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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
During the Diamond Digging days, Kimberley was renowned for the variety and number of its bars. It is said that during the peak of the diamond rush Kimberley had more pubs than pharmacies and [...]
The 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 [...]
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