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The focus of the Bophirima Region (formerly Stellaland) is its Nature. The vast expanses of this African savannah bushland is home to a great variety of game species, including lion, buffalos and rhino to be encountered at number of privately owned game reserves. Vryburg, the principal town is the centre of a large agricultural district. Taung is the site of the discovery of the Taung skull, one of the world's most important archaeological discoveries. The region known as "The Texas of South Africa" given its strong mining and agricultural economy is home to a wealth of farms and game reserves.
Situated 1,200m above sea level and having an annual average rainfall of 430mm, the climate is dry and healthy, particularly in winter when days are sunny and bracing. Summers are hot with temperatures ranging from 16 - 18 degrees C.
TOWNS IN BOPHIRIMA
Bray
Reivilo
Schweizer-Reineke
Stella
Taung
Tosca
Vryburg
ALSO IN BOPHIRIMA
Amalia
Ganyesa
Mareetsane
Mothibastad
Pampierstad
Setlagole
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The Central Region is home to Mafikeng, the capital of the province appropriately named 'The City of Goodwill'. It is a rapidly growing, modern, residential, administrative and commercial town, which contrasts with its fascinating history. The area is fairly flat and dry in the west, becoming bushveld towards the east. The Central Region offers game viewing and stunning cultural activities - including the Big 5 - bird watching, fishing, sport, hospitality, conference facilities, shopping, gaming, Anglo-Boer War sites and a number of excellent guesthouses and guest farms.
TOWNS - CENTRAL REGION
Coligny
Delareyville
Groot Marico
Lehurutshe
Lichtenburg
Mafikeng - Capital City
Mareetsane
Ottosdal
Sannieshof
Zeerust
Barberspan
Ganyesa
Mothibastad
Pampierstad
Attractions:
Barberspan Bird Sanctuary
Botsalano Game Reserve
Cookes Lake
Disaneng Dam
Henk Joubert Game Reserve
Kortkloof Cultural Village
Leopard Park Golf Course
Lichtenburg Game Breeding Centre
Mafikeng Game Reserve
Mafikeng - Capital City
Mmbatho Convention Centre
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An infinitive tapestry of green maize and yellow sunflower fields, alternated with bushveld plains, dotted with wild olive and umbrella thorn trees, welcome to The Southern Region...
An outdoor Sunflower adventurer’s paradise, offering hiking trails, mountain biking trails, canoeing, white water rafting, mountain climbing, abseiling. Lodges along the Vaal River afford some of the best angling and fly-fishing opportunities in South Africa.
TOWNS in the Southern REGION
Bloemhof
Christiana
Fochville
Klerksdorp
Leeudoringstad
Orkney
Potchefstroom
Stilfontein
Ventersdorp
Wolmaransstad
Hartbees Fontein
Makwassie
Attractions:
Bloemhof Dam Reserve
Boskop Dam Reserve
Vredefort Dome
Klerksdorp Mine Tours
Sunwa Water Experiences
The Vaal River
Wolwespruit Nature Reserve
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Bordered on the north by Botswana, on the south by the Free State and the Northern Cape, and on the northeast and east by the Limpopo Province and Gauteng, this is the North West province.
The Magaliesberg mountain range in the northeast extends about 130 km (about 80 miles) from Pretoria to Rustenburg. The Vaal River flows along the southern border of the province. The North West Province offers an escape route to the real Africa where nature's wild creatures roam vast plains of African bush. A visit to the North West Province is hardly complete without a visit to one or more of its game or nature reserves. Known as the “Heritage Province”, the North West is a rewarding holiday destination that offers exciting wildlife and adventure encounters as well as the opportunity to participate in a rich cultural and historical heritage.
North West Regions
Bojanala Region
Bophirima Region
Central Region
Southern Region
North West Icons:
Hartbeespoort Dam, Madikwe Game Reserve, Mafikeng Capital City, Pilanesberg National Park, Sun City & Lost City, Taung Heritage Site, Vredefort Dome
GAME RESEVRES AND PARKS:
Barberspan Bird Sanctuary:
350 species have been recorded here including species from afar as Asia, Europe and Russia. Bird Barberspan is also a RAMSAR Convention accredited wetland of international importance.
Kgaswane Mountain Reserve:
Located in the scenic Magaliesberg with the Baviaanskrans & Summit Hiking Trails meandering through the waterfalls and natural pools, this is one of the best reserves in the region.
Bloemhof Dam Nature Reserve:
Offers the best fresh water-angling dam in the country and annually hosts international as well as national championships.
Botsalano Game Reserve:
Near Mafikeng, the Game Reserve is renowned for its rhino viewing and the idyllic Mogobe tented
camp situated overlooking a waterhole.
Molopo Game Reserve:
Situated at the far western boundary of the province, it is famous for its raptor breeding.
Madikwe Game Reserve:
Bordering on Botswana and home to the Big Five, this reserve, famous for the ambitious re-stocking programme “Operation Phoenix” that took place in the early nineties. The area is also famous for its wild dog, spotted hyena, cheetah and elephant population.
Mafikeng Game Reserve:
The reserve offers plains game viewing as its main attraction. The Molopo River that meanders through it attracts a multitude of bird species.
Pilanesberg National Park:
Adjacent to the Sun City, resort is the Pilanesberg Game Reserve, where visitors can experience the Big 5, just two hours from Johannesburg. The Undulating Pilanesberg mountain range exists because of an enormous volcano that erupted millions of years ago. |
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Suggested
Itinerary: An ideal Self-Drive Itinerary
for North West Province Overview, would be 11 Day Sun City - Cape Town : The alternative route.
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Off
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