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Guided Tours in and around Kimberley
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The Kimberley
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The Northern Cape... It runs through our veins
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Hope we have the pleasure of your company soon!
The Hotel offers the following:En-suite bedrooms with DSTV, fully air-conditioned, bar fridge.
We serve a wholesome breakfast which will give you a jumpstart to the day.
Guests can relax and unwind in or around the sparkling pool.
Family units and self catering units with fully equipped kitchen and lounge on offer.
Executive suites, conferencing and shuttle services.
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Please contact Kelly for bookings:Tel: +27 (0)53 831-1531
Cell: +27 (0)83 436 0754 Fax: +27 (0)53 832-1916
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42 Heerengracht Ave, Royldene Kimberley, 8301, South Africa
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Tel: 053 298 8200, Faks: 053 298 2445
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Ure /Hours: Maan/Mon-Vry/Fri: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17h00Jacobsdal: (053) 591 0164 | Douglas: (053) 298 8314/5 www.landzicht.co.za
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`n Dag sonder Landzicht-wyn is ̀ n dag sonder sonskyn!
We produce top quality wines of origin which have
won various awards. At our cellar, we offer braai facilities to visitors.
Cellar tours and wine tasting on request.
A day without Landzicht wine is like a day without sunshine!
1 Welcome to Kimberley
2 The Kimberley Story
6 The Great Kimberley North Walk
11 Cecil Rhodes & the Mining Magnates
12 The Belgravia Historical Walk
16 The Ghost Trail
20-21 Map of Kimberley
24 The Halfway House Hotel
25 Game Viewing and Eco-Tourism
26 The Eldorado Trail (CBD Walk)
30 In the Footsteps of Sol Plaatje
31 Amandla Trail
34 The Archaeological Route
35 N12 Battlefield Route
38 The Seven Wonders of Kimberley
39 Historic Kimberley Pub Tour
39 Air Travel & Car hire Companies
40 Tourist Guides
40 Business Directory
40 Restaurant & Pub Guide
41 Kimberley & Region Museums
42 The Guesthouse & Hotel Guide
This is a NOCCI / SwiftPrint Publication. Design and production: SwiftPrint.
Gratitude goes to Johan van Schalkwyk, André de Vries, Northern Cape Tourism Authority, De Beers, the Africana Library and SwiftPrint for making their photographs available free of charge.
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DEBONAIRS MONUMENT corner of Mac Dougall
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053 831 2860
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Free Delivery within specified delivery areas and at selected restaurants only
Kimberley is proud to be one of the most authentic historical destinations in South Africa.So with this in mind, we produced this publication to create an awareness of, and an interest in, some of the tourist highlights Kimberley has to offer.
At the same time, we packed this publication with valuable commercial information to assist you in doing some quality shopping in Kimberley.
We grouped together various attractions, for your convenience, in short and interesting tours built around themes which are exclusive to Kimberley and are very unique.
It is therefore our deepest desire that you will enjoy visiting these historic places and that they will generate many fond memories to share later with friends and family.
Please note that you will get much more out of all these tours by booking an accredited tourist guide to accompany you. In addition, we recommend that you visit the NOCCI Tourism Centre at the Big hole (Tel. 053 830-4426) for a detailed tourist guide book and other relevant information.
Enjoy your stay!
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WelcomeContents
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Theby Steve Lunderstedt
Kimberley StoryThe title evokes
thoughts of the early days, of
boisterous diggers in one of the many saloons and pubs that studded the winding roads of the canvas and corrugated iron diamond town, swigging draughts and singing along with, dare one say it, scantily clad womenfolk.
Great fun indeed, these early days of New rush on the farm Vooruitzicht, except for the fact that the Colonial Secretary detested both the term New rush – too vulgar – and Vooruitzicht – he could hardly spell it, let alone pronounce it!
So the problem of renaming the town was passed to richard Southey, then Lt-Governor of Griqualand West, who in turn, passed it on to John Blades Currey, the government secretary.
A very worthy diplomat, Currey made very sure that the Colonial Secretary would be able to spell and pronounce the new name chosen for the town, by naming it after the secretary himself, Kimberley! The name was obviously approved by his Lordship, so Kimberley was born, but it can be certain that the diggers did not care two hoots at the time.
The new name was proclaimed on 5 July 1873, although the township was founded in 1871. The story of naming Kimberley is fairly well known, but what is not well known is who the Earl of Kimberley
was, and what did he do that even today his name is as well remembered as that of his monarch, Queen Victoria?
John Wodehouse was born in Wymondham, Norfolk, on 29 May 1826, the eldest son of harry and Anne Wodehouse, and a relative of Sir Philip Wodehouse, Governor of the Cape Colony 1861-1870. At the age of 20, while still a student at Oxford University, he inherited his grandfather’s title of Baron Wodehouse, his father having predeceased him. Five years later he was appointed Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, holding this post from 1852 to 1856, after which he became the British Ambassador to russia.
In 1858 he resumed his former position until his promotion to Lord Lieutenant of Ireland in 1864, a post he held for two years. Queen Victoria conferred an Earldom upon him in 1869. he and his wife, the former Lady Florence Fitzgibbon, were living at their country estate, called Kimberley house, in the village of Kimberley in Norfolk, hence the choice of title. The name Kimberley is derived from the Anglo Saxon word Cynburgh-leah, which means “women were entitled to own land”.
Two years later Lord Kimberley became a member of Gladstone’s first cabinet and from 1870 he served as Secretary for the Colonies. As his appointment coincided with the discovery of diamonds on the ‘dry diggings’ he was prominent in the dispute over the ownership of Griqualand West, and the negotiations for its annexation as British territory.
Although he resigned his post in 1874, he was re-appointed by Gladstone as Colonial Secretary from 1880-1882, one of his major feats during the period being the peace settlement after the battle of Majuba in 1881.
he lived long enough to hear about the siege and relief of the town named after him and died on 8 April 1902.
~The story of naming Kimberley is fairly well known, but what is not well known is who the Earl of Kimberley was, and what did he do that even today his name is as well remembered as that of his monarch, Queen Victoria?
Jungnickel Guest House and Conference Centre
12 Park Road, Belgravia, Kimberley Tel: (053) 832 5630 Fax: 086 546 5640 Cell: 073 588 7600
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.jungnickel.co.za* Walking distance from 3 hospitals, business centre and some historical
sites * Luxurious en-suite bedrooms with private entrances * DSTV, air conditioning, coffee/tea in
every room * Full English breakfast * Wheelchair friendly * Teagarden and meals on appointment * Secure parking
* Transport to and from airport or tourist attractions can be arranged
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8km uit Kimberley, Griekwastadpad • Don tot Sat: 09:00 tot 17:00 en Son: 10:00 tot 15:00 (R5/kind, R10/Volw) Email: [email protected] • Facebook: Agt Myl AnimalFarm
Jasmyn 082 852 7971
KinderpartytjiesBaie diertjies en speelplek en kom ry op ons Ponie in ‘n lekker plaas
atmosfeer. Enige Tema! Kinders kan diertjies voer en aanraak
Kom hou Piekniek op die Plaas!Bespreek jou piekniek sommer vandag nog.
Kameelritte @ R30 per persoon,
Safari Ritte @ R20 per volwassene
en R10 per kind! Quad Ritte @ R250 per
uur en ‘n halfOns is oop op Kalender
Vakansiedae (Bring en Braai)
@ R45 per persoon.
Ons bied die volgende: Troues, Verjaardae,
Konferensies en Kinder Partytjies!
Kom eet ietsie lekker by ons Teetuin terwyl die kinders lekker speel.
