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vision: “We want guests to feel instantly transported into Valley of Waves
the heart of the African wild. The design draws from natural Sun City has so much on offer, you need to plan carefully to
materials and textures – from stone-look tiles to woven make the most of your time – there’s even a cinema! Of course,
savannah-inspired wallpapers and bespoke animal-pattern the resort’s crown jewel remains the Valley of Waves. Even the
fabrics in bold, vibrant hues. Larger-than-life wildlife entrance is dramatic as you walk across the mighty bridge
portraits turn headboards into art, while soft blue ceilings lined with elephants. At the same time, the faces of animals
and ambient lighting evoke the tranquility of dusk in the carved into the rock look down at you from above.
bush.”
The beach is pristine, and the huge waves that periodically
Our double-storey unit at The Reserve was a modern, sweep through the pool elicit shrieks of delight from kids and
elegant and comfortable space, bursting with gorgeous adults alike.
blues, turquoises and mustards. Each unit is distinctly
themed. Ours featured majestic rhino-printed headboards Milky Lane offers the best ice cream mid-morning snack; you
and stunning black-and-white photography. can grab a Corona at the Beach Bar; and Wimpy provides late
breakfast fries.
Upstairs, we found three comfortable bedrooms, with the
main en-suite room boasting a king-size bed. There was We chilled on the sand, watching adventurers conquer the
plenty of space for everyone, and the comfy couches could tree-top challenge and the Chimp & Zee zipline that flies right
easily sleep a child or two. over the waves. With lifeguards everywhere, it’s a secure and
fantastic place to spend the day.
With three bathrooms in total, a well-equipped kitchen,
a fabulous lounge and TV, and an elegant dining area, we Activities
were set. Outside, a braai area and a large patio meant Next up was a family challenge at the Little Big Rock Putt-Putt
we were ready for a week of pure relaxation and epic course. It looked simple, but this course was a delightful mix of
entertainment. complex angles and epic fails!

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