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Home to the fantastic Pilanesberg and Madikwe game reserves, North West province is known for the big five, fantastic bird-life and wide-open African skies. The area boasts archaeological discoveries that go back to the beginnings of humankind, as well as the world-famous Sun City hotel complex, creatively dedicated to ancient lost civilizations and modern-day pleasures.

The province extends all the way from Gauteng to the Botswana border. The area is flanked by the Magaliesberg and the Kalahari Desert. North West has a population of just over three million people.

BESIENSWAARDIGHEDE IN NOORDWES

The Taung Skull: The world-famous Taung Skull (Australopithecus Africanus) was found in the Buxton limestone quarry in 1924 by Dr Raymond Dart and indicated to the world that indeed the man initiated on the African continent.

Lesedi Cultural Village: A short, scenic drive outside of Johannesburg, this cultural village offers a window onto the traditions of a number of our indigenous cultures.

Magnificent Magaliesberg: The Magaliesberg mountain range, just half an hour away from Johannesburg, is the perfect weekend spot for tired city-dwellers as it offers a country experience and is a favoured destination of bird-watchers, hikers and those who simply want to get away from it all.

The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City is one of the most enticing travellers' destinations in the world, a tribute to man's imagination and revered for its art and architecture. Fabled to be the royal residence of an ancient king, it is truly one of the leading hotels in the world. The Palace lavishes its guests with 5-star service and is luxurious in every facet of its fabulous architecture and décor. Surrounding the hotel is a 25 hectare botanical jungle that is threaded with meandering paths, cascades, lakes and pools and a variety of water-borne adventure rides. The Palace has 338 rooms inclusive of four deluxe suites.

The extraordinary Sun City Resort is internationally recognised as the ultimate African Experience. Well-known on the international golf circuit for the incomparable Nedbank Golf Challenge and famous for the Lost City, fabled to be the ruins of a glorious ancient civilisation, which celebrates and resurrects the legends of a mystical past in its glorious architecture and myriad entertainment features. The austere surrounds of the Pilanesberg embrace the Resort which glitters like a jewel in a platinum setting. It's First Class all the way! From sizzling entertainment, to one of the world's most exciting waterparks, to a world-class casino, the Sun City rhythm beats its own drum. A varied and extensive range of conference venues and hotel accommodation is available. From the incomparable Palace of The Lost City to the informal Sun City Cabanas, organisers and delegates are assured of unrivalled convention, banqueting and accommodation facilities.

Sun City: The extravagant Sun City hotel and entertainment complex is known the world over as a tourism hotspot. It was built over 20 years ago in the homeland of Bophuthatswana when gambling was not permitted in South Africa under the apartheid government. Sun City remains an icon of family fun and entertainment. The Lost City is the obvious highlight of the Sun City complex and the Palace of the Lost City is one of the most famous hotels in the world. The Sun City Resort has a unique heartbeat and African rhythm of its own and is unlike any other Resort destination in the world. This is pure fantasy and your every desire is met. Adjoining the Resort, is the beautiful Pilanesberg National Park, which will delight game viewers as it is a malaria free zone and home to the Big 5.

Valley of the Waves: Kids absolutely love this in-land seaside entertainment centre. The Valley of the Waves at the Lost City offers a gigantic man-made pool, a man-made beach, palm trees and a machine that produces bona fide waves! Death-defying water chute rides and the Temple of Courage waterslide is not for the faint hearted!

The Valley of Waves Water Park is a central feature of the Lost City. This R830-million African fantasy world immerses visitors in the atmosphere of an ancient, exotic civilisation. The 18-hectare playground of the Valley has been described as the best in the world. The Valley of Waves opened in December 1992 and recreates the mystery and marvels of an old age mythical civilisation on 25 hectares of exotic jungle, threaded with a wonderland of waterscapes, and adventure areas in the Valley, which is the largest and most imaginative of its kind ever created. This aquatic wonderland has hosted events and functions such as Elton John and Ray Cooper, Jean Michel Jarre, Nedbank Million Dollar Golf functions, South African Breweries, Saphilla, Treasure hunts, Springbreak, Summer Holiday programme, Miss World, Miss South Africa, New Year Bash 2000 to name but a few.

