Valley of Waves
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Picture a palm-fringed beach lapped by crystalline waters. Imagine yourself on a sun lounger as the sun sets over the valley and the roar of the waves muffle to the sound of the DJ’s beats. Now, imagine this tropical paradise only a short drive from Johannesburg. Valley of Waves at Sun City gives you a chance to go from Daily Grind to Unwind in less than two hours. This is where city slickers and urban families find their place in the sun. The legendary Roaring Lagoon at the Valley of Waves is the undisputed main attraction at the Sun City’s famous water park. Every 90 seconds, bender waves rise two metres in the air. Catch the tide and body-surf to shore. Laze beneath a wind-swept palm, ride and slide your way to more thrills, and amble over to the beach bar where island cocktails and after-swim snacks await. There’s something for everyone at the Valley of Waves. Kids can get their kicks in the designated children’s area while adventure-seekers can take their pick of mild to wild rides. Get your splash on at the Valley of Waves Sun City water park.
Entry Fees
If you’re a hotel guest at Sun City or resident at Sun Vacation Club, you get complimentary access to the Valley of Waves. Sun City rates apply for day visitors who want to spend their time lazing on the palm-fringed beach or riding the action-packed water slides.
Due to limitations on capacity, access to Sun City Resort will only be granted to Hotel and Sun Vacation Club residents, MVG members, guests with confirmed golf bookings and guests that have prepurchased Valley of Waves Day Visitor Tickets. View our FAQs for more information.
Day Visitor tickets can be purchased on the day and are available from TicketPro. Limited tickets are available daily. Tickets cannot be purchased at the resort.
Day Visitor Tickets
Midweek
(Monday - Friday)
Adults: R395 pp
Children (3 - 12 years old): R290 pp
2 years and under: Free
Weekend
(Saturday & Sunday)
Adults: R450pp
Children (3 - 12 years old): R350pp
2 years and under: Free
Facility Fees
| Facility | Hire cost | Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Towels | R80 each | R120 (residents pay deposit only – this is refundable when the towel is returned) |
| Life Jackets | R50 each | R50 (refundable when returned to the cashier with the receipt) |
| Umbrellas | R50 each | R50 (refundable when returned to the cashier with the receipt) |
| Mobi-Chair | R0 each | R100 (refundable when returned to the cashier with the receipt) |
| Lockers | Small Locker: R100 Medium Locker: R120 Large Locker: R250 |
R50 refundable deposit on return of armband and receipt |
Valley of Waves Rates and Entry Fees
If you’re a hotel guest at Sun City or resident at Sun Vacation Club, you get free access to the Valley of Waves. Sun City rates apply for day visitors who want to spend their time lazing on the palm-fringed beach or riding the action-packed water slides. The Valley of Waves entrance fee at Sun City is only R185 per person, with discounted Sun City prices available for children and senior citizens.
Valley of Waves
| Day Visitors Pay | Off-Peak Rates Valid until 3 Dec 2020 |
Peak Rates 4 Dec 2020 - 13 Jan 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (Ages 13 – 59 years) |
R185 | R195 |
| Adults - Early Closure | R115 | 115 |
| Children (Ages 4 – 12 years) |
R90 | R100 |
| Children - Early Closure | R65 | R65 |
| Children (under 3 years) |
Free | Free |
| Senior Citizens (60 years +) |
R85 | R90 |
| Senior Citizens (60 years +) - Early Closure |
R65 | R65 |
| Sun MVG Diamond | Free - Cardholder + 3 guests | |
| Sun MVG Platinum | Free - Cardholder+ 2 guests | |
| Sun MVG Gold | Free - Cardholder + 1 guest | |
Mid-Week Special
| Rate | Package Includes: | Not Available During: |
|---|---|---|
| R180 Per Person |
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Weekends, School Holidays, Public Holidays and Special Events. |
A+ School Package
| Entrant | Rate | Package Includes: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 - 12 Years | R160 |
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| 13 - 18 Years | R200 |
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Royal Baths
| Royal Baths | Hotel Residents | Non-residents |
|---|---|---|
| Adults Only (+21 years and older) |
R50 | R100 |
Facility Fees
| Facility | Hire cost | Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Towels | R80 each | R120 (residents pay deposit only – this is refundable when the towel is returned) |
| Life Jackets | R50 each | R50 (refundable when returned to the cashier with the receipt) |
| Umbrellas | R50 each | R50 (refundable when returned to the cashier with the receipt) |
| Mobi-Chair | R0 each | R100 (refundable when returned to the cashier with the receipt) |
| Lockers | Small Locker: R100 Medium Locker: R120 Large Locker: R250 |
R50 refundable deposit on return of armband and receipt |
Adrenaline Junkies
Perhaps even more famous than the Valley of Waves, the Temple of Courage is a 70-metre adrenaline rush down a 17-metre drop. Hurtle down an almost vertical slide, under a bridge and land with a splash in a small pool. There are also two body slides – the Tarantula and the Scorpion, and two tube rides – the Viper and the Mamba.
Relaxation
The Lazy River offers a gentle, non-stop tube ride around an island while The Royal Baths swimming pool beside the Amphitheatre offers a place to soak up some warm sun rays, cocktail in hand. Take a stroll through the tropical forests surrounding the Valley of Waves and discover the Spider Web Sway Bridge, hidden cave waterfalls with its rare plant varieties and more.
Valley of Waves Facilities
- A range of water rides and slides
- Change rooms and bathrooms
- Restaurants: Steers, The Brew Monkey and Wimpy
- Shops: The Candy Store
- Lockers, umbrellas, towels and life jackets available for hire
Amenities Rental Fees
| Towels | R50 each A daily rental fee will be charged to all hotel and Vacation Club guests Guests allowed to bring their own towels. |
| Life Jackets | R50 each |
| Umbrellas | R80 each |
| Lockers | Personal Locker: R120 Standard Locker: R170 Family Locker: R250 |
All rental fees are non-refundanble
Important Information
The Valley of Waves will be closed every year for a month between May and July for annual maintenance.
2025 annual closure dates: 12 May - 27 June 2025
The Valley of Waves may be closed or close early due to private functions on an ad-hoc basis.
Valley will be closed on 05 December due to a private function
MVG Members will no longer receive complimentary access to Valley of Waves.
Terms and Conditions
- No food or beverages are allowed into the water park.
- All bags are subject to search upon arrival.
- Guests are welcome to bring camp chairs, beach umbrellas and towels. However, no tents, gazebos, hubbly-bubbly or music players are allowed into the water park.
- The entrance fee includes use of all tubes on the slides and the Lazy River.
- Backrests are free and are available to all guests on a first-come-first-serve basis.
- No refunds or discounts will be awarded due to any slide or water feature being out of order.
- No refunds or discounts will be awarded due to bad weather.
- Residents to present registration card on entering Valley of Waves.
- Please note that prices are subject to change.
- Designated smoking areas are available, please read the signage provided.
- Please make use of the lockers to safeguard your valuables.
- Proper swimwear to be worn at all times. You may be restricted from using some of the water features if this is not adhered to.
- All sliders for tube slides, body slides and Temple of Courage must be at least 1.2 metres tall in order to use the slides.
- Parents may not accompany a child shorter than 1.2m down an adult slide.
- Please obey all rules of the water park at all times. Failure to comply with water park rules could result in your removal.
- Please call ahead to check that all slides and water features are in operation.
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