| Known as the “Heritage Province”,
the North West is a rewarding holiday destination that
offers exciting wildlife and adventure encounters as well
as the opportunity to participate in a rich cultural and
historical heritage.
Home to the fantastic Pilanesberg and Madikwe game
reserves, North West has 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.
This is also the land of the author Herman Charles
Bosman and his tales of Oom Schalk and the Groot Marico
where mampoer (a very potent home-distilled peach brandy)
and local legend were born and where time stands still.
This is where the Bakgatla tribe believe in totem animals
and that their wellbeing is dictated by the stars.
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.
Summer brings hot, sunny days (temperatures in the
region of around 22 to 34 degrees centigrade); winters
are relatively warm during daylight hours, however
the evenings can get somewhat chilly (temperatures
range from 15 to 22 degrees centigrade).
Close to Gauteng, the North West province is a quick and easy escape
from the big city, boasting superb accommodation options and a wide
variety of sightseeing activities.
Source: South Africa Tourism
• The Historic Route of Mafikeng includes
the town which was besieged during the Anglo-Boer
/ South African War.
• The Groot Marico region, mampoer (moonshine) country
is famous among South Africans for story-telling.
• The Hartbeespoort Dam is a popular spot for weekend outings,
breakfast runs and yachting.
• The Pilanesberg National Park supports over
7000 head of game, including the Big Five and 350
bird species. It is the fourth biggest national park
in South Africa, and covers 65 000ha.
• Sun City and the Palace of the Lost City
are hugely popular tourist attractions offering gambling,
golf, extravaganza shows, water sport and an artificial
beaches with power-generated waves.
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