Essential Travel Info > Safaris > Southern Africa > South Africa > North West
Safari in North West South Africa - Essential Travel Info
South Africa North West | go on safari | safaris | big 5 | game viewing | game lodge | reserve nature
|
|
|
The North West Province offers tourist great diversity, from an authentic African bush experience to the glitz and glamour of casino resorts. This must see destination has some of the finest game reserves, archaeological treasures and adventure activities in South Africa and is a wonderful setting for a fantastic holiday. One of the great advantages of the North West for tourists is its location - only a couple of hours away from the major centres of Gauteng.
The province offers some heavyweight tourist attractions and activities, and a great variety of accommodation options to suit all pockets - from camping in a game reserve to living it up in five-star luxury at the Palace of the Lost City. The North West province offers tourists several national parks of which the largest, Pilanesberg Game Reserve, is located in the crater of an extinct volcano. Owing its rare rock types and structure, Pilanesberg National Park rates high amongst the world's outstanding geological phenomena. Another game reserve in the province is Madikwe, one of South Africa's prime safari destinations, home to 66 large mammal species including the Big Five and approximately 300 resident and migrant bird species.
One of North West's more popular attractions is the Hartbeespoort Dam, in the heart of the Magaliesburg, which attracts those on day trips and weekend getaways. Tourist accommodation is very good, and is always close to the action. Some of the action activities you can get involved in include water sport at the dam, while paragliding, hang-gliding or hot air ballooning appeals to the more adventurous among us. The scenic beauty of the region can be admired from the cable car, while the aquarium, snake park and the Crocodile Ramble will keep tourists entertained for hours. There is overnight accommodation available along the Ramble too.
And then there is Sun City, the remarkable resort with its luxurious Lost City Hotel, one of the wonders of Africa, with its entertaining Valley of the Waves and Bridge of Time. Sun City is one of the world's largest adult entertainment centres, and visitors can gamble, watch pop concerts and enjoy lazing at the pools in the magnificent garden. Golfers are in for a treat at the two Gary Player designed championship courses. Accommodation at Sun City includes the hotel, the Cabanas and time-share.
South Africa North West | go on safari | safaris | big 5 | game viewing | game lodge | reserve nature