The palace of the lost city

The Palace of the Lost City is set in the stark ruggedness of the Pilanesberg region 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. 25 hectares of botanical jungle with over 1 600 000 plants, trees and shrubs surround.

The Palace of the Lost City, surrounded by a 25 hectare botanical jungle, is a jewel of hospitality and has become one of the most enticing traveler's destinations, in the World.

The Valley of Waves is where visitors can surf 1,8 m high waves, plunge down the Temple of Courage and sunbathe on swathes of white sand.

The Palace of the Lost City lies at the heart of the Sun City Resort which offers 24 hour fun and entertainment, with great gaming on tables and slots, shows with international superstars and traditional-themed extravaganzas, interactive video and fun-fair games, cinemas, shops, restaurants and bars.

The jungle is threaded with paths meandering past cascades and waterfalls, lakes and pools and a variety of water-borne adventure rides.

Crocodile farm.

Squash, tennis, waterworld, valley of waves, horseback riding, gym, cinemas, theatrical extravaganza shows, bowling green, casino gaming.

The view of the hole from the elevated tee is unforgettable and one can understand why Gary Player sincerely believes he has created one of the top courses in the world at the Lost City, with its desert-style front nine and African bushveld closing nine. Rocky outcrops and large waste bunkers, planted with a variety of cacti, are a feature of the desert- style front nine.

The fairway landing areas are generous made more so by the recent conversion off all playing areas, tee to green, to kikuyu grass.

The greens are large and generally flat in contrast to those across the hill at the Gary Player County Club. Playing the back nine is like going on a golfing safari. It has often been noted that the game is more exciting when played downhill and this is certainly the case here.

In addition to the previously mentioned 13th, holes eleven, fourteen, fifteen and sixteen are all played from elevated tees offering thrill, excitement and challenge to the golfer. And some of the most spectacular African views to be had on a golf course.