (Swazi chiefs homestead) followed by entry into the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary for preparation and tasting of traditional foods, and the energetic Sibhaca dancers.   	
 Swazi Arts & Craft Spend half a day visiting the splendid variety of art and craft markets in Ezulwini, Mantenga, Mlilwane and Malkerns, including a unique candle factory. An alternative route can be taken via the Ezulwini Valley up to Mbabane, Motshana and the famous Ngwenya glass factory, to see the Swazi glass blowers at work.   Wildlife Trails  Mlilwane Hogs & Hippo Trail Half a day of stunning scenery, hippo spectacle with abundant bird and wildlife viewing.  Included is a stop at craft centres and a rest camp with refreshments.   Hlane Big Cats A full day spent tracking lion, cheetah and leopard in the Hlane Royal National Park, with an optional walking safari.  Lunch and light refreshments are included.   	
 Mkhaya Endangered Species Spend a full day in an open game viewing vehicle watching black rhino, elephant, buffalo, tsessebe, giraffe and many more.  Enjoy a waterhole refreshment stop and a venison lunch in an exclusive bushcamp.    Outdoor Adventures  White Water Rafting The great Usutu River provides an unforgettable experience for the adventure seeker.  Full day or half day, all equipment is included, as well as guiding, transport and lunch. Low water season bookings include hiking and abseiling.  Further adventures can be arranged in the form of mountain biking, paragliding and 4 x 4 excursions. 	
	




Sports & Recreation  	 	
Guests have the facilities of the entire Royal Swazi Sun Valley Resort from which to choose when it comes to outdoor activities. You can swim, play golf, tennis and squash, go horse-riding, discover the nature trails, the list is endless...  		
 Royal Swazi Sun Country Club The spectacular 18-hole championship course at the Royal Swazi Sun Country Club is one of the most scenically rewarding to be found anywhere in the world, with a different mountainscape to be enjoyed from every tee and green.   The sweeping par 72 course which was opened in 1966 is laid out on the slopes of the Lubombo mountains, with the first nine comparatively level and the back nine fully exploiting the mountainous terrain.   Greens and fairways are in tip-top condition and challenging features include lakes, gullies thick with vegetation, out-of-bounds areas running close to fairways, wickedly sited bunkers (one of which is so steep that railway sleeper steps have been provided to facilitate access), swirling breezes and clusters of magnificent trees and indigenous plants.   All in all, a thoroughly rewarding experience for both men and women of all aptitudes.  	
 Putting Green There is a putting green located close to the Club House, for the convenience of players.   Snooker room There is a full-size snooker table in the Country Club.   Darts Two dart boards are provided to sort the men from the boys!   Horseback Riding The Ezulwini Stables are situated below the Ezulwini Sun. Professional tuition and supervised rides are available daily.   Lawn Bowls Two beautiful bowling greens are situated just below the Royal Swazi Suns pool deck and comfortably accommodate seven rinks each.   Squash The two squash courts are located directly below the bowling greens.   Tennis Courts Two floodlit courts are adjacent to the pool at the Royal Swazi Sun and another two courts are located at Ezulwini Sun.   	
 Swimming pools and Jacuzzi Each hotel has its own swimming pool with pool umbrellas and loungers.  Bar service and snack menus are available.   Both the Ezulwini Sun and the Lugogo Sun have childrens paddle pools. A large outdoor jacuzzi adjoins the swimming pool at the Royal Swazi Sun.   Volleyball Volleyball courts can be provided upon request at the Royal Swazi Sun, Lugogo Sun and Ezulwini Sun Hotels.	
	



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Accommodation  		
The Royal Swazi Sun, originally built in 1965, has rightly earned its place as one of the Kingdoms top hotels.  		
 The gracious ambience is immediately apparent, as you enter the resort and follow the winding approaches through the immaculate gardens to the porte cochre, where you are welcomed warmly by the distinguished doorman.   The style of the Royal Swazi Sun is discreetly elegant and the recent addition of the Spa has won a whole new set of devotees for this unique resort.  Standard Twin 112 Luxury Room 18 Family Room 14 Suite 5 Royal Suite 1  Rooms total 149  	
 All rooms have an en-suite bathroom and shower, air conditioning, tea & coffee facilities, colour television, radio, telephone, hairdryer and electric shaver plug (110/220v).  Room service is available 24 hours a day. 	
	




The Valley of Waves Restaurants & Bars  		
 Mochachos Enjoy light snacks while tanning and relaxing on white-gold beaches under the hot African sun.  Observatory Bar Sip a cocktail while enjoying the spectacular view over the Valley of Waves.  	
	




        
Conferences & Incentives  	 	
Whether it is a conference for 20 or 2000 delegates; whether it requires hi-tech staging or unusual venues, Sun City has the capacity to do it.  		
 Sun City offers the largest and most comprehensive facilities in the Southern Hemisphere.   In The Lost City Convention Centre and The Sun City Hotel Conference Centre all function rooms have wall-to-wall carpets, public address systems, air conditioning, independently controlled lighting with dimmer switches and adjustable spotlights, soundproofing black-out facilities and telephones.   The Palace Conference Rooms are individually designed to reflect the unique style of the hotel and provide conference rooms each with their own interesting and unique character. 	
	



The Palace Conference Rooms		
	Lost City Convention Centre	
Sun City Hotel Conference Centre		
	Speciality Venues & Themes	


Contact Information 	
Sun City Resort Contact Details PO Box 2 Sun City 0316 South Africa  Telephone: (01455) 71000  Accomodation (Not For Accomodation Reservations) The Palace of The Lost City (014) 557 3111 The Cascades (014) 557 3442 Sun City Hotel (014) 557 4210 Sun City Cabanas (014) 557 4227 Central Reservations (01455) 7 8100  Slots Management Slots Management office (014) 557 1197  Slots Promotions office (014) 557 1403 Slots P.R. Manager (014) 557 1800/1697 Slots MVG desk - Jungle Casino (014) 557 1800  Slots MVG desk - Sun City Hotel (014) 557 3663   Casino management  Casino Management office (014) 557 1074  Casino P.R. Manager (014) 557 3303/1607 Casino MVG desk - Sun City hotel (014) 557 1068/3231/1525  Sports & Recreation Titleist Golf Academy (014) 557-1555/3711 Kwena Gardens (014) 557-5300 Pilanesberg National Park (014) 557-5380  Conferences Group and Conventions Office (01465) 74 232  24 Hour Information Service Switchboard (014) 557-1000 PR Office (014) 557-3792 	
	




Dining  	 	
Dining at Sun City is a gastronomic experience without equal. The range is enormous - from the elegant Villa del Palazzo at The Palace, where gourmet Italian dining is a fine art; to the splendid themed buffets, which are lavishly presented each night at the Palm Terrace in The Sun City Cabanas.  		
 You'll also find an enormous selection of fast food and snacks throughout the resort.   The Palace Restaurants & Bars Villa del Palazzo Crystal Court Restaurant  Palm Court Lounge Tusk Bar and Lounge Pool Snack Bar and Cocktail Bar  The Cascades Restaurants & Bars Peninsula Restaurant Fishmonger Restaurant  Peninsula Bar Vistas Bar  	
 The Sun City Hotel Restaurants & Bars Harlequins Restaurant Calabash Restaurant Sun Terrace Restaurant Orchid Restaurant House Of Coffee's Harlequins Cocktail Bar Pool Bar Loerie and Kingfisher Bars Casino Bar  	
 The Cabanas Restaurants & Bars Morula Restaurant Morula Caf Palm Terrace Restaurant  The Entertainment Centre Restaurants & Bars Curry Tavern Leonardo Pizza Workshop Squires Loft Outpost Brazilian Coffee Shop Fast Food Outlets  Trader Horn's Rhino Bar Hippo Bar 	
 The Valley of Waves Restaurants & Bars Mochachos  Observatory Bar  The Golf Courses Restaurants & Bars Gary Player Country Club, Sun Patio Lost City Golf Course, Crocodile Lounge 	
	



