Pilanesberg & Sun City

Where it is & how to get there

• From Johannesburg: About 2.5 hours by car.
• Malaria-free: Unlike Kruger, Pilanesberg is malaria-free, which suits families.
• Sun City: The resort has the Valley of Waves water park and the Palace of the Lost City.

The story of Pilanesberg

Pilanesberg National Park lies inside the crater of a volcano that was active more than a billion years ago. It was established in 1979, and animals including the Big Five were reintroduced.

Next door, Sun City is a resort complex with hotels, golf courses and the Valley of Waves water park.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Stay a night at Sun City.
• Book an early-morning guided game drive.
• Spend an afternoon at the Valley of Waves with children.

What's around Pilanesberg

• Sun CityResort and water park.
• Palace of the Lost CityFantasy hotel.
• Valley of WavesWave pool.
• Hartbeespoort DamOn the way from Johannesburg.

Questions travellers ask