• If a long drive is not appealing, direct flights from OR Tambo International Airport to Mahikeng and Sun City are available.

• If you have a number of days to spend in North West, why not book a package that includes all elements: game viewing, cultural village visits, gambling, golf and more.

• Summer temperatures (August to March) range from 22°C to 34°C (71.6°F to 93.2°F), while winter temperatures (May to July) can vary from 2°C (35.6°F) to 20°C (68°F) in one day, so wear a hat, use sunscreen and carry water, but also pack warm clothes, particularly for night drives if you're in the bush.

• The African bush is the best place in the world to see big game – but these are wild animals, so always pay close attention to instructions from game guides, especially when travelling in open vehicles.

• The North West is a malaria-free province.

• The Valley of the Waves at Sun City includes a beach and wave pool … as well as fun rides.

Part of the Vredefort Dome, the world’s largest meteor site, is found here.