Close to the major resort of Sun City in a 27km extinct volcano, is the Pilanesberg Game Reserve.
This game reserve declared in 1979, is the third largest in the country. It now contains most of the mammals found in Southern Africa and over 300 species of birds.
The main attraction of the park, apart from the game, is the man-made lake called Mankwe meaning place of the leopard. Many visitors to Sun City take a short safari in the Pilansberg.
Attractions:
Set among the hills of the southern boundary of Pilansberg, the opulence of the Sun City \ Lost City complex contrasts with the tranquil atmosphere of the park. Sparkling pools, lush lawns, waterfalls and rain forests with tropical palm trees have transformed the barren landscape into an oasis.