Pilanesberg Game Reserve: Situated next to the famous Sun City resort, the Pilanesberg Game Reserve offers visitors an unforgetable experience with the ‘big five’, just two hours from Johannesburg. The Pilanesberg mountain range exists as a result of an enormous volcano that erupted millions of years ago. Situated inside the eroded crater of a long-extinct volcano in the North-West province. Pilanesberg is one of the largest volcanic complexes of its kind in the world. Its rare rock types and structure make it a unique geological feature. The early presence of man can be seen in the numerous Stone and Iron Age sites that are scattered throughout the park.

Pilanesberg is a sancuary for various kinds of game and is the successful conclusion to one of the largest game-stocking operations in South Africa.

Game Trackers, specialist Wildlife Safari's Tour Operators are situated at the Welcome Centre and guests of Sun City Resort can also enjoy personalised game viewing at the neighbouring 55 000-hectare, malaria free Pilanesberg National Park. There are several wildlife options for guests to choose from. An abundance of wild life proliferate in 580 km of diverse and arresting bushveld terrain. The park is home to healthy populations of lion, leopard, black and white rhino, elephant and buffalo - Africa's "Big Five".

The emphasis of the Exclusive Safari is to locate the Big 5. Specialist guides will ensure guests experience a true African Safari aboard a specially equipped 6-seater Landcruiser. Guests can view Rhino's wallowing in cool mud baths and Bull Elephants fighting for supremacy in the clarity of daylight. Be a silent witness to a Lion kill, as antelopes graze unsuspecting of the danger lurking in the volcanic landscape. Amid the hills far from the Maddened Crowd, you might catch a glimpse of the elusive Buffalo as they wander unrestricted and free.

The Landcruisers are equipped with warm flannels and blankets for those cold, blustery night game drives. Experience the night adventure of nocturnal wildlife when Leopards are spotlighted beneath the stark moonlight of this arid landscape.

If you're intent on specific game viewing, then the Rhino Hiking Trail will appeal to adventurous guests. Track the White Rhino on foot within the Letsatsing Game Park. A guide will convey his substantial knowledge of these imposing creatures - feel at one with this primitive African creature.

In the early morning, a burst of colour emerges against a flawless sunrise backdrop. Passengers aboard the Hot Air Balloon, can enjoy the taste of South African sparkling wine before viewing the full spectrum of the Pilanesberg National Park. On landing you are whisked away to a game lodge where a sumptuous breakfast is served.

Groot Marico: A small town made famous by author Herman Charles Bosman. It is home to a vibrant artistic community where the art of storytelling is alive and well and mampoer is offered with pride.

Madikwe Game Reserve: Not too far from the Botswana border lies the Northwest’s best-kept secret, Madikwe Game Reserve. This reserve, consisting of reclaimed farmland, is now home to the big five and is famous for its wild dog, spotted hyena, cheetah and elephant population. Madikwe is regarded as one of the finest conservation areas in Africa, offering all the major species, including lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, both white and black rhino along with almost all the plains antelope species. The 75,000 hectare Madikwe Game Reserve is South Africa’s fourth largest game reserve, and one of the few reserves in Southern Africa which is malaria free. Located along the Botswana border and 20 km from Gaberone, the reserve is a transition region between lowveld bushveld and Kalahari thornveld. As a result the region is host to an incredible diversity of species from both regions.

Madikwe Game Reserve is home to plenty of African big game with many Elephant, both Black and White Rhino, Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Giraffe and lots of different antelope, including South Africa’s rugby mascot – Springbok. Day and evening game drives and walking safaris through Madikwe, allow you to get close to these animals and provide great photo opportunities.

