- Address: Bojanala, North West, Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa;
- Phone: +27 14 555 1600;
- Website: parksnorthwest.co.za
The South African Republic is an amazing place on the map of the globe. While natural resources in many parts of the world are gradually depleted, here, on the contrary - the reverse process occurs. Proof of this is the Pilanesberg National Park - unique in its kind and the fourth largest in South Africa. Initially, this area was densely populated, and the optimal living conditions attracted people from all over the country thousands of years ago.
Today Pilanesberg is the largest nature reserve, which is ready to receive a huge number of visitors throughout the year. Extreme lovers are waiting for tent camps, so as to immerse themselves even more in the world of primitive nature. For those who are not ready to part with comfort, lucky no less - to their services luxury hotels Kva-Maritane Lodge and Boughbung Lodge. This unique in its beauty, geographical location and rich in infrastructure place will not leave indifferent neither fans of thrill nor ordinary tourists.
History of the park
More than a million years ago, this area was troubled. Operating volcanoes literally tore up the continent, creating bizarre relief formations. In one of them - the crater of a large volcano and is located today Pilanesberg National Park. Volcanic hills surround it, creating unique climatic conditions for the riot of organic life. At one time, the local tribes understood this, densely populating the territory and choosing farming as the main fishery.
In 1979, the government of South Africa decided to resettle people and create a national park on this territory. Before them stood the unprecedented task in the history of South Africa: to demolish all the buildings of the times of reign on this human land and to settle here as many wild animals as the reserve can accommodate. Like Noah's Ark, Pilanesberg took over 6,000 mammals belonging to 20 different species. Thanks to this colossal work, a rich collection of wildlife has been gathered here, attracting tourists and scientists from all over the world for several decades.
Pilanesberg National Park today
Its popularity is largely due to the proximity to the legendary Sun City , ultramodern entertainment resort. In order to attract even more grateful travelers, in fact, this man-made paradise was created in the form of a reserve. Excursions to Pilanesberg are held regularly throughout the year. Here, tourists can see firsthand how the representatives of the famous "Big Five" - buffalo, lion, leopard, rhinoceros and elephant live in natural conditions.
The park has professional caretakers with whom you can feel safe in the reserve, even at night. Independent sallies at night are very dangerous, so they are strictly forbidden to park management.
Also at any time, guests of the park can take part in a wide variety of safaris, including an incredible experience on a balloon trip. Thanks to its unique location and calm climate, this zone is one of the few in Africa where such flights can be carried out in principle.
How to get there?
You can get to Pilanesberg National Park by daily flight from Cape Town or Johannesburg, or by road from Tswana and Johannesburg, via Gauteng.
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