Pappa kan rugby kyk op ons TV skerm terwyl hy ietsie drink by ons ten volle
gelisensieerde Kroeg
Diamond Pavilion Mall053 831 1973
3 Zambezi Street, Rhodesdene, KimberleyCell: 082 051 5007, Fax: 086 547 9313
E-mail: [email protected], Web: www.atjudys.co.za
DiamonD Tours anD safaris
e-mail: [email protected]: www.diamondtours.co.za
Jaco Reichert071 150 6728
Frans Reichert084 645 7754
We have a big variety of exciting tours in and around Kimberley and also throughout the Northern Cape!Ghost Tours available
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Marange Plant & Mining c.c.
Tel: 053 841-0415 • Fax: 053 841-045014 Hendrik van Eck Street
PO Box 2981, Kimberley 8300E-mail: [email protected]
16 West-Circular Road, Kimberley(Opposite Big Hole)E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 053 832-8168Fax: 086 621 3187 Cell: 073 142 2233
082 579 7219
Luxurious and Affordable with En-suite Bathrooms, Aircons, DSTV
and Wireless Internet. Luxurious and private en-suite rooms, individually decorated. All our rooms are equipped with lounge
areas, air-cons and flat screen TV’s with DSTV.
Tel/Fax: +27 (0)53 861 5822 • Cell: 084 838 2654E-mail: [email protected]
24 Michael Street • Rhodesdene • Kimberley
Diamond Pavillion Mall, C/O McDougall & Oliver, Kimberley
fully licenced restaurant
053 832 [email protected]
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Located in the Northern Cape Province, the biggest, safest and Malaria free province in South-Africa, approximately 58Km north west of the diamond digging city of Kimberley.
Nestled in the shade of indigenous Camelthorn trees, this family run business offer unparalleled intimacy and seclusion in their luxury tents and is characterised by exuding
warmth and effortless hospitality. Come and view our rare Sable and Roan antelope along with our disease-free Buffalo breeding project.
Luxury Safari Tented accommodation • Game Drives • Helicopter Safaris Game Capture Safaris • Conference and Wedding venue • Bushveld dinners
Quad bike game viewing
www.mattanu.com
Contact details: 083 235 1993 • [email protected]
Winner in the 2011 AA trAvel Guides & AmericAn express® AccommodAtion AWArds Category: game &/or Nature reserve - small.
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A fascinating and very informative historical walk that spans the City Centre and the Kimberley North suburb. Sites such as where
the first traffic lights in Kimberley were erected, the Executioner’s yard, the pretty Victorian Kimberley Station, Cecil rhodes’ De Beers Mining Company Boardroom and another big hole in Kimberley, the De Beers Mine, are visited.
The walk commences at the Savoy hotel which opened its doors in 1892. Some 41 authentic sites are visited and the walk follows a four kilometre trail. A detailed guide book on the walk written by a well known Kimberley-based tourist guide is on sale at the Savoy hotel.
1. Savoy hotel.2. Siege Buildings.3. Traffic Lights.4. Market Square.5. The Market Shelter.6. The Kimberley City hall.7. Electric Street Lights.8. 1890 Pioneer Memorial.9. The Kimberley Tram Depot.10. Standard Bank.11. Consolidated Buildings.12. Diamond Fields Advertiser.13. De Beers Benefit Society
Building.14. De Beers head Office.
15. The Stables.16. Town Talk (The Grand hotel).17. Griqualand West Supreme Court.18. Executioner’s yard.19. The Old Transvaal road Police Station.20. Memorial.21. Pioneer Cemetery.22. No 9 Tapscott Street - built by George Church as
a wedding gift for his son.23. No. 22 Tapscott Street - murderess Daisy De
Melker lived here when visiting her sister.24. No. 25 Goodwin Street - built in 1900 for the
chemist Wh helmore.25. No. 19 Carr Street - built in 1897 and is a
conservation worthy site.26. rugby house.27. Don Mchardy Memorial Fountain.28. Victorian railway Station.29. Transport Museum.30. De Beers Bridge.31. St Alban’s Church.32. The Vicarage.33. Gladstone School.34. De Beers Swimming Pool (now filled in).35. Cecil rhodes’ De Beers Mining Company
Boardroom.36. Thusong Children’s home.37. The De Beers Mine.38. The Constance hall.39. Cold Storage Building.40. Kimberley Athletics Club Grounds.41. Oriental Building.
Kimberley NorthWalkThe Great
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Kossan Private Game Reserve is a self-catering facility and is situated on the N8 West, 38km from Kimberley. We cater for the true nature lover who wants to relax and enjoy nature in its purest form. The reserve offers guests: accommodation in thatched chalets with en suite bathrooms, game drives, mountain biking, bush walks and sleep outs under the stars.
Please contact us at: +27 (0)82 299 [email protected] • www.kossan.co.za
Located in one of South Africa’s most historic cities, the Garden Court Kimberley hotel is just 2,5km from the famous Big Hole, the world’s largest man-made excavation, created by the diamond diggers who founded the city in the 19th century. The hotel is conveniently close to the city centre and airport, it’s within walking distance to shops and several historical places of interest.
120 Du Toitspan Road | PO Box 635 | Kimberley | 8300Tel: +27 53 833 1751 | Fax: +27 53 832 1814 | Email: [email protected]
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• Bedrooms have on suite bathroom• Free delicious breakfast• Breakfast on the go offer• Inviting pool terrace• Gym facilities
• Internet workstation• Mohawk Spur family-friendly serves lunch and dinner• Airport transfers and baby sitting services are available on request• Golf, squash and a fitness centre nearby
ConferenCe faCilities• 3 meeting rooms which can cater from 15 to 120 people• Day Conference Package R325.00 per person
FreeBreakfast*GREAT RATES
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Tucked away in a kloof, Stone River Lodge is our exclusive luxury tent camp.
Sable View is ideal for families, groups of friends or even informal business breakaways. Ranger, Tracker and
Housekeeper are provided for guest comfort. Good Hope Lodge is a haven of spectacular views of cliffs,
gorges, streams and cool pools. Facilities abound to cater for the whole family.
Long Distance
Helicopter Charter Flights
Mountain Bike Trails
Fly & Lure Fishing
Quad Bike Adventure Rides
Canoeing
Paintball
Conference and Wedding FacilitiesChapel
Game Viewing
Modern Diamond Mine Visits
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Sable View
Good Hope Lodge
Stone River Lodge
053 053 531 2007 / 072 562 8882/ 079 525 [email protected] • www.goodhopereserve.co.za • 40 km outside Kimberley via Barkly West
51 Jones Street Square Mall (opp Edgars) 1st Floor • Tel: 053 832-4992
Free Parking after 16:00 weekdays, Saturday all day.
Come out and enjoy an unforgettable experience at the
best restaurant in town!Pizzeria–Bakery–Coffee Shop– Restaurant Fully Halaal • Delivery services within
CBD area • 120 Seater
Conferencing, Birthdays and Weddings
Trading Hours: Mon to Fri 8am to 10pm Saturday: 09 till late
4–STAR ELEGANCE IN THE HEART OF HISTORICAL KIMBERLEY
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The Protea Hotel Kimberley, a luxury 4–Star hotel built on the edge of the famous Kimberley Big Hole comprises 94 elegant rooms, a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as a bar for your convenience. Conference facilities can cater for up to 80 delegates.
Relax and unwind after a fun-filled sight-seeing day with a cocktail overlooking the Big Hole or cool off in our rather unique swimming pool.
The hotel offers secure, modern, quality accommodation in a relaxed atmosphere with friendly and professional STAFF to look after your every need. Get the family together and enjoy our Lunch Buffet available every Sunday.
The Kimberley Big Hole, West Circular Road, Kimberley CBD, South Africa
Tel: +27 (0) 53 802 8200 | Fax: +27 (0) 53 802 8203
Email: [email protected] | proteahotels.com/kimberley
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4–STAR ELEGANCE IN THE HEART OF HISTORICAL KIMBERLEY
PHDS 25179/12
The Protea Hotel Kimberley, a luxury 4–Star hotel built on the edge of the famous Kimberley Big Hole comprises 94 elegant rooms, a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as a bar for your convenience. Conference facilities can cater for up to 80 delegates.