Geographically the region has enormous volcanic intrusions known as Inselbergs, which are prominent throughout the reserve and are a spectacular backdrop to the reserve.

Madikwe is a 3 hour 30 minute drive from Johannesburg, 1 hour 30 minutes from Sun City and 1 hour from Gaborone.

De Wildt Cheetah Farm: A must for visitors to the province. This well-known centre is renowned for the breeding of cheetah, including the rare king cheetah, as well as the brown hyena and African wild dog.

Vredefort Dome: On the way to Potchefstroom, approximately 120km south west of Johannesburg, where an ancient meteorite is said to have hit the earth aeons ago, is a representative part of a larger meteorite impact structure, or astrobleme known as the Vredefort Dome. Dating back 2,023 million years, it is the oldest astrobleme found on earth so far. With a diameter of about 300km, it is also the largest and the most deeply eroded. The Vredefort structure is currently regarded the biggest and oldest clearly visible impact structure on Earth. It just beats the Sudbury impact structure in Canada for this ranking. The Sudbury structure is some 200 km in diameter and is estimated to be 1.85 billion years old.The area was declared South Africa’s seventh World Heritage Site in 2005.

Hartebeespoort Dam: Just a half-hour drive from Johannesburg and is something of a weekend mecca for water sports lovers. The Hartbeespoort Dam, surrounded by the majesty of the Magaliesberg mountain range, is a popular destination for weekend getaways or day trips. All water sports can be enjoyed including para-sailing, windsurfing, water skiing and jet skiing. The area boasts wonderful picnic spots and an opportunity to catch some sun. For the more adventurous the Dam offers paragliding, hang-gliding or hot air ballooning.

There is an aquarium, private zoo, a snake park and a cable way. Or, explore and discover the scenic beauty, entertaining attractions, fun activities & places of interest of this wonderful land. Also of interest is the Crocodile Ramble, an arts and crafts route with day visitor and overnight facilities.

The African lion is a very large cat, with males weighing between 330 and 550 pounds and females weighing between 260 and 400 pounds. It is 8 to 10 feet long, not including the tail. Its most famous feature is its mane, which only male lions have. The mane is a yellow color when the lion is young and darkens with age. Eventually, the mane will be dark brown. The body of the African lion is well suited for hunting. It is very muscular, with back legs designed for pouncing and front legs made for grabbing and knocking down prey. It also has very strong jaws that enable it to eat the large prey that it hunts. The African lion is a carnivore. It hunts mostly large to medium-sized animals like the giraffe, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, wild hogs, and antelope. The hunt starts with the lion stalking its prey. When it is within about 100 feet, the lion charges at the prey, which in turn begins to try to outrun the lion. If the lion gets close enough, it will slap or grab the animal. This will usually knock the prey down. The lion then bites the muzzle or throat to suffocate its prey. Food is usually shared with the entire pride. About a quarter of the hunts are successful. Male lions need about 15 pounds of meat each day, and females eat about 11 pounds.

The African, or Cape, buffalo is a member of the so-called "Big Five" group of animals, with the elephant, rhino, lion and leopard. Once popular trophies for hunters, these large and often dangerous animals have continued to capture the imagination. Buffaloes have earned a bad reputation from hunters and other people who come in close contact with them. They are unpredictable and can be dangerous if cornered or wounded. Though they have been known to ambush men and are often accused of deliberate savagery, they are usually placid if left alone. There is only one species of buffalo in Africa, but two distinct subspecies exist: the large savanna buffalo and the much smaller forest buffalo. The forest subspecies is only found in central and West Africa. Savanna buffaloes are large, heavy cowlike animals. They vary greatly not only in size, but in the shapes of their horns and color. Adults are usually dark gray or black (or even look red or white if they have been wallowing in mud of that color) and the young are often reddish-brown. The smaller forest buffalo maintains the red color even as an adult, although in western Uganda, many savanna buffaloes are also red or pale orange instead of black. Adults lose hair as they age. Both male and female buffaloes have heavy, ridged horns that grow straight out from the head or curve downward and then up. The horns are formidable weapons against predators and for jostling for space within the herd; males use the horns in fights for dominance.

