Rustenburg being one of the oldest towns in the province is well established with many fine holiday resorts. Rustenburg is only a ninety minute drive from both Johannesburg and Pretoria. Given the natural bushveld vegetation that covers the entire area and with the added attraction of the Magliesberg mountain range, this region has much to offer the ecotourists. It is a national game area with a number of fine game parks where it is still possible to capture the solitude and stillness associated with nature and the animal kingdom. The Pilanesberg Game Reserve which boasts the "Big Five" is situated in the crater of a huge extinct volcano formed over 1300 million years ago. Game viewing, overnight camps, walking trails and hunting trips are all available. The Rustenburg Nature reserve offers hiking trails in the Magaliesberg with its abundant bird life and fauna and flora. The Rustenburg area is also home to the famous Sun City Resort with its Lost City Palace Hotel. It is a dazzling experience in every way.