Hotels in Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa

Pilanesberg National Park sits in South Africa's North West Province, cradled inside an ancient volcanic crater that makes it unique among game reserves. The climate is mild year-round, with dry winters (daytime highs around 70°F / 21°C) from May to August making wildlife spotting easier because animals gather near waterholes, while wet summers (reaching 86°F / 30°C) from November to February bring lush green landscapes and newborn antelope. You can self-drive or join a guided safari to see the Big Five, and if you visit during the dry winter, head to the Mankwe Dam area for the best lion and elephant sightings.