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Pilanesberg National Park, a notable and appealing national park in South Africa, is located in the North West Province, close to the Sun City resort. It is South Africa's fourth biggest national park, spanning over 55,000 hectares. Its distinctive geographical features, great biodiversity, and ease of access have made it a popular tourist destination. The following details provide a deeper insight into this wonderful park:
Pilanesberg is located around 170 kilometers northwest of Johannesburg and near to Sun City. Driving from Johannesburg normally takes two to three hours. Alternatively, guests can take guided trips departing from Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Pilanesberg is located in the crater of an extinct ancient volcano. This peculiar geological feature has created a breathtaking scene. Circular hills and wide plains provide spectacular panoramic vistas.
Because of its unique geographical location, Pilanesberg acts as a confluence point for multiple habitats, resulting in exceptional biodiversity. The park is home to Africa's "Big Five": lions, leopards, elephants, rhinoceros, and buffalo. Other animals in the park include giraffe, zebra, impala, kudu, brown hyena, African wild dog, and a variety of birds.
Pilanesberg has a notable benefit over several other South African national parks in that it is free of malaria-carrying mosquitoes, which reduces tourists' health worries.
During a safari in the park, a radio message alerted us to a cheetah hunting a baboon. When I arrived at the scene, I was astounded to see the cheetah carrying such a heavy baboon up the tree. The event was deeply unforgettable, even if the cheetah was not spotted.
This trip also revealed that, despite their deceptively gentle look, hippopotamuses are among the most hazardous animals in the African environment.
The African elephants witnessed were noticeably bigger and more intimidating than their Asian counterparts, accentuating the splendor of African wildlife.
