North West

Arrive in the North West and transfer to The Palace of the Lost City. Settle in, freshen up and, if time allows, enjoy a first taste of the reserve with a sunset drive.

As dusk falls, play the floor at Sun City's world-class casino and dine in style before the headline shows at the Superbowl and Amphitheatre. Later, return to The Palace of the Lost City in high spirits.

Spend the day at the Valley of Waves, body-surfing the Roaring Lagoon, braving the Temple of Courage and drifting down the Lazy River. Later, return to The Palace of the Lost City for a relaxed dinner.

Safari through the volcanic crater of Pilanesberg National Park, right on Sun City's doorstep, with Big Five viewing against dramatic ancient hills. Later, return to The Palace of the Lost City for sundowners, dinner and the sounds of the bush.

Play the famed Gary Player Country Club, host of the Nedbank Golf Challenge, on one of the country's most celebrated championship layouts. Later, return to The Palace of the Lost City for a well-earned dinner.

Tee off on the Lost City course, where the 13th hole is guarded by real crocodiles and the scenery is pure fantasy. Later, return to Tuningi Safari Lodge for a well-earned dinner.

Float silently over Pilanesberg at sunrise, watching elephant and rhino from the sky before touching down to a champagne breakfast. Later, return to Tuningi Safari Lodge for a relaxed afternoon.

Get lost in the largest permanent maze in the Southern Hemisphere and climb the tower for a bird's-eye view of the puzzle below. Later, return to Tuningi Safari Lodge for a relaxed dinner.

Come eye to eye with hundreds of Nile crocodiles and a striking collection of snakes and reptiles at Kwena Crocodile Farm. Later, return to Tuningi Safari Lodge for a relaxed dinner.

Meet the gentle giants of Letamo Game Sanctuary and learn about elephant behaviour in a safe, unforgettable encounter. Later, return to Tuningi Safari Lodge for a relaxed dinner.

Send your heart racing on the Temple of Courage zip line and slide at Sun City's adventure park, with the Pilanesberg as your backdrop. Later, return to Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge for a relaxed dinner.

Jet-ski, speed-boat and pedal-boat across Sun City's glassy lake, or tackle the aqua park inflatables between resort adventures. Later, return to Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge for a relaxed dinner.

Game-drive across 75,000 hectares of malaria-free Madikwe in search of the Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. Later, return to Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge for sundowners, dinner and the sounds of the bush.

As dusk falls, play the floor at Sun City's world-class casino and dine in style before the headline shows at the Superbowl and Amphitheatre. Later, return to Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge in high spirits. — then check out and transfer for your onward journey, leaving with a head full of North West memories.