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The most notable thing about
Kimberley is a huge hole in the ground, but it’s not just any hole – it’s
what’s left over after the removal of about three tons of diamonds. Measuring
over a kilometre deep, with a surface area of 17ha, it’s the world’s largest
hand-dug hole – a monument to the lengths (and depths) humans will go in
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The wild, vibrant and – no
doubt – rather sleazy shanty town that arose around the diggings in the
1870s has been transformed, tarted up and reconstructed into a rather cutesy
open air museum; complete with a bar, various merchants, homes and clubs.
 Mining
at the Big Hole, as it is rather prosaically known, ceased in 1914, but
there are still a few active mines in the area, and you could do a contemporary
mine tour to contrast with the Disneyesque Kimberley Mine Museum.
An interesting (and admittedly
pretty useless) piece of information is that the volcanic rock in which
diamonds are found is called Kimberlite.
 What’s
interesting about Kimberley, historically, is that it’s the place where
South Africa’s industrial revolution got under way. It was money from the
easily worked Kimberley diamond fields that funded the rather more expensive
gold mines of the Witwatersrand (Johannesburg) and so laid the basis of
the wealth of modern South Africa. So it’s not surprising that Kimberley
is a fascinating cultural destination.
A gentle historical walk
in the city centre takes in a number of lovely old Victorian houses, a
myriad art galleries, statues, monuments and a number of museums.
There are also interesting
battle sites dating back to the South African (Anglo-Boer) war and some
beautiful rock art sites that exhibit the more unusual form of rock engraving,
as opposed to painting.
Kimberley is situated on
the N12, which branches off the N1 in the Karoo, offering an alternative
route to Johannesburg from Cape Town, and it’s a good place to stop over
for a day or two. There is a small airport.
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KIMBERLEY
- BED & BREAKFASTS & GUEST HOUSES, NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE, SOUTH
AFRICA
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Carrington
Lodge, Bed & Breakfast, KIMBERLEY
Carrington Lodge offers
elegance, comfort and hospitality in the Diamond City. Enjoy luxury accommodation
in a warm friendly atmosphere. Each room has hospitality tray, a bar fridge,
own TV and either a roof fan or aircon. For the cold winter months there
is an electric heater and electric blanket. Choose whether you'd
like to relax in the spacious gardens around the pool at the lapa, or enjoy
a game of snooker in the bar. Both indoor and outdoor braai (barbeque)
facilities available. Scrumptious home-cooked breakfasts are served in
the comfortable diningroom. Dinners are served on weekdays by prior
arrangement. We are close to the city centre, hospital and restaurants.
Guided tours of historical Kimberley, as well as underground mining tours
can be arranged. We also have secure parking. Children welcome. All major
credit cards accepted. |
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Hadida
Guest House, Self-catering, KIMBERLEY
Comfortable and private
accommodation in fully equipped single, double and family units. We are
conveniently situated in a quiet residential neighborhood, close to the
famous Big Hole and other tourist attractions. Breakfast is self-catering
or available on request. Visitors mainly consist of national and
international tourists, business travelers and family groups. Hadida Guest
House is also a popular sleepover when traveling between Cape Town and
Johannesburg. All our self-contained units are unique and individually
decorated to provide a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere where visitors
will feel immediately at home. The en-suite bathrooms, self-catering
facilities and own outside entrances of each unit provide complete privacy
for guests. Units are serviced daily and our friendly personnel are always
available for assistance. |
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La
Casa Mia Guest House, Self-Catering Bed & Breakfast, KIMBERLEY
Friendly by name, friendly
by nature. Kick off your shoes and enjoy a welcome break at La Casa Mia
- your home from home in Kimerley.We are situated in Hadison Park, accross
the road from a shopping Centre for your convenience. La Casa Mia
offers luxurious, modern accommodation, a friendly atmosphere and a well-kept
garden and pool area. We offer 6 airconditioned rooms each with en-suite
bathrooms. Crisp white linen is used throughout. Each room has its own
private entrance and is equipped with a TV, Mnet and DSTV. There are tea
& coffee facilities. TV lounge/dining room. Credit card facilities
are available. Restaurants are nearby. We will give you our personal
attention. |
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Milner
House - Bed & Breakfast, Belgravia, KIMBERLEY
Milner House is situated
in a tranquil Victorian suburb close to tourist attractions and restaurants.
Enjoy the warm, relaxed and friendly atmosphere created by cosy log fires
and Leonie's excellent service and attention to detail. Bedrooms have a
cooling system, heater, electric blankets, M-Net and a tea tray. Breakfast
is served in the dining room or on the patio. Relax at the pool or enjoy
bird watching in the lush garden. Laundry service, fax and internet facilities. |
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KIMBERLEY
- GAME & SAFARI LODGES - NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA
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Langberg
Guest Farm & Game Lodge, Lodge, Self-Catering, KIMBERLEY
Langberg is a truly unique
Karoo Game Farm only 20 minute drive from the Kimberley CBD. Enjoy birding,
game viewing, hiking or cycling in a safe, natural environment. Relax in
the farm-style swimming pool or enjoy a drink on the patio. Perfectly suited
for the whole family. Ideal venue for a fairytale wedding or a conference
outside the hustle and bustle of the city. Room 1,3,4,5: Large Victorian-style
room. Double bed with en-suite bathroom. Air-conditioned. Room 2: Large
Victorian-style room. Twin single beds with en-suite bathroom. Air-conditioned.
