Elephant sanctuary in Hartebeespoort

Number: +27 (012) 258 0423

Area: Hartbeespoort Dam, Hartbeespoort, 0216, South Africa

2 km north east of Lichtenburg. Operated by The National Zoological Gardens of SA. 4 500 ha.

Number: +27 (018) 632 2818

Area: Lichtenburg Game Breeding Centre, 65 Dr Nelson Mandela Street, Lichtenburg, 2740, North West, South Africa

A bird viewing paradise and to date 256 species have been recorded.

Area: Bloemhof, North West, South Africa

The area is home to some 430 bird species, making it a prime birding destination.

Area: Groot Marico, North West, South Africa

Number: +27 014 555 5880

Area: Mogwase, Bojanala Rustenburg, North West, South Africa

About 15km north of Delareyville. Over 350 bird species have been recorded here, and is especially important to waterfowl. The pan is the largest of its kind in southern hemisphere and covers an area of 2 000ha.

Number: +27 (053) 948 1930

Area: Delareyville, North West, South Africa

A nature reserve tailor-made for bird watchers - over 340 bird species has been recorded. A popular angling shoreline. Camping permitted.

Area: Beestekraal, North West, South Africa

There are a wide variety of large an open herds, and the main predator is the black backed jackal.

Number: +27 (053) 433 1706

Area: Bloemhof, North West, South Africa