Relax and unwind after a fun-filled sight-seeing day with a cocktail overlooking the Big Hole or cool off in our rather unique swimming pool.
The hotel offers secure, modern, quality accommodation in a relaxed atmosphere with friendly and professional STAFF to look after your every need. Get the family together and enjoy our Lunch Buffet available every Sunday.
The Kimberley Big Hole, West Circular Road, Kimberley CBD, South Africa
Tel: +27 (0) 53 802 8200 | Fax: +27 (0) 53 802 8203
Email: [email protected] | proteahotels.com/kimberley
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The NOOK B&B
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Henry Schmidt Crescent, Labram, KimberleyCell: 072 116 8390 • www.thenookbnb.co.za
150 Beds, Self-catering facilities, Lounge / TV Room & Swimming PoolPlayground / Jungle Gym
Old Diggers Restaurant
B&BE-mail: [email protected]: www.gumtreelodge.com
Welcomes Inter- national and South African Travellers
Hull Street/ Old Bloemfontein Road Phone: 053 832-8577Fax: 053 831-5409
Host: Jeannette 076 371 0930
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Broadwater is a Private River Escape between Kimberley and Douglas.
HOUSEBOAT4-Star Accommodation • Camping
River-Restaurant • Lots to do
‘Save the date’ 13 October 2012Broadwater Karoo-Riel
Ski-show, artists, Competitions
www.broadwater.co.za
Tel: 082 332 2266 087 310 [email protected]
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An historic tour of Kimberley following in the footsteps of Cecil John rhodes, Barney Barnato, Alfred Beit, Dr Leander Starr
Jameson and other diamond mining magnates. The start off point is at the original De Beers Mining Company Boardroom where the imperialist Cecil rhodes began his quest to control the diamond industry.
After viewing rhodes’ Big hole – the De Beers Mine – it’s off past Market Square and his first home, and then on to the famous Kimberley Club and the Africana research Library to view rhodes’ corner. rhodes’ statue will be seen, and stories told of Beit, Jameson and the then rhodesia. rhodes’ tree where he sorted diamonds plus rudd house are next in line before heading off for the Masonic Temple, the halfway house and the Sanatorium. Stand in rhodes’ footsteps at the grave of Neville Pickering, and finish the tour at the head Office of De Beers Consolidated Mines, just down the road from the old Craven hotel.
Cecil Rhodes
Mining Magnates
In the Footsteps of and the
~An historic tour of Kimberley following in the footsteps of Cecil John Rhodes, Barney Barnato, Alfred Beit, Dr Leander Starr Jameson and other diamond mining magnates.
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19A D’Arcy Street * KimberleyTel 053 832 1291
Du Toitspan Road, 053-830 2500www.ceciljohnrhodes.co.za
Cecil John RhodesGuest House
Experience the wealth of yesteryear
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Opulent lifestyles, famous people, unique architecture, entertaining anecdotes and gossip of years gone by, as well as the
ambience of Kimberley’s first exclusive residential suburb are what visitors doing the Belgravia historical Walk will be exposed to. After all, what more can be expected of a walk that packs 30 of Kimberley’s most historical sites in under three kilometres?
The walk commences at the imposing McGregor Museum and meanders past sites such as the birth place of diamond magnate harry Oppenheimer; “The half” the world’s only drive-in pub; the magnificent Dunluce and the Duggin-Cronin gallery which was erected in 1889. So savour Kimberley’s romantic and glamorous past by taking a walk through Belgravia. An informative guide book on the walk is available at the McGregor Museum.
Belgravia1. McGregor Museum (The Sanitorium).2. No. 3 Egerton road, former home of architect
DW Greatbatch.3. halfway house, est. 1872.4. No. 9 Egerton road, designed by Greatbatch
in 1897 for Arend Brink, diamond broker and valuator.
5. No. 22 Elsmere road, for more than 50 years the home of hA Morris. his sister-in-law, Olive McIntyre, lived here from 1917 to 1990.
6. Girls’ high School, est. 18877. No. 18 Elsmere road, the house of russell Elliott,
an honoured citizen.8. houses built by Col Sir David harris.9. St Patrick’s Christian Brothers College, est. 1897.10. Nazareth house.11. George & Dragon Pub.12. Sister henrietta Stockdale Nursing College.13. Battle of Square hill Memorial, Cenotaph World
War I & II.14. Masonic Temple, est. 1888.15. Statue of Sister henrietta Stockdale.16. St Cyprian’s Cathedral Church.17. Equestrian Statue of Cecil John rhodes.
18. Colonel Sir David harris.
19. The Kimberley regiment Drill hall.
20. Violet Bank.21. Queens Park.22. rudd house (The
Bungalow).23. Cape Police Memorial, 1899-1902.24. Belgravia Mine.25. home of Sir Ernest Oppenheimer.
26. No. 11 Lodge road, the house Wilfred Solomon harris built for his English bride.
27. Dunluce.28. The Grange.29. Duggan-Cronin Gallery (the Lodge).30. Alex hall Memorial Gardens.
Historical WalkThe
~...savour Kimberley’s romantic and glamorous past by taking a walk through Belgravia.
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Enjoy a warm welcome in the former home of architect D.W. Greatbatch designed in 1890
3 Egerton Road, Belgravia, Kimberley * Tel: 053 832-1113 * Fax: 086 600 3964 * Cell: 084 457 5600E-mail: [email protected] * www.greatbatchguesthouse.co.za
The accommodation takes you back to ‘yesteryear’ with today’s amenities. Relax in a quiet, tranquil environment while appreciating photos and books of bygone days.
* Double en-suite* Lapa and Braai* Swimming pool* Flats* DSTV* Internet* Saloon* Tours organised
Second visit point on Belgravia
Historical Walk
Surrounded by 30 of the most historical sites in Kimberley. 4 rooms,
1 semi-self catering cottage; pool; DSTV; BBQ facilities; Full English
breakfast includedYour hostess: heidi de Bruin
Cell: 082 224 3605 Fax: 086 614 6418E mail: [email protected]
www.belgraviabb.co.za
Situated in the Belgravia Historic Walk
Belgravia Bed and Breakfast
“... not all diamonds are found in the big Hole, come and discover Belgravia Bed and Breakfast”
Tel: 053 807 9400Fax: 053 807 9401E-mail: [email protected]
81 Long Street, Kimberley 8301P.O. Box 202, Kimberley 8300
For elegance, comfort and hospitality in the Diamond City we offer 16 air-
conditioned en-suite bedrooms with all amenities
C a r r i n g t o n Lodge
Cnr Oliver & Carrington Roads, Memorial Road Area, Kimberley
Tel: 053 831-6448, Fax: 053 833-5012, Cell: 082-876-3990e-mail: [email protected]
Webpage: www.carringtonlodge.co.za
Semi-finalist in the AA Tourism Awards Programme for 2010 RECOMMENDED
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Rich, not just in real diamonds and diggings, but also in authentic history, cultural and agriculture.
DIAMOND FIELDS NORTHERN CAPE | SOUTH AFRICAA rewarding leisure and adventure destination of Southern Africa that offers thrilling wildlife, adventure encounters, as well as an exhilarating opportunity to participate in wealthy cultural and historical heritage. The Diamond Fields consists of four local Municipal Areas namely, Sol Plaatje, Dikgatlong, Magareng, Phokwane.
SOL PLAATJE AREA Kimberley the provincial capital falls under Sol Plaatje. With its rich and colourful history, and its record of firsts, Kimberley is also famous for its Big Hole, the largest hand-excavated hole on earth, and important archaeological discoveries. Also under Sol Plaatje, is the sprawling, vibrant township of Galeshewe. Tourists are invited to experience the energy and excitement of township life and visit the many new community projects.
