1. Valley of waves, sun city:
The Valley of Waves at Sun City is located in the North West Province, a short drive from Johannesburg. It is the best place to be on a beautiful sunny day and cool off with friends and family. The Valley of Waves facilities include a range of water rides and slides, change rooms and bathrooms, restaurants, The Candy Store, lockers, umbrellas, towels and life jackets available for hire.
2. Hartbeespoort AERIAL CABLEWAY:
Hartbeespoort, informally also known as “Harties”, is a small resort town, situated on the slopes of the Magaliesburg mountain and the banks of the Hartbesspoort Dam. The Hartbeespoort Aerial Cableway has a fully-enclosed four-seater cable car, a two-seater chair lift, a downhill MTB, the kids zone and a spa are some of the activities to help you get excited, entertained or relaxed. And of course, there are also restaurants on the premises.
3. cradle of humankind:
The Sterkfontein Valley landscape is in both western Gauteng and the North West Province and is also called the Cradle of Humankind because it includes remains of hominids from millions of years ago.
Life first emerged about 3.8-billion years ago. Our journey begins in South Africa, where fossils of some of the earliest known life forms on Earth have been found.
South Africa has yielded fossils of some of the earliest known dinosaurs, dating back at least 200-million years.
Fossils of our distant mammal-like ancestors, which lived more than 200-million years ago, have also been found in South Africa.
Africa is the birthplace of humankind. This is where our collective umbilical cord lies buried.
Hominids – the ancestors of modern humans – first emerged about seven million years ago, in Africa. The Cradle of Humankind is where one gets an opportunity to explore and learn more about this important history.
4. lion and safari park
Immerse yourself in the world of native species, including magnificent brown and white lions, cheetahs, spotted and striped hyenas, stunning black leopards, wild dogs, graceful sable antelopes, kudus, nyala, and so much more.
The Lion & Safari Park offers an impressively expansive range of attractions and activities for you and the family. Whether it’s a classic game-drive, self-drives or even a relaxed Sunday lunch. The Lion and Safari Park offers a delicious array of dining options thanks to the Wetlands Restaurant and Bar. Also situated at the Lion and Safari Park is the renowned Bull and Buck Grill, an incredible culinary experience for the whole family offering a wide variety of delicious dishes.
The 5 Dome shopping experience is one of South Africa’s premier shopping destinations. With A wide range of goods including locally sourced African arts and crafts, jewellery, clothing and homeware. It’s easy to get lost in this amazing shopping experience.
5. madikwe game reserve
Situated on the border with Botswana close to the Kalahari Desert, Madikwe Game Reserve is the fifth-largest game reserve in South Africa. Roughly a 4.5 hours drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria, Madikwe offers a number of luxurious lodges as well as community lodges. No day visitors are allowed in Madikwe, maintaining exclusivity and allowing for uncrowded game-viewing opportunities.
The reserve is home to approximately 66 large mammal and roughly 300 bird species. You will find all this flora and fauna in an area comprising vast open plains of grasslands, woodlands, rocky outcrops and mountains. The area is bordered in the south by the Dwarsberg mountains.
The big 5 are represented in the reserve and you are likely to spot lion, leopard, elephant, rhino or buffalo. During your visit you will also have the rare privilege of possibly seeing highly endangered african wild dog.
6. ten flags theme park
Located in Rustenburg, Ten Flags Theme Park is the perfect outlet for you to relax and enjoy exciting activities that give you experiences of fun and adventure with friends and family. Bowling, bounce, pool tables, bumper cars, arcade games, adults foam bath and a play area are some of the indoors activities available. Outdoor activities include archery, Go karts, paintball, camel ride, quad bikes and pellet shooting.
7. pilanesburg national park
Pilanesberg National Park, or Pilanesberg Game Reserve as it is often called, is located in the Bojanala Region, within the North West Province and relatively near Johannesburg. With an area of 550km², it is the fourth largest park in South Africa.
Some of the most beautiful scenery within the entire park can be viewed in the Mankwe Dam region. The dam is the largest body of water in the game reserve. This makes it the perfect place to spot a wide variety of animals. water-buck, wildebeest, zebra and impala are among the animals that make a stopover on the grassland bordering the dam.
For bird lovers, there is a bird hide very close to the water’s edge. Make sure you take note of the fish eagles, kingfishers and cormorants circling the dam. All of these places provide many a fantastic opportunity to photograph the plentiful array of fauna and flora. Currently, the park has over 7 000 animals, 360 bird species, and more than 200 kilometres of roads.
Hot Air Balloon Rides are also offered at the park. The hot air balloon safaris include a one hour flight over the reserve, sparkling wine after landing, full English breakfast, first flight certificate and a transfer to your hotel.