Restaurants		

How to get to Sun City  		
 Road Services  Self Drive Avis Rent-a-Car has a drop-off facility and hiring office at Sun City.   Contact details: P O Box 67 Sun City 0316 Tel: +27 14 55 21501 Fax: +27 14 55 21381  Chauffeur Drive Transport is available from Sun City to Johannesburg International Airport.   Contact details: Concierge Desk at The Palace +27 1455 73000.  Avis Rent-a-Car and Imperial Car Hire both offer a chauffeur drive service and transfers can be arranged from Johannesburg International Airport.  Contact details: Avis Rent-a-Car P O Box 221 Isando 1600 Tel: +27 11 923 3500 Fax: +27 11 923 3525  Imperial Car Hire 185 Commissioner Street Johannesburg 2000 Tel: +27 11 453 0005 Fax: +27 11 454 2929  	
 DragonFly Group provides transport in luxury and semi-luxury coaches, mini-busses, limousines and private saloon cars equipped with motorphones.  Contact details: DragonFly Group P O Box 987 Northlands 2116 Tel: +27 11 884 9911 Fax: +27 11 884 9916  Coach Services  Scheduled Shuttle Welcome Tours provide a pre-booked shuttle service between Johannesburg International Airport and Sun City.  Daily departure times: From Johannesburg: 07:00, 09:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:30, 17:00. From Sun City: 07:00, 10:00, 12:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00.  Contact details: Welcome Tours and Safaris P O Box 2191 Parklands 2121 Tel: +27 11 328 8050 Fax: +27 11 442 8865  Bussing For further information, call Computicket: +27 11 445 8116 Or the Welcome Centre: +27 1455 71543/4.   	
 Air Services  Airlink SA Airlink operates daily flights between Sun City and Johannesburg. Flying time is 35 minutes each way.  Flight times: Johannesburg International  Pilanesberg Airport Monday  Sunday 10:50, 13:15, 15:35.  Pilanesberg Airport  Johannesburg International Monday - Sunday 11:50, 14:15, 16:35.  SA Airlink Central Reservations Office South African Airways Block C 2nd floor P/Bag X13 Johannesburg International Airport 1627 Tel: +27 11 978 1111 Fax: +27 11 978 1106.  	
 Fly-packages by helicopter   DragonFly Travel and Safari have helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft available for charter. Helicopters depart from Grand Central Airport, Lanseria, Rand International and Johannesburg International Airport.  Reservations: P O Box 987 Northlands 2116 Tel: +27 11 884 9911 Fax: +27 11 884 9916.  	
	




Entertainment Centre Restaurants & Bars  		
The Entertainment Centre offers a choice of restaurants and fast food outlets. 		
 Curry Tavern An exotic selection of Chinese and Indian speciality dishes as well as steaks and seafoods.  Leonardo Pizza Workshop Exciting pizza creations and home-made pastas.  Squires Loft Outpost Succulent steaks and delicious seafood straight out of Africa.  	
 Brazilian Coffee Shop Delicious snacks and cakes can be enjoyed in this continental caf-style coffee shop.  Fast Food Outlets There are a number of fast food outlets situated in the Entertainment Centre including; Nando's, Milky Lane, Curry Tavern, Juicy Lucy, Little Leonardo's, London Pie Company, Squires Loft Fast Foods.  	
 Trader Horns Sports bar with big screen sports action, and live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays. Open daily.  Rhino Bar Casino self pick-up bar open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  Hippo Bar Casino self pick-up bar open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  NB: There is waitress service available 24 hours a day, from Sunday to Monday in both the Jungle Slots Casino & the Hall of Treasures Slots Casino. 	
	




   	
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The Golf Courses Restaurants  		
 Gary Player Country Club, Sun Patio Serves a light breakfast as well as a halfway-house lunch menu.  Lost City Golf Course, Crocodile Lounge Serves a light breakfast as well as a halfway-house lunch menu. 	
	



Golf Course  	 	
Known all over the world as the venue for the annual Nedbank Golf Challenge this Gary Player designed course is probably the recognizable in South Africa. It is also one of the best. 		
 And the critics agree as it is ranked number 2 in the country by Compleat Golfer magazine and number 1 by Golf Digest (South Africa).   Many of the game's superstars have graced the fairways at this magnificent bushveld course and this adds to its appeal. To be able to compare your game to theirs, to say, "I birdied that hole just as Seve did," or, "I drove past the place where Ernie or Nick landed", is all part of the mystique of playing the Gary Player Country Club.   	
 Off the back markers the course measures over 7 000 metres which makes it one of the longest in the world. But a variety of tees make it possible to shorten the course and render playable for all levels of golfers. A distinguishing feature of the course is its green's complexes, with strategically placed bunkers, swales and mounds that protect the super slick clover shaped greens. With pristine perfect kikuyu fairways and excellent bent grass greens the course is kept in perfect condition all year round.   	
 David Frost, Seve Ballesteros and Bernard Langer have all won the Million Dollar more than once but the most impressive performance over this testing layout came in 1993 when Nick Price posted a winning score of 264 - twenty four under par and eight strokes better than the previous best.   A feature hole? Well they're all good at the Gary Player Country Club, but for risk and reward the stand-out is the 9th . Play this par 5 from the forward tees and then have a go for the island green with your second and thrill to the challenge of this superb test of golf.	
	



Lost City Golf Course		
	Gary Player Golf Course and Nedbank Golf Challenge	
The Titleist Golf Academy		
		

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  Available pages   The 2 dropdown menus change according to the selection you make. If you select Carnival City, only the activity pages for that property will be shown in the second menu. If you select Conferences, only the property with conference facilities will be listed. To go back to the full menus, simply use the Restore Menu option at the end of each list. Sun City has the widest selection of activities.   How to retrace your steps   Once you start to navigate into the detailed content of the site some 'pointers' are listed at the bottom of the page. "Previous" will take you up a level on your Navigation selection. "Return to..." will take you up to the Navigation level selected in the drop down menu lists. You can always walk back through the previous pages by clicking on "Back" on your browser's tool bar.   Quick access buttons   The Atlantis Paradise Island button links to our affiliate hotel group in USA. In the bottom right corner are 3 buttons that take you directly to 3 important pages. The Feedback button allows you to send us an e-mail. The Help button brings you to this page. The Book Now button takes you to the reservation page. The Graphics button allows you to switch off the graphics (see above).  	
 Making reservations online   At this stage the website does not link directly into our head office reservation system, so each reservation entered on the site is only a request. The request will be confirmed - if accepted - by e-mail.  Conferences and other group event requests can also be submitted from the site; these will treated as sales leads and one of our sales consultants will contact you.   Technical Info   This website has been designed to work best with Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator versions 4.0 or higher. The page layout is based on a minimum screen resolution of 800 by 600, but others have been allowed for.   The many pictures on the pages mean that a fast telephone line speed is preferable, 56K or more. However, should pages load too slowly, the Graphics option will help (see above).  Responsible Gaming   An intercept page will be displayed the first time that you attempt to access a portion of the site that we believe suitable for adults only. You will be given the option to continue or hide gaming content. 	
	



Home Page  Nestled in the rolling hills of the Pilanesberg, only an hour and a half by car from Johannesburg and Pretoria - one of South Africas most scenic locations in the North West Province. Sun City is a world unto its self and has earned its reputation as Africas Kingdom of Pleasure. 	
 Whatever you want, youll find it at Sun City from sizzling entertainment, world-class casinos and restaurants to cater for all tastes, to our more relaxed poolside venues, quiet places, lush botanical gardens and extensive sporting facilities including the Valley of Waves and two world-class golf courses. These are just some of the elements that make Sun City unique to the worlds entertainment resorts.  The wide choice of conference venues and hotel accommodation from the Palace of the Lost City to the informal Sun City Cabanas as well as uncompromising standards and professionalism, ensure a level of convention and banqueting facilities which few can beat. 	
	


Contact Information		
	Shopping	
Local Attractions		
		
International Traveller Information  		
Currency   The local currency is the South African Rand. Foreign exchange and credit card facilities are available at the Sun City complex. 		
 Value Added Tax   Value added tax is currently at 14%.  Language   English is the language used at the Resort.  Weather   The weather is warm to hot and dry. Average temperatures are as follows:						
January to May:	High 	36*C	Low 	26*C		
June to September: 	High 	28*C	Low 	12*C		
October to December:	High	36*C	Low	26*C		
						
		




Location  	 	
1 hours drive from the major cities of Pretoria and Johannesburg. 		
 Pre-booked shuttle service between Johannesburg International Airport and Sun City is available.  Airport: Johannesburg International Airport.  	
	



