Groot Marico, Central Region
Lying just off the N4, known as the Platinum Highway, the little town of Groot Marico lies between Zeerust and Rustenburg - a smattering of houses and streets that include the ever-popular names of Church and Voortrekker (almost every little dorp in the country has at least one of these street names).
Groot Marico is small. Blink and you will miss it. But a visit here is almost imperative. There are some enchanting old buildings, including the Information Centre tucked off the main road behind a wall built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II, and a good place to stop to find out local information and a place. The town is lined with huge blue gum trees, whilst outside of town looms the Groot Marico mountain in the distance.
But most people come here to soak up the ambiance of the world of Herman Charles Bosman and to visit the HC Bosman Living Museum - called this because it looks exactly like the local school at which Bosman taught in 1926. The area is not known as 'Bosman Country' for nothing as this is where most of his stories are set. The town remains charming, slow and a perfect place to pass the time with locals.
It has also recently featured predominantly in the press as locals and environmental groups mount a resistance to try and save the area from the threat of an Australian-based prospecting and mining company that intends mining nickel in open cast mines that will have a detrimental effect on the environment and the neighbouring farms.
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Having had a rough three months, my sisters and I decided to take a trip to relax. We ended up at Groot Marico and haven't regretted the visit. All the people were extremely hospitable, loving, caring, there's just no words to explain the warmth of the people. A warm big hug to Santa, Eggbert, Zelma and Jen for making us feel so at home. From PARYS with love.........
Kaylien Davids (Johannesburg)
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Hotels & other accommodation options
Gypsy Cottage at RiverStill
Gypsy Cottage at RiverStill Guest Farm is nestled in a deep valley, just 6km outside of Groot Marico. Scoured by the Groot Marico River, here the...
Evergreen River Guest Farm
Evergreen River Guest Farm is a privately owned farm on the banks of the Groot Marico River, 9 km outside the small village of Groot Marico, alon...
Red Cliff Lodge
Life's adventures begin where the tar road ends! The Red Cliff Lodge is a family-owned off-the-grid eco-cabin offering intimate accommodation in ...
Stroh House at RiverStill
Stroh House at RiverStill Guest Farm is nestled in a deep valley, just 6km outside of Groot Marico. Scoured by the Groot Marico River, here the a...
River Cottage at RiverStill
River Cottage at RiverStill Guest Farm is nestled in a deep valley, just 6km outside of Groot Marico. Scoured by the Groot Marico River, here the...
David's Cottage at RiverStill
Das David's Cottage in der Gästefarm Riverstill liegt in einem tiefen Tal, nur 6 km außerhalb von Groot Marico. Von der Groot-MARICO RIVE, hier i...
Caspir's Kaya at RiverStill
Caspir's Kaya is nestled in a deep valley, just 6km outside of Groot Marico. Scoured by the Groot Marico River, here the accent is on tranquillit...
Rocking Giraffe Bush Lodge
Rocking Giraffe Bush Lodge presents an opulent, eco-conscious escape amidst the vast expanse of the African bushveld. Discover a seamless blend o...
Things to do in the area
Bokkraal Hiking Trail
Start: Bokkraal Waterfall valley farm, roughly 30 km south of Groot MaricoFinish: basecampDuration: 2 days, 16 kmFitness: easy to moderateOur tip...
Schoongezicht Hikes
Start: Schoongezicht farm, 25 km outside of SwartuggensFinish: Schoongezicht farm, 25 km outside of SwartuggensDuration: 4 km to 17 km (three cir...
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