Palace of the Lost City

South Africa:
North West

From untamed bushveld to the sophistication of 5-star resorts, the North West Province offers a great deal to tourists.

 

Away from the hustle and bustle of city life, the province offers an escape route to the real Africa. Nature has blessed this province with breathtaking scenic beauty, rolling fields of maize, golden sunflowers and vast plains of African bushveld.

 

The province has been divided into 4 regions, all marked by their own distinct characteristics. The North West is also home to a number of game parks, the largest being Pilansberg National Park in the Bojanala region which is home to the Big Five.

 

In and around the North West

Pilansberg National Park is a highlight. Other attractions include the Cradle of Mankind, a world heritage site and the location of many important archaeological discoveries.

 

The Sun City Complex is an exceptional tourist attraction, home to a famous casino, golf course and the totally unique Sun City Hotel.

 

For the outdoor enthusiast, there are a number of possible water activities and mountain sports as well as hang-gliding, parasailing, abseiling, hiking, angling, yachting and ballooning.

Accommodation in North West (South Africa)

Ant's Nest

Ants Nest

Ant's Nest is a unique bush home on a private game reserve in the Waterberg region (approx three to four hours drive from Johannesburg). With its wide verandahs and extensive lawns, this original homestead exudes a classic African atmosphere.

Kwafubesi Tented Safari Camp

Kwafubesi Tented Safari Camp

Offering spectacular golden plains, breathtaking sunsets and Big 5 game viewing, Kwafubesi Tented Safari Camp is the ideal location for a safari getaway.

Madikwe Hills

Madikwe Hills

Madikwe Hills is situated at the edge of the Marico River, under a grove of Tamboti and Marula trees.

Royal Madikwe

Royal Madikwe

Royal Madikwe is a small privately owned luxury lodge, offering the utmost in privacy and seclusion, and ideal for families or small groups.

Palace of the Lost City

The Palace

‘Sun City Palace’ is truly one of the most extraordinary hotels in South Africa.

Other regions in South Africa

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Cape Town

Situated on the south-western tip of Africa, Cape Town is regarded as one of the most beautiful and diverse cities in the world, boasting a rich past, stunning location, and a host of city attractions.

Xhosa Family

Eastern Cape

The Eastern Cape is one of the most diverse regions of South Africa, geographically and culturally.

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Garden Route

A scenic coastal region also known as the Cape Floral Kingdom.

Union Building - Pretoria

Gauteng

Despite being the smallest province in South Africa, Gauteng is one of the most densely populated regions of South Africa with a number of major cities situated in the region.

Impala

Kruger National Park

South Africa's most well known and largest game reserve.

Drakensberg

KwaZulu Natal

KwaZulu Natal is a major cultural hotspot on the east coast of South Africa.

Cango Caves - Oudtshoorn

Little Karoo

A region north of the Swartberg mountains home to the largest Ostrich population in the world, as well as the well known route 62 tourist route.

Pilgrims Rest

Mpumalanga

Mpumalanga is one of South Africa’s most unique destinations. The region is divided in half by the Drakensberg Mountains, with expansive grasslands to the west and savannah to the east.

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North West

The North West province of South Africa is home to the Pilansberg National Park, Sun City and the Cradle of Mankind world heritage site.

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Northern Cape and West Coast

The Northern Cape is the largest yet most sparsely populated region of South Africa, known for its desert, rocky coast, endless flatlands and rugged mountain ranges.

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Whale Coast and Overberg

Generally regarded as the bread basket of South Africa, the Overberg's countryside is largely dominated by rich pastures, fruit orchards and huge wheatfields.

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Winelands

The famous towns of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl, the heart of the Winelands, are full of delightful vineyards and manor houses where you may spend a night or two exploring the region.

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