DIKGATLONG AREAThe hub of Dikgatlong, Barkley West was founded as a mission village in the area formerly known as Pniel ‘Face of God’. In 1870, diamond diggers proclaimed the area the Republic of Klipdrift. Delportshoop is situated in the confluence of the Harts and Vaal Rivers, and was an important centre in the boom days of alluvial diamond mining. The origin of Gong –Gong is in the White digger’s interpretation of the San word. Here, locals make a living by collecting alluvial stones for garden decorations.
MAGARENG AREA Warrenton falls under Magareng. Originally a produce centre for diamond diggers, today it is an important railway junction for the Cape-Zimbabwe and Cape-Gauteng lines. A holiday resort is situated just outside Warrenton.
PHOKWANE AREAPhokwane embraces Hartswater, Jan Kempdorp and Vaalharts Valley. The beautiful, fertile Vaalharts Valley in the midst of semi-desert contains the extensive Vaalharts Irrigation Scheme. Hartswater is home to Olives South Africa and offers tourist accommodation and leisure activities. Nearby is the historical burial site of Chief Galeshewe. Visitors can enjoy local wines at the Hartswater Wine Cellar. Originally named Andalusia. And the site of two World War 2 concentration camps, Jan Kempdorp lies in the heart of the irrigation area.
TOP ATTRACTIONS
• BigholeandKimBerleyminemuseum. Kimberley`s most famous land mark. It is an awesome hole - the largest
hand - dug excavation in the world, dug by picks, shoves and sheer determination.
Experience of the day at this landmark includes underground mine experience, fifteen minute film, exhibition centre, real diamond display and the viewing platform.
• KamFersdam Kamfers Dam is a perennial wetland located 2km north of Kimberley.
• moKalanaTionalParK South Africa’s Newest National Park, Mokala is very conveniently
situated 80km south of Kimberley, just of the N12 to Cape Town. Website: www.sanparks.org
• malooFsKaTePlaZa This park opened on the 12 August 2011 in Kimberley. The skateboard
park is a new destination for skateboarders from around the world; it also houses the Maloof Money Cup, an annual international skateboard event held in September/October.
• CanTeenKoPJe Canteen Kopje, a hill at the entrance to Barkly West, is the site of the first
alluvial diamond diggings in South Africa (1869).
• harTsWaTerWineCellars The Hartswater Cooperative Wine Cellar boasts a modern wine-making
operation which ensures excellence and consistent quality in wine-making
• sT’mary’sangliCanChurCh Built in 1871, St Mary’s Church is claimed to be the oldest Anglican
Church north of the Orange River.
• TaungsKullandheriTagesiTe Just over 60km north of Hartswater is the North West Town of Taung
and Taung Heritage Site
H o m e o f t h e d i a m o n d f i e l d s
FOR MORE TOURIST INFORMATION, CONTACT: DIAMOND FIELDS FLAGSHIP
VISITOR CENTREBIG HOLE PRECINCT-
KIMBERLEYCONTACT: 053 838 0955
EMAIL: [email protected]
F r a n c e s B a a r d T o u r i s m
Rich, not just in real diamonds and diggings, but also in authentic history, cultural and agriculture.
DIAMOND FIELDS NORTHERN CAPE | SOUTH AFRICAA rewarding leisure and adventure destination of Southern Africa that offers thrilling wildlife, adventure encounters, as well as an exhilarating opportunity to participate in wealthy cultural and historical heritage. The Diamond Fields consists of four local Municipal Areas namely, Sol Plaatje, Dikgatlong, Magareng, Phokwane.
SOL PLAATJE AREA Kimberley the provincial capital falls under Sol Plaatje. With its rich and colourful history, and its record of firsts, Kimberley is also famous for its Big Hole, the largest hand-excavated hole on earth, and important archaeological discoveries. Also under Sol Plaatje, is the sprawling, vibrant township of Galeshewe. Tourists are invited to experience the energy and excitement of township life and visit the many new community projects.
DIKGATLONG AREAThe hub of Dikgatlong, Barkley West was founded as a mission village in the area formerly known as Pniel ‘Face of God’. In 1870, diamond diggers proclaimed the area the Republic of Klipdrift. Delportshoop is situated in the confluence of the Harts and Vaal Rivers, and was an important centre in the boom days of alluvial diamond mining. The origin of Gong –Gong is in the White digger’s interpretation of the San word. Here, locals make a living by collecting alluvial stones for garden decorations.
MAGARENG AREA Warrenton falls under Magareng. Originally a produce centre for diamond diggers, today it is an important railway junction for the Cape-Zimbabwe and Cape-Gauteng lines. A holiday resort is situated just outside Warrenton.
PHOKWANE AREAPhokwane embraces Hartswater, Jan Kempdorp and Vaalharts Valley. The beautiful, fertile Vaalharts Valley in the midst of semi-desert contains the extensive Vaalharts Irrigation Scheme. Hartswater is home to Olives South Africa and offers tourist accommodation and leisure activities. Nearby is the historical burial site of Chief Galeshewe. Visitors can enjoy local wines at the Hartswater Wine Cellar. Originally named Andalusia. And the site of two World War 2 concentration camps, Jan Kempdorp lies in the heart of the irrigation area.
TOP ATTRACTIONS
• BigholeandKimBerleyminemuseum. Kimberley`s most famous land mark. It is an awesome hole - the largest
hand - dug excavation in the world, dug by picks, shoves and sheer determination.
Experience of the day at this landmark includes underground mine experience, fifteen minute film, exhibition centre, real diamond display and the viewing platform.
• KamFersdam Kamfers Dam is a perennial wetland located 2km north of Kimberley.
• moKalanaTionalParK South Africa’s Newest National Park, Mokala is very conveniently
situated 80km south of Kimberley, just of the N12 to Cape Town. Website: www.sanparks.org
• malooFsKaTePlaZa This park opened on the 12 August 2011 in Kimberley. The skateboard
park is a new destination for skateboarders from around the world; it also houses the Maloof Money Cup, an annual international skateboard event held in September/October.
• CanTeenKoPJe Canteen Kopje, a hill at the entrance to Barkly West, is the site of the first
alluvial diamond diggings in South Africa (1869).
• harTsWaTerWineCellars The Hartswater Cooperative Wine Cellar boasts a modern wine-making
operation which ensures excellence and consistent quality in wine-making
• sT’mary’sangliCanChurCh Built in 1871, St Mary’s Church is claimed to be the oldest Anglican
Church north of the Orange River.
• TaungsKullandheriTagesiTe Just over 60km north of Hartswater is the North West Town of Taung
and Taung Heritage Site
H o m e o f t h e d i a m o n d f i e l d s
FOR MORE TOURIST INFORMATION, CONTACT: DIAMOND FIELDS FLAGSHIP
VISITOR CENTREBIG HOLE PRECINCT-
KIMBERLEYCONTACT: 053 838 0955
EMAIL: [email protected]
F r a n c e s B a a r d T o u r i s m
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announces the bewitching hour at the grave of the Frankensteins in the Gladstone Cemetery. There are several alternative Ghost tours available, including the recently launched Big hole Ghost Walk as well as a visit to Magersfontein battlefield at night where perhaps one may see the swinging lanterns of the stretcher bearers and hear the ghostly bagpipes. Several battlefield graveyards are also visited on this unique tour.
1. Kimberley Club.
2. Cecil rhodes’ De Beers Mining Company Boardroom.
3. rudd house.
4. Frankenstein’s grave.
5. honoured Dead Memorial.
