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Review:
Pilanesberg Game Reserve is located just northwest of the city of Johannesburg, and it is set apart from other wildlife areas in South Africa because Pilanesberg is situated in the crater of an extinct volcano, an environment that has since given birth to grasslands, incredibly rock formations, and stunning valleys full of forests. Visitors to Pilanesberg Game Reserve can drive themselves or take a guided drive through over 120 miles of scenic roads that wind through some very populated areas, including Mankwe Dam, a manmade watering hole that animals flock to on a daily basis. Pilanesberg is home to the Big Five of Africa (elephants, lions, rhinos, buffalo, and leopards) as well as many other species of animals, including over three hundred species of birds.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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