WINTER activities to explore in Sun City

Escape the icy clutches of winter by heading to Sun City where the mild climate and great midwinter and mid-week specials will instantly warm your heart

Whether you are active and enjoy sport, are an adventurous adrenaline junkie, or just enjoy relaxing in nature, Sun City has an ideal experience for you this winter.

The dry winter months are best for game viewing, so nature lovers can spot Africa’s Big Five plus the cheetah and wild dogs at the adjacent Pilanesberg National Park. Allow an experienced guide to take you on a Land Rover safari, or travel on foot with a tracker.

For a truly extraordinary experience, opt for the scenic hot-air balloon flight at dawn or a helicopter trip over Pilanesberg. Experienced and novice riders can take a leisurely trip on horseback through Letsatsing Game Park.

The magnificent gardens are also an attraction on their own and have been awarded Botanical Garden status, varying from tropical rain forest to various indigenous landscapes. Birders can meander along paths in these differing forest habitats to view a wide range of bird and plant species.

Keep active on the jogging trails or by playing on the floodlit tennis courts. For golfers, there are two 18hole, Gary Player-designed world-class championship golf courses, both 72 par – the Gary Player Golf Course and the Lost City Golf Course, famous for the live Nile crocodiles on its 13th hole. The Gary Player Country Club also boasts a luxurious spa and gymnasium.

The brave at heart can try an extreme adventure slide, alone or in tandem, at speeds of up to 120km per hour along a 2km long zip slide which stands 280m above the ground. Adrenalin seekers will also love Adrenalin Extreme, the adventure hub which comprises of a range of outdoor activities that includes Drift Trikes, Hovercrafts, the Accelerator and the Grizzly 4x4 Quad Challenge. For bright lights and excitement, visit the Soho Hotel, which also houses the casino with the latest slot machine technology and gaming tables of roulette, blackjack, poker, baccarat and punto banco.

Whether you escape for a holiday with the whole family or just your significant other, or whether you simply want a workation to escape from the routine boredom of your home office, Sun City offers you a perfect escape plan.

For more information about Sun City, visit www.suninternational.com.