The Pilanesberg National Park covers some 55 000 ha and is the fourth largest in southern Africa. The park is located on the eroded vestiges of a volcanic crater, one of only three such craters in the world. It is here, on the undulating hills and open savannahs, that sightings of the Big Five, an abundance of wildlife and over 360 bird species can be enjoyed. Close-up and personal encounters can be had on bush walks and game drives accompanied by skilled field guides.
A tracking system allows various animals to be monitored. The data logged presents various options for locating the whereabouts of a specific species. All sources of information are used in tracking the animals, from ranger sightings and collared animals to park visitors’ sightings, creating an interactive community relationship between rangers and guests. The programme further enhances the chances of spotting the game guests want to see, simply by highlighting a species’ past weeks’ movements and almost pinpointing an area in which to search, removing a rather large part of the hit-or-miss phenomenon that constantly plagues tourists.