North West
A number of excellent game reserves have been established, including the Pilanesberg National Park, known as the ‘Jewel of the North West’. It is set in a crater on an extinct volcano and is home to the Big Five as well as a wide variety of smaller game and birds.
The Hartbeespoort Dam is a popular spot for weekend outings, breakfast runs and yachting.
Rustenburg district
The Pilanesberg National Park supports more than 7 000 head of game and 350 bird species.
Sun City and the Palace of the Lost City are very popular tourist attractions, offering gambling, golf, extravaganza shows, watersport and an artificial sea.
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