Relaxing activities such as bird-watching, hiking, horse-riding and game-viewing in the North West Province enhance the enjoyment of a true African experience. A number of excellent game reserves have been established, and rewarding safari options are plentiful. Set in the crater of an extinct volcano and  known as " The Jewel of the North-West ", the Pilanesberg Game Reserve is foremost among them. This is one of the few parks in Southern Africa which support almost all of the species (including the " Big Five " ) which formerly occurred naturally in the region.

The Vaal River, rated the most popular playground of the North West Province, is always alive with holiday-makers who while away the days swimming, water-skiing, pottering around in boats and notching up record catches. Leisure resorts attract an appreciative clientele, and comfortable hotels serve farm-fresh culinary fare.

In the early part of the 19th century, the territory was dominated by Mzilikazi and his Matabele followers. During the 1830s, however, Mzilikazi was conquered by white settlers who, with their Botswana allies, drove the Matabele across the Limpopo River to Zimbabwe. Today, Mbabathu (formerly Mafiking.) is the thriving capital city of North West Province. It is here where Sir Baden Powel, the founder of the modern day boy scouts originally started the movement, which later lead to him being knighted. 

Many of the rural Batswana farm and breed cattle, using modern methods and, until recently, cattle were considered more valuable than any other possession. They represented a man’s wealth and were used, among other purposes, for lobola ( the " bride price " ), to buy favors from the tribal chief and to pay fines.  Traditionally, the Batswana believe in the influence of the spirits of the ancestors to whom they make supplications in ritual ceremonies. Ancient customs such as rain dances at the start of the ploughing season are still practiced. The Batswana people are naturally creative, with a strong sense of design and colour, and they create exceptionally fine jewelry, curios and works of art.

Accommodation in The North West Province

• Amakhulu Central Reservations
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Towns of the North West Province

• Rustenberg
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