6. Clyde N Terry hall of Militaria.
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Death on the diamond diggings and later during the Anglo-Boer War, gave Kimberley many haunted corners. So too did failed
romance and other downright gory deaths, like a huge fire in the old De Beers Mine in which hundreds of miners perished. Today, the shivering facts and fallacies about ghostly visitations are packed in a fun and entertaining guided ghost trail.
Kimberley has many genuine stories of ghost sightings in haunted places. The trail starts at the imposing honoured Dead Memorial. heart-stopping facts - and fallacies - about ghostly visitations in the Diamond City are revealed during this entertaining guided night-time tour of Kimberley. Guides lead you to some of the reputedly haunted corners of Kimberley that could include the Kimberley Club, rhodes’ Boardroom and rudd house - an archetypal haunted house. The tour ends just before the clock
~Kimberley has many genuine stories of ghost sightings in haunted places.
For further info contact
Steve Lunderstedt: 083 732 3189 Jaco Powell: 082 572 0065
TourGhost Trail
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Your Home in Kimberley Northern Cape, South Africa
Guest HouseUbuntu
Luxury accommodation at affordable rates.
Secure parking
Clinical Massage Therapist on site
Conference facilities
Continental / Full English Breakfast
Light lunches / dinner by prior arrangement
En-suite bedrooms with shower and bath
Tel/Fax: 053 832 7000 Cell No.: 071 499 2211
E-mail: [email protected]
Open Daily from08:00 to 20:00
Sat, Sun & Public Holidays
09:00 to 13:00 & 17:00 to 20:00
DeliveryServiceS
Monument SuperSpar Centre
Memorial Rd, Kimberley
Tel: 053 833-3004 053 832-5750
Fax: 053 831-4154
KosmosGuesthouse
Jacobson Ave 12 Hadison Park
Kimberley
Cell: 084 470 8305Tel: 053-861 3795Fax: 086 246 4072
www.wheretostay.co.za/[email protected]
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RockShop
The
Big Hole Tucker Street KimberleyTel: 053 831 2681
Big Hole Tucker Street Tel: 053 831 2681
Souvenirs & GiftsBig Hole Tucker Street
Tel: 053 831 2681
BIG HOLE DIAMOND CUTTING FACTORYincorporating
With 39 years’ experience in Diamond cutting and Manufacturers of exclusive Jewellery
Tel. 053 832-1731Fax. 053 832-9611
Tel: 073 236 3996Fax: 086 275 [email protected]
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The Northern Cape offers wide-open spaces, unbelievable horizons, big skies and naturally functioning ecosystems.
It also offers peace, tranquillity and plenty of bird and wildlife. Close to Kimberley we have the Mokala National Park and also many game farms which offer helicopter, hunting, fishing, photographic safaris and game drives.
Our birdlife has to be seen to be appreciated! A truly remarkable sight is the communal nests of the sociable weaver - sometimes even adorning telephone poles!
Plants and animals in our area are superbly adapted to our conditions, for instance the Gemsbok can happily exist for months on end without drinking water – it gets enough moisture from the plants it eats!
For those with an adventurous spirit there are also many adventure trails such as river rafting, mountain biking, boating, hiking, abseiling, etc.
Game Viewing & Eco-Tourism
Tel: 053 831-1281, Fax: 053 831-1284,
124 Du Toitspan Road,
Kimberley
E-mail: [email protected]
NEWLY RENOVATEDThis newly refurbished lodge, complete with self- catering units and breakfast area, is committed to meeting the high standards set by our business travelers, holiday-makers and disabled visitors.
RESERVATIONS Tel: +27 (53) 8317876
Email: [email protected]: www.bishopslodge.co.za
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1. City hall.2. Market Square.3. Salvation Army building.4. Diamond Fields Advertiser.5. Bellevue Private hotel.6. Evangeliese Gereformeerde
Kerk.7. William Pescod’s Church.8. City Club.9. Kimberley house.10. rhodes’ Statue.11. Old Crescent hotel.12. Queen Victoria statue.13. William humphreys Art
Gallery.
14. Oppen-heimer Gardens.15. Sir Ernest Oppenheimer.16. Peace Torch.17. harry Oppenheimer house.18. Chinese Building.19. No 58 Currey Street.20. Old Baptist Church.21. Middle-Brooks Studio.22. St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral.23. Kimberley Club.24. Africana Library.25. Corner house.26. Alexander McGregor
Museum.27. Trinity Methodist Church.
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The Eldorado Trail (CBD Walk) is centred in and around the Central Business District, taking in well over 50 historic buildings and sites.
From diamond magnates Sir Ernest Oppenheimer and Cecil rhodes to Kimberley greats Sol Plaatje and Bernard Klisser; from diamond sorting houses to diamond mining memorials; the famous Kimberley Club to the original Kimberley Public Library. If you have a tourist guide you’ll hear of many tales of individuals such as Old Cockolorum Jones and World War I flying ace Cam Kiddie, and where rugby was first organized in the country, to Mrs Jardine and her illustrious hotel, and much more besides. A fine mixture of architecture, characters, with a bit of myth and legend… the Eldorado Trail is all about where Kimberley first sprang into sudden prominence in the world.
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St Patrick’s CollegeKimberley
While we are the oldest Christian Brothers College in Africa, many people still don’t know where we are!
Our splendid old buildings fit into Kimberley so well, people often think it looks more like a home than a school, in many ways, it is!
Look a little closer, however, and you’ll discover what’s missing from most children’s schooling. The kind of camaraderie that comes from a
small student body, a more creative learning environment and a genuine love of the school.
It’s the one small school you and your child don’t want to miss. Blink and you could be missing giving your child the best education of his/her life.
If you want your child to think BIG, think SMALL!
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DRONFIELDNATURERESERVE
ROOIPOORTNATURERESERVE
Discover the history of Kimberley through the eye of a Tswana, Griqua or San person, all three indigenous to the region.
A mixture of first and third world, the tour takes you through historic Kimberley in the footsteps of one of the greatest Africans of last century, Solomon T. Plaatje, and where better to start than at his own house, now the Sol Plaatje Museum. Plaatje, famous for his literary efforts as an author and newspaperman, was also the first Secretary-General of the ANC.
A great orator, Plaatje travelled extensively around the world. After Plaatje house, it’s on to the McGregor Museum for the Ancestor’s Gallery, a drive around historical Greenpoint and Beaconsfield, and then, it’s lunch at rhodes’ watering hole, the halfway house hotel. Time to continue the Plaatje trail by visiting pertinent historical sites of black cultural interest.
First, the William humphreys Art Gallery, one of South Africa’s top art museums to view modern African art (and some old masters), then the largest collection of ethnographic photographs at the Duggan-Cronin Gallery adjacent to the McGregor Museum, and finally, the Northern Cape Legislative Assembly.
Continuing the trail of Sol Plaatje, we will take you to Galeshewe No 2, one of Kimberley’s historic townships where a tavern, robert Sobukwe’s house, and other interesting sites will be visited.
A visit to a traditional Tswana hut is a must before visiting Sol Plaatje’s grave to pay your respects.
Sol PlaatjeIn the
Footsteps of
~A mixture of first and third world, the tour takes you through historic Kimberley in the footsteps of one of the greatest Africans of last century, Solomon T. Plaatje
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Prior to 1994 little was known about the history of the black people of South Africa other than what was allowed to be published during the
apartheid era. This Amandla (Freedom) Trail allows the visitor to view historic sites connected with the various Black cultures and their history in the Diamond City.