South African Map		
	Route Map	
How to get to Sun City		
	Contact Information	
Recommended Routes		
	International Traveller Information	
Flight Schedules		
		
Outdoor Activities  		
Aviary   A walk-through aviary houses some of South Africas 887 bird species, located in the Cascades gardens. 		
 Botanical Gardens   Thousands of endemic, indigenous and exotic tree and plant species flourish at Sun City creating a number of different habitats, consisting of dry regions, rain forests, wetlands and coastal vegetation.   The botanical gardens at Sun City include five different trails comprising the Baobab Tour, Cascades Gardens Tour, Beach Tour, Spiderweb Trail and Lost City Croc Pit Tour. These trails are suitable for young and old.  	
 Kwena Gardens Crocodile Farm   Kwena Gardens is home to over 300 Nile crocodiles and is located just inside the main entrance to Sun City.   Pilanesberg National Park   Alongside Sun City is the Pilanesberg National Park, where visitors can thrill to the Big Five; leopard, lion, elephant, rhino and buffalo.   	
 Balloon rides at dawn, daytime safaris and evening barbeques or braais in the bush introduce the age-old magic of the real Africa.  Game Trackers provide a terrific range of tours and adventures into the Pilanesberg National Park. Choose from a day or night drive, a hiking trail, cultural tour or a balloon safari.   The Game Trackers desk is situated in the Sun City Hotel for bookings and information. 	
	




Sports & Recreation  	 	
Guests have the facilities of the entire Sun City Resort from which to choose when it comes to outdoor activities. Theres the incredible Valley of Waves, one of the worlds most amazing water-theme parks, waterworld where there is jetskiing, windsurfing, waterskiing and a huge range of other water sports, you can play tennis and squash, go horse-riding, discover the nature trails, the list is endless  		
   	



Valley of Waves		
	Sports	
Outdoor Activities		
		
Recommended Routes  		
Outward Bound  Travel north along with William Nicol Drive to Fourways intersection at Witkoppen Road.  Turn left into Witkoppen Road passing Fourways Mall on your right.  At first set of lights turn right into Cedar Avenue.  Proceed for 8,5km to T-junction.  Lion Bridge Supermarket is on the right.  Turn left and take the first right-hand turn.  Proceed 2 km to T-junction, passing over the R28 freeway.  Chicken farm is on your left.  Turn right at the T-junction into R512.  Carry on until the next T-junction (R27) passing Lanseria Airport turnoff.  Turn left on the R512 to Magaliesburg.  9.4km further on, turn right (R512) towards Brits.  Cross the railway line and onto the bridge over Hartbeespoort Dam.  At the T-junction turn right (R512) to Brits.  Travel to a major 4-way stop.  Turn left towards Brits and Rustenburg.  Pass the first turn-off to Brits.  Travel straight on, passing Tropical Gardens on the right.  Pass the R27 road on the right and the signboard: Sun City 89km.  Travel straight on for approximately 10km until you reach the signboard: Sun City 27km.  Turn right and cross over the highway, and you are on the direct road to Sun City.     	
Homeward Bound  Leaving the Sun City complex turn left and travel the direct route for 79km.  At the T-junction turn left and travel towards the Hartbeespoort Dam for approximately 15km and turn left on the R512 to Randburg crossing the bridge over the Hartbeespoort Dam.  At the T-junction turn left (R27) to Pretoria, (R512) to Randburg.  9.6km further turn right on the (R512) to Lanseria Airport.  Pass the Lanseria Airport turnoff and travel 3km and at that junction turn left.  Proceed past the chicken farm on your right.  Cross over the (R28) freeway to the T-junction.  Turn left and then first right and proceed to the Fourways Mall.     Directions from Pretoria  Select N4, R27, R514 or R513 to the 4-way stop intersection just beyond the tunnel at Hartbeespoort Dam.  Follow direction from this intersection as detailed on this route map.   	
	




Shopping  		
You can shop for most things at Sun City from perfume, books and curios to elegant leisurewear and jewellery: 		
 Boutiques   Sun City Collection  Souvenir clothing and gifts as a reminder of your visit to Sun City  Look Africa Casual clothing and curios  Place of Adornment Beachwear fashions available in the Valley of Waves.  Catherine Moore Ladies formal and smart-casual clothing.  Sun City Trading For all your men's clothing needs.  Kookai For the latest ladies fashions  	
 Preview Shoes. A wide selection of imported and local shoes - fit for any occasion!  Jewellery   Charles Greig Jewellers A name well known in Southern Africa to the connoisseur of fine gems and jewellery. Open daily in The Palace  Schwartz Jewellers In the Lost City Entertainment Centre  Curios and Gifts   	
 The Palace Collection Superb hand-made knits and distinctive T-shirts & sweatshirts featuring the exclusive designs inspired by the architecture of The Palace.  Tigers Eye African gifts and souvenirs.  The Sun Shop General store offering newspapers, magazines, sweets, tobacco and general amenities. In the Hotel Foyer.  Cabanas Collection A nik - nak shop situated in the Cabanas Hotel.  Magazines and Books   CNA ( Central News Agency) A wide selection of local and international magazines is available at the CNA.  	
 Sun City Pharmacy The Sun City Pharmacy is situated in The Lost City Entertainment Centre.   Confectionery   All Things Nice Situated in the Lost City Entertainment Centre, for those with a sweet tooth.  Sweet Discovery Situated in The Valley of Waves, Sweet Discovery stocks a full range of confectionery.  General   Studio Jano Resident photographer and frame specialist. Tel: (014) 557 4888. E - mail: jano@icon.co.za  Hairdressing Salons   The Royal Salon International hair design by a top team of stylists. Situated in The Palace. Manicures, pedicures and facials also available.  Sun Hair and Beauty Sun Hair and Beauty is located on the 2nd floor of the east wing of the Sun City Hotel. Specialises in cutting and styling of European and ethnic hair. A full range of hair and beauty treatments are available, including slimming and sunbed treatments and Shiatsu massage. 	
	



Sports  		
 Golf   The Lost City Golf Course and Golf Club Gary Player has created a fine and memorable golf course at The Lost City, and no hole is more memorable than the par-three 13th.   The green - in the shape of the African continent - is protected by three large bunkers to the right and more than 40 live crocodiles to the left.  The course is not unduly long and each hole has a number of tees, providing options that will suit all levels of skill.  The character of the course is very African, with many of the holes cut into the mountainside. The views from the elevated tees are stunning and it is recommended that one allow plenty of time to play this fascinating course in order to appreciate the wonderful sights, sounds and smells of Africa.  	
 The Gary Player Country Club Great courses evolve and it is almost 20 years that the Gary Player Country Club has hosted professional tournaments, building a reputation as a course that rewards good play and punishes bad, a course which requires a conservative approach at times while still rewarding the adventurous, a course worthy of hosting South Africa's premier sporting extravaganza - the annual Million Dollar Golf Challenge.  There is something very satisfying about playing the course on which the greats of the game have also played, to be able to compare your game with theirs.   It's all part of the special mystique of playing the Gary Player Country Club.  Titleist Golf Academy at Sun City The Titleist Golf Academy is housed in the unique setting of the Lost City Clubhouse and is headed by Teddy Webber.  Webber, a former touring professional and his team of devoted and capable teaching golfing professionals, impart significant skills and techniques to guests and students who participate in the Academy's extensive range of activities.  The Academy provides both private as well as group tuition with specialised three-day clinics being the highlight. The three-day clinics strive toward integrating the following aspects of the game: 	
  Developing your golf game by learning correct shot execution.  Boosting your confidence by enhancing shot-making skills and expanding your general golfing knowledge.  Improving your ability to rectify errant shots out on the course.   Booking Details:  For further information on or to reserve your place please call the Titleist Golf Academy at Sun City on (014) 557-1555 or (014) 557-3711   Prices:  Individual Golf Lesson - 45 minutes: R140.00 Group Golf Lesson - 3 to 8 people - 90 minutes: R80.00pp Individual Video Lesson - 60 minutes: R200.00 Corporate Golf Days - Golf Clinic by Professionals only - 30 minutes: R500.00  	
 Waterworld   The extensive lake at waterworld is where the fun goes sky high. So para-sail, jetski, sail and waterski or just take it easy on a pedalo. Expert instructors are available to introduce guests to the finer points.  Horse-riding   Lessons with resident trainer, trails and lead rides, for experience as well as beginner riders.  Tennis   Eleven tennis courts are available of which five are floodlit.  Coaching is also available from the resident tennis professional.  Squash   There are two squash courts located at the Gary Player Country Club.  Mountain Biking   There are two established cycling trails at Sun City and bikes for all ages are available for hire at the tennis clubhouse.  Cycling and Jogging Trails   There are 3km and 5km trails around both the Gary Player and the Lost City Golf Course.   The trails are all very scenic and are marked according to distance and direction.  Health Spa & Gym   The health spa is situated at the Gary Player Country Club with gymnasium, jaccuzi and steambath as well as a range of therapeutic treatments.  	
	




