20260209 02:00 - Notte difficile, soffro di insonnia. (Time adjusted to SAST)

20260209 07:16 - Selfie di famiglia a letto.

20260209 07:33 - Spotted a mother baboon with a baby outside the hotel. Baboon Mom and Baby

20260209 07:45 - Family breakfast selfie. Family Breakfast

20260209 08:21 - Waffle breakfast for the boys.

Originals Alessandro with his waffle Sebi enjoying his waffle

Pixar Version Waffle Brothers

20260209 08:28 - Returning from breakfast, Sebi runs to catch up with Dad in the resort gardens.

Original Sebi running

Pixar Version Sebi running Pixar

20260209 08:31 - Sebi exploring the beautiful resort gardens, with the pool in the background.

Original Sebi in the garden

Pixar Version Sebi in the garden Pixar

20260209 09:15 - Close encounter with a Blue Wildebeest (Gnu) crossing the path.

Original Blue Wildebeest

Pixar Version Blue Wildebeest Pixar

20260209 09:36 - Excitement building at the bus stop, waiting for the shuttle to Sun City / Valley of Waves.

Original Waiting for the bus

Pixar Version Waiting for the bus Pixar

20260209 09:47 - Walking through the huge mall towards the Valley of Waves.

20260209 09:49 - Arriving at the entrance of the Valley of Waves. The excitement is palpable on the escalators!

Original Valley of Waves Entrance

Pixar Version Valley of Waves Entrance Pixar

20260209 09:57 - Overview of the wave pool and the massive wooden gates.

Originals Valley of Waves Overview Giant Gates

Pixar Versions Valley of Waves Overview Pixar Giant Gates Pixar

20260209 10:35 - Finally in the water! Family selfie at the Valley of Waves.

Original Family at the Valley of Waves

Pixar Version Family at the Valley of Waves Pixar

20260209 12:30 - Posing on the grand Elephant Bridge, the iconic entrance to the Palace of the Lost City.

Original Elephant Bridge

Pixar Version Elephant Bridge Pixar

20260209 13:02 - Seby waiting for mom and Ale in the middle of the food court outside the pools, under the spectacular jungle ceiling.

Original Sun City Mall

Pixar Version Sun City Mall Pixar

20260209 14:17 - Exploring the Maze of the Lost City after lunch.

Original The Maze

Pixar Version The Maze Pixar

20260209 14:35 - Ice cream reward after conquering the maze.

Original Ice Cream Time

Pixar Version Ice Cream Time Pixar

20260209 17:07 - Chilling at the Monkey Fountain, with the ruined gates in the background.

Original Monkey Fountain

Pixar Version Monkey Fountain Pixar

20260209 17:08 - And we’re exiting! A great day at Sun City comes to an end.

20260209 17:49 - An incredible shot of a yawning hippo at Kubu Dam (Bakubung).

Original Yawning Hippo

Pixar Version Yawning Hippo Pixar

20260209 17:51 - Entering the park from the Bakubung Gate, as shown on the map.

Map Bakubung Gate Map

20260209 19:00 - Entering Pilanesberg National Park again, this time via the Bakubung Gate.

Original Bakubung Gate Sign

Pixar Version Bakubung Gate Sign Pixar

20260209 19:53 - The last family dinner at Kwa Maritane to conclude an amazing day, featuring some excellent grilled calamari.

Original Family Dinner

Pixar Version Family Dinner Pixar

20260209 20:54 - 10 minutes of well-deserved screen time for Ale and Seby before the 5 AM alarm tomorrow.

Original Kids' TV Time

20260209 21:07 - A special sighting on the descent from Noga hill at sunset: two Slender Mongooses (Galerella sanguinea) dart across the dirt road. No original photo, this moment is recreated by Lobby.

20260209 21:12 - Summary of the one-hour afternoon safari drive.

Sightings

  • Hippos: First a single one yawning at Kubu Dam, then three more in the same spot on the way back.
  • Elephant: One spotted near the water.
  • Giraffes: Two spotted by Alessandro, hidden behind a tree.
  • Rhino: One spotted by Alessandro.
  • Baboons: Many seen along the way.
  • Guineafowl: A dozen.

Original Photos Hippos in the dam Giraffe eating Elephant by the water

Pixar Versions Hippos in the dam Pixar Giraffe eating Pixar Elephant by the water Pixar

20260209 21:07 - A special sighting on the descent from Noga hill at sunset: two Slender Mongooses (Galerella sanguinea) dart across the dirt road. No original photo, this moment is recreated by Lobby.

Pixar Recreation Slender Mongoose Crossing

20260209 21:12 - The official sign for ‘The Maze’ at Sun City.

Photo The Maze Sign