BUSINESS TOURISM NORTH WEST
More than just Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing & Exhibitions Benefit from our outstanding service, stylish environment and excellent meeting, incentive and conference facilities. Meet in the North West Province! Even though there is strong regional and international competition, the business tourism sector within the North West Province of South Africa has grown substantially during recent years. In this regard, the aim of the North West Parks & Tourism Board is to position the province as a unique, desirable and feasible destination for meetings, incentives and conferences. Most successful business owners and managers are aware of the fact that a big factor determining the success of any workshop, incentive or conference is the location in which it is held. But which country club to go to for the yearly golf day, what to do for the next team building exercise, and which venue should host this year’s annual seminar? We advise that you come to the Province of the North West, where a multitude of venues are available to meet your every business tourism need. The North West prides itself on being one of the most ideal business tourism locations in South Africa and invites you and your business to explore the vast possibilities on offer in our remarkable province.
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Dr Ruth Mompati Region Venues A - Z
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Ngaka Modiri Molema Region Venues A - Z
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Bojanala Region Venues A - Z
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Dr Kenneth Kaunda Region Venues A - Z
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Map of the North West Province
DR. RUTH MOMPATI REGION The Dr. Ruth Mompati Region’s slogan “Getting closer to nature” forms not only the focus of its tourism industry, but is the main focus of the people of the region. The principal town, Vryburg, is the centre of a large agricultural district which has all the modern conveniences. However moving out of the town and into the real Dr. Ruth Mompati Region will provide a uniquely relaxing break from modern life. Amongst its treasures, the Dr. Ruth Mompati Region boasts the Taung Heritage Site, which is the site of the discovery of the Taung skull, one of the world’s most important archaeological discoveries.
The region is also affectionately known as “The Texas of South Africa” given its strong mining and agricultural economy. The vast expanses of this African savannah bushland is home to a great variety of game species, including lion, buffalo and rhino to be encountered at a number of privately owned game reserves. Amongst its many wonders, the region’s attractions include: Taung Heritage Site Molopo Nature Reserve Leon Taljaard Nature Reserve
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The Dr. Ruth S Mompati region has aligned with the Province’s mission to offer a unique, desirable and feasible destination for meetings, incentives and conferences. Some superb onference and team building venues are scattered throughout the region, and if you are looking for that ideal place to take your colleagues, employees and business associates, the province has a wide variety of locations to try. The Region’s slogan “Getting closer to nature” forms not only the focus of its tourism industry, but is the main focus of the people of the region. The principal town, Vryburg, is the centre of a large agricultural district which has all the modern conveniences. However moving out of the town and into the heart of the region will provide a uniquely relaxing break from modern life. Benefit from our outstanding service, stylish environment and excellent meeting, incentive and conference facilities.
Taung Hotel & Convention Resort Taung Hotel Convention Resort offers a tranquil escape and a splendid conference venue in the area. The three star Metcourt hotel offers 39 comfortable rooms and meals can be enjoyed in the Toroko restaurant or outdoor boma.
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Capacity
Star Rating Contacts
Conference or Incentive
Rooms
Boereplaas Family Resort
200
053 927 4462
Conference
44
Cawoods Hope Game Lodge
20
053 441 4001
Conference + Incentive
9
Mamusa Restaurant & Guest House
150
053 963 1707
Conference
9
Morakane Safari Lodge
30
083 269 2458
Incentive
10
Sethlare Guest House
5
053 998 3721
Incentive
11
The International Hotel
120
053 927 2235
Conference
43
Taung Hotel & Convention Resort
250
053 994 1827
Conference + Incentive
39
Villa Brocant Guest House
20
053 927 6211
Incentive
11
DR. RUTH MOMPATI REGION
Product
NGAKA MODIRI MOLEMA REGION The Ngaka Modiri Molema Region is home to Mafikeng, the capital of the province. Aptly named, the slogan of the capital is ‘The City of Goodwill’, and it comprises a rapidly growing, modern, residential, administrative and commercial town that’s advancing modernity contrasts with its fascinating history. The area is fairly flat and dry in the west, becoming bushveld towards the east, all the while offering game viewing - including the Big 5 bird watching, hunting, fishing, sport, hospitality, conference facilities, shopping, gaming, Anglo-Boer War sites and a number of excellent guest houses and guest farms. Amongst its most famous and world-renowned attractions, this region houses the Madikwe Game Reserve, a haven to visitors who want to live the African experience, while enjoying the treasures of five-star hospitality.
