4.1M
Population
104,882 km²
Area
55,000 ha
Pilanesberg
1,200 km²
Hartbeespoort Dam

North West Province: History & Culture

Discover North West Province

North West Province was carved out of the old Transvaal when South Africa’s provinces were redrawn in 1994. It stretches from the densely populated mining belt around Rustenburg to the vast bushveld of the Kalahari. The province is home to the Pilanesberg caldera — an ancient 1.3-billion-year-old alkaline ring complex that today cradles one of South Africa’s premier Big Five reserves.

Heritage & Landmarks

What Makes North West Province Special

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Pilanesberg National Park

Big Five game reserve set inside an ancient volcanic crater — 55,000 hectares of bushveld.

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Sun City Resort

Africa's answer to Las Vegas — Gary Player courses, the Palace Hotel and the Valley of Waves.

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Rustenburg Platinum Belt

The Bushveld Igneous Complex holds 80% of the world's known platinum reserves.

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Magaliesberg Mountains

Among the oldest mountain ranges on Earth — ancient quartzite ridges rich in rock art.

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Where to Stay

Featured Accommodation

Self Catering
4.9
Good
52 reviews
Casa Omi ↗
📍 211A Kock Street, Rustenburg, 0299, North West, South Africa

A freestanding self-catering studio for two on Kock Street in Rustenburg, 400 m from a hospital, with a full kitchen and undercover parking

✓ Freestanding open-plan studio apartment for 2✓ Full kitchen with stove✓ oven✓ microwave
Game lodge
4.8
Good
Ivory Tree Game Lodge, Pilanesberg National Park ↗
📍 Kgabo Drive, Bagatla Gate, Pilanesberg National Park, 0316, South Africa

Ivory Tree Game Lodge, Pilanesberg National Park Exceptional 4.8/5 lodge in Pilanesberg National Park, Sun City & Pilanesberg. 67 rooms. Property Details Type: Lodge Guest Rating: 4.8/5 (Google, 1919 reviews) Check-in: 14:00-19:00 Check-out: 10:00 Rooms: 67 Amenities Game drives, Restaurant, Boma dining, Amani Spa, Swimming pool, Wi-Fi, Conference facilities, Bar, Curio shop, Laundry service, Secure...

✓ Game drives✓ Restaurant✓ Boma dining✓ Amani Spa

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