1. Orientation and back-ground at the McGregor Museum Historical overview of the Northern Cape.
2. Duggan-Cronin Gallery Fine ethno-graphic display of early 20th century southern Africa.
3. Greenpoint Township and the Peace and Justice Memorial Kimberley's first location.
4. The Malay Camp and Memorials The demolished township – where it was and the stories.
5. Sol Plaatje Statue Characteristic pose of this famous personality.
6. Sol Plaatje house and Museum Plaatje's house with displays on his life and times.
7. Frances Baard Statue Trade Unionist remembered with affection
8. Transvaal road Police Station During the apartheid years, a “house of horror”.
9. Black Pioneer Cemetery One of the first African cemeteries in Kimberley.
10. Sol Plaatje Grave Where Nelson Mandela laid a wreath after his release.
11. Mayibuye Graves The graves of those killed in the Mayibuye uprising in 1952.
12. heroes Acre Section of the West End cemetery for incarceration of struggle heroes.
13. historic Galeshewe No 2 Historic township incorporating old and new.
14. Mayibuye Uprisings 1952 Memorial and site where the uprising took place.
15. Abantu-Batho hall and robert Sobukwe house and Business Sol Plaatje's last speech; and the Struggle hero Sobukwe's stay in Kimberley.
16. house of NC Parliament Modern architecture incorporating the Northern Cape history.
17. Colville and Floors Townships Townships developed for the Coloured Community.
18. Gum Tree Lodge (Compound) An example of a Mine Compund – adjusted to a backpacker lodge.
19. Africana Library Selection of publications on Black History.
More may be added from time to time
Amandla Trail (Also known as the Freedom or Struggle Trail) 4-5 hours Drive and Walk
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SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITYThe Sol Plaatje Municipality is one of the four local municipalities within Frances Baard District; it is named after Solomon Thekisho Plaatje who was a South African Intellectual, Journalist, linguist, politician, translator, and writer.
THE BIG HOLEKimberley is famous for the Big Hole, which is often called the worlds deepest man made hole, it is indeed a must see attraction. Some of the activities offered include Underground Mine Experience, Real Diamond Display, Viewing Platform, Pulsator Building, Exhibition Centre, Old Mining Town, Diamonds and Display Film.
KAMFERS DAMOne of only four wetlands in the whole of Africa where the spectacular Lesser Flamingo breeds, Kamfers Dam is currently the only breeding locality for Lesser Flamingos in South Africa, situated on N12 road North of Kimberley.
GALESHEWE MURAL ART ROUTESol Plaatje Municipality recognizes Cultural Tourism as a catalyst to economic growth. The Municipality boasts itself with the prestigious Mural Art project that emanates from the need to vigorously promote local tourism in Galeshewe.
For more information contact: Kimberley Tourism Information Centre@+27 (0)53 832 7298 or e-mail: [email protected] address; 121 Bultfontein Road www.solplaatje.org.za
1871 ThefirstPrivatePostalDeliveryService.1877 Thefirstprofessionaltrainingofnurses.1875 Thefirstdrive-inbar.1882 ThefirstcityintheSouthernHemisphere
toinstallelectricstreetlightingon2ndSeptember1882.TheelectriclightsofKimberleycameonbeforethoseofLondon.
1883 ThefirstStockExchangeinSouthAfrica.1889 Thefirsthotelwithelectricity.1889 ThefirsttowintheRugbyCurrieCup.1911 ThefirstpublicflightinthefirstSouth
Africanbuiltaircraft.1913 Thefirstairplaneaccident.1913 ThefirstairplanepurchasedbytheSouth
AfricanGovernment.1913 ThefirsttenpilotsintheSouthAfrica
DefenceForce.1913 ThefirstpilotsintheSouthAfricanAviation
Corps.1926 ThefirstIndustrialCouncil.1928 Thefirstdiamondcuttingfactory.1929 Thefirstwomantoplaytenniswithout
stockingsatWimbledon.1931 Thefirstofficialairportsafetyregulations.1931 Thefirstairporttoinstalllighting
equipment.1931 Thefirstnightlandingbyapilot.1931 Thefirstairporttooffer24hourservices.1932 Thefirstmunicipalresthouseand
aerodromeinAfrica.1934 ThefirstNationalAirRally.
1936 ThefirstSouthAfricanMuseumsConference.
1936 ThefirstSouthAfricaMuseumsAssociationconstituted.
1940 Thefirstfemalemunicipaltrafficwardens.1954 ThefirstStateSchoolforparaplegics.1954 Thefirststateschoolforphysically
disabled.1965 Thefirsttwelveyearoldtoholdaworld
recordinswimming.1967 ThefirstCommandoTrainingUnit.1967 Thefirstnationwidedirectdialling
telephones.1969 Thefirstwomanjudge:MissJustice
LeonoravandeHeever.1976 Thefirsthousingscheme,Ipopengin
Galeshewe,forblackemployees.1977 Thefirstremotecontrolledoretrainsin
undergroundoperations.1980 ThefirstSouthAfricantobeelectedtothe
worldswimminghalloffame-KarenMuir.1983 Firstelectedblacktowncouncil:
GalesheweinSouthAfrica.(30/11/1983).1983 Thefirstcolouredpriesttobecomea
bishop1983 Thefirstmanufactureofselfpropelled
overheadirrigationpivotsinSouthAfrica.1992 ThefirstCityCounciltoamalgamateall
groupareas.
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Kimberley’s brief history is but a fleeting blip in a local pageant which, as archaeologists have shown, reaches back deep into the past.
An introductory sweep through 3 million years of Northern Cape history - in fact, the story of humanity itself - is the subject matter of a
comprehensive display at the McGregor Museum, called Ancestors. From here visitors may venture on to sites such as the Wildebeest Kuil rock Art Centre, where hundreds of rock engravings, more than a thousand years old, can be viewed.
The centre doubles up as the premier outlet for contemporary !Xun and Khwe San arts and crafts. Canteen Kopje, and the Barkly West Museum, further out from Kimberley, tell the story of the early alluvial diamond diggings which also revealed one of the world’s most impressive Stone Age handaxe sites, possibly more than a million years old. An awesomely long sequence of human occupation, and record of cultural development, is documented by excavations at Wonderwerk Cave, near Kuruman.
This huge cave extends 140m into the hillside and dates back nearly two million years. This is the oldest evidence on earth for the use of a cave by human ancestors, making this one of the world’s most phenomonal sites.
Archeological Route
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Battlefields RouteThe Anglo Boer South African War began
on 11 October 1899, and within four days Kimberley was besieged by Boer soldiers.
The unforgiving circle of Boers trapped the citizens of the town, including diamond magnate Cecil John rhodes, who had taken up residence in the Sanatorium (now the McGregor Museum).
The siege was to last 124 days, over the hottest period of the year, and placed a great burden of boredom, ever-diminishing food and water, and danger from bombardment upon the towns-people. In the last weeks of the siege, food was rationed, and sickness was taking its toll.
It was deemed imperative to break the hold of the Boers on the town. To do this meant that British troops had to be moved smartly up from the south, using the existing railway, to Kimberley. The journey was not without its battles, as the Boer troops moved along the line to meet the British forces. At the Battles of Belmont, Graspan
(Enslin) and Modder river, both forces gave a good account of themselves, but the Boers elected to fall back towards Magersfontein ridge, where they entrenched. The citizens of Kimberley, knowing that the British were coming, waited anxiously for relief. Early on 11 December 1899, they knew that a heavy battle was under way. They did not know that the Boers would defeat the British, causing them to retreat to their Modder river encampment.
Kimberley would have to wait until 15 February 1900 before General French and his cavalry charged through Boer lines to relieve the town. The battlefields are largely unchanged from the days of the war. Field displays explain each battle, and the roads are well sign-posted. Magersfontein, the site of the heaviest battle, boasts an interesting field museum, and includes something for the bird and animal lover as well. A restaurant provides refreshments. The story of the relief of Kimberley is told in the Siege rooms at the McGregor Museum.
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1. THE BIG HOLE and the LADY 616
One of the largest man-made holes in the world, the Kimberley Mine Big hole was until recently the richest diamond pipe too. As a site of national treasure, the Big hole has applied for world heritage status. View the world’s largest uncut diamond – the Lady 616.
