Accommodation in North West Province

From affordable and luxury accommodation in North West, visitors to the region can observe the tremendous achievement of Operation Phoenix, which is the biggest ever translocation of game ever at the Madikwe park.

Accommodation in North West is available in many of the game reserves including the lodging at Pilanesberg, the Thaba Phuti Safari Lodge on the private game farm of Middleton next to the Duikerbult game reserve, and several guesthouses in Rustenburg.

The province is regaining its reputation as one of the best gaming regions in the southern part of Africa, with enormous strips of farmland being restored to its previous state of a wide variety of animal and birdlife. Accommodation in North West game reserves and on farms don't carry the risk of malaria and are easy reachable from the two main cities of Gauteng.

Visitors to the province have the choice of several safari lodges to choose from. They range from old styled country lodges to pure extravagant housing. The diversity of accommodation in North West caters for all types of holiday makers, weekenders, and business groups.

For persons who long for safari escapes the countless game farms, guest houses, nature reserves and safari lodges welcome the eco-tourist. Elephants, rhinoceros, lions, the endangered leopard and large herds of buffalo can be seen in the game parks close to some of the best accommodation in North West. Animals, rugged landscapes, and birds can also be viewed from hot air balloons and micro-light aircraft, and from open vehicles.

Lovers of our feathered friends prefer to explore the many hiking trails and or birding spots to photograph some of the rare bird species that can still be found in this territory.

Bird watchers should visit the Barberspan Sanctuary for birds where well over 300 bird species have been recorded. This sanctuary is home to birds from far away continents and has been declared a wetland of international importance for migrating birds. Another spot for birding is the Rustenburg Kloof. People who love to be spoiled can watch numerous bird species from the luxury of their room decks at the Thaba Phuti lodge.

Rhinos can be seen in the Madikwe and Botselano game reserves, while the Pilanesberg park also offers all the members of the Big Five group. Other game parks include the enormous Kgaswane mountain nature reserve just north of Rustenburg, where hikers can explore the many crystal clear waterfalls and mountain trails. Guided bush walks and picnics bring city folk closer to nature at the Thaba Phuti Safari Lodge. People, who don't mind to travel to the far west side of the province, can visit the Molopo game reserve where some of Africa's fiercest raptors are bred.

Keen anglers can select from several fishing spots in this province with its abundance of wildife. The Thaba Phuti dam is well stocked with kurper, bass and carp. All the required fishing gear is supplied for the convenience of the lodge guests. The Bloemhof dam is well-known for hosting several national and international angling competitions every year. Other noteworthy fishing posts in the province are the Boskop, Wolwespruit and Vaalkop dams. The Magalies Barbus Haven offers some of the best fly fishing opportunities in the country. Anglers love to fight it out with the sizeable yellow fish that can be found in the Magalies river.

Cave explorers and archeologists can venture through the countless smaller caves and over the limestone formations of the famous Taung site. The skull of the first hominid of Africa was discovered at the site in 1924. This area has been declared a heritage site and can be found at the old Buxton quarry. History lovers will find the picnic spot at the Blue Pool welcoming after their hike through the limestone valleys.

Well-placed accommodation in North West makes it possible for visitors to the province to have unforgettable close encounters with birds, fish, small animals and the Big Five. Plant and history lovers can equally enjoy the unspoiled environment of the region.