Northern Regions

With its malaria free game reserves fast growing a world-class reputation, South Africa’s Northern Region has well and truly stamped itself on the tourist map. Within an hour air-hop of South Africa’s major airport hub, Johannesburg, you can find yourself immersed in the dramatic scenery of the Madikwe Safari region – the Big Five included.

Along with Madikwe, recent years have seen the emergence of the Waterberg Region which also offers an excellent malaria free safari option. The world-famous Sun City Resort is the perfect combination with a safari in this region and along with the daily departures of luxury trains from this vibrant soul of the country, the Northern Region is well worth exploring.

One of the Northern Region’s major attractions is undoubtedly the 75,000 hectare malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve. Madikwe is perfect for safari lovers of all tastes so whether you are on your honeymoon or on a family holiday, you will not be disappointed here. As well as being able to see the so-called ‘Big Five’ animals, African wild dog sightings (extremely rare throughout Africa) are fairly common here making the reserve unique.

With its malaria free game reserves fast growing a world-class reputation, South Africa’s Northern Region has well and truly stamped itself on the tourist map. Within an hour air-hop of South Africa’s major airport hub, Johannesburg, you can find yourself immersed in the dramatic scenery of the Madikwe Safari region – the Big Five included.

The malaria free Waterberg Region, also just a short distance from Johannesburg by road or air, is emerging as another excellent safari alternative and is perfect for families. As well as a conventional safari experience, the Waterberg is unique in that it is one of the only reserves to offer game viewing on horseback.

One constant shining light of the Northern Region is the truly unique Sun City Resort, host to at least two world-class hotels, two Championship golf courses and an endless list of leisure facilities and entertainment options. Sun City combines perfectly with a Madikwe Safari and is generally seen as a great place to relax, unwind and enjoy life!

The African continent’s most luxurious train, the Rovos Rail, departs regularly from Pretoria Railway Station on journeys of exploration throughout this beautiful country. These luxury rail journeys are often a once in a lifetime experience as you immerse yourself in the luxury and traditions of a long since departed era.

The Northern Region’s big and brash Capital, Johannesburg, has had a mixed and indifferent relationship with the international media over the years, but this image is a little unfair. Johannesburg has a lot to offer the visitor including excellent tours of the SOWETO Township and Gold Reef City. The city’s Northern suburbs boasts world class restaurants, hotels and a live music culture to rival any city in South Africa.

The Northern Region is fast competing with her more traditional tourist counterparts in the Western Cape and Garden Route there are plenty of adventures waiting to be discovered here. Contact any one of our Travel Experts for help planning your itinerary or to find out more about the vast range of accommodation in this area.