Sun City, South Africa
Sun City in South Africa is more than the Las Vegas of the bushveld. Gambling, the original reason behind the development of this unique holiday resort, has given way to fantasy, entertainment and family fun. From theme parks to wildlife parks and entertainment to sports, the 'Kingdom of Pleasure' literally offers activities and attractions for everyone. Take a heart-stopping plunge down a 17-meter water chute at the Valley of the Waves, the largest water park in South Africa. Enjoy water sports at Waterworld. Listen to live music at the Super Bowl. Go horseback riding and mountain biking. View wildlife, at nearby Pilanesberg National Park, from the back of an elephant or from high above in a hot air balloon. And should you need a break from all that family fun, Kamp Kwena - designed for children aged 2-12 (4-12 in winter) - will keep the little ones entertained while you play a round of golf on a Gary Player course, workout in the fitness club or on the tennis court, or head to the spa for a moment of relax.
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History & Culture
A trip to Sun City provides an opportunity to introduce kids to the history of South Africa's North West province and the culture of the BaTswana people.
Maps
Maps are a great way to get the kids involved in family vacation planning. Use online maps of the North West Province to locate a city, street or attraction and plot a route to a desired family travel destination. What's more, online maps are great tools for studying South Africa's political geography in detail.
Books
The breath of South African literature goes beyond Nadine Gordimer and JM Coetzee, awarded the coveted Nobel Prize for Literature in 1991 and 2003 respectively. Find books by South African authors whether your interest is guidebooks, novels or history. Learn about the history of black literature in South Africa. Find books for kids and read reviews on South African literature for children. Get recommended reading lists for travel to South Africa and in addition to introducing younger children to your family vacation destination and getting teens and tweens ready for a family trip embark on a journey through books.
South African Authors
The Postcolonial Web History of Black South African Literature South African History online South African Children's Literature University of South Africa Reading Lists kids can travel recommends 
Longitude Music & Sound
South African music is all about a coming together of ideas. From the Dutch colonial era to modern times South Africans have blended local music and Western song to create unique styles such as mbaqanga, bubblegum and kwaito. Learn more about the history of South African music and explore South African song online. Don't limit your exploration of sound to music. Explore wildlife through sound. Listen to an elephant trumpet and a lion snarl and roar. Learn to identify birdcalls before you depart on a bird watching tour.
South African Music
Music.org.za South African Rock Digest Ukhozi FM South African Wildlife Sounds The British Library News
Read South African news online and brush up on South African current events from politics to economics and sports to entertainment. Discover what South Africans are reading.
Kids' stuff
Did you know that South Africa is home to both the largest and smallest land mammals? Discover trivia and fun facts about South Africa. Learn about the country, people and the land.
Organizations
Associations and non-profit organizations can be a valuable resource as well as means to get involved. Wildlife conservation may be the principle focus of non-profit organizations in South Africa but it is not the only. Find out more about a few of the organizations involved in conservation matters ranging from South Africa's marine and animal life to cultural and natural treasures and the environment.
Wildlife Conservation and the Environment
Endangered Wildlife Trust Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa BirdLife South Africa World Heritage Sites UNESCO World Heritage Centre |