2. THE BARKLY WEST TREASURES
WILDEBEESTKUIL and NOOITGEDACHT, VAAL RIVER, CANTEEN KOPPIE, OLD BRIDGE 1884 and TOLLHOUSE
Barkly West is one of the region’s foremost attractions with literally hundreds of San (Bushman) rock art depictions at Wildebeestkuil and Nooitgedacht. These petroglyphs are from 200 to 2000 years of age. The magnificent Vaal river flows under the first bridge to cross the river, built in 1884, while the Tollhouse is now a museum. Canteen Koppie is a treasure of archaelogical finds as well as being the richest alluvial site from the 1860s.
3. HONOURED DEAD MEMORIAL and LONG CECIL
The largest Anglo-Boer War monument in the world, the memorial is designed by Sir herbert Baker and is a tomb to 27 British soldiers. The world-famous Long Cecil gun stands on the stylobate.
4. THE KIMBERLEY CLUB
The world-famous gentlemen’s Club was founded in 1881 by 74 signatories including Cecil rhodes. It is a living memorial to not only rhodes but also the mining magnates of a bygone era. A national monument.
Seven Wonders 5. MAGERSFONTEIN KOP and BATTLEFIELD
The Kop that stands overlooking the famous battlefield and its trenches has the stunning highland Brigade Memorial on the peak. One can see over 50kms from the top of the kop. Drives, walks, a fine museum and a restaurant all supplement this destination.
6. WILLIAM HUMPHREYS ART GALLERY
Opened in the 1950s, the Gallery boasts one of the finest collections of modern and old masterpieces from Europe and South Africa. A statue of Queen Victoria poses regally on the outside, while rhodes’ equestrian statue is close by.
7. McGREGOR MUSEUM (THE SANATORIUM)
Built in 1897 as a Sanatorium, this fine piece of Victorian architecture has in its time been a hotel, convent and the McGregor museum. Additions to the building have not detracted from its beauty.
PS: THE FLAMINGOES
Try not to forget the Flamingoes on the Joburg road! One of the largest gatherings of both Greater and Lesser Flamingoes in Africa, these magnificent birds have recently started to breed on man-made islands in the natural pan known as Kamfersdam (Diebel’s Vlei).
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Air Travel & Car Hire CompaniesAIR TRAVEL
SA Express Tel 053 838 3337
SA Airlink Tel 053 838 3337
CAR HIRE COMPANIES
(All are represented at the airport)
Avis Tel 053 851 1082
Budget Rent A Car Tel 053 851 1183
Hertz Rent A Car Tel 053 830 2200
Imperial Car Rental Tel 053 851 1132
Tempest Sixt Car Rental Tel 053 851 1516
During the Diamond Digging days, Kimberley was renowned for the variety and number of its bars. On Friday and Saturday nights the
sound of merriment and honky-tonk pianos could be heard coming from the hundreds of bars in and around our city.
Today, only a few of these romantic establishments from a bygone age still exist and they flourish alongside newer more modern bars and restaurants. This tour revisits some of these old establishments still standing today.
The historic Kimberley Pub Tour visits the following pubs & hotels (dependent upon opening hours):
1. Phoenix hotel.2. Cheers (Old Beaconsfield Club).3. halfway house.4. KhS Old Boys’ Club (Bishops hostel).5. Ex Servicemen’s Club (Old Kimberley Golf Club).6. Kimberley Club.7. Savoy hotel.8. The City Club.9. Star of the West.10. Australian Arms
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Veronica Bruce N12 Battlefield route Tel: 053 831 5640 Cell: 083 611 6497
Frank Dippenaar regional Guide Tel: 053 833 3540 Cell: 082 741 0134
Frank Higgo Tel: 082 591 5327
Steve Lunderstedt SA Military history; Battlefields; Kimberley & Provincial Guide Cell: 083 732 3189
Jaco Powell regional Guide Tel: 053 832 6359 Cell: 082 572 0065
Scotty Ross regional Guide Cell: 082 320 4380
Pulane Setlhodi General Guide Tel: 053 872 1180 Cell: 083 398 8176
Tourist Guides in Kimberley
Business Directory
Tourist Guides in Diamond Fields RegionMark Birch Tel: 082 456 0645
Neville Fritz Tel: 082 450 3772
Jacques Kriek Tel: 083 235 1993
Gustav Kros Tel: 082 299 6502
Peter Le Roux Tel: 083 226 8206
Lerato Taolo Tel: 084 339 5673
Warren Venter Tel: 082 468 4731
A special word of thanks to
Steve Lunderstedtfor his contribution to the historical accuracy of this brochure.
Steve was born and raised in Umtali, rhodesia, now Mutare, Zimbabwe, and has been a resident of Kimberley, South Africa, since 1980. Printer, soldier, sportsman, marketer,
publisher, tour guide/operator, and a freelance journalist, he is author/editor/annotator of 20 historical publications on such diverse subjects as rugby, golf, schools, murder, Cecil rhodes, Kimberley, as well as on the Anglo-Boer War. he is also a military and social historian and a registered tourist guide. A specialist on the Anglo-Boer War, Kimberley and Northern Cape history, as well as on Cecil rhodes, he has lectured in the United Kingdom, France and throughout South Africa. (Cell 083-732-3189).
The Restaurant & Pub Guide@cafe52 Diamond Pavillion Mall (t) 053 832-2825
Baron Nightclub 85 Du Toitspan road
Butler’s (The Estate) 7 Lodge road, Belgravia (c) 082 824 8710
Cafe Bacini’s 51 Jones Street, 1st Floor (t) 053 832-4992
Coffee @ The Hole Big hole Complex, Tucker Street (t) 053 831-2681
Debonairs Cnr Mac Dougall and Memorial road, Monument Centre (t) 053 831-2860
Die Pont Broadwater river resort (c) 076 676 6733
Halfway House Hotel 229 Du Toitspan road (t) 053 831-6324
Ocean Basket Diamond Pavilion Mall (t) 053 831-1973
Old Diggers Restaurant (Gum Tree Lodge) hull Street/Old Bloemfontein road (t) 053 832-8577
Roman’s Pizza Diamond Pavilion Mall (c) 087 802 0266
Steers - Monument Super Spar Centre, Memorial road (t) 053 832-0125
Steers - Diner N12, Shell Ultra City (t) 053 840-0800
The Kimberley Club 72 Du Toitspan road (t) 053 832-4224
Animal Farm (t) 082 852 7971
Annette’s Gift Shop The Rock Shop (t) 053 831-2681
Astra Travel (t) 053 832-1291
Big Hole Trading Store (t) 053 832-5388
Diamond Tours Jaco: 071 150 6728 Frans: 084 645 7754
Flamingo Casino (t) 053 830-2600
GWK (t) 053 298-8200
Kimberley Sun Dried Fruit (t) 073 236 3996
Kim-Kem Pharmacy (t) 053 833-3004 (t) 053 832-5750
Landzicht Jacobsdal: 053 591-0164 Douglas: 053 298-8314/5
Marange Plant & Mining (t) 053 841-0415
Owendale Mannheim 086 111 3781
Parsons Furnishers & Home Appliances (t) 053 832-9404
Shell Ultra City (t) 053 840-0800
The Jewel Box (t) 053 832 1731
Tiger Wheel & Tyre (t) 053 807-9400
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ALexANDeR MCGReGOR MeMORIAL MuSeuM Chapel Street, Tel. 053 839-2722 Mon - Fri: 09:00 to 17:00; Sat & Sun: Closed
CLyDe N TeRRy HALL OF MILITARIA MOTh Centre, Tel. 053 832-7013 By Appointment
DuGGAN-CRONIN eTHNOGRAPHIC GALLeRy Tel. 053 839-2722 Mon - Fri: 09:00 to 17:00; Open on weekends and public holidays by appointment only
DuNLuCe 10 Lodge road, Tel. 053 839-2722. By Appointment only. Max 15 persons in group
FG TAIT GOLF MuSeuM Kimberley Golf Club Johannesburg road (N12) Tel. 053 841-0179 Tues - Sun: 08:00 to 20:00
KIMBeRLey MINe MuSeuM Tel. 053 830-4417 Mon - Sun: 08:00 - 17:00; Closed on Good Friday and Christmas Day.