Valley of Waves  		
Far from the sea - yet a beach paradise! Surf 1.8 metre high waves in the Valley of Waves. Plunge down water chutes or bob around the Lazy River Ride. Tan and relax on golden beaches while sipping ice cold drinks under an African sun.  		
 The Valley of Waves is open daily from 09:00 to 18:00 in summer and 10:00 until 17:00 in winter and offers an astounding variety of adventures waiting to be discovered and enjoyed here.   Walk across the impressive Bridge of Time that links the Lost City Entertainment Centre with the Valley of Waves. Guarded by mighty elephants that protect the incalculable riches that lie hidden in the Hall of Treasures, an ingenious mock volcano regularly erupts, causing smoke and lava to bellow forth from deep within the Temple of Creation.   Pass the Monkey Spring Plaza - commemorating the troop of monkeys that saved the ancient tribe from starvation during a terrible drought - and enter the Valley of Waves through the massive Kong Gates. Stretched out before you is the Roaring Lagoon, where two metre high waves roll constantly towards the white soft sand beach.   The Sacred River Ride will take you on a gentle ride on an underground river, young and old alike can follow it's time worn path. The more adventurous can try the death defying water slide - the Temple of Courage - plunging down the face of the mountainside into the sparkling pool below.   	
 After the earthquake destroyed the ancient civilization, the old diamond and gold mines were partly flooded and today provide thrilling semi-submerged waterslides as they twist down Slide Hill.   There are several different forests in the Valley, namely the Rain Forest, the Baobab Forest, the Jacaranda Forest and the Tropical Forest, containing rare plant varieties.   Continue exploring and you will chance upon the Sway Bridge - devised by the King to entrap those who wished harm to the Royal Family - it creaks and sways as it spans the yawning chasm over the cascading waters below. Discover the Hidden Cave Falls by following the Hippo Gorge Trail, from the foot of the Royal Staircase or take the Adventure Path that links the Rain Forests across the Royal Staircase.   Intrepid explorers will also find the Gong of the Sun Lion. This beautiful gong saves the ancient people by summoning them to the safety of the Royal Arena shortly before the earthquake devastated their homes. Pass by the Royal Arena, a beautiful amphitheatre and the Royal Baths, whose tepid waters were reputed to have healing powers and were originally built over a natural spring. Take a well-earned liquid refreshment break at the Observatory Bar overlooking the Lake of Peace and the Roaring Lagoon or visit the Food Court where tasty foods are available.	
	




Accommodation  		
Sun City is able to offer an astonishing 1301 rooms and suites in a choice of four different hotels, ranging from the legendary Palace of The Lost City to the informal and relaxed Sun City Cabanas.  		
 Hotels at Sun City:  Sun City Cabanas Palace of The Lost City Sun City Vacation Club Sun City Hotel Sun City Cascades	
	



Cabanas Restaurants & Bars  		
The Sun City Cabanas offer three dining options; themed buffets at the Palm Terrace, juicy grills at the Morula Restaurant and light daytime fare served at the Morula Caf. 		
 Palm Terrace Ideal breakfast or dinner buffet venue, set amid lush garden greenery.  Morula Restaurant Succulent steaks and grills served in an inviting atmosphere at affordable prices.  	
 Morula Caf Serves light daytime fare.   Pool Bar Situated on the terrace overlooking the swimming pool, The Cabanas Pool Bar serves a selection of refreshing cocktails and fruit juice refreshers.    Other Restaurants and Bars 	
	




Accommodation  		
A fresh palette of vibrant colours has been used to decorate The Cabanas that offer unbeatable value for money. Cabanas guests can choose between standard and luxury Cabanas. Standard Cabanas offer shower-en-suite while their luxury counterparts feature a full bathroom. 		
 Standard amenities include direct-dial telephones; air-conditioning; colour television; radio; hairdryer; electric razor plug (100/220V); tea/coffee dispenser and a message service.   The room configuration for The Cabanas is as follows:  			
Standard twin	120		
Twin lake-facing	24		
Standard family room	201		
Family lake-facing room	32		
Paraplegic rooms	3		
TOTAL ROOMS	380		
 			
		



The Cascades Restaurants & Bars  		
Cascades guests dine by candle-light in splendid style at the Peninsula Restaurant and Bar, lighter fare is on offer at the Fishmonger Restaurant. 		
 Peninsula Restaurant Superb dishes chosen from an international menu, where the freshest ingredients combine with the most tempting gastronomic creations.  Fishmonger Restaurant Delicious seafood menu served amid a dramatic setting.  Vistas Bar Offers a wonderful view of the gardens and waterscapes.   	
The Peninsula Bar The ideal rendezvous for an aperitif or cocktail, the Peninsula Bar adjoins the restaurant of the same name.  The Vistas Bar This terrace bar, open seven days a week, with a wonderful view of the gardens and waterscapes also offers live entertainment on Friday and Saturday evenings.    Other Restaurants and Bars 	
	




Accommodation  		
The Cascades has 243 rooms where the warm rich tones of nature will welcome you. The rooms are decorated with style and a gentle touch.  		
 Understated luxury is the order of the day, and each room at The Cascades faces onto the lush, verdant tropical gardens and pools.  The majority of luxury rooms have jet-baths and the presidential suites have a jacuzzi.  Standard amenities include en-suite bathrooms; direct-dial telephones; air-conditioning; colour television; radio; hairdryer; electric razor plug (100/220V); mini-bar; 24-hour room service and message service.   		
 The room configuration for the Cascades is as follows:  			
Standard twin room	120		
Twin with balcony	12		
Luxury twin	41		
Standard family	60		
Standard suite	6		
Superior suite	1		
Luxury suite	2		
Presidential suite	1  		
TOTAL ROOMS	243		
 			
		


Royal Ballroom  															
The Royal Ballroom can accommodate 1100 people and can be divided into two rooms. The function room provides extra security as the entire surrounding area can be made exclusive to delegates.  															
    MAXIMUM CONFERENCE CAPACITY TABLE 															
VENUE			U-SHAPE		CINEMA			SCHOOLROOM				BOARDROOM			
ROYAL BOARDROOM A & B			189		1100			850				228			
ROYAL BALLROOM A			105		350			300				132			
ROYAL BALLROOM B			117		750			500				156			
  MAXIMUM BANQUET CAPACITY TABLE 															
VENUE		BANQUET								DANCE					
		ROUND				RECTANGLES				ROUND			RECTANGLES		
	COCKTAIL	BUFFET		SERVED		BUFFET	SERVED			BUFFET	SERVED		BUFFET	SERVED	
ROYAL BALLROOM A & B	1300	700		900		900	1000			650	750		870	850	
ROYAL BALLROOM A	500	200		300		300	350			150	250		280	250	
ROYAL BALLROOM B	800	500		600		600	650			350	500		520	600	
  DIMENSIONS TABLE 								
VENUE	DOOR WIDTH	DOOR HEIGHT	CEILING HEIGHT		ROOM LENGTH	ROOM WIDTH	TOTAL AREA (SQ. METRES)	
			HIGHEST	LOWEST				
ROYAL BALLROOM A & B	6 OF 1.78 1 OF 1.85	2.39	5.7		49.40	29.40	1452.352	
ROYAL BALLROOM A	1.85	2.39	5.7		19.70	29.40	279.20	
ROYAL BALLROOM B	6 OF 1.78	2.39	5.7		29.70	29.40	873.20	
															




