Holey hell!
Wayne Jacobs, a reader from Cape Town, wrote to us about the condition of the roads in the Pilanesberg National Park, and how they've deteriorated. It's been a popular destination for campers for many years, as here you'll see the Big Five nine times out of 10.
We've camped in this lovely reserve no less than four times in the past 16 years, and written about our experience. The first visit was in 2006, and the introduction to the article summed up the situation well: “Pack your things and hitch your off-road trailer. Go and see for yourself why campers are so passionate about the Pilanesberg.”
Back then, Louise Grobler camped there too, and told us it was her sixth visit: “Here you can relax, and the children enjoy it.” We spoke to David Hansen, a retired pilot, and his wife, Irene, who said it was one of their favourite places.
Four years later, in 2010,
