The pilanesberg national park which covers some 55 000 hectares is the fourth largest in southern africa this malaria free park is perched on the eroded vestiges of an alkaline volcanic crater one of only three such craters in the world apart from the big five you may find cheetah hippo crocodile and even sable during your driveonly three hours drive away from south africas largest city johannesburg pilanesberg national park offers the perfect opportunity to leave the city light