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.

Major Tourist attractions:

• The Taung Skull
  The world-famous Taung Skull (Australopithecus Africanus) was found in the Buxton limestone quarry in 1924 by Dr Raymond Dart and proved to the world that man did come from the African continent. Visit the Taung Heritage Site where the skull was discovered – the area is no longer being mined but remains an important scientific research site and is also a place of great peace and tranquility.
• Lesedi Cultural Village
  Take a short and scenic drive outside Johannesburg to the Lesedi Cultural Villages. This cultural village can show you a number of our indigenous cultures which is of interest for South Africans and international visitors alike. The village offers an exploration of traditional folklore and ancestry, not to mention the spectacular cuisine and fantastic curios.
• Magnificent Magaliesberg
  The Magaliesberg mountain range is the perfect weekend spot for jaded Johannesburg city-dwellers and tired tourists. Just half an hour away from the big city lights, the Magaliesberg offers a country experience and is a favoured destination of bird-watchers, hikers and those who simply want to get away from it all.
• Sun City
  The extravagant Sun City hotel/entertainment complex `in the middle of nowhere’, is known all over the world as a tourism hotspot. It was built over 20 years ago in the homeland of Bophuthatswana when gambling was not permitted in South Africa under the apartheid government. Sun City remains an icon of family fun and entertainment. The Lost City is an exciting highlight of the Sun City complex. The Palace of the Lost City - with its extravagant lost-world theme and spectacular African feel - is one of the most famous hotels in the world.
• Valley of the Waves
  Kids absolutely love this in-land seaside entertainment centre. The Valley of the Waves at the Lost City (Sun City) offers a gigantic man-made pool, a man-made beach, palm trees and a machine that produces actual tidal waves! Death-defying water chute rides and the Temple of Courage waterslide is not for the faint hearted!
• Pilanesberg Game Reserve
  Next door to the famous Sun City resort is the Pilanesberg Game Reserve, where visitors can experience the big five, just two hours from Johannesburg. The reserve is home to a large number of wild animals and is one of the province’s biggest attractions. The Pilanesberg mountain range came into existence as a result of an enormous volcano that erupted millions of years ago - leaving behind the beautiful and hilly undulation that stretches out as far as the eye can see.
• Mampoer Country
  Groot Marico is a small town made famous by author Herman Charles Bosman. The spirit of one of his main characters, the feisty Oom Schalk Lourens, still lingers along the quiet streets of this enticing little town. Groot Marico is home to a vibrant artistic community – where the art of storytelling is alive and well. This area is also home to mampoer – a alcoholic drink that was traditionally made from peaches (although these days just about any fruit type will do). Mampoer is often compared to the American drink, moonshine, but according to the locals it is a much stronger poison.
• Safari-time in Madikwe
  Not too far from the Gaborone border lies the Northwest’s best-kept secret – Madikwe Game Reserve. This reserve consists of reclaimed farm land and is famous for the ambitious re-stocking programme “Operation Phoenix” that took place in the early nineties. The area is now home to the big five and is famous for its wild dog, spotted hyena, cheetah and elephant population. Madikwe also boasts fantastic accommodation across the board – from five-star opulence to roughing it in style.
• Story of the Siege
  Once famous for the Mafikeng Siege during 1900 and where Baden Powell started what is now the international Scouts movement for young boys, Mafikeng is an interesting combination of colonial modern African. Victorian buildings stand next to a modern-day museum that boasts the ancient works of the San people and Tswana traditional exhibititions which displays a powerful juxtaposition of cultures. It was in Mafikeng that Sol Plaaitjie, one of South Africa’s most famous early writers, wrote of the spectacular Mafikeng Siege – this city is something of a mecca for Anglo-Boer War buffs … and other interested parties.
• Small-town treasures
  North West is concentrated with small towns and artistic communities. This is where real “boerekos” (traditional Afrikaner farm-style cuisine) is served up with a smile and where the local communities invite you to their homes. Christiana, Wolmaranstad and Bloemhof are certainly worthy of a self-drive voyage of discovery.
• Cheetah Country
  The De Wildt Cheetah Farm is a must see for visitors visiting this province. This well-known centre is renowned for the breeding of cheetah’s (including the rare king cheetah), as well as the brown hyena and African wild dog.
• Land of Ancient Meteorites
  Why not visit the Vredefort Dome (on the way to or from Potchefstroom) where an ancient meteorite is said to have hit the earth aeons ago….
• Wonderful Water sports
  Hartebeespoort Dam is just a half hour drive from Johannesburg, and is something of a weekend mecca for water sports lovers. This is the perfect spot for a weekend getaway, and is close enough for a quick day trip from the surrounding areas. The area boasts wonderful picnic spots and an opportunity to windsurf, sail, canoe, body-board and catch a tan.