South Africa’s Sun City Water Park unveils two new slides
By amusementtoday | July 6, 2016
New attraction supplied by WhiteWater West
SUN CITY, South Africa — Sun City Resort by Sun International in South Africa has unveiled two new slides including a Boomerango waterslide which plunges from an 18 meter tower. The Boomerango was the first phase of a two part expansion project with the second phase recently opened to the public. Phase two of the project provides even more thrills with an AquaLoop descending from the same tower as the Boomerango. Guests will climb into the launch capsule towering nearly six stories high to enjoy this exhilarating looping ride.
The view as guest climb the high tower will showcase the beautiful park and lush forest that surrounds the resort and look down upon the original 6,500-square-meter Surf Wave Pool below. The waterslide tower is unique in that it is themed to be camouflaged within the natural landscape using themed stone and rope to disguise the steel structure. The colors of the waterslides aim to do the same with the Boomerango a light brown and the AquaLoop a translucent ivory and opaque beige.
“As the leaders in the industry and suppliers to the original waterpark, we re-engaged with the WhiteWater team to re-establish the link and provide further exhilarating rides, increasing the product offering at the resort. The slides we selected certainly proved very attractive at the Wild Waters Waterpark at the Wild Coast Sun, another family destination resort by Sun International,” comments Anton Steenkamp, Development Manager, Sun International.
The waterpark is not exclusive to resort guests, which creates a valuable local amenity which has made the Valley of Waves water park Sun City’s legendary hub for all kinds of water fun. Offering family-friendly water activities that appeal to adventurers of all ages, there is something for everyone. Both day visitors and Sun City Resort guests are invited to enjoy a full day of exciting activities. The main attraction at Valley of Waves is the Roaring Lagoon — a 6,500-square-meter wave pool with hydraulic mechanisms that generate waves of nearly 2 meters high every 90 seconds.
Photo courtesy of WhiteWater West
