95 Things To Do in North West Province

Lying west of Gauteng and extending to the Botswana border, the North West Province is flanked by the Kalahari Desert and the beautiful Magaliesberg mountain range. The area is not only one of South Africa’s top malaria free wildlife destinations, boasting rewarding wildlife and adventure experiences, but it is also the site of the origins of humankind, and rich with archaeological discoveries. Visit the Pilanesberg National Park, on the site of an extinct volcano, the Lost City's fairytale like hotel and water world wonderland, numerous game farms, Groot Marico, and villages like Delareyville, which surprise with their history and gorgeous blue skies.

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Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking

Eagle Cove Trail

Overnight? Stay in Rustenburg
Start: Kumbagana Game Park, close to Rustenburg Finish: Kumbagana Game Park Duration: 2 days, 18 km Fitness: easy to moderate Our tip: a pool at base camp makes ...

Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking

Bokkraal Hiking Trail

Overnight? Stay in Groot Marico
Start: Bokkraal Waterfall valley farm, roughly 30 km south of Groot Marico Finish: basecamp Duration: 2 days, 16 km Fitness: easy to moderate Our tip: combine ...

Family Entertainment / Sports & Leisure

Safari Quad Bike Trails

Overnight? Stay in Hartbeespoort Dam
Seeing the world-renowned Cradle of Humankind, just outside Johannesburg (in the province of Gauteng), is an unforgettable experience that will be treasured by ...

Extreme Sports / Sports & Leisure / Water Sports

Abseiling Adventure

Overnight? Stay in Hartbeespoort Dam
Mobile Adventures has introduced an abseiling adventure that includes a 15m aerial descent from a bridge spanning the Crocodile River into a raft managed below by ...

Museums

Dinkgwaneng

Overnight? Stay in Taung
The Dinkgwaneng Site is one of the archaeological and historical gems of the Bophirima area. This, in turn, is part of the North West Province of South Africa, ...

Dams & Vleis / Nature Reserves

Taung Dam

Overnight? Stay in Taung
The Taung Dam is named after the world acclaimed Taung Skull World Heritage Site, which is just a few kilometres away. This is nestled within the Bophirima area of ...

Arts & Crafts / Cultural Sites

Mmabana Cultural Centre

Overnight? Stay in Taung
The Mmabana Cultural Centre is dedicated to celebrating and educating visitors about the heritage, arts and sports of the North West Province of South Africa ...

Beaches & Pools / Picnic

Picnic at Blue Pools

Overnight? Stay in Taung
Bophirima, once known as Stellaland, is situated in the unadulterated splendour of the North West Province of South Africa. This part of the country is quiet, known ...

Cultural Sites / Sight Seeing

Visit the Taung Skull Heritage Site

Overnight? Stay in Taung
In the heart of the Bophirima region of the North West Province of South Africa, amidst the farmlands and sprawling landscapes, is the Taung Skull Heritage Site ...

Bird Sanctuaries / Birding

Owl Rescue Centre

Overnight? Stay in Hartbeespoort Dam
Owls are exquisite birds of prey that are known the world over for their characteristic wisdom and their striking beauty. Their massive eyes are, in fact, so large ...

Family Entertainment / Malls & Shopping

MooiRivier Mall

Overnight? Stay in Potchefstroom
The North West Province of South Africa is home to the university town of Potchefstroom, where pretty landscapes are the order of the day and the folk are friendly ...

Hiking Trails

Bergheim Hiking Trail

Overnight? Stay in Rustenburg
Start: Bergheim resort camp, Magaliesberg Finish: Bergheim resort Duration: 8 km Fitness: relatively fit, particularly because of the climb Our tip: the climb ...

Sports & Leisure / Family Entertainment

Fun Quads

Overnight? Stay in Pretoria
Hartbeespoort (affectionately known as Harties) and the areas around it are beautiful, rugged and exciting to explore. And there are few better ways to do just this ...

4x4 Trails / Scenic Drives / Sports & Leisure

Piesangkloof 4x4 Trails

Overnight? Stay in Brits
In the heart of the bush around Hartbeespoort Dam, at the foot of the Magaliesberg Mountain Range in the North West Province, are some excellent 4 x 4 trails that ...

Breweries / Cafés & Eateries

Lazy Lizard Brewhouse

Overnight? Stay in Broederstroom
The Lazy Lizard Brewhouse is one of the North West’s brewery treasures, located in Broederstroom, which is right on the border of the Gauteng Province. This is an ...

North West Province as a destination

If you are considering visiting North West Province or have already booked your North West Province accommodation, then you are probably keen to see what activities are available and what there is to do in the area. Explore our growing selection of Things to Do in North West Province, or view the events that are taking place in the North West Province during your stay, or suggest an activity if you come across something we've missed.

Tourist regions

Bojanala Region, Bophirima Region, Central Region, Cradle of Humankind, Hartbeespoort Dam, Magaliesberg, Southern Region

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