Wednesday, November 16, 2005

Pilanesberg National Park: Games Lodges ( South Africa )



The Pilanesberg National Park

The Pilanesberg National Park is located a 2 hour drive north west of Johannesburg in the North West Province of South Africa. This game rich reserve, which is one of the largest game reserves in South Africa, is set high in the Pilanesberg, traversing the floor of an ancient alkaline ring complex formed 1,200 million years ago by volcanic eruptions.

The Pilanesberg National Park provides a great variety of habitats with unique fauna and flora. The Pilanesberg conserves all the major mammal species including lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, elephant, rhino and buffalo.

Recommended game lodge accommodation in the Pilanesberg National Parkes inludes:
Bakubung Bush Lodge,
Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge,
Tshukudu Bush Lodge.

Recommended hotel accommodation in the Pilanesberg region can be found in the Sun City Resort:
Palace Hotel,
Cascades Hotel,
Sun City Hotel,
Cabanas Hotel.