The spectacular Pilanesberg National Park is home to the 3-star Bakgatla Resort; a haven for outdoor enthusiasts that's a convenient 2 hours drive from Johannesburg or Pretoria.

Nestled in the North West Province, this area was proclaimed as a National Park in 1979, covering 55 000ha. It has been restocked with most of the species that inhabited the area in the late eighteenth century, including the majestic "Big Five". One of the most advantageous aspects of Pilanesberg is that it is situated within a malaria-free belt.

Within the Park, Bakgatla can be found at the foot of the Garamoga Hills, set in a serene, peaceful bush environment. Bakgatla offers relaxation and much more, such as self- or conducted game drives, bird watching and exciting excursions in and around the Pilanesberg National Park. Accommodation at the resort is unique Colonial Style Chalets, caravanning or camping facilities, and both self-catering and bed & breakfast options are available, depending on your needs and budget.

Bakgatla also even feaures superb conference facilities with personal service and attention to detail.

Four different types of accommodation is available at Bakgatla - on both a self-catering and bed & breakfast basis.:

Chalets

• Chalets have air conditioning a private patio and braai area.
• One double bed in main bedroom and three single beds in the loft, kitchen and bathroom.
• Chalets sleep a maximum of 5 people.
• Centrally located with the resort is a pool and playground.

Caravan Park

• All sites are grassed and electrified (utility outlets 15amp) and can accommodate a maximum of 6 people and 2 motor vehicles per site.
• Sites have centrally situated ablution facilities.
• Access to the restaurant, pool, playgrounds and on-site superette.

Camping

• Requests for electrified sites are essential.
• Maximum of 6 people and 2 motor vehicles per site.
• Sites have centrally situated ablution facilities, as well as access to the restaurant, pool, playgrounds and on-site superrette.
• Please supply own tent.

Executive camping tents

• Exclusive to Bakgatla Resort.
• 5 Executive Safari Tents.
• Set on a wooden deck, with patio area looking onto the bush.
• Fully electrified.
• 2 x 3/4 Beds.
• Sleeper Couch.
• Small bar fridge
• Exclusive bathroom area.
• NOT SELF-CATERING.
• Bed & Breakfast or Dinner/ Bed & Breakfast.

Bakgatla Resort offers bed & breakfast or dinner, bed & breakfast which are served in the resort restaurant.

For those who are self-catering, Bakgatla also has a shop where you can stock up on essentials such as, braai coal, bottled water, bread, milk and more. The restaurant at Bakgatla Resort has an excellent menu to suit all tastes.

Bakgatla boasts an exclusive Bush Braai area "Ke Monate" where you can enjoy a delectable feast. Located within the bush, at one with nature, this unique feature will grant an experience everlasting.

Pilanesberg National Park is situated on the eroded remains of an extinct alkaline volcanic crater - one of only three in the world. The Park consists of numerous hills, wooded ravines and grassed open plains, making the area very picturesque. A wide diversity of eco-types makes a beautiful home for more than 35 species of large mammals, the sought-after "Big Five" and more than 300 bird species.

The Pilanesberg National Park is home to Golden Leopard Resorts; a convenient 2 hours drive from Johannesburg or Pretoria and the ever-popular Sun City only 20 minutes away.

• Day and Night Drives
• Hiking Trails
• Game Drives & Bush Braai or Breakfast
• Balloon Safaris
• Quad Biking
• Clay Pigeon Shooting
• Archery
• Drumming
• Elephant Back Safari
• Children's paddling pool

Bakgatla Resort is fully equipped to handle conferences. Three conference rooms are available, with capacity seating of 60, 30 and 350 delegates respectively.

Conference Aid and Facilities include:

• Overhead Projectors, VCR Recorder, TV, Image Projector, White Board
• Multi-Media Projectors, PA System, Fitted Flexi rails, Flip Chart
• Secretarial services by arrangement
• Facsimile Photocopying

Bakgatla Resort specialises in:

• Banquets
• Cocktail Receptions
• Private Dinners
• Seminars
• Breakfasts
• Conventions
• Product Launches
• Bosberade
• Bush Braai's.

Rates available on enquiry. Please remember to enquire about frequent special offers.