Lost City Convention Centre  									 						
The Lost City Convention Centre is situated in the Lost City Entertainment Centre and features the following venues:															
 Superbowl Pilanesberg Room Royal Ballroom Hall of Treasures Exhibition Centre Meeting Rooms   Conference venues are also available at The Palace and the Sun City Hotel.       MAXIMUM CONFERENCE CAPACITY TABLE 															
VENUE		U-SHAPE			CINEMA			SCHOOLROOM				BOARDROOM			
PILANESBERG A & B		147			1300			800				N/A			
PILANESBERG A		96			500			300				120			
PILANESBERG B		90			420			180				108			
PILANESBERG A OMEGA		120			980			400				156			
PILANESBERG B OMEGA		108			900			350				116			
ROYAL BOARDROOM A & B		189			1100			850				228			
ROYAL BALLROOM A		105			350			300				132			
ROYAL BALLROOM B		117			750			500				156			
LYNX		34			80			50				44			
CIVET		24			58			30				34			
LEOPARD		26			63			40				32			
LION		16			32			15				20			
CHEETAH		24			40			24				28			
ELAND		39			120			60				48			
SABLE		22			40			28				24			
IMPALA		15			30			18				18			
KUDU		22			40			28				24			
OWL		15			30			18				18			
HAWK		24			48			21				30			
KESTREL		22			40			28				27			
EAGLE		39			120			60				48			
  MAXIMUM BANQUET CAPACITY TABLE 															
VENUE			BANQUET							DANCE					
			ROUND			RECTANGLES				ROUND			RECTANGLES		
	COCKTAIL		BUFFET	SERVE		BUFFET	SERVE			BUFFET	SERVE		BUFFET	SERVE	
PILANESBERG A & B	900		600	750		650	800			650	750		600	700	
PILANESBERG A	400		230	280		300	350			200	230		230	280	
PILANESBERG B	300		130	180		170	220			100	140		140	180	
PILANESBERG A OMEGA	500		450	520		520	580			350	430		430	500	
PILANESBERG B OMEGA	400		420	490		480	540			320	400		400	480	
ROYAL BALLROOM A & B	1300		700	900		900	1000			650	750		870	850	
ROYAL BALLROOM A	500		200	300		300	350			150	250		280	250	
ROYAL BALLROOM B	800		500	600		600	650			350	500		520	600	
LYNX	64		40	50		48	50			36	40		42	55	
CIVET	49		30	40		42	48			30	30		36	42	
LEOPARD	42		30	32		36	36			24	30		30	36	
LION	20		N/A	16		N/A	24			N/A	N/A		N/A	N/A	
CHEETAH	36		24	30		36	36			20	24		30	30	
ELAND	100		60	80		60	80			40	60		48	60	
SABLE	48		24	32		30	36			24	24		24	30	
IMPALA	20		N/A	N/A		N/A	N/A			N/A	N/A		N/A	N/A	
KUDU	48		24	32		30	36			24	24		24	30	
OWL	20		N/A	N/A		N/A	N/A			N/A	N/A		N/A	N/A	
HAWK	45		20	24		24	36			16	24		24	30	
KESTREL	48		24	32		30	36			24	24		24	30	
EAGLE	100		60	70		60	72			40	50		48	60	
  DIMENSIONS TABLE 								
VENUE	DOOR WIDTH	DOOR HEIGHT	CEILING HEIGHT		ROOM LENGTH	ROOM WIDTH	TOTAL AREA (SQ. METRES)	
			HIGHEST	LOWEST				
PILANESBERG A & B	2.38	2.02	4.9		40.48	25.1	1016.05	
PILANESBERG A	2.38	2.02	4.9		15.8	25.1	396.58	
PILANESBERG B	2.38	2.02	4.9		12.78	25.1	320.778	
PILANESBERG A OMEGA	2.38	2.02	4.9		27.7	25.1	695.27	
PILANESBERG B OMEGA	2.38	2.02	4.9		24.68	25.1	619.468	
ROYAL BALLROOM A & B	6 OF 1.78 1 OF 1.85	2.39	5.7		49.40	29.40	1452.352	
ROYAL BALLROOM A	1.85	2.39	5.7		19.70	29.40	279.20	
ROYAL BALLROOM B	6 OF 1.78	2.39	5.7		29.70	29.40	873.20	
LYNX	1.77	2.02	3.08	2.86	9.55	8.55	81.653	
CIVET	1.77	2.02	3.08	2.86	8.53	7.60	64.828	
LEOPARD	1.77	2.02	3.08	2.86	10.08	6.35	64.008	
LION	1.77	2.02	2.88	2.68	6.65	5.25	34.913	
CHEETAH	1.77	2.02	3.08	2.86	10.04	5.36	53.814	
ELAND	1.58	1.95	2.83	2.64	12.44	8.82	109.721	
SABLE	1.58	1.95	2.83	2.64	8.46	6.32	53.467	
IMPALA	1.36	1.95	2.83	2.64	8.46	4.90	41.454	
KUDU	1.58	1.95	2.83	2.64	8.46	6.32	53.467	
OWL	1.58	2.00	2.80	2.65	8.78	4.95	43.460	
HAWK	1.58	2.00	2.80	2.65	9.15	5.63	51.514	
KESTREL	1.58	2.00	2.80	2.65	8.80	6.39	56.230	
EAGLE	1.58	2.00	2.80	2.65	12.85	8.91	114.494	
															



Superbowl		
	Pilanesberg Room	
Royal Ballroom		
	Hall of Treasures Exhibition Centre	
Speciality Venues & Themes		
	Meeting Rooms	
Seating Examples		
	Equipment	
Accommodation		
	Sports & Recreational Facilities	
Meeting Rooms  	 	
   	



Cat Rooms		
	Buck Rooms	
Bird Rooms		
			
Pilanesberg Room  															
The Pilanesberg Room can accommodate up to 1000 people and can be divided into two rooms, catering for a maximum of 1300 guests cinema style and 750 people for a banquet.  															
   MAXIMUM BANQUET CAPACITY TABLE 															
VENUE			BANQUET							DANCE					
			ROUND			RECTANGLES				ROUND			RECTANGLES		
	COCKTAIL		BUFFET	SERVE		BUFFET	SERVE			BUFFET	SERVE		BUFFET	SERVE	
PILANESBERG A & B	900		600	750		650	800			650	750		600	700	
PILANESBERG A	400		230	280		300	350			200	230		230	280	
PILANESBERG B	300		130	180		170	220			100	140		140	180	
PILANESBERG A OMEGA	500		450	520		520	580			350	430		430	500	
PILANESBERG B OMEGA	400		420	490		480	540			320	400		400	480	
  MAXIMUM CAPACITY TABLE 															
VENUE		U-SHAPE			CINEMA			SCHOOLROOM				BOARDROOM			
PILANESBERG A & B		147			1300			800				N/A			
PILANESBERG A		96			500			300				120			
PILANESBERG B		90			420			180				108			
PILANESBERG A OMEGA		120			980			400				156			
PILANESBERG B OMEGA		108			900			350				116			
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VENUE	DOOR WIDTH	DOOR HEIGHT	CEILING HEIGHT		ROOM LENGTH	ROOM WIDTH	TOTAL AREA (SQ. METRES)	
			HIGHEST	LOWEST				
PILANESBERG A & B	2.38	2.02	4.9		40.48	25.1	1016.05	
PILANESBERG A	2.38	2.02	4.9		15.8	25.1	396.58	
PILANESBERG B	2.38	2.02	4.9		12.78	25.1	320.778	
PILANESBERG A OMEGA	2.38	2.02	4.9		27.7	25.1	695.27	
PILANESBERG B OMEGA	2.38	2.02	4.9		24.68	25.1	619.468	
															




Superbowl  						
Features superstar performers, as well as major international sporting events, exhibitions, conventions and banquets. Seats 6000 people in absolute comfort for a show and 1500 people for dinner.  						
 The Superbowl is an octagon shaped arena with a portable end stage constructed of wood panels and built in modules measuring 2m x 1m x 1.5m high.   The house curtain is a heavy maroon velour and is electronically operated by a variance speed control motor. Access to the stage and dressing rooms is from the back of house. The auditorium is carpeted.     MAXIMUM CONFERENCE CAPACITY TABLE 						
VENUE	U-SHAPE	CINEMA	SCHOOLROOM		BOARDROOM	
SUPERBOWL	N/A	6000	2000		N/A	
  MAXIMUM BANQUET CAPACITY TABLE 										
VENUE		BANQUET				DANCE				
		ROUNDS		RECTANGLES		ROUNDS		RECTANGLES		
	COCKTAIL	BUFFET	SERVE	BUFFET	SERVE	BUFFET	SERVE	BUFFET	SERVE	
THE SUPERBOWL	4000	1000	1350	1200	1560	900	1250	1100	1450	
						




