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Bakgatla Resort - Accommodation in Pilanesberg, North West Province, South Africa

At the foot of the Garamoga hill lies the Bakgatla Resort which consists of unique colonial-styled chalets and safari tents, complemented by rolling lawns and a well positioned olympic-size swimming pool. Bakgatla offers relaxation and much more for the outdoor enthusiast, such as self or conducted game drives, bird watching and exciting excursions in and around the Pilanesberg National Park. Nestled in the North West Province, this area was proclaimed as a National Park in 1979, covering an area of 55 000ha. It has been restocked with most of the species that inhabited the area in the late eighteenth century including the majestic "Big Five". One of the most advantageous aspects of Pilanesberg is that it is situated within a malaria- free belt.

Price: 5

Bed and breakfast

33 chalets. 5 safari tents

The chalets have one double bed in main bedroom and three single beds in the loft with a kitchen and one bathroom. It offers air conditioning, a private patio and braai area and a central playground. Chalets sleep a maximum of 5 people. Centrally located with the resort is a pool and playground. The 5 executive safari tents are exclusive to Bakgatla Resort. The tents are set on a wooden deck, with patio area looking onto the bush, fully electrified and has 2 x 3/4 beds, a sleeper couch, a small bar fridge and an exclusive bathroom area. The Safari Tent sleeps 2 Adults plus 2 children maximum.

Activities which can be booked at the resort include: Hiking Trails - Departing early morning driving deep into the park with an experienced guide. Minimum 4 people. No Children under 12 years of age. Game Drives - Departing sunrise, afternoon, sundowner and night drives. Game Drive + Bush Braai - Takes you on an African adventure through 55000 hectares of the Pilanesberg Nature Reserve with an experienced game ranger. You are then transported to a boma where you will dine under the African sky, surrounded by the sound of the bush. Balloon Safaris, Bush Braai and Bush Breakfast. Guests staying in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve are invited to join any of these unique and extraordinary African Adventures.