The Magaliesberg Mountains are an ideal weekend retreat or romantic getaway. Due to the close proximity of Johannesburg’s International Airport, the Magaliesberg is also the perfect first night stopover en route to Sun City or Madikwe Game Reserve. The grand Sun City entertainment mecca offers unparalleled entertainment. With a huge variety of gambling and entertainment opportunities, two Gary Player-designed golf courses, horse and elephant back safaris, the water-park and Valley of the Waves – there’s something for everyone.
In the adjacent Pilanesberg Game Reserve there is a variety of luxury lodges and comfortable Parks Board accommodation. Clients can drive themselves around the park or choose a guided drive, walk or hot air balloon safari. The Pilanesberg offers the opportunity to see the ‘Big Five’ and prolific birdlife.
Another attraction of the North West Province is the Madikwe Game Reserve. Also offering the ‘Big Five’, this game reserve is a joint venture between local communities, private lodge owners and the state, and is best known for its sizeable population of the beautiful and endangered African Wild Dog.
Close to Gauteng, the malaria free North West Province offers visitors some of the finest wildlife destinations in South Africa. Both the Pilanesberg National Park and the Madikwe Game Reserve provide excellent safari experiences with abundant bird and wildlife. Other attractions are hiking in the scenic Magaliesberg Mountains, fishing in the rivers and dams or just relaxing in the selection of fine guest estates.
NOT TO BE MISSED
The heritage route from Sterkfontein Caves to the Pilanesberg, explore various archaeological sites.
The Magaliesberg, a beautiful range of mountains, hills, cliffs, waterfalls and forests, well stocked with flora and Fauna.
Hartebeespoort Dam is popular for water sports and outdoor enthusiasts.
Mountain Sanctuary Park, with 1200 hectares for picnicking, hiking or climbing.
Battlefields, covering the 1900 to 1902 guerrilla phase of the Boer War in the Magaliesberg.
Magalies Meander is an arts and crafts route with excellent restaurants, markets, a cable car and zoo.
Cultural experiences at Lesedi, a multi cultural African village and at the Multi-Cultural Village & Shebeen at Sun City.
Malaria free Pilanesberg National Park for big five game viewing, ancient rock art sites and unusual rock formations.
Hot air ballooning over the Pilanesberg National Park – game viewing with a difference.
Elephant back safaris and Elephant interaction in the Pilanesberg National Park and at the Elephant Sanctuary – a once in a lifetime experience.
Sun City and the Lost City, a famous resort complex offering a wide variety of entertainment. There is something for everyone, the highlight being the Lost City and the Valley of Waves.
Visit the De Wildt Cheetah Breeding and Research Centre specialising in breeding cheetah and other wildlife species.
Madikwe Game Reserve, on the Botswana border is malaria free and home to the ‘Big Five’ and the rare Black Rhino.
Baberspan Bird Sanctuary where over 350 species of birds have been recorded.