Hall of Treasures Exhibition Centre  															
Exciting new exhibition venue which can also be used for cocktail parties, finger/fork lunches and dinners, and can also be themed.  															
    MAXIMUM CONFERENCE CAPACITY TABLE 															
VENUE		U-SHAPE			CINEMA			SCHOOLROOM			BOARDROOM				
LOWER		N/A			800			450			N/A				
UPPER		N/A			250			125			N/A				
  MAXIMUM BANQUET CAPACITY TABLE 															
VENUE			BANQUET						DANCE						
			ROUND			RECTANGLES			ROUND			RECTANGLES			
	COCKTAIL		BUFFET	SERVED		BUFFET	SERVED		BUFFET	SERVED		BUFFET		SERVED	
LOWER	800		450	450		550	550		400	400		480		480	
UPPER	250		150	150		150	150		120	120		120		120	
  DIMENSIONS TABLE 								
VENUE	DOOR WIDTH	DOOR HEIGHT	CEILING HEIGHT		ROOM LENGTH	ROOM WIDTH	TOTAL AREA (SQ. METRES)	
			HIGHEST	LOWEST				
LOWER	6.400	2.460	30		25	27	740	
UPPER	3.430	2.150	30		20 28	10 8	510	
															




The Entertainment Centre  		
The Entertainment Centre offers fun for all with prizes to be won on redemption video games and exciting video sporting challenges.  		
 There is also a range of cinemas, good old-fashioned call bingo and a choice of restaurants and fast food outlets. Gaming provides endless thrills with many hundreds of slots in the jungle casino and superstar entertainment in the Superbowl.   Jungle Casino   Hundreds of slot machines set amid a jungle setting  play one of our progressive jackpots; Dream Machine, Million Mania, Millennium Mania or Poker Magic and you could walk away a millionaire.   	
 Join in one of our many exciting promotions and take home lots of prizes.  The Bingo Lounge   Find out how two ducks, the key to the door, a pair of lucky legs and some snakes alive can make you a winner! Its bingo lingo for 22, 21, 11 and 55 which is only one of many possible combinations that could make you a lucky winner at the Sun City Bingo Lounge.  Open Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.  	
 Showscan   This amazing cinema features a speed wobble and dynamic motion simulator.  Ster Kinekor Theatres   There are four cinemas showing current releases.  Adult shows daily.  Trader Horns Action Bar   An action-packed sports bar featuring television screens as well as live entertainment.  Novelty and Arcade Games   Fun for all with prizes to be won on redemption video games of every description.   Superbowl   This superb venue hosts superstar performers and shows.	
	




Entertainment  	 	
Sun City has dazzled the international community with its glamorous casinos, gourmet restaurants, extensive sports facilities and star-studded spectaculars.  		
 The full variety of entertainment on offer ranges from slots to safaris; the theatre extravaganza to a games arcade for children; horse-riding to golf; the valley of waves to the lost citywhatever it is you are looking for you will find it at Sun City. 	
	



The Entertainment Centre		
	The Sun City Hotel	
		

Table Games  	 	
The casino is located in the Sun City Hotel and is open daily. The entrance to the casino is through a brightly coloured display of large casino chips, situated behind a fountain of gold coins. 		
  American Roulette (main floor)   Limits range from R5 minimum to R200 maximum.  American Roulette is an exciting, fun filled casino game with a wide variety of bets and is played with special chips called colour chips.   Blackjack   Limits range from R50 minimum to R2 000 maximum.  The object of Blackjack is to draw a hand of cards which has a value closer to 21 than that of the croupier, without going bust (over 21). A two card hand consisting of an Ace with any 10, Jack, Queen or King is called a Blackjack and pays 3 : 2.  	
 Sun City Stud Poker   R20 minimum - R200 maximum.   Craps (DICE)   Open over special events and Saturdays.  Limits range from R10 minimum to maximum R1 000.  	
 Mini Punto Banco   Limits range from R100 minimum to R10 000 maximum.  Punto Banco is a popular card game allowing players to bet for or against the bank. Fourteen players can be seated at the table, each with their own allocated betting area in front of them. In addition to the seated players, Punto Banco can accommodate a number of standing players  Should you need assistance in learning how to play any game offered in our casinos, we would be delighted to teach you, in private if you prefer. Please contact the PRO desk for more information on ext 1068.	
	



Table Games		
	

Credit Facilities  		
Credit Cards   Credit cards can be accepted for limited amounts within a fourteen day period, accompanied by positive identification. American Express, Diners and all gold cards have a limit of R2 000. American Express only permits us to accept cards beginning with the serial number 3768). All other cards bear a limit of R500.  		
  Credit   Please contact the cashier desk for more information.   Cheques   Personal cheques will be accepted up to R500-00 over a fourteen day period, accompanied by positive identification. Bank guaranteed cheques can be accepted if accompanied by positive identification and the relevant credit card, however banks restrict the number of guaranteed cheques we are permitted to accept each day. You are asked to contact the cashier for details regarding the type of cheque you may be using.  	
  Travellers' Cheques   All travellers cheques are accepted.  Foreign Currency   All major foreign currencies are accepted for chips at the casino cash desk. To exchange foreign currency for SA Rands, please contact the bank in the hotel or the concierge desk. A passport and air ticket is required for all foreign exchange transactions. 	
	




Sun International - A world of a Thousand Thrills

Sun International is a name synonymous with excellence in the world of hospitality and leisure, both in South Africa - where it is the undisputed industry leader - and abroad, with the Sun International group featuring amongst the top 20 hotel chains worldwide. 

We offer our guests an irresistible combination of architecturally exciting hotels and resorts in truly spectacular destinations. This, combined with our service excellence, the most superb sporting and leisure activities available, and delicious cuisine created by talented banqueting teams, makes it easy to see why our guests keep on coming back for more - whether on a leisure break, a conference or an incentive adventure.

We invite you to discover our world and, whether you're a new
visitor or an old friend, we hope to welcome you very soon!
Operating Hours  		
The Sun City Hotel Slots and Jungle Casino Slots is open 24 hours every day of the year.  		
  The Bingo Lounge operates Wednesdays and Sundays from 12:00 to 20:00, and on Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00 to 24:00. It is also open on all public holidays. Special arrangements are made for group promotions for Bingo.  The operating hours of the casino and Salon Priv are from 13:00 until late, seven days a week.  The International Room is open by appointment only. 	
	



Sun City School of Gaming  		
At certain times of the year, free lessons are available at the Sun City Casino in the skills and etiquette of Blackjack, American Roulette, Punto Banco and Craps. Please check with Gaming PRO. 		
   	




Slots  	 	
The casino at the Sun City Hotel has 379 slot machines. The Sun City Jungle casino at the Entertainment Centre has 456 slot machines.  		
  Sun City offers the largest Progressive Jackpots in Africa, namely the Dream Machine and the Millennium Mania, which minimum jackpot is an incredible R2 000 000. The Dream Machines pay out a minimum of R1 000 000 at any given time for the top jackpot.  There are Dream Machine slot banks in the Sun City Hotel and on the Jungle casino slot floor in the Entertainment Centre. The Dream Machine is a R1 denomination machine, to win the jackpot, a maximum bet of R3 (three coins) must be played. You are required to get 3 Dream Machine symbols in a row on any of the three payout lines. 	
 Millennium Mania is the only slots machine game in South Africa that pays a minimum jackpot of R2 million - provided you've played all five 50cent coins. And if you choose to play only four 50cent coins? The minimum jackpot is still a cool R1 million!  In April a lucky gambler from Carnival City won a mega R3,7 million on Millennium Mania  So if you want to be a double millionaire, you know where to go! 	
  In order to win any progressive jackpot, maximum coins must be played. Guests are requested to check their bets as all machines clearly state how many coins are required to win major payouts. However, it is the responsibility of the player to check that the machine has accepted every coin that has been placed in the slot, as there are times when coins are rejected and therefore have to be inserted again.  Sun City has slots denominations from 50 cents to R100 consisting of reel, video games and poker slots. 	
	



R5.00 Slots		
	R50.00 Slots	
R25.00 Slots		
	R0.50 Slots	
R100.00 Slots		
	R1.00 Slots	
R10.00 Slots		
	R2.00 Slots	
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Contact Details

  
 

 
 
Slots management contact numbers: Slots Management office 014 557 1107 
Slots Promotions office 014 557 1010 
Slots P.R. Manager 014 557 1527 
Slots MVG desk  Jungle Casino 014 557 1800 
Slots MVG desk  Sun City hotel 014 557 3663 

Casino management contact numbers: Casino Management office   014 557 1074 
Casino P.R. Manager   014 557 3303 
Casino MVG desk  Sun City hotel   014 557 1068/3231 
 
 




          


        Strokesaver, Course Graphics  	 	
Gary Player Golf Course  The following pages give a detailed overview of each hole on the Gary Player golf course. We hope you enjoy playing these holes.		
  Pink - Professional Dark Green - Championship White - Club Light Green - Ladies  	
    Future enhancements to this area of the site will provide insider information to visitors who register as a Sun International Golfer.	
	



