The Pilanesberg National Park borders on the entertainment complex of Sun City. The park is 55.000 hectares in extent. It is almost perfectly circular because it comprises the area of a 1200 million years old volcano crater with a small lake in the centre. This very scenic terrain lies in the transition zone between Kalahari and Lowveld, and both types of vegetation are found here. The Pilanesberg National Park was opened in 1979. In the "Operation Genesis", the largest game resettlement project in the history of South Africa, in the early eighties more than 6,000 animals from other parks were settled here. In 1993 lions from the Etosha National Park (Namibia) were introduced to the park, despite grave concerns of the surrounding communities. Since, the lions have been thriving and nicely multiplying in the park. A similar action with cheetahs from Namibia unfortunately failed.

The 4 star, family welcoming Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge is situated on an ancient alkaline volcano in the Big Five Pilanesberg National Park in the North West Province of South Africa. Hence the game lodge's name, which literally means "Place of the Rock". From the Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge one can look out over the infinite plains of the Pilanesberg National Park which is rich in wildlife and home to around 365 species of birds.

Lodge Facilities
Restaurant - Bar - Swimming Pool - Tennis - Conference Facilities - Car Parking - Game Drives.

Accommodation
Each of the 90 luxury rooms has its own private patio, air conditioning, television, tea/coffee making facilities and en-suite bathroom.

Prices from £75 per person per night

Tshukudu is the "Place of the Rhino". Built on a hilltop, the newly refurbished, luxurious Tshukudu Bush Lodge offers sweeping views of the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park. Offering only a few luxury cottages, attention to detail and personalised service is guaranteed at this exclusive lodge.

Lodge Facilities
Restaurant - Bar - Swimming Pool - Conference Facilities - Game Drives.

Accommodation
Offering 6 luxury cottages each with private balcony, sunken bath, fire place and minibar.

Prices from £190 per person per night