
Palace of the Lost City
Found in the famous Sun City Resort in South Africa’s North West Province, The Palace of the Lost City is a 5-star hotel mimicking an ancient lost city with huge towers and regal styling. It offers a host of room types and a wide range of facilities and activities.
The famous Valley of The Waves Waterpark is right on the Lost City's doorstep; with a large strip of man-made beach and exciting waterslides. The resort borders the Pilanesberg Nature Reserve, here you can enjoy a range of safari activities. For those visiting Sun City to gamble, paying a visit to Sun City Casino is recommended, while golf lovers can choose to play in two world-class golf courses. There are 25ha of ‘jungle’ gardens to explore as well as activities such as tennis, horse riding, mountain biking, volleyball, water sports, children’s activities, and a spa.
Expert View
- Only 2 hours from Johannesburg and easily combined with safaris
- Perfect for families with a host of fun-filled activities
- Unique architecture – inspired by a mythical lost African kingdom
- Hot air ballooning, safaris, waterslides, golf and much more
At a glance
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Rooms
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All Ages
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Open All Year
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Family Rooms
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B&B
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Scenic

"Head up to Kings Tower where you will be greeted with 360-degree views of the whole resort and its surrounds. It can be reserved for private sunset cocktails."
ACTIVITIES
This sample trip offers countless adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most and we will curate your perfect itinerary.
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Big 5 Safari
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4WD Safari
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Birdwatching
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Boat Trip
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Guided Walking Safari
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Rhino Tracking
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Helicopter Flights
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Hot Air Balloon Flights
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Cultural Experience
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Golf
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Hiking
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Horse riding
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Tennis
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Watersports
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Kids Club
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Wellness/Spa
Gallery
Take a journey through Palace of the Lost City to get a flavour of its unique style and character, designed to enchant every guest.






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Client Reviews
We routinely go the extra mile to ensure that we not only plan the perfect itinerary but ensure that you're in good hands at every stage of your journey. That's why we are especially proud to maintain an overall client satisfaction rating of 98%.

Honeymoon to Kenya & Tanzania
This was a once in a lifetime kind of trip that we are going to have to somehow repeat! The team at Mahlatini really worked hard for us throughout the planning process, exceeded our trip expectations, and worked diligently when we actually had to push our Honeymoon out a full year because of COVID …
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Honeymoon to Kenya & Seychelles
Nicki and Mahlatini took care of absolutely everything on this trip - we didn't have to worry about a thing knowing Nicki was multiple steps ahead of us every leg of our journey!
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Honeymoon to Seychelles
We rarely stay in 5 star luxury resorts so we were blown away by the amenities provided at Constance Lemuria and Denis Private Island. It was a wonderful trip and there wasn't anything where we expected more of.
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