Interesting North West
The North West province is known as the ‘platinum province’ due to its many platinum mines.
Part of the Vredefort Dome, the world’s largest meteor site, is found here.
North West is South Africa’s fourth-smallest province.
The North West is Big Five country – perfect for game viewing.
Covering about 106 000km2, the North West province is South Africa’s fourth-smallest province and is bordered by the country of Botswana to the north, and the South African provinces of the Northern Cape to the west. The North West is a prime game-viewing destination and home of the well-known Madikwe Game Reserve and the Pilanesberg Game Reserve, as well as other smaller wildlife and nature reserves. Parts of two UNESCO World Heritage sites fall within North West: the Vredefort Dome – the world's largest meteor-impact crater; and the Taung hominid fossil site, part of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site.
Where to go in Northern Cape
Pilanesberg National Park
Covering approximately 55,000 hectares, Pilanesberg National Park is the fourth largest National Park in South Africa. Opening in 1979, this park is the largest game resettlement in South Africa's history, prior to this the area was depleted of indigenous wildlife. Today, you will find a myriad of flora and fauna and wildlife including the 'Big Five'
Sun City
The ruggedness of Sun City is representive of the greater North West region, surrounded by mountains and untamed African bushveld and is close to Pilanesberg National Park. A haven for entertainment you will find incredible casinos, restaurants and sports facilities which have attracted worldwide visitors.
Madikwe Game Reserve
Located on the Botswana border a stone's throw away from the Kalahari Desert, this game reserve is unique as it is run by the state, private sector and local communities in partnership, this is seen as a groundbreaking conservation model, that makes Madikwe a must-visit Reserve
Lesedi Cultural Village
A true African experience, located less than an hour from Johannesburg, the Lesedi Cultural Village offers visitors a chance for an immerse experience. Meeting real people, seeing their homes and learning about their culture.