The rhinoceros is a large, primitive-looking mammal that in fact dates from the Miocene era millions of years ago. In recent decades rhinos have been relentlessly hunted to the point of near extinction. Since 1970 the world rhino population has declined by 90 percent, with five species remaining in the world today, all of which are endangered. The white or square-lipped rhino is one of two rhino species in Africa. It in turn occurs as two subspecies, the southern and the northern. The southern dwindled almost to extinction in the early 20th century, but was protected on farms and reserves, enabling it to increase enough to be reintroduced. The northern white rhino has recovered in Democratic Republic of Congo from about 15 in 1984 to about 30 in the late 1990s. This population, however, has recently been severely threatened by political conflict and instability. The white rhino's name derives from the Dutch "weit," meaning wide, a reference to its wide, square muzzle adapted for grazing. The white rhino, which is actually gray, has a pronounced hump on the neck and a long face. The black, or hooked-lipped, rhino, along with all other rhino species, is an odd-toed ungulate (three toes on each foot). It has a thick, hairless, gray hide. Both the black and white rhino have two horns, the longer of which sits at the front of the nose. Black rhinos have various habitats, but mainly areas with dense, woody vegetation. White rhinos live in savannas with water holes, mud wallows and shade trees.

The African elephant is the largest living land mammal. Of all its specialized features, the muscular trunk is perhaps the most extraordinary. It serves as a nose, hand, extra foot, signaling device and tool for gathering food, siphoning water, dusting, and digging. The tusks are another notable feature of both males and females. Elephants are right or left-tusked, using the favored tusk more often, thus shortening it from constant wear. Tusks differ in size, shape and angle and researchers can use them to identify individuals. Elephants can live in nearly any habitat that has adequate quantities of food and water. Their ideal habitat consists of plentiful grass and browse. Elephants are gregarious and form small family groups consisting of an older matriarch and several generations of relatives. These family groups are often visited by mature males, who check for females in estrus. Several interrelated family groups may inhabit an area and know each other well. When they meet at watering holes and feeding places, they greet each other affectionately. Smell is the most highly developed sense, but sound deep growling or rumbling noises is the principle means of communication. Some researchers think that each individual has its signature growl by which it can be distinguished. Sometimes elephants communicate with an ear-splitting blast when in danger or alarmed, causing others to form a protective circle around the younger members of the family group. Elephants make low-frequency calls, many of which, though loud, are too low for humans to hear. These sounds allow elephants to communicate with one another at distances of five or six miles. Usually only one calf is born to a pregnant female. An orphaned calf will usually be adopted by one of the family's lactating females or suckled by various females. Elephants are very attentive mothers, and because most elephant behavior has to be learned, they keep their offspring with them for many years. Tusks erupt at 16 months but do not show externally until 30 months. The calf suckles with its mouth (the trunk is held over its head); when its tusks are 5 or 6 inches long, they begin to disturb the mother and she weans it. Once weaned usually at age 4 or 5, the calf still remains in the maternal group.

The development of the exciting Heritage Park Project in the North West Province is beginning to gain some welcome momentum. This project is one of the most revolutionary developments in South Africa’s tourism history, aiming to build on the stability provided by two existing, proven ecotourism successes.The creation of the Heritage Park will unite the exclusive Madikwe Game Reserve and the extremely popular Pilanesberg National Park by occupying the space between them.

Tourism in Northwest Province. Welcome to the Northwest province of South Africa, the heritage destination of South Africa. Allow us to affectionately welcome those who enter our boundaries and invite all visitors, from near and far, to take an unforgettable journey through a magical land of beauty and exquisite splendour. Allow our gracious inhabitants to greet you with open arms and ever-friendly smiles. Welcome to the North West Province.

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