Attractions IN/AROUND Griquatown
Museums / National Monuments
The Big Hole
Kimberley developed around this huge hole in the ground, formerly a small hill known as Colesberg Koppie, where diamonds were discovered early in 1871. An observation platform provides a good view of the Big Hole, about 365 m deep and covering an ...
... and a little further afield
Nature Reserves
Benfontein Nature Reserve
Benfontein Nature Reserve, which lies near Kimberley in the Northern Cape, roughly 430km from Johannesburg, is the one place in the country where you can see Africa's smallest cat - the black-footed cat. But you will have to do your sightings at night as ...
Landmarks / Memorials
Cenotaph
The Cenotaph on Du Toitspan Road is a memorial to 400 of Kimberley's men who died in the Great War (World War I) between 1914 and 1918. Designed by the local architect and artist William Timlin, it was ...
Popular Tourist Routes
Diamond Route
The motive for the route's design is to rehabilitate and conserve six hectares of land for every hectare the company mines, as a way to redress the balance between the use of natural resources and sustaining the ecosystem. Combined the route makes up ...
Memorials
Diggers' Memorial
The Diggers' Memorial depicts five life-sized miners holding up a diamond sieve, high above their heads. Their strength and power is seen as they work hard under the weight of the sieve. This is a working fountain, situated in the heart of the Ernest ...
Game Farms / Game Parks / Game Reserves / Nature Reserves
Dronfield Nature Reserve
Lying just off the N12, a mere 10km north of Kimberley, Dronfield Nature Reserve is on the De Beers Diamond Route. The game farm is a favourite with families who stay in the reserve whilst taking in other Kimberley, and surrounds, highlights - like the ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Jasper Solar Farm
When it came online in late 2014 the Jasper solar farm, near Kimberley, was considered the largest solar project in operation on the continent of Africa. It was also the first renewable energy investment in Africa by search engine giant ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Nature Reserves
Kamfers Dam
Kamfers Dam is particularly significant for its being one of the very few breeding sites for the Lesser Flamingo, which is smaller and paler than its contemporaries. These beautiful birds can be seen in their tens of thousands as they feed and breed in ...
Airports / Landmarks
Kimberley Airport
The Kimberley Airport provides domestic flights into and out of the Northern Cape of South Africa. It's less than 10 kilometres from the centre of the capital city, making it accessible and convenient to those that have booked holiday accommodation in ...
Golf Courses
Kimberley Golf Club
With its famous 'Big Hole' where adventurous prospectors dug for diamonds, the town of Kimberley is steeped in history - and so too is the Kimberley Golf Club, which was established way back in 1890. Many famous names have played at the club. 1890 was ...
Museums
Kimberley Mine Museum
Situated next to The Big Hole, this open-air museum (one of the finest in the world) depicts Kimberley in its Victorian heyday during the diamond rush. It incorporates shops and houses, a church, diggers' tavern, Barney Barnato's Boxing Academy, and the ...
Griquatown as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Barkly West, Douglas, Hartswater, Jan Kempdorp, Kimberley, Warrenton
Staying Overnight
Skemerkelk Guesthouse
The combination of warm hospitality and well-equipped, luxury accommodation in en-suite rooms, we ensure great value for money. Consider this you...
Fancy Yellow Guest House
Fancy Yellow Guest House is an upmarket property offering fine accommodation in a quiet area in Kimberley. Of the eight rooms available, there ar...
Ein Gedi Premier Lodge
Ein Gedi Premier Lodge offers hotel accommodation in Kimberley. The rooms overlook the bushveld area where you can spot a variety of birds and en...
Kimberley Manor Guesthouse
Experience the tranquility, comfort and personal attention, found at our Luxurious accommodation, nestled in the heart of the "Diamond City". Her...
Agros Guest House
Agros Guest House offers top-notch hospitality, ensuring you'll be well taken care of during your stay. The en-suite rooms are equipped with air ...
Mc Kala Guest House
Guests enjoy a friendly reception and neat clean accommodation at Mc Kala Guest House. Rooms are equipped with comfortable beds, flat screen TVs,...
Padlangs Self Catering
Padlangs Self Catering offers comfortable self-catering accommodation in Kimberley. The establishment is close to all the major attractions of th...
InchCape Sunrise
InchCape Sunrise is a self catering cottage in Warrenton sleeping six guests. There are two bedrooms each with their own bathroom fitted with a s...
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