Hole 1		
	Hole 10	
Hole 2		
	Hole 11	
Hole 3		
	Hole 12	
Hole 4		
	Hole 13	
Hole 5		
	Hole 14	
Hole 6		
	Hole 15	
Hole 7		
	Hole 16	
Hole 8		
	Hole 17	
Hole 9		
	Hole 18	
Hole 1  		
 Gary Player Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 7, 403m The ideal tee shot on this tough opening hole is to the left centre of the fairway. The bunker on the right side of the fairway is to be avoided at all costs. The green is well bunkered in the front, and dependent on the pin position a medium iron shot is required for your approach.     Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.  		
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Hole 10  		
 Gary Player Golf Course  Par 5, Stroke 16, 518m This straightforward looking par five places emphasis on the second shot. The green is not visible for the second shot due to a large bunker on prominent mound 75 metres short of a narrow green. Playing the third shot from the fairway is essential.  		
   Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.  		
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Hole 11  		
 Gary Player Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 10, 419m This dogleg left requires an accurate tee shot. The tee shot must carry a narrow slute and land short of a menacing fairway bunker. Once on the fairway a straightforward second shot awaits the players. Cut off as much of the dogleg at your own peril.      		
   Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Hole 12  		
Gary Player Golf Course  Par 3, Stroke 14, 207m It looks straightforward, but this par 3 demands an accurate tee shot, particularly when the pin is at the front of the green, Underhit shots will fall in the sand at the front and to the left of the green, while too much club will see the ball run to the back of a testing green.  		
   		
Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.  			
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Hole 13  		
Gary Player Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 2, 395m Two bunkers await the overhit or pulled tee shot and can make it a very long uphill journey to a testing green. 		
 Make sure that enough club is used to this severely sloping green.          Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.  			
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Hole 14  		
 Gary Player Golf Course  Par 5, Stroke 8, 550m An accurate tee shot is required on this dogleg right par five. Players wishing to hit the green in two must beware the large waste bunker with punishing pampas grass surrounding the green. The sensible play is to lay up leaving a short iron for the third shot.     		
   Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Hole 15  		
 Gary Player Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 6, 417m Favour the right with the tee shot and the left with the approach to weave a path between the bunkers. If the player gets into a good position off the tee, the pin is vulnerable, making this hole a good birdie opportunity depending on the pin position.      Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.  			
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Hole 16  		
 Gary Player Golf Course  Par 3, Stroke 18, 195m The water on the left does not come into play, instead sand around the green is the hazard again. The shortest of the par 3s, action here matches the dramatic view of Sun City from the green.      		
   Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Hole 17  			
Gary Player Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 12, 374m The dry route is guarded by sand so the tee shot must split a fairway rolling right to left towards water. Accuracy is the key as any perfect tee shot leaves a short iron into the green.   		 	
   Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres. 			
 			
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Hole 18  		
 Gary Player Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 4, 422m  The tee shot must lay up short and right of the water, leaving a long second to an undulating green protected front right and left by bunkers. Ensure that enough club is used, as this shot is longer that it looks. The target can look extremely intimidating on this dogleg left closing hole.   		
   Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres. 		
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Hole 2  		
 Gary Player Golf Course  Par 5, Stroke 13, 503m The emphasis on this par 5 is driving accuracy. Once on the fairway, the player must decide to carry a large dam on the right of the fairway, or lay up to a narrow sloping section of fairway on the left. A well-bunkered green with numerous pin positions awaits your approach.      Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.  			
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Hole 3  		
 Gary Player Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 3, 395m Accuracy is the key from the tee, with bush on the left and a bunker on the right. A medium iron approach to a 3 tiered narrow green with bunkers on either side. Remember to use enough club, as the green is higher than meets the eye.      Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.  			
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Hole 4  		
 Gary Player Golf Course  Par 3, Stroke 9, 195m As if the length is not challenging enough, this par 3 calls for the tee shot to fly over the corner of a lake fronting the green. Once on the green, no par is assured as the breaks have fooled many a golfer.  		
   Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Hole 5  		
Gary Player Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 11, 400m This seemingly straightforward hole is not to be underestimated. A short iron second shot can be very intimidating to this 3 tiered well-bunkered green.  		
 The various pin position options make this hole, and only 30 % of the work is done after you have found the fairway with your tee shot.   		
Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.  			
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Hole 6  		
Gary Player Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 15, 363m A long iron tee shot is ideal at this short par four. Any tee shot left of centre leaves a blind second shot over bush. Favour the right side of the fairway, which will leave a downhill short iron to a green guarded by bunkers in the front and at the back.  		
   		
Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.  			
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Hole 7  		
 Gary Player Golf Course  Par 3, Stroke 17, 206m Most will abandon any pretence of aiming for the flag and happily settle for the safety of the green. Surrounded by a horseshoe of sand and partly hidden from the tee, a finish on the putting surface is achievement enough.  		
   Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Hole 8  		
 Gary Player Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 1, 431m The toughest hole on the golf course requires an accurate tee shot to a fairway surrounded by dense bush. A water hazard running across the fairway is to be avoided leaving a medium to long iron uphill approach to a sloping green.     Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.  			
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Hole 9  			
Gary Player Golf Course  Par 5, Stroke 5, 545m The signature hole at the Gary Player Country Club. This par five is a genuine three shotter for most golfers. The island green is more susceptible to a short iron third shot rather than a long fairway wood for the brave. A par five is always a good score.		 	
  			
   Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.  			
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Gary Player Golf Course and Nedbank Golf Challenge  	 	
Known all over the world as the venue for the annual Nedbank Golf Challenge this Gary Player designed course is probably the recognizable in South Africa. It is also one of the best.  		
 And the critics agree as it is ranked number 2 in the country by Compleat Golfer magazine and number 1 by Golf Digest (South Africa).   Many of the game's superstars have graced the fairways at this magnificent bushveld course and this adds to its appeal. To be able to compare your game to theirs, to say, "I birdied that hole just as Seve did," or, "I drove past the place where Ernie or Nick landed", is all part of the mystique of playing the Gary Player Country Club.   	
 Off the back markers the course measures over 7 000 metres which makes it one of the longest in the world. But a variety of tees make it possible to shorten the course and render playable for all levels of golfers. A distinguishing feature of the course is its green's complexes, with strategically placed bunkers, swales and mounds that protect the super slick clover shaped greens. With pristine perfect kikuyu fairways and excellent bent grass greens the course is kept in perfect condition all year round.   	
 David Frost, Seve Ballesteros and Bernard Langer have all won the Nedbank Golf Challenge more than once but the most impressive performance over this testing layout came in 1993 when Nick Price posted a winning score of 264 - twenty four under par and eight strokes better than the previous best.   A feature hole? Well they're all good at the Gary Player Country Club, but for risk and reward the stand-out is the 9th . Play this par 5 from the forward tees and then have a go for the island green with your second and thrill to the challenge of this superb test of golf. 	
	



Strokesaver, Course Graphics		
	Green Fees	

Green Fees  				
Gary Player Golf Course 				
 Golf booking and rate details   Sun City Golf Rates valid until 30 November 1999   Individual Rates   				
		18 Holes	9 Holes	
Day Visitor		R160.00	R110.00	
Hotel Resident		R130.00	R90.00	
Golf Cart Hire (per cart)		R130.00	R90.00	
Caddie Fees		R60.00	R50.00 (minimum)	
Driving Range (40 balls per bag - hire fee)		R25.00	R25.00	
Club hire per set		R120.00	R80.00	
 Group rates are available on request.   Sun City Golf Rates valid 1 December 1999 - 30 November 2000   Individual Rates  			
	18 Holes	9 Holes	
Day Visitor	R170.00	R110.00	
Hotel Resident	R170.00	R110.00	
Golf Cart Hire (per cart)	R130.00	R90.00	
Caddie Fees	R60.00	R50.00 (minimum)	
Driving Range (40 balls per bag - hire fee)	R25.00	R25.00	
Club hire per set	R150.00	R100.00	
 Group rates are available on request. 			
				




Strokesaver, Course Graphics  	 	
Lost City Golf Course  The following pages give a detailed overview of each hole on the Lost City golf course. We hope you enjoy playing these holes. 		
 Pink - Professional Dark Green - Championship White - Club Light Green - Ladies     Future enhancements to this area of the site will provide insider information to visitors who register as a Sun International Golfer.	
	



