Gauteng & Free State

Nature has blessed this province with breathtaking scenic beauty, rolling fields of maize, golden sunflowers and vast plains of protected African bushveld.

Two important wildlife sanctuaries are the Pilanesberg National Park and Madikwe Game Reserve, are both home to the Big 5 as well as numerous other species of mammal and bird. Pilanesbrg is adjacent to the world famous leisure complex of Sun City and offers a more sedate place to stay away from the glamour and excitement of this fantasy world. There are several lodges within the Park and self drive or organised safaris are possible.

The 75,000 hectare malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve is a triumph of conservation when 10,00 head of game were reintroduced in Operation Phoenix. Now several excellent luxury lodges offer day and night game drives into this scenically beautiful Reserve, which now boasts Africa’s second largest elephant population.

Sun City itself is styled upon Las Vegas and the Lost City is a recreation of magical times past straight with rainforests, erupting volcanoes the Valley of The Waves, where you can relax on the beach, or catch the surf. Tow championship golf courses are a very popular attraction and the range of accommodation is as diverse and exciting.

The nearby Magaliesburg mountain offer a peaceful respite from nearby Gauteng and this is a wonderful place to unwind before or after a safari. The Sterkfontein caves are believed to be the Cradle of Mankind and guided tours are available to this important anthropological site.

All attractions are within easy driving distance of Johannesburg and Sun Citty has it’s own airport.