It's hosted such legendary names as Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra, and today draws a mix of families, couples, and groups on vacation. Unfortunately, outdated rooms and occasional maintenance issues keep this resort from reaching its advertised five-star rating. This theme continues throughout, with life-size bronze sculptures of majestic animals such as elephants and cheetahs caught mid-leap, faux elephant tusks, and exquisite frescos and stone carvings of animals and birds. The sheer scale and grandeur of the turreted facade is a sight to behold, and the lavish Entrance Chamber is striking with a high entrance door, frescoed domed ceiling, grandiose columns, and zebra-hide upholstery. True to its name, the majestic African-themed property sits amid 62 acres of jungle with winding paths, waterfalls, trickling streams, and rock formations.

Please note, each outlet is subject to individual operating hours, and some outlets may open seasonally.Set within Sun City Resort, a complex with two golf courses, water parks, and a casino, the upscale Palace of the Lost City is made to resemble a fictitious lost African kingdom.

The Palace Pool Deck - a great place to enjoy light meals and snacks beside the pool.

The Crocodile Lounge - situated at the clubhouse of the Lost City Golf Course, offering exceptional views over the course and light breakfasts, lunches and snacks.

Tusk Lounge offers an extensive list of cocktails and premium drinks Open daily between 17:00 and midnight, it is the ideal place to enjoy a pre- or post-dinner drink to the sound of the in-house pianist.

Tusk Bar and Lounge - hand carved teak tusks create three large archways that make up the colonial-inspired Tusk Lounge.

Gazebo - one of the finest restaurants at the Palace, beneath the outdoor Gazebo.

Dinner is served on weekends depending on guest numbers

Open daily for sumptuous breakfasts and lavish afternoon High Tea.

The Crystal Court - exquisitely prepared international cuisine, with floor-to-ceiling windows that look out over water features and lush gardens.

Sun city palace family room