Self-Catering Room 1-5: Double & two single beds (open-plan). En-suite
bathroom with shower. Braai facility on patio in front of room. Air-conditioned.
Room 6: Double bed & one single bed (open-plan). En-suite bathroom
with shower. Braai facility on patio in front of room. Air-conditioned.
From R390 pp sharing. |
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Mattanu
Private Game Reserve, Safari Lodge, KIMBERLEY
Mattanu Game Ranch specialises
in tailor-making each package according to the guests specific needs.
We have stone built thatch roof chalets and a lapa, deck and braai facility.
Nestled between Camel thorn trees and wildlife, you can get away from it
all and relax in our luxurious lodge. The lodge accommodates 2-10 persons
in comfort. The lodge overlooks a very popular watering hole where wildlife
sightings are very common. Full catering with venison dishes and
true South African cooking on open fires. Game drives will be conducted
on comfortable game viewing vehicles. Helicopter game viewing can also
be arranged along with filming and photographic safaris, hands-on game
capturing experience and green/trophy hunting safaris. From R1 490
pp sharing. |
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KIMBERLEY
- NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE - HOTELS & BOUTIQUE HOTELS
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Protea
Hotel Diamond Lodge, KIMBERLEY
Situated
in the heart of the world`s diamond capital, this small but exceptionally
comfortable and friendly Protea Hotel Diamond Lodge is definitely `a cut
above the rest`. Ideally positioned near the CBD, the world-famous `Big
Hole' and the Mine Museum, the hotel is within easy walking distance of
many other historical sites and recreational facilities. So, if you want
all the comfort and convenience of a big city hotel, but relish the attention
and friendliness of small town hospitality, you`ll find it all at the Protea
Hotel Diamond Lodge. Guest facilities include a lounge, coffee shop,
cocktail bar, breakfast lounge and undercover parking with 24 hour security.
Within easy reach of all museums and historical sites. Sporting and leisure
activities include tennis, squash and bowls 2 km away, a golf course is
8 km away. |
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The
Kimberley Club - Boutique Hotel, KIMBERLEY
The
Kimberley Club, famous since 1881, is a Historical Four Star Boutique Hotel
situated in the Kimberley CBD area. We offer a variety of Standard,
Luxury and Executive accommodation. The Kimberley Club has a tradition
all its own with stories not confined to its buildings - stories of its
members and of unique associations. It's seen the "comings and goings"
of some of the foremost personalities in the world - has entertained sovereigns,
princes & princesses, Governors and high commissioners and has housed
legendary figures whose vision and energy have pioneered new territories.
Founded in 1881 by Cecil John Rhodes and the top men in the diamond industry,
a visitor once said "the place was stuffed with more millionaires to the
square foot than any other place in the world".. |
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KIMBERLEY
- SELF-CATERING / HOLIDAY & VACATION RENTAL ACCOMMODATION, NORTHERN
CAPE PROVINCE
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Bishops
Lodge, Self-Catering Suites, KIMBERLEY
The
lodge is situated close to the city centre, restaurants, hospitals, airport
and all of Kimberley's world famous “must see” attractions. This superb
self catering lodge and its trained staff are committed to meeting the
high standards expected by our business travellers, holiday-makers and
disabled visitors. The unique design features 25 north-facing
luxury rooms. A full suite comprises a bedroom with double bed and
full en-suite bathroom and a comfortable sitting room with fully fitted
open-plan kitchenette, a second bedroom with twin beds and en-suite bathroom
with shower cubicle. In addition, the suite has three remote controlled
split unit air conditioners and two television sets with DSTV providing
Super Sport and Movie Magic channels. |
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Hadida
Guest House - Guesthouse, Self-catering, KIMBERLEY
Comfortable and private
accommodation in fully equipped single, double and family units. We are
conveniently situated in a quiet residential neighborhood, close to the
famous Big Hole and other tourist attractions. Breakfast is self-catering
or available on request. Visitors mainly consist of national and
international tourists, business travelers and family groups. Hadida Guest
House is also a popular sleepover when traveling between Cape Town and
Johannesburg. All our self-contained units are unique and individually
decorated to provide a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere where visitors
will feel immediately at home. The en-suite bathrooms, self-catering
facilities and own outside entrances of each unit provide complete privacy
for guests. Units are serviced daily and our friendly personnel are always
available for assistance. |
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La
Casa Mia Guest House, Self-Catering Bed & Breakfast, KIMBERLEY
Friendly by name, friendly
by nature. Kick off your shoes and enjoy a welcome break at La Casa Mia
- your home from home in Kimerley.We are situated in Hadison Park, accross
the road from a shopping Centre for your convenience. La Casa Mia
offers luxurious, modern accommodation, a friendly atmosphere and a well-kept
garden and pool area. We offer 6 airconditioned rooms each with en-suite
bathrooms. Crisp white linen is used throughout. Each room has its own
private entrance and is equipped with a TV, Mnet and DSTV. There are tea
& coffee facilities. TV lounge/dininng room. Credit card facilities
are available. Restaurants are nearby. We will give you our personal
attention. |
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