Championship golf, resort ease and safari
Gary Player Country Club, Lost City Golf Course and the nearby Pilanesberg create South Africa’s simplest premium golf-and-safari escape.
Two major courses in one destination.
Easy access to Pilanesberg wildlife.
Minimal transfers and easy planning.
A contained introduction before touring further.
Build the trip around two contrasting courses
Sun City works best as a focused two-course stay with one protected safari day.
Gary Player Country Club
Choose it if: tournament pedigree, a demanding championship test and the destination’s headline round matter most.
Lost City Golf Course
Choose it if: dramatic resort design, memorable scenery and a contrasting second round appeal.
Pilanesberg safari day
Choose it if: the trip should combine golf with a close, low-complexity wildlife experience.
Choose the right Sun City base
Choose the base that best supports the golf, the resort experience and recovery before the safari or onward journey.
The Palace of the Lost City
Choose this for flagship luxury, resort theatre and the strongest premium stay.
The Cascades Hotel
Choose this for a calmer resort base with easy access to both courses.
Sun City + Cape Town
Choose this for a straightforward resort-and-safari start followed by city, wine and coastal golf.
The Garden Route or Western Cape
Choose the Garden Route for a scenic multi-course road trip. Choose the Western Cape for golf, wine and city culture.