Motorcycle Explorer April 2015 Issue 5 | Page 71

A s we rode past the entrance to the golf course we saw some golfing fanatics whom I thought must surely be in their element. The Gary Player Golf Course is designed by the legend himself and is one of the very best golfing courses in South Africa and one of two at Sun City. Hosting the Nedbank Million Dollar Golf Challenge every year it offers: devastating bunkers, well thought out water hazards and blind pins. The fairways are immaculate. The two courses can be enjoyed by all and although it may be tougher for amateurs they would be sure to take much experience from here. Having parked up it was time to cool off, get re- hydrated and explore. Inside we encountered another bronze statue - this one a group of life sized giraffe. Outside again, as we walked over the Bridge of Time to the Valley of the Waves great stone elephant guardians looked down on us, as well as an enormous rock carved cheetah and other animals lounging from their vantage point above us. Every hour this bridge vibrates causing 'eruptions' of sound and smoke. The monkey fountain at the end of the bridge and enormous doors fit in wonderfully with the lost civilization theme. At the Valley of the Waves the man made beach has a lagoon with a wave machine capable of generating 1.8 metre waves every 90 seconds. One of the five exhilarating flume rides is the Temple of Courage which has a scary 17 meter drop down a chute and under a bridge before splashing into a pool at the foot of the slide. Sun City was originally developed by Sol Kerzner in 1979, long before he moved on to develop international resorts like Atlantis in the Bahamas. After exploring and before our return ride there was one last thing to do here......enjoy a wonderful Mediterranean lunch at the Santorini a chance to plan our next weekend adventure! Restaurant....