Highveld nature reserve is a Community nature reserve. It is successfully claimed by the Barolong Bo Modiboa. it is situated west of the town of Potchefstroom on the N12 treasure route near Ikageng township and Matlwang village. It is an area of high conservation value as it conserves a portion of the western grassland biome as found in the Bakenveld. Popular attractions include the popular annual hiking event, game viewing and Community outreach programmes which the reserve hosts.

The entrance to the Mafikeng Game Reserve is through the main gate off Jacaranda Drive in Mafikeng. When visiting Mafikeng be sure to include this attractive park into your itinerary.

Is set in a 3000 ha rolling grassland. It serves as an important recreational destination for the many communities nearby. The reserve is noted for outdoor recreation; apart from angling, opportunities for camping, yachting, canoeing, birding and game viewing are also offered. Location: Boskop Dam Nature Reserve is located in the Mooi River valley 20 km north of the town of Potchefstroom, a short distance from the R501 Carltonville road and 30km from the N14 Ventersdorp / Krugersdorp road on the Rysmierbult turnoff.

Location: 11km from Ottoshoop on the Lichtenburg - Zeerust Road. The Eye and the Farm is a singular place. Its setting and abundance of attractions provide a an essential ingredient to enjoyment! The Molemane Eye is a historically significant place which includes a National Monument. The old Duncan-Rose farmhouse has been converted into a museum. Other developments include game stocking for breeding purposes with high value game species such as rhino, buffalo, sable and eland. The area has a rich cultural history, and mining connotations locally and in the immediate vicinity. Accomodation: Tented Camp accommodation is in en-suite safari tents along the lake edge. Caravan camp sites are also located along the river

This small but scenic reserve conserves attractive riverine bush and is a popular angling and hiking destination, along the tranquil river frontage environment. Wolwespruit is one of the least known of the North West parks and has retained much of the appeal of the natural riverine environment. It also conserves a variety of plains game. Wolwespruit Nature Reserve is well known for yellowfish angling in the rapids with artificial lures and flies.

Is situated 54km north of Brits, near Beestekrel and north-east of Rustenburg, in typical broken bushveld country. It is renowned as both an anglers and birdwatching destination. Location: To reach Velkop take the R511 road north from Brits for 35 km to a sign indicating Beestekrel. Turn left and continue 4km to a sign indicating Velkop Dam to the right. Travel a further 11km to the entrance to the Velkop Dam and Magalies Water Project complex on the left and continue to the reserve entrance gates and dam wall.

The creation of the Reserve is considered one of the most ambitious programmes of its kind to be undertaken anywhere in the world. The crater of a long extinct volcano is the setting of Pilanesberg National Park - a fascinating alkaline complex produced by volcanic eruptions some 1300 million years ago. Pilanesberg is one of the largest volcanic complexes of its kind in the world. Its rare rock types and structure make it a unique geological feature. The area is fringed by three concentric ridges or rings of hills - the formation rises from the surrounding plains like a bubble. The structure of the park is termed the "Pilanesberg National Park Alkaline Ring Complex". Ancient, even by geological time scales, this extinct volcano is the most perfect example of an alkaline ring complex. A number of rare (but not necessarily economically important) minerals occur in the park. Pilanesberg National Park rates high amongst the world's outstanding geological phenomena...

MADIKWE Is situated against the Botswana border, just three hours' drive from both Johannesburg and Pretoria. It is one of South Africa's prime safari destinations. Location: The 60 000 ha reserve is situated in the far north of North West Province, adjacent to the Botswana border. History: Madikwe was announced to the public in August 1991 and officially became part of the Board's estate on 31 October the same year. A detailed feasibility study showed that wildlife-based tourism was the most beneficial option for this remote and economically depressed area. Madikwe Game Reserve is home to 66 large mammal species including the Big Five and approximately 300 resident and migrant bird species. It is one of South Africa's largest game reserves. Madikwe has the distinction of being one of the few game reserves in the world to be proclaimed purely on the grounds of being the most appropriate and sustainable land use for an area. Madikwe represents an extension to this philosophy in that ...

Kgaswane mountain reserve is a place of special beauty, an escape into a mountain range of great natural appeal and an ideal destination to take tourists or out of town visitors for a day visit. Day visitors are Welcome to enjoy the self-drive route on tarred roads which Links a number of picnic sites and viewpoints. Nb: there are no bookings for group camp, cottages and board room at the moment; until further notice* access to the waterfalls is restricted; reserved strictly for overnight hikers* motorbikes are not allowed in the reserve location it is situated above the town of Rustenburg across a varied habitat of quartzite mountain peaks and Vleis on the northern slopes of the Magaliesberg. This 5 300 ha reserve offers a unique nature experience to all who seek to venture into the Wilderness areas of the North West province...