At the
foot of the Suikerbosrand, Heidelberg began in 1862 as a trading station
built by a german, HJ Uekermann. A town was laid out around the store and
named after Uekermann's alma mater. During the First War of Independence
Heidelberg served as capital of the Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek under the
Triumvirate of Paul Kruger, PJ Joubert and MW Pretorius, from 1880 to 1883.
In 1885 the Witwatersrand gold reef was discovered in the Heidelberg district
and the office of the Mining Commissioner was established there.
Heidelberg developed as a typical rural Victorian town. Many buildings
dating back to the period between 1890 and 1910 have been preserved.
Hayani
Country Stay, Self-Catering Guest Farm, HEIDELBERG Experience the natural splendour
of the Suikerbosrand near the historical town of Heidelberg with beautiful
views from our country stay. We are situated at Lagerspoort, approximately
ten kilometers from Heidelberg, only 4 km off the N3 highway towards Durban.
It is ideally suited for family breakaways or business stays as it lies
within easy reach of Johannesburg (45 minutes), the East Rand, the Vaal
Triangle and Pretoria. Here visitors can enjoy hiking into the hillocks
of the Suikerbosrand where interesting rock formations await them.
Expect to see wild cosmos in March, various species of aloe and a burst
of wild veldflowers in springtime. Also look out for the rare Heidelberg
Copper Butterfly, discovered at Heidelberg in 1959. We are 2 km from
the Alice Glöckner Butterfly Reserve. Other activities on the farm
include bird watching, hiking and swimming. Come and experience country
hospitality in Heidelberg!
Van
Dykshuis Guest Lodge, Guest House, B&B, Lodge, HEIDELBERG Whether it’s for business
or pleasure, our Victorian style home on the slopes of the Suikerbosrand
is the Guest Lodge for you. Join us for traditional meals prepared
by the hostess herself and accommodation in a homely atmosphere, with a
four star grading. Situated only thirty minutes away from OR Thambo
International Airport and on the main route to Durban on the N3.
You are always welcome and we look forward to seeing you at Van Dykshuis
Guest Lodge. A Taste of What We Offer : Internet Facilities
(ADSL) in each room. Tea and Coffee trays in each room. Heating
/ Fans Hair Dryers International convertible plugs....
Vanderbijlpark
is an industrial city next to the Vaal River in southern Gauteng, South
Africa. It is home to Vanderbijlpark Steel (previously part of ISCOR (Iron
and Steel Corporation), now part of the global company Mittal). With neighbouring
towns Vereeniging and Sasolburg it forms the Vaal Triangle, a major industrial
region of South Africa. Located in the district municipality of Sedibeng
and the local municipality of Emfuleni. The black townships Boipatong,
Bophelong, Sebokeng and Sharpeville are close to the city.
Aark
Guest Lodge, Guest House, VANDERBIJLPARK This four star guesthouse
offers comfortable and luxurious accommodation at 50 % of local hotel rates.
Our spacious rooms are equipped with their owns baths and showers, satelite
television, ADSL internet connections, airconditioning, secure parking
and office desk. We are situated within 10 min drive from major industries
like Mittalsteel, Letabo powerstation, Sasol, New Vaal Colleries, North
West University, The University of Technology, Nosa and The Emerald Casino
Resort.
Cruise-N-Snooze,
Houseboat/B&B, VANDERBIJLPARK Looking for that perfect
getaway? Try a houseboat vacation on the Vaal River. All weekends
in November and December are fully booked. Minimum 2 night stay over December
holiday. We also offer a bed & breakfast Rondavel that can accommodate
2 adults only. Includes full breakfast. We are situated on a peninsula
in a dammed section of the Vaal river, also known as the Vaal Barrage.
The peninsula has the Loch on the one side, and the Vaal River on the other.
Cruise-N-Snooze houseboats, based at 37 Windsor on Vaal, is on the Vaal
River side of the peninsula. The fully equipped luxury houseboats
(Rates starting from R850 per night) sleeps 4 people, and are moored in
a private lagoon, separated from the main river by an 30mx20m island. Across
from this private island stretches a 500m wide part of the Vaal River with
Bird Island in between the banks.
Tropicana
River Lodge, Hotel/Self-Catering, VANDERBIJLPARK Far removed from the hustle
and bustle of city life, nestled in tranquil natural surroundings alongside
a river lies the Tropicana River Lodge. A one hour drive from Johannesburg,
on the banks of the Vaal river, beautiful willow trees, birds and ducks
welcome you to luxury chalets in landscaped surroundings. This lodge
has been designed as a multi-purpose retreat. It has all the features and
creature comforts for a personal holiday get-away or a business break-away.
It is also the most pleasant place for foreigners to while the time as
their business documentation - such as visas and passports are being processed
back in the cities. We have also received an award From The WORLD
LUXURY HOTEL Awards A finalist in the Luxury family hotel catogary.
Vereeniging
is a city in Gauteng province, South Africa, with a population of more
than 350,000. It is also one of the constituent parts of the Vaal Triangle
region and was formerly situated in the Transvaal province. The name Vereeniging
is derived from the Afrikaans/Dutch word meaning "association" or "union".
Vereeniging is situated in the Southern part of Gauteng Province, and neighbors
Vanderbijlpark (West), Three Rivers (East), Meyerton (North) and Sasolburg
(South). The predominant language in Vereeniging is Afrikaans, which
is followed up closely by English and Sesotho. The city was founded
in 1892 and is situated on the banks of the northern loop of the Vaal River.
Much of its early growth was due to the nearby coal mines. The city
is well known for being the location where the Treaty of Vereeniging ending
the Second Boer War (1899-1902) was negotiated. During this conflict, a
concentration camp was set up by the British military in the area.
Nearby Vereeniging is the predominantly black community of Sharpeville,
Gauteng, the site of the Sharpeville massacre in 1960.
Nozi's
Guesthouse and Conferencing, VEREENIGING Nozi's Guesthouse and Conferencing
situated 5 minutes from the town of Vereeniging. Out of town yet close
to all the amenities, such as banks, city hall, major retail stores an
more. Provides the best and high quality bed and breakfast to the clients.
Also offering conferencing facilities that allows for meetings, trainings,
comapny closing parties and any other gatherings. 9 Luxurious Bedrooms
in a double-storey Victorian-look house. Situated 5 minutes from the bustle
and hustle of the Vereeniging city centre. A 30-delegate conference room
with a dining hall.
