Accommodation at Cabanas, North West Province, South Africa

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Accommodation at Cabanas, North West Province, South Africa

CABANAS

Standard hotel at Sun City
Family and standard cabanas
Variety of activities and watersports
Glamorous casinos and restaurants

Southern Africa is a rare find. Its sophisticated infrastructure, rich heritage of wildlife, dramatic landscapes, nature's richest chest of gold, platinum and diamonds, vibrant city life, and a kaleidoscope of exotic, sun-blessed people adds up to the most desirable travel destination on earth.

The most relaxed and casual of all Sun City's hotels, the Sun City Cabanas opens onto lush gardens leading down to the lake and Waterworld. The Sun City Cabanas has a total of 380 rooms.

The Sun City Cabanas are built on two levels with rooms on the ground floor and first floors. The rooms are located in seven "blocks" situated around the main reception and restaurant area.

ACCOMMODATION:

STANDARD ROOMS:
There are 120 Standard Twin RoomsThere are 24 Lake Twin rooms [all Lake facing]
- 72 x twin beds
- 7 x double beds
- 11 x double beds (non-smoking)
- 30 x twin beds (non-smoking)
- Air-conditioning
- Telephone
- Radio and wake up facility on TV
- Colour Satellite TV with Remote Control
- En-suite shower, toilet & wash basin
- Either twin or double beds
- Tea and coffee making facilities in the rooms
- Hairdryers
- Pay to view movie channel, Guest link, Internet facility

Children under 12 (max 2) sharing with 2 adults in family accommodation will be accommodated free but pay for meals and extras.

LAKE FAMILY:
There are 32 Lake Family rooms [all Lake facing]
- Twin beds with convertible couch
- Double beds with convertible couch
- Twin beds with convertible couch (non-smoking)
- Double beds with convertible couch (non-smoking)
- Air-conditioning
- Telephone
- Radio
- Colour Satellite TV with Remote Control
- Full en-suite bathroom
- Tea and coffee making facilities in the rooms
- Hairdryers
- Pay to view movie channel

STANDARD FAMILY:
There are 201 Standard Family rooms:
- 86 x twin beds with convertible couch (suitable for children only)
- 22 x double beds with convertible couch
-71 x twin beds with convertible couch (non-smoking)
- 22 x double beds with convertible couch (non-smoking)
- Air-conditioning
- Telephone
- Radio and wake up facility on TV
- Colour Satellite TV with Remote Control
- Full en-suite bathroom
- Tea and coffee making facilities in the rooms
- Hairdryers
- Pay to view movie channel
- Guestlink
- Pay TV
- Internet facility

LAKE STANDARD ROOMS:
There are 24 Lake Twin rooms [all Lake facing]
- 12 x twin beds
- 7 x double beds
- 4 x twin bed (non-smoking)
- 1 x double bed (non-smoking)
- Air-conditioning
- Telephone
- Radio and wake up facility on TV
- Colour Satellite TV with Remote Control
- En-suite shower, toilet & wash basin
- Tea and coffee making facilities in the rooms
- Hairdryers
- Pay to view movie channel

PARAPLEGIC ROOMS:
There are 3 Paraplegic Rooms
- Twin beds (can sleep maximum of two persons)
- Easily accessible for wheelchairs
- Handrails in bathrooms
- Bathrooms have a "maxi-shower" - no baths
- Air-conditioning
- Telephone
- Radio and wake up facility on TV
- Colour Satellite TV with Remote Control
- Full en-suite bathroom
- Tea and coffee making facilities in the rooms
- Hairdryers
- Pay to view movie channel

WHAT YOU CAN FIND AT THE CABANAS:

ANIMAL WORLD:
An enclosure representing a typical South African farmyard is situated opposite Kamp Kwena on the Cabanas Lawns. Enjoy this activity free of charge!

BUMPER CARS:
Kiddies under 8 can enjoy the thrill of riding around our mini racecourse in their very own car. The Bumper Cars are situated at Waterworld next to the Mini Golf Course.

CABANAS POOL BAR:
Situated on a terrace overlooking the swimming pool. Open seven days a week!

FINDERS KEEPERS:
Let the kids find their treasures in the Finder’s Keeper’s scratch patch. Great prizes to be won.

FAMOUS BUTCHERS GRILL:
This restaurant specialises in steaks and other meat dishes.
Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.

HORSE RIDING:
Facilities are available for trails and lead rides. The stables are situated just beyond the Sun City Cabanas, off the main road. Open daily.

KAMP KWENA:
Supervised activity program for all our young Sun City guests. Fun for kids aged 2 – 12 years old (seasonal period) and 4 – 12 years old (out of season period).

KWENA GARDENS CROCODILE SANCUARY:
This is one of South Africa’s largest crocodile farms and is home to over 300 Nile crocodiles.
Curio shop and coffee shop available. Feeding time is 16h30!
Open Daily.

MINI GOLF:
All the future golfing enthusiasts can practice their puts on our mini golf course at Waterworld.

PALM TERRACE:
Full breakfast buffet set amidst lush garden greenery.

STIMELA THE STEAM TRAIN:
Choo Choo! Join us for a ride on our very own steam train. This facility is fun for the whole family and is situated on the Cabanas Lawns.

TREASURE ISLAND SNACK BAR:
Situated at Waterworld and offering a variety of snacks such as toasted sandwiches, hamburgers, steak rolls, pies, pizzas and ice cream.

