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Pilanesburg National Park, Sun City is one of the major game reserves in South Africa and one of the special Sun City tourist attractions. It is worth a visit for the tourists who want to have a unique experience of the internationally renowned Sun City Resort. It borders on the entertainment complex of Sun City. It is one of the most visited national parks in South Africa which has some of the amazing variety of wild life. Pilanesburg National Park, Sun City displays amazing variety of wild life and is a perfect base for spending an eventful day with your family.
Pilanesburg National Park, Sun City was opened in 1979 and spreads over 55.000 hectares. It comprises the area of a 1200 million years old volcano crater with a small lake in the centre and is circular in shape. It is located about 2 hours from Johannesburg and offers the visitors a malaria free zone within close distance to Sun City. It is ideal for a jungle safari. The price at the national park does not cost as higher as in other reserves in Africa. This scenic park lies in the transition zone between Kalahari and Lowveld, and both types of vegetation are found here.
Pilanesburg National Park was opened with the largest game resettlement project in the history of South Africa in the early 80's. Various exciting species of animals are found in this park. Lions and cheetahs were shifted from the Etosha National Park (Namibia) to this national park for their safe preservation. A large variety of wildlife can be seen here.From the, lions, elephants, white and black rhinos, buffaloes to leopards, zebras, hyenas, giraffes, hippos and crocodiles, you can get to see the most exciting variety of wild life. The park is also a perfect place for the bird watchers, who can spot some of the rare species of birds. There are about 300 species of birds here.
Pilanesburg National Park in Sun City also comes with lodging facilities to offer you a complete and a satisfying jungle safari experience. There are some luxurious lodges and hotels as well as rest camps and facility for setting up tents are also provided. Apart from watching the wildlife, there are multitude options which you can try out. Pilanesburg National Park, Sun City offers a number of amazing picnic spots, several hides for game watching, vast walk-in bird sanctuaries, and fascinating hiking trails. You can also go for safari drives at night and fly over the park in a hot-air balloon.
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