Wildlife Safaris from Sun City, South Africa: Books, Sounds & Stuff

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Wildlife Safaris from Sun City, South Africa

Giraffe in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve

The Pilanesberg Game Reserve is situated just 15 km (9 miles) from Sun City and its malaria-free. Home to over 300 species of bird and a wide variety of mammals including giraffe, waterbuck, hyena, and, of course, the infamous African Big Five, Pilanesberg is a great place for a family wildlife safari. Safari guides, many of whom operate out of Sun City, offer everything from traditional jeep safaris to elephant treks and bush walks. Hot air balloon trips over the reserve offer a unique wildlife viewing experience. For those wishing to view game on their own, the reserve's more than 200km of well-groomed roads facilitate self-drive safaris.

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Maps

Plan your itinerary before you depart. Use online maps of the North West province to plot your route.

North West Provincial Maps
North West Parks and Tourism Board

Books

A wildlife adventure provides a great opportunity to introduce the kids to conservation and evolution. And while Darwin might be more than your children can grasp books such as The Lorax by Dr. Seuss and How an Elephant Got its Trunk by Rudyard Kipling are likely to prove more than fitting.

Music & Sound

Explore wildlife through sound. Listen to an elephant trumpet and a lion snarl and roar. Learn to identify birdcalls before you depart on a bird watching tour.

Southern African Wildlife Sounds
The British Library

Kids' Stuff

Did you know that South Africa is home to both the largest and smallest land mammals? Discover South African trivia and find fun facts about South Africa. Introduce your children to conservation and wildlife, test their knowledge, and play wildlife games online before you depart on a wildlife safari or birdwatching tour. How many mammals and birds can the children identify? Print a safari and birdwatching checklist and enhance the adventure of a family safari or birding excursion.

Trivia & Fun Facts about South Africa
ZAR.co.za
Widlife Facts and Games
Kid's planet
Species Checklist
Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Organizations

Associations and non-profit organizations can be a valuable resource as well as a means to get involved. Find out more about a few of the global organizations involved in wildlife conservation and the environment.