The Story Of Pilanesberg National Parks

Upon the decision of my getaway I normally plan a trip as meticulous as possible, using Google Earth and any other resource to get as much information as possible about the trip, area and establishment  I plan to occupy. Even in the planning stage I was very surprised to discover I was planning on staying in a historic volcano crater created 1,3 million years ago. On Google Earth it actually appears as a round marble from a certain distance out of space.

Interesting also was that it is situated in the vicinity of the Sun City resort and if you have experienced the resort, you will have a good idea of the kind of landscape you are approaching. Excited we packed for “just another game reserve” we now know was not to be.

I was simply astonished to experience so much courtesy in such a tranquil environment, each camp trying to outdo the other in their determination to make our experience the absolute best.  Arriving at Bakgatla Gate and subsequently Bakgatla Resort, we were welcomed as VIP guests (or it felt that way) and escorted to accommodation par excellence. Accommodation consists of self catering, camping, lodging with high taste pampering and bed and breakfast establishment at your leisure and choice.

Activities are too many to describe but what stood out was the Air Balloon Safari, Watering Time for the animals during late afternoon at the Mankwe dam as well as the Night Drives where you cannot believe the number of different species of animals to be observed.

Next time I will elaborate on the vast fauna and flora to be experienced in this Gem of a park.