North West  Tourist Attractions

Madikwe: big skies, wide open plains the meeting of Bushveld and Kalahari and all the mercurial diversity this entails...

The Uitkyk Hiking Trail offers amazing views over Hartbeespoort Dam in a beautiful protected environment close to Jhb and Pretoria

S.A.'s vast landscapes are an explorer's paradise, but reaching beautiful spots often requires an off-road vehicle...

A long lazy booze cruise on one of Harties Party Boats is a great way to enjoy the Hartebeespoort Dam and the stunning scenery

The Miracle Waters Springwater Dive Site near Brits offers safe diving, interesting under water features and family accommodation

The 1000ha Faan Mentjies Reserve near Klerksdorp is a good birding spot offering a great variety of bird species, game and camping

See the famous Klerksdorp Spheres at the Klerksdorp Museum in the North West Province. Also book Gold Mine Tours...

The Kingdom of the White Lion Park in Broederstroom near Hartbeespoort is surely one of South Africa's Must See animal attractions

Made famous by the Oom Schalk Lourens stories of famed writer H.C. Bosman, Groot Marico is an Afrikaaner Culture Time Capsule...

One of South Africa's most challenging inland dives is also one of the most popular. Experienced, Cave and Technical Divers only

The Taung Child is not on display, the site all but extinct, but this Word Heritage Site offers sightseeing, history and culture

A tiny border town and a mad fantastic horse race offer South Africa at its most sleepy and, for one day in Juy, its most exciting

The Sandveld Nature Reserve on the border between the Free State and the North West offers superb angling, bird and game viewing

Jasmyn Farm Stall in Hartbeespoort is a well known stop for visitors and locals alike with huge range of fresh farm fare and goods

Catch Carp and big Sharptooth Barbel at the Bloemhof Dam - South Africa' best inland recreational and sport fishing destination...

For the avid diver in Gauteng, driving to the coast for a quick dive is not always feasible. Luckily there are a few fresh ...

The 47000ha Cradle of Humankind is one of South Africa's 8 World Heritage sites thanks to revolutionary hominid fossil discoveries

Abseiling, white-water rafting, canoeing, hiking, fishing & geology tours in the UNESCO Vredefort Dome WHS south of Potchefstroom

Harp Motorcycle Tours offer bike road trips of a lifetime around SA, all beginning and ending in Potchefstroom in the North West

Just north of Potchefstroom, the Boskop Dam Reserve offers great angling, birding, game viewing, camping and outdoor recreation

540ha Buffelsvlei offers a fantastic family day out and guaranteed safari sightings on a pit stop just off the N12 west from JHB

The Molemane Eye Nature Reserve near Mafikeng surrounds a natural spring and offers fishing, camping and game viewing

Borakalalo offers 3 star tented camps in acacia woodland and riverine bush, with excellent fishing, birding and game viewing

Tucked away in the far north-west of the North West Province, Molopo borders on Kgalagadi and offers a remote safari experience

A popular spot near Brits for camping and recreational fishing, the Vaalkop Dam is full of yellowfish & carp among other species

Wolwespruit is offers a quiet river-front game reserve offering camping, hikes and walks but particularly angling for yellowfish.

Game Reserve on the Botswana border and Breeding Centre for other game parks, offering game viewing, bush camps, hiking & MTB...

A unique cultural experience and African guest house experience awaits you north of Johannesburg at the Lesedi Cultural Village.

Afro-Organic creations made by women in Mmabatho near Mafikeng - Ketso'Koi fashion and decor accessories are 'from the earth'

A Ramsar Accredited Wetland, Barberspan Bird Sanctuary centres on a 2000ha alkaline pan which supports many species of waterbird

Madikwe is a malaria free Big 5 safari destination and is often considered as an alternative destination to the Kruger Park

Harteespoor Dam a favourite 'local' weekend-break for city-dwellers, offering various watersports and many other attractions...

Definitely one for the family - see seals, penguins, crocodiles, freshwater and marine fish at the Hartbeespoort Aquarium

Steam locomotives, the history ANC founder Sol Plaatje and the Siege of Mafikeng are some of the displays at the Mafikeng Museum

One of the largest National Parks in South Africa, the 55000ha Pilanesburg Reserve shares an ancient volcano crater with Sun City

Game Trackers offers activities and unique wildlife in the Pilanesburg National Park - hot-air balloon and elephant back safaris

The Eye of Marico is a dolomitic pond with a water lily forest and absolutely crystal clear water - great for swimming and diving

Drive the small Mafikeng Game Reserve just outside in the North West - 'the home of the White Rhino' - almost guaranteed sightings

The Kgaswane Mountain Reserve just south of Rustenburg offers great birding, hiking and sightings of the endangered Sable Antelope

The De Wildt Herb Centre is one of South Africa's most famous gardens and features workshops and many attractions for a day out

Lying in a transition zone, Madikwe Game Reserve is particularly rich in habitats and species ...

The Mountain Sanctuary Park is a privately owned Nature Reserve 120km north-west of Johannesburg in the magnificent Magaliesberg

The Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Park "promotes conservation through education, understanding and enjoyment". Great for kids!

The Saddle Creek Ranch in the Magaliesberg foothills near Hartbeespoort offers "Western-style" horse trails and moonlight rides

See free-roaming monkeys, limas and bush-babies in a natural forested environment at Bush Babies Monkey Sanctuary in Hartbeespoort

The Vredefort Dome is the site of the world's oldest known impact crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and an activities mecca

See the winding Vaal River with its islands sparkle in the Free State sun from the unbeatable vantage point of a Hot Air Balloon

Take a tour to walk with elephants, feed, play and even ride these magnificent animals at the Hartbeespoort Dam Elephant Sanctuary

Take a safari or watch Cheetahs run at full speed at the Ann Van Dyk (formerly De Wildt) Cheetah Breeding Centre and Sanctuary

The trail varies from a 4x2 and soft roader-friendly route, to a 4x4 trail that is challenging in places and where low-range ...

If you're looking to escape the bustling city life, Karee Krans in the Magaliesberg is an ideal weekend destination. Beautiful ...

The farm has four 4x4 routes with mountainous, rocky and sandy terrain. Two of the trails are designed with the beautiful scenery