The region borders on Botswana and offers some of the most spectacular attractions that the province has to offer, including:
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Barberspan Bird Sanctuary Botsalano Game Reserve Disaneng Dam Henk Joubert Game Reserve Kortkloof Cultural Village Leopard Park Golf Course Lichtenburg Game Breeding Centre Mafikeng Game Reserve Mafikeng - Capital City Mmabatho Convention Centre The Molemane Eye
NGAKA MODIRI MOLEMA REGION
Product Boga Legaba Lodge
Capacity
Star Rating Contacts
Conference or Incentive
Rooms
83
018 381 6808
Incentive
27
-
018 365 9908
Incentive
8
30
014 778 9500
Incentive
8
Garden View
018 381 3110
Getaway Lodge
018 381 1150 21
Buffalo Ridge Etali Safari Lodge
Ikanyeng Guest House
45
018 381 3011
Incentive + Conference
Impodimo Game Lodge
-
083 411 7400
Incentive
Jaci’s Safari Lodge
-
083 276 2387
Incentive
Kaya Inkalamo Game Lodge
-
082 396 8100
Incentive
60
018 3813619
Conference + Incentive
34
Lion Rest Guest House
-
018 381 7330
Incentive
12
Madikwe Hills
-
013 737 6626
Incentive
Madikwe River Lodge
10
014 778 9000
Incentive
16
Mafikeng Hotel School
250
018 386 2200
Conference + Incentive
21
Makanyane Safari
16
014 778 9600
Incentive
16
Mateya Safari Lodge
10
014 778 9200
Incentive
5
7000
018 387 1300
Conference
-
Kobo Segole Lodge
Mmabatho Convention Centre
26
Mmabatho Convention Centre Mmabatho Convention Centre is a state-of-theart facility. Offering conferencing, banqueting and training venues to suit a group as small as 10 to a gathering of up to 7000 people standing. Each facilities makes use of the latest technology available in lighting and sound.
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Large Conventions Special Occasions Weddings Product Launches Banquets Conferences
NGAKA MODIRI MOLEMA REGION
Product
Capacity
Star Rating Contacts
Conference or Incentive
Rooms
Molopo Executive Country Lodge
40
018 381 6463
Conference + Incentive
20 Rooms
Protea Hotel Mafikeng
100
018 381 0400
Conference + Incentive
99 Rooms
Rhulani Safari
30
082 907 9628
Incentive
18 Rooms
Rhulani Safari Lodge
30
011 469 5082
Incentive
Scott’s Manor Guest House
150
018 632 0255
Conference +Incentive
21 Rooms
Sha-Henne’Guest House
60
018 642 1434
Conference + Incentive
23 Rooms
Tau Lodge
150
018 365 9027
Conference + Incentive
30 Rooms
Thakadu River Camp
12
018 365 9912
Incentive
Tuningi Safari Lodge
16
011 315 6194
Incentive
8 Suites
Mmabatho Palms
255
018 389 1111
Conference + Incentive
150 Rooms
Madikwe Game Reserve The Malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve, situated against the Botswana border, 90 km north of Zeerust, just four hours’ drive from both Johannesburg and Pretoria, is now one of South Africa’s prime safari destinations. Madikwe is a Big Five game reserve covering some 75,000 hectare. It is one of the largest game reserves in South Africa.The rich diversity of vegetation ensures a wide range of game and the topography offers ideal game viewing opportunities. Lodges with conference + incentive packages
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Etali Safari Lodge Impodimo Game Lodge Jaci’s Safari Lodge Madikwe Hills Madikwe River Lodge Makanyane Safari Mateya Safari Lodge Rhulani Safari Tau Lodge Thakadu River Camp Tuningi Lodge Tuningi Safari Lodge
BOJANALA REGION The Bojanala Region is situated close to Gauteng, and is the most scenic region of the province. If you like adventure, this is your kind of region. Water activities, mountain sports, hang-gliding, parasailing, abseiling, hiking trails, angling, yachting, ballooning, cable way and leisure.
golf courses, 6000-seater Superbowl, the largest casino and gaming complex in the country, situated in the extinct Pilanesberg volcano formed more than 1300 million years ago. It is adjacent to the Pilanesberg Game Reserve which is home to thousands of animals including the Big 5 - lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant.
