Located in the Bojanala region of the Northwest Province and just 2 hours away from Johannesburg, this malaria free area is home to about 7000 animals.

This is a big 5 destination and self-drives or guided game drives can be arranged. Other activities include game walks, bird watching and hot air balloon safaris. There are great picnic sites as well as a walk-in aviary.

A crater of an extinct volcano can be found here and rare rock types and structures makes for a unique geological feature. Early presence of man can be observed in the numerous stone and iron age sites throughout the park.

For more info, go to www.pilanesberg-game-reserve.co.za