Hole 1		
	Hole 10	
Hole 2		
	Hole 11	
Hole 3		
	Hole 12	
Hole 4		
	Hole 13	
Hole 5		
	Hole 14	
Hole 6		
	Hole 15	
Hole 7		
	Hole 16	
Hole 8		
	Hole 17	
Hole 9		
	Hole 18	

Green fees  				
Lost City Golf Course 				
 Golf bookings and rate details   Sun City Golf Rates valid until 30 November 1999   Individual Rates  				
		18 Holes	9 Holes	
Day Visitor		R160.00	R110.00	
Hotel Resident		R130.00	R90.00	
Golf Cart Hire (per cart)		R130.00	R90.00	
Caddie Fees		R60.00	R50.00 (minimums)	
Driving Range (40 balls per bag - hire fee)		R25.00	R25.00	
Club hire per set		R120.00	R80.00	
 Group rates are available on request.   Sun City Golf Rates valid 1 December 1999 - 30 November 2000   Individual Rates  			
	18 Holes	9 Holes	
Day Visitor	R170.00	R110.00	
Hotel Resident	R170.00	R110.00	
Golf Cart Hire (per cart)	R130.00	R90.00	
Caddie Fees	R60.00	R50.00 (minimums)	
Driving Range (40 balls per bag - hire fee)	R25.00	R25.00	
Club hire per set	R150.00	R100.00	
 Group rates are available on request.   Please note: Golf carts are compulsary on this course. 			
				





Hole 1  		
Lost City Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 14, 405m A relatively easy opening hole with the tee shot played from an elevated tee. The ideal shot is to place the ball right of the fairway bunker which will leave you with a clear shot to the green. The approach is hit to a green with a bunker on the left and at the back.  		
 There is a lateral water hazard on the right called Thompsons lagoon, which does come into play on the approach.  Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Hole 10  		
Lost City Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 13, 375m A short dogleg right par 4 up the hill.  The emphasis is on an accurate drive to set up a short iron approach to this tricky green. 		
   		
Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.  			
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Hole 11  		
Lost City Golf Course  Par 5, Stroke 15, 545m Off this elevated tee a good tee shot is required to clear the fairway bunkers on the right side. Then it is thinking time, to lay up short of the waste bunker or to go for it. Again bunkers are in play either side of this sloping green. The safe option of laying up is definitely recommended. 		
   		
Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Hole 12  		
Lost City Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 17, 360m A short dogleg left par 4. Avoid the bunkers on the left-hand side off the tee, and your approach to the middle of this long green will set up a birdie opportunity. 		
   		
Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.  			
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Hole 13  			
Lost City Golf Course  Par 3, Stroke 11, 180m The feature par 3 on the course. From an elevated tee your tee shot has to be pin pointed over the crocodile pit and on to the very well bunkered green. This is the signature hole at the Lost City, with the green shaped in the Map of Africa.		 	
   Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   			
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Hole 14  		
Lost City Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 5, 395m Once again the elevated tee gives you a great view of the hole. A suggested long iron or 3 wood off the tee will set you up for a mid to low iron into this challenging green up the hill. Watch out for the rocks.  		
   		
Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Hole 15  		
Lost City Golf Course  Par 3, Stroke 7, 180m By far the most difficult par 3 on the course. A carry of 165 metres over a ravine to a raised green is intimidating in itself. You cannot afford to be long either, as large bunkers behind the green will test your skill on this large sloping green. 		
   		
Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Hole 16  		
Lost City Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 3, 450m Watch out for the rocks on the right hand side of this dogleg right Par 4. Your mid iron approach into this sloping green is yet again made difficult with green side bunkers.  		
   		
Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Hole 17  		
Lost City Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 1, 450m A long straight par 4. After a good tee shot to a well-bunkered fairway a long iron approach to an intimidating green is a great test.  		
   		
Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Hole 18  		
 Lost City Golf Course  Par 5, Stroke 9, 528m A great finishing hole in the form of a par 5. Youve got to keep it down the middle avoiding water on the right and waster bunkers on the left. Your approach is long and intimidating with the water on the right side. Tournaments can be won and lost on this hole.  		
   Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Hole 2  		
Lost City Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 6, 445m Accuracy off the tee is the key. Waste bunkers hug the left and right side of the fairway, and a large bunker strategically positioned in front of the green, awaits a miss-hit short iron second shot.  		
   		
Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Hole 3  		
Lost City Golf Course  Par 3, Stroke 10, 180m An expansive water hazard is well positioned between tee and green. Depending on the pin position, a medium to long iron shot is necessary over the water, with large bunkers awaiting an over hit tee shot. Club selection is paramount at this tough par 3.  		
   		
Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Hole 4  		
Lost City Golf Course  Par 5, Stroke 12, 500m A 90 - degree dogleg left par 5. The ideal tee shot is to hug the left side of the fairway leaving a long iron or fairway wood to a two tiered green. Beware of the hazard running down the left- hand side.  		
   		
Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Hole 5  		
Lost City Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 18, 365m The high handicappers favourite, stroke 18, Par 4, but dont be fooled with the hazard on the left and the pot bunker in front of the green. Accuracy is still required.  		
   		
Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Hole 6  		
Lost City Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 4, 435m The tee shot needs to be spot on, on this dogleg right par 4, as there are fairway bunkers on either side. After that a challenging mid to long iron approach is required into this well bunkered green. 		
   		
Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Hole 7  		
Lost City Golf Course  Par 5, Stroke 8, 545m This long par five holds many dangers. From the tee one must avoid the large bunker on the right and dense bush on the left. The fairway slopes from left to right and the green is surrounded by bunkers both on the right-hand side and behind the green. A good 3 shot par five.  		
   		
Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Hole 8  		
Lost City Golf Course  Par 3, Stroke 16, 175m Breathtaking views of both the Palace of the Lost City and the Clubhouse are an attraction on this par 3. An elevated tee allows the player to use a medium to short iron shot to this spectacular hole.  		
   		
Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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Hole 9  		
 Lost City Golf Course  Par 4, Stroke 2, 470m No margins for error with water on the left and waste bunker on the right. After a great drive the long iron approach is intimidating with the water still on your left and green side bunkers on the right. This is a deserved stroke 2.   		
   Tee distances are in red. Green front distances in black. All distances shown are in metres.   		
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The Titleist Golf Academy  		
The Titleist Academy at the Lost City Golf Course offers tuition for all level of Golfers.  The Academy is run by Sun Citys Head Teaching Professional Teddy Webber. Teddy has been offering expert tuition for the past 20 years and ranges from single lessons to group lessons depending on the clients requirements.  		
 Two and three day Academies are the focal point of the Titleist Academy, with all aspects of the game being covered in this period. Video analyses are also offered for the accomplished Golfers, and all the technical details are scrutinised frame by frame. All of the Academys offered include this innovative teaching technique. Teddy Webber can be contacted on (01455) 71555 for further information regarding your personal tuition or group booking. 	
  The group lesson or Academy is extremely popular for corporate incentive. 	
	




A special Kamp Kwena Members Club rewards kids for regular visits. Newsletters and birthday cards are mailed to all members, and every time the youngsters return to Kamp Kwena, their passports are stamped.  		
 After four visits they receive a free gift and after accumulating eight stamps in their passport, they could win a free stay at one of the Sun City hotels.  	
	




Holiday activities  		
During school holidays, of course, things really hot up at Kamp Kwena for Kwena likes to lay on many extra activities for his young friends, including frequent visits to the Valley of Waves and parties every night.  		
   	




Kamp Kwena  	 	
Kamp Kwena is every kid's ideal way of getting the most out of a visit to the Sun City resort because its entertainment programmes for the 4 - 12 year olds are high on just the kind of interest and action the youngsters love. 		
 Kwena, the resorts friendly green crocodile, lives in what he describes as "a super-special Western wilderness fort made entirely of wood". It is built on the Cabanas lawns beside Waterworld and everyone knows that the wildest and wackiest parties are always held in forts.  There's a special Cubs group for lively 2 - 3 year olds, a Juniors group for trendy 4 - 8 year olds and a Kooldudes group for with-it 8 - 12 year olds.  So whether it's splashing around with pool noodles, taking part in a treasure hunt, crayoning a masterpiece, playing volleyball, face painting, having a water-pistol fight or watching one exciting mini-show after another, there's always something to keep the youngsters enthralled and entertained.   	
	



Holiday activities		
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