Join in the epic birthday celebrations of South Africa’s favourite holiday resort this December, by making your way to Sun City for an unforgettable occasion. Sun City truly is a destination that has something for everyone to enjoy, young and old, travelling locally or discovering the North West province for the first time.
Sun City luxury resort and casino lies a short distance from the stunning Pilanesberg Nature and Game Reserve, and first opened its doors in 1979 to become famed as the “Kingdom of Pleasure” or “Lost City”. With an alluring and mythical atmosphere, myriad of activities, places to see and discoveries to be made regardless of the season, Rustenburg‘s Sun City has only become more popular over the decades.
This year, Sun City will be turning 40 and there is no holding back on celebratory extravagances at the tropical setting of The Valley of the Waves, under the African sky and alongside lovely waterscapes.
Taking place on Saturday the 7th of December from 5 pm onwards, the Sun City Big 40 Party is pulling out all the stops, welcoming the biggest names in South Africa’s music industry to be a part of the night’s entertainment line-up – put on your dancing shoes and get ready for an electric evening. A captivating production will also be held at the party, serving to showcase Sun City’s growth and reflect on many of the most special moments forming part of Sun City’s story. An amazing after-party will also follow this highly anticipated event, keeping the night alive at Sun City’s Sun Arena.
South Africa’s Top Artists
Top SA artists lined up for Sun City’s 40th Birthday Bash include Dr Victor & the Rasta Rebels, Mi Casa, Shekhinah, Kwesta, Kurt Darren, Soulmajestik, DJ Tira and Segaetsho Dynasty, while altogether 14 remarkable artists will be performing, adding to the excitement of what is being called the party of the decade. When looking for the best Summer Activities in and around Rustenburg this event is a must!
Tickets include entry to the Sun City Resort, a welcome drink and braai dinner as well as entry to the Big 40 Birthday party and after party. Book your holiday accommodation at Tshiberry Bed & Breakfast in Phokeng Village to enjoy stylish accommodation close to Sun City and nearby attractions like Pilanesberg Nature Reserve and Magaliesberg Canopy Tours.
The Sun City resort offers amazing activities and attractions that include Camp Kwena, bumper boats and Animal World for the kids, an incredible Gary Player Golf Course, a casino, spa facilities and a theatre. SunStar at Sun City is a famous sculpture that stands as a beacon of hope for the future, built using the wiring from the fence that once surrounded Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela served his 18-year prison sentence.