Fodor's Expert Review Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom

Sibaya is expansive—in size, appearance, and number of activities—but is worth seeing for its grandiose, Zulu-themed design. The buildings themselves, for example, echo a giant and opulent Zulu kraal (compound/dwelling). Huge bronze statues of Zulu warriors and buffaloes at the entrance provide a truly African welcome. Wherever you are at Sibaya—all 48 hectares (119 acres) of it—a breathtaking view of the ocean is only a window or a balcony away. As you might expect, there are plenty of dining options, and there's a 36-room, five-star hotel as well as a lodge with 118 rooms. It's quite a way out of town, north of Umhlanga and about halfway between the city center and Ballito. If you have only a few days, you won't want to spent them at a casino.