Pilanesberg National Park

Pilanesberg National Park is home to brown hyena, cheetah, sable antelope, springbok, caracal, giraffe, zebra, hippo and crocodile. It also has healthy populations of black rhino, white rhino, elephant, lion, buffalo and leopard.

The unusual volcanic structure of the park is known as the ‘Pilanesberg Alkaline Ring Complex’ and its position between the dry Kalahari and wetter ‘lowvelt’ vegetation generates a mixed environment to host a very diverse range of wildlife in a really spectacular setting.

It is a ‘family’ must see, being malaria-free, but also provodes a great educational content on the geological side, with great infrastructure and outstanding wildlife experiences. The best wildlife viewing time in Pilanesberg is in the winter drier season from May to September.

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