You know the drill. The night before the beginning of the school holidays, your child is overflowing with enthusiasm and excitement. If you're optimistic, you say it will be a wonderful holiday. Fast-forward to the morning, and before you can even ask, "how are you?" Your once lively child is in front of the TV in a zombie-like stupor and only broken every two hours with the dreaded "I'm bored!"

With the December holidays just around the corner, we have decided to erase "I'm bored!" from their vocabulary and replace it with the much more exciting "Sun City is the best!". 

Why? 

We have fun-filled activities available at Sun International's iconic Sun City. It will help all you relaxation-starved parents around South Africa get the rest they deserve and keep your precious little ones entertained. 

Here are the top 10 things to do at Sun City with your kids (seven years and older):

1. Quad bike safaris

Perfect for your mini daredevils who like nothing more than pretending that they're speed-demon-superheroes.

2. Sun City Waterworld

Open every day of the week, all year-round, the Sun City Waterworld has a jam-packed menu of exciting activities including mini-car rides, water bumper boats, a trip on the Stimela Train, family boat trips and other aquatic fun.

3. Lost City Maze

Tell your kids to "get lost!" in the best possible way. The Lost City Maze is a challenging and rewarding activity for the whole family – kids love a challenge!

4. Putt-putt

You might have a budding pro-golfer in your midst but you won't know until you tee off. Test out your little one's skills with an afternoon at the mini-golf course.

5. Valley of Waves

Sweet memories are made in an afternoon at the iconic Valley of Waves. A firm favourite amongst all ages, soak up the sun or catch a wave at the only beach in the North West!

6. Segway tours

Explore the beautiful gardens and the rolling greens of the legendary golf courses with a guided Segway tour. No experience is required for this fun-filled activity.

7. Try to Escape!

Help your little ones crack codes and collect clues to solve the mystery keeping all of you trapped. 

8. Augment Reality

Sun City Resort brings even more fun options for your children with the Vortex Virtual Lounge. The area boasts the latest 4D tech and games, but it gets better because the experience is team-centred, meaning you can play along with your kids.

9. Pilanesberg game drive

Remember the indescribable feeling of seeing a mighty elephant or a proud lion for the first time? Give your kids this incredible experience, and remember to capture their awe in a family photo with nothing but the African bush in the background.

10. Kwena Gardens

Home to a mind-boggling 7000 crocs, you certainly get more than you bargained for at the Kwena Gardens. Keep an eye out for Arnold. Also affectionately known as The Terminator, the world's biggest captive Nile crocodile.