THE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL BIRDS OF PREY CENTRE:
Experience the magic of birds of prey flying freely in their natural environment with our free flying displays. Flying times:10h00 and 15h00, Saturday to Thursday (weather permitting)

TRAMPOLINES:
The trampolines are situated on the banks of Waterworld. This fun activity for the whole family is free of charge and can be enjoyed at any time.

WATERWORLD:
For fun water activities, including jet-skis and para sailing! The Waterworld Beach Shop also offers beachwear, sportswear and curios.

WATERWORLD CRUISE:
Enjoy a 30-minute complimentary cruise at Waterworld every day, commencing at 12:00 and 16:30. First come first served.

SUN CITY RESORT:
Sun City Resort is set in the stark ruggedness of the North West Region of South Africa, and is surrounded by mountains and the untamed majesty of the African bushveld in the heart of an ancient volcano. It is a wedge-shot away from the Pilanesberg National Park, where elephants, rhinos, lions and antelope roam freely.

Sun City Resort has a unique heartbeat and an African rhythm of its own and is unlike any other Resort destination in the world. This is pure fantasy and your every desire is met. There are four world-class hotels including the magnificent Palace of the Lost City that glitters like a jewel beneath the African sun, brilliant in its rain forest surroundings and luxurious in its detail and design.

Adjoining the Resort, is the beautiful Pilanesberg National Park, which will delight game viewers as it is a malaria free zone and home to the Big 5.

A varied and extensive range of conference venues and hotel accommodation is available. From the incomparable Palace of The Lost City to the informal Sun City Cabanas, organisers and delegates are assured of unrivalled convention, banqueting and accommodation facilities.

PILANESBERG NATIONAL PARK:
Pilanesberg National Park is 50 000 hectares in size and is located in the North West Province of South Africa, 150 kilometre north west of the Gauteng metropolis and 60 kilometre north of Rustenburg.

History
The history of Pilanesberg National Park is also unique amongst national parks in Africa. Pilanesberg National Park's special features of rugged landscape, well-watered valleys and attractive dwelling sites have made it a preferred site for human settlement for thousands of years.

Prior to its proclamation as a reserve in 1979, the Pilanesberg National Park Complex was degraded and depleted of indigenous game populations due to fairly intense settlement by commercial farmers. At considerable expense, the land has been restocked with game, the scars of human settlement were removed and tourism infrastructure was developed during the first 15 years (1979 and 1993). This constituted the largest and most expensive game stocking and land rehabilitation project ever undertaken in any African game reserve at the time.

A 110 kilometre peripheral Big Game fence was erected over some very rugged terrain, 188 kilometre of visitor roads have been developed and more than 6 000 head of game were introduced during the Operation Genesis game translocation programme. Thus, while wildlife resources are rapidly declining in most developing countries in Africa, Pilanesberg National Park is one of the few areas where this trend has been dramatically reversed. For this far-sighted action the North West Province (Previously Bop Parks) and its people have received worldwide acclaim and recognition. The challenge that lies ahead is to further develop and manage Pilanesberg National Park in such a way that the conservation, cultural, recreational and economic benefits of this far-sighted action can be optimally utilised to the benefit of current and future generations

Terrain
Pilanesberg exists within the transition zone between the dry Kalahari and wetter Lowveld vegetation, commonly referred to as "Bushveld". Unlike any other large park, unique overlaps of mammals, birds and vegetation occur because of this transition zone. Springbok, brown hyaena, the redeyed bulbul, and camel thorn trees usually found in arid areas are found co-habitating with moist-area-limited impala, blackeyed bulbul and Cape chestnut trees. The colourful hues, varied habitats and panoramas will delight and entertain photographers and all but the most unobservant visitor. Pre-sunrise and post-sunset drives are possible owing to gate opening/closure times.

Wildlife
Since late 1979, thanks to Operation Genesis - the largest game translocation ever undertaken at the time, tourists have been able to take note of nature's alphabet - from aardvark to zebra. The park boasts healthy populations of lion, leopard, black and white rhino, elephant and buffalo - Africa's "Big Five". A wide variety of rare and common species exist with endemic species like the nocturnal brown hyaena, the fleet-footed cheetah, the majestic sable, as well as giraffe, zebra, hippo and crocodile, to mention but a few.

Geology
Geologically, the area is world famous. Its structure, termed the "Pilanesberg National Park Alkaline Ring Complex" was formed by volcanic eruptions some 1 200 million years ago. Ancient, even by geological time scales this extinct volcano is the most perfect example of an alkaline ring complex. There are only two other alkaline volcanoes in the world, in Russia and in Greenland. Neither are as clearly defined as Pilanesberg National Park. A number of rare (but not necessarily economically important) minerals occur in Pilanesberg National Park. Pilanesberg National Park clearly rates high amongst the world's outstanding geological phenomena.

Diversity
Apart from its unique size, shape and rock types, the volcanic origin and resultant weathering of the extinct crater has resulted in a wide variety of landscapes and associated vegetation communities. This provides some of the most spectacular scenery in Southern Africa. It also provides a wide range of habitats for game animals. Because of this, Pilanesberg National Park has the potential to carry a wider variety of game species than any other similar sized game reserve in Southern Africa. Its potential for supporting rare and endangered species such as black rhino, roan, sable, tsessebe, foot-and-mouth free buffalo and wild dogs is particularly high. Thus apart from its conservation value, the area has very high game viewing and resource products potential.

Accommodation
Accommodation ranges from upmarket lodges to rustic self-catering, tented bush camp.