The Palace at the lost City (Photographs)

Photographs and a short video taken at The Palace at The Lost City in Sun City, North West Province. The internationally acclaimed Sun City Resort has a unique heartbeat and an African rhythm of its own and is unlike any other Resort destination in the world. This is pure fantasy and your every desire is met … Continued

King of Madikwe Photos

A gallery of photographs taken in the Madikwe Game Reserve in the North West Province, South Africa. Madikwe Game Reserve is run as a joint venture between the state, private sector and local communities who live on the borders of the reserve and who benefit too, earning an annual share of the park’s profits. There are day and night game drives within Madikwe Game Reserve, bush walks and over 350 species of birdlife, including a number of interesting raptors … Continued

The Big 5 Madikwe Game Reserve

Madikwe Game Reserve, consisting of reclaimed farm land, is famous for the ambitious re-stocking program “Operation Phoenix” and is now home to the big five and is famous for its wild dog and spotted hyena … Continued

Discovering the North West Province

Hot Air Balloons

The North West Province is close to the urban sprawl of Johannesburg and Pretoria. Unlike those bustling cities, much of the North West Province is devoted to agriculture and to mining, but opportunities and destinations for tourists also abound.

On a grand, commercial scale, there is the Sun City and Lost City complex. A manufactured entertainment and hotel complex, it offers gambling, the artificial beach of the wave park, horse riding, and two famous and excellent golf courses, in addition to fine dining, spa treatments and more. Continued

Visit Hartbeespoort Dam

Hartbeespoort Dam

Surrounded by the majesty of the Magaliesberg mountain range, Hartbeespoort is situated in the North West Province of South Africa. The village of Hartbeespoort is situated along the shores of the well known Hartbeespoort Dam. This spectacular dam is a popular destination for weekend getaways or day trips.

The Harbeespoort Dam was constructed in 1925 and currently boasts a capacity of 205 million cubic metres and its shoreline, when full, is approximately 56km! These awesome characteristics allow for all thrilling watersport adventures to be enjoyed here including parasailing, windsurfing, water and jet skiing and so much more.

Hartbeespoort is situated among undulating hills and panoramic views of the dam as well as the majestic Magaliesberg Mountains can be experienced here. The beauty, tranquility and attractions here entice people from all over to enjoy its spectacular terrains. Continued

Elephant-Back Safaris in Pilanesberg

Elephant Back Safaris

Pilanesberg Elephant Back Safaris – Half Day morning or afternoon excursions from Sun City: Comfortably nestled at the foothills of the ancient Pilanesberg mountains lies the “Elephant Wallow”, a special place where a unique relationship between nature true “King of the Beasts”, the African Elephant, and man find their lives closely intertwined …

Join Chikwenya, Sharu, Mana, Sapi and Michael for an extraordinary and exhilarating journey along ancient game trails. Seated comfortably on the back of Nature’s true “King of the Beasts”; experience an age-old African tradition whilst silently exploring the majestic Letsatsing Reserve and the secrets of their resident wildlife, unnoticed. Continued