TRAVELLER’S GUIDE TO VISITING THE VALLEY OF WAVES

I don’t know if I’ve mentioned before but Sun City is a childhood dream. Still is a dream. Besides the renovations, nothing has changed about this gem. In my opinion, it is still the very same place I eagerly looked forward to visiting over a decade ago.

The atmosphere still echos the fact that the classic ‘Mr Bones’ scenes were shot here. It still says, “I am the host of top tier festivals, awards shows and celebrity weddings”. Anyway that is besides this post’s point.

This Christmas I visited Mogwase, a place I consider my home in SA. Mogwase is just a stone thrown away from the Sun City Resort. To complete my christmas holidays itinerary I embarked on a short left trip to the resort. Due to some logistics though, I ended up making it in the afternoon hence covering the valley of waves ONLY, instead.

If you’re thinking of visiting sun city resort, here’s a guide to visiting the Valley of Waves:

1. WHAT TO WEAR

Bikini (for Ladies) or Surf shorts (for Lads)

2. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

R75 entry into Sun City Resort
R185 (Off Peak) entry into Valley of Waves, includes use of all slides and the Lazy River
R80 Towel
R50 Life Jacket
R50 Umbrella
R100 Small Locker

Note that, not all of these facilities are necessary/compulsory to use. The compulsory ones are entry fees

3. ACTIVITIES TO DO

Slides (Temple of Courage, Scorpion, Tarantula, Mamba, Noble’s Descent, Viper, Boomerango)
Dine (The Food Factory, The Brew Monkey)
Relax (The Lazy River, The Royal Baths, Spider Web Sway Bridge)

4. FACILITIES

FNB and Absa ATM
The Candy Store
Lockers, Umbrella, Towels and Life Jackets for hire
Various water rides and slides
Change rooms and bathrooms
Restaurants

5. OPERATING HOURS

September-April 0900-1800
May-August 1000-1700

6. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

No Food and Beverages from outside
Bags are searched

TIP: Bring along your sun screen, moisturiser or any of your valuable cosmetic products just so you look as normal after a water-filled day of activities

7. SNAP SNAP SNAP