Blue Pools
Mahikeng & Western Plains
Scenic spring-fed limestone pools near the heritage site, popular for picnics and braais
Out & About SA lists 4 things to do in Taung, in the Mahikeng & Western Plains. They span Nature / Scenic, Museum / Heritage and Family / Leisure. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full North West things to do guide.
Taung Skull Heritage Site
Mahikeng & Western Plains
UNESCO Cradle of Humankind site at Buxton Quarry where the 2.5-million-year-old Taung Child skull was found in 1924
Taung Skull World Heritage Site
Mahikeng & Western Plains
A UNESCO-listed fossil site where the 2.5-million-year-old Taung Child skull was discovered
Visit website ↗Tusk Taung Casino Hotel
Mahikeng & Western Plains
Casino, hotel and resort offering gaming and leisure near Taung Station