The North West Province is one of South Africa's smallest provinces, bordering Botswana to the north and surrounded by Gauteng, Limpopo, Free State and Northern Cape. The province was created in 1994 by the merger of Bophuthatswana, one of the apartheid-era "homelands", and the western part of the Transvaal province. Most of the region is made up of scattered trees and grassland, providing the ideal habitat for a Big 5 safari, which can be had at Madikwe Game Reserve and Pilanesberg National Park.
Fondly known as the 'heritage province', the North West boasts several cultural villages, where visitors learn about and experience traditional culture. There are 2 World Heritage Sites in the province - the Vredefort Dome and the Taung hominid fossil site, part of the Cradle of Humankind.
There is much to do, from rock climbing, fishing, hiking to canopy tours; the North West Province is a fantastic safari adventure holiday destination.
North West Province
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For an exclusive and family-friendly game viewing experience in North West, visit Madikwe Game Reserve. It is a malaria-free, Big 5 reserve with a fantastic diversity of fauna and flora. It is home to the Big 5, plus black rhino hippo, brown and spotted hyena, giraffe, wild dog, and cheetah, as well as a wide variety of birds.
Activities at the lodges vary, but most include game drives and nature drives accompanied by experienced and informative rangers who are able to interpret the many encounters of a safari. Early morning and evening adventures allow guests to truly experience the African bushveld at its best. Other activities may include archaeological safaris, walking safaris, golfing excursions, and ranger skills training for the ambitious guest.
In Sun City, urban excitement awaits; at Hartbeespoort Dam, enjoy thrilling watersport activities; and the Magaliesberg mountain range and tree-top canopy tours are not to be missed.
