Pilanesberg National Park is the home for almost all the animal species of South Africa. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South Africa. The park circulates the entertainment complex of Sun City and covers 55,000 hectares of land including the ancient volcano crater and a small lake. The Pilanesberg National Park is a very well maintained wildlife park with wide and smooth roads, wonderful picnic spots, several hides for watching games, rest camps and even luxurious hotels.
Location of Pilanesberg National Park
Pilanesberg National Park is situated in Bojanala region in the North West Province of South Africa. The rocks of the park have a unique geological feature. The area was created by the volcanic eruption that too place some 1300 million years ago. The park is located in-between the dry Kalahari Desert and Lowveld.
Wildlife in Pilanesberg National Park
As mentioned earlier the park is home of various kinds of species including lions, black and white rhinos, leopards, buffalo, elephant. Other common species are hyaena, cheetah, giraffe, sable, zebra, crocodile and many more.
Birdlife in Pilanesberg National Park
More than 300 species of bird reside at the
Pilanesberg National Park. Some of these birds are migrants. At the Mayan Complex in the eastern part of the park tourists flock for game watching.
Nature and animal lovers consider Pilanesberg National Park as paradise of wildlife. The Pilanesberg National Park attracts thousands of tourists every year and provides excellent accommodation and transportation services.