MCGReGOR MuSeuM
Atlas Street, Tel. 053 839-2700 Mon - Sat: 09:00 to 17:00; Sun: 14:00 to 17:00; holidays: 10:00 to 17:00
RuDD HOuSe 4 Loch road, Belgravia Tel. 053 839-2722. By Appointment only. Max 15 persons in group
TRANSPORT MuSeuM Kimberley railway Station Tel. 053 838-2376 Mon - Fri: 09:00 to 15:30
WILDeBeeSTKuIL ROCK ART CeNTRe Tel. 053 833-7069 Mon - Fri: 09:00 to 16:00; Sat/Sun: 10:00 to 16:00
WILLIAM HuMPHReyS ART GALLeRy Tel. 053 831-1724, Civic Centre Mon - Fri: 08:00 to 16:45; Sat: 10:00 - 16:45; Sun: 09:00 to 12:00
MAGeRSFONTeIN MuSeuM Tel. 053 833-7115 Open daily: 08:00 to 17:00. Tours available
Kimberley & Region Museums
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The Guesthouse & Hotel Guide
Please visit the NOCCI Tourism Information Centre (Big Hole) - Tel. 053 830-4426
At Judy’s Guest House ««« 3 Zambezi Street, rhodesdene (c) 082 051 5007 [email protected] www.atjudys.co.za
Belgravia B&B ««« 10 Elsmere road, Belgravia (c) 082 224 3605 [email protected] www.belgraviabb.co.za
Bell-lu Guest House ««« 63 Milner road (c) 083 738 1120 [email protected] www.bell-lu.com
Bishops Lodge «««« 9 Bishops Avenue (t) 053 831-7876 [email protected] www.bishopslodge.co.za
Broadwater River Resort (c) 082 332 2266 [email protected] www.broadwater.co.za
Carrington Lodge Cnr Oliver & Carrington roads (t) 053 831-6448 (c) 082 876 3990 [email protected] www.carringtonlodge.co.za
Cecil John Rhodes «««« 138 du Toitspan road (t) 053 830-2500 [email protected] www.ceciljohnrhodes.co.za
Dankie Pa Guest House «««« 1 harvey Street, rhodesdene (t) 053 861-1313 (c) 076 101 4570 [email protected] www.dankiepa.co.za
Da Riva Houseboat (c) 082 332 2266 [email protected] www.broadwater.co.za
Dronfield Nature Reserve 10 km’s outside of Kimberley on the N12 (t) (53) 839-4455/22 [email protected]
Falco’s Rest ««« 9b Schmidtsdrift road (c) 079 490 7658
Garden Court 120 Du Toitspan road (t) 053 833-1751 [email protected] tsogosun.com
Good Hope Reserve 40 km outside Kimberley via Barkly West (t) 053 531-2007 (c) 072 562 8882 [email protected] www.goodhopereserve.co.za
Greatbatch Guest House ««« 3 Egerton road, Belgravia (t) 053 832-1113 (c) 084 457 5600 [email protected] www.greatbatchguesthouse.co.za
Gum Tree Lodge & Backpackers «« & ««« hull Street (Old Bloem rd) (t) 053 832-8577 (c) 076 371 0930 [email protected] www.gumtreelodge.com
Halfway House Hotel ««« 229 Du Toitspan road (t) 053 831-6324 [email protected] www.halfwayhousehotel.co.za
Heerengracht Hotel ««« 42 heerengracht Avenue, royldene (t) 053 831-1531 (c) 083 436 0754 [email protected] www.heerengracht.co.za
Horseshoe Inn horseshoe Centre, Memorial road (t) 053 832-5267 [email protected] www.horseshoeinn.co.za
Jungnickel Guest House ««« 12 Park road, Belgravia (t) 053 832-5630 (c) 073 588 7600 [email protected] www.jungnickel.co.za
Kimberley Manor Guesthouse 24 Michael Street, rhodesdene (t) 053 861-5822 (c) 084 838 2654 [email protected]
Kgosi Lodge 26 Jacobson Avenue, hadison Park (t) 083 337 5561 [email protected] www.kgosilodge.co.za
Kosmos Guesthouse 12 Jacobson Avenue, hadison Park (t) 053 861-3795 (c) 084 470 8305 [email protected] www.wheretostay.co.za/kosmos
Kossan Private Game Reserve 38km West of Kimberley (c) 082 299 6502 [email protected] www.kossan.co.za
Langberg Guest Farm (t) 053 832-1001 [email protected] www.langberg.co.za
Marrick Safari 12km west of Kimberley on Douglas road (t) 053 833-7004 (c) 083 649 9964 [email protected] www.marricksafari.com
Mattanu Game Reserve «««« 58km north-west of Kimberley (c) 083 235 1993 [email protected] www.mattanu.com
Protea Hotel - Diamond Lodge 124 Du Toitspan road (t) 053 831-1281 [email protected]
Protea Hotel - Kimberley The Big hole, West Circular road (t) 053 802-8200 [email protected] www.proteahotels.com/kimberley
Renosterberg Lodge 61 Jacobus Smit Street, royldene (t) 053 832-1690 (c) 083 401 7595 [email protected] www.renosterberg.co.za
Road Lodge (t) 053 841-0790 www.citylodge.co.za
Rooipoort Nature Reserve 65 km’s west of Kimberley on the N8 (t) (53) 839-4455/22 [email protected]
The Kimberley Club «««« 72 Du Toitspan road (t) 053 832-4224 [email protected] www.kimberleyclub.co.za
The Nook B&B ««« henry Schmidt Crescent, Labram (c) 072 116 8390 www.thenookbnb.co.za
Ubuntu Guest House ««« 49 Boshof road, Ernestville (t) 053 832-7000 (c) 071 499 2211 [email protected] www.ubuntuguesthouse.co.za
Victorian Guest Lodge 16 West-Circular road (t) 053 832-8168 (c) 082 579 7219 [email protected]
Villa Palma 44 Carrington road, Belgravia c) 082 789 2887 [email protected]
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Hope we have the pleasure of your company soon!
The Hotel offers the following:En-suite bedrooms with DSTV, fully air-conditioned, bar fridge.
We serve a wholesome breakfast which will give you a jumpstart to the day.
Guests can relax and unwind in or around the sparkling pool.
Family units and self catering units with fully equipped kitchen and lounge on offer.
Executive suites, conferencing and shuttle services.
ETEYAEmerging Tourism Entrepreneur
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Northern Cape Provincial ETEYA Winner 2008
Please contact Kelly for bookings:Tel: +27 (0)53 831-1531
Cell: +27 (0)83 436 0754 Fax: +27 (0)53 832-1916
E-mail: [email protected]: www.heerengracht.co.za
42 Heerengracht Ave, Royldene Kimberley, 8301, South Africa
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Ure /Hours: Maan/Mon-Vry/Fri: 08:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17h00Jacobsdal: (053) 591 0164 | Douglas: (053) 298 8314/5 www.landzicht.co.za
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`n Dag sonder Landzicht-wyn is ̀ n dag sonder sonskyn!
We produce top quality wines of origin which have
won various awards. At our cellar, we offer braai facilities to visitors.
Cellar tours and wine tasting on request.
A day without Landzicht wine is like a day without sunshine!
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