Sun City Day Tour from Johannesburg: Valley of Waves

Swim the Roaring Lagoon and explore two of Sun City's resort hotels in one afternoon

A full-day guided tour from Johannesburg to Sun City, Africa's premier resort destination, with hotel pickup, transport by air-conditioned minivan, and entrance to Valley of Waves water park. The itinerary includes a stop at Chameleon Arts and Crafts, a tour of the Palace of the Lost City and the Cascades hotels, and access to the water park's main attraction, the Roaring Lagoon, where you can swim or relax on the beach.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sun City day tour from Johannesburg

• Pick up from hotel
• Drive 2h30 minutes to Sun City
• Stop at Chameleon Arts and Crafts
• Explore Sun City Resort
• Optional swimming at Valley of Waves
• Optional safari booking at Pilanesberg Park

What’s included

• Professional guide in English or French.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from selected Johannesburg hotels.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan.
• entrance to Sun City Resort and Valley of Waves water park.
• R80 food voucher.
• bottled water.

Times

• Every day 07:30

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Before you book

Group Up to 8 · max 7 per booking

Live guide English and French

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

Book up to 12h before

Ages Adult (21 to 59 years) · Child (6 to 13 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Infants must sit on laps

Operated by Mount Zion Tours and Travels (PTY) Ltd

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The experience

The tour picks you up from your Johannesburg hotel and drives 2.5 hours through the bushveld to Sun City, with a stop at Chameleon Arts and Crafts where you can browse African souvenirs and use the facilities. Once inside the resort, your guide walks you through the grounds and shows you the Palace of the Lost City and the Cascades, two of the four world-class hotels that anchor the property. The Valley of Waves water park sits at the heart of Sun City, and your entry ticket gets you to the Roaring Lagoon, the park's signature attraction. A lagoon where you can swim, float on loungers, or listen to the DJ from the beach as the sun sets over the valley.

The full day runs eight hours, which gives you time to move between the resort's different zones without rushing. Your guide is a professional who speaks English or French, and the minivan is air-conditioned for the drive. A food voucher worth R80 is included, and bottled water comes with you. Water activities beyond the lagoon (like slides and pools elsewhere in the park) are optional and at your own cost, as is a safari booking with Pilanesberg National Park if you want to add wildlife to the day.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 13 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What is the Roaring Lagoon at Valley of Waves?

The Roaring Lagoon is the main attraction at Sun City's water park, a lagoon where you can swim, float on loungers and relax on a palm-fringed beach while the sound of waves and DJ music fills the air.

How long is the drive from Johannesburg to Sun City?

The drive takes 2.5 hours through the bushveld, with a stop at Chameleon Arts and Crafts where you can stretch your legs and browse souvenirs.

What hotels will I see at Sun City?

Your guide will show you the Palace of the Lost City, the most magnificent of Sun City's four world-class hotels, and the Cascades, which offers casual elegance alongside the resort's other properties.

Is lunch included in the tour?

A food voucher worth R80 is included, which you can use at the resort's dining options. Drinks are not included, though bottled water comes with you on the drive.