Bojanala-Rustenburg region is covered in natural bushveld vegetation. With the added attraction of the Magaliesberg, this region has much to offer to the eco-tourist. It is a natural game area with a number of fine game parks.
Here rests the Cradle of Humankind, set around the Rustenburg, Magaliesberg and Hartbeespoort regions. The area abounds with relics from the Stone Age and early middle and late Iron Age.
There is a large variety of historical and cultural interests to be found in the area, such as the German community of Kroondal that dates back to 1857, the indigenous Bafokeng, Bakgatla and Batswana tribes with their totemic and other tribal traditions.
There are a large number of arts, crafts and curio outlets, especially in the Hartbeespoort Dam and Rustenburg areas. Many of these form part of the Crocodile, Rustenburg and Magliesburg Arts and Crafts Rambles - ever popular with visitors.
This region also hosts the internationallyrenowned Sun City complex with two designer
The northwest of the region borders on the Madikwe Game Reserve.
Amongst this region’s treasure trove of attractions is:
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Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeespoort Dam Kgaswane Mountain Reserve Pilanesberg National Park Borakalalo Game Reserve Vaalkop Dam Nature Reserve Sun City and the world famous Lost City Magaliesberg Mountains Crocodile Ramble Tswaing Salt Pan Crater Lesedi Cultural Village Cradle of Humankind Heritage Route De Wildt Cheetah Centre
BOJANALA REGION
Product Agasii Game Lodge
Capacity
Star Rating Contacts
Conference or Incentive
Rooms
30-35
014 784 0497
20
Amazingwe
100
012 205 1108
48
ATKV Buffelspoort Holiday
800
014 572 1000
200
Bakgatla
200
014 555 1000
Conference + Incentive
55
Bakubung
400
014 552 6000
Conference + Incentive
142
30-40
014 537 2204
Cabanas (Sun City)
20
014 557 1000
De Hoek” The Stone House
40
014 577 1198
20
De Oude Huys Kombuys Guest House
20
012 259 0423
6
150-160
012 277 9040
100
Entertainment Centre Superbowl (Sun City)
6000
014 557 1353
Finfoot Lake Reserve
60
011 469 5082
30
Hornbill Lodge & Legends Restaurant
30
014 577 1223
6
Hunters Rest Hotel
120
014 537 8300
90
Ivory Three Lodge
120
011 706 8781
Conference + Incentive
60
-
014 555 5489
Incentive
7
100
011 950 6000
Barden Mountain Lodge
Dikhololo
Kamogelo B+B Kedar Country Hotel
15 Incentive
Conference +Incentive
380
200-Sharing
68
Conferencing in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve Malaria-free and within a two-hour drive of Johannesburg Pilanesberg offers great conference venues and makes the African safari experience easy and accessible. Big Five game viewing and a wide range of activities and accommodation options make Pilanesberg National Park the ideal venue for conferences, functions, team-building and weddings. The lodges offer state-of-the-art facilities and a wide range of accommodation in one of South Africa’s favourite wilderness areas. Lodges with conference + incentive packages
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Ivory Tree Lodge Kwa Maritane Bakubung Lodge Tshukudu Bakgatla Resort Manyane Resort Shepard’s Tree Game Lodge
BOJANALA REGION
Product
Capacity
Star Rating Contacts
Conference or Incentive
Rooms
Kokoriba Game Reserve
168
012 277 1940
Kwa Maritane
400
014 552 5100
Kwamahla Conference Centre& Game Reserve
30
012 277 2121
La Dolce Vita
30
012 253 5949
Incentive
19
Leopard Lodge
30
012 207 1130
Incentive + Conference
15
Lesedi Cultural Village
150
012 205 1433
Conference + Incentive
Lost City (Sun City)
100
014 557 1000
Conference +Incentive
338
Loving and Blessing
100
014 537 2019
Conference
60
Manyane
105
014 555 1000
Conference +Incentive
2x-15 4x-30 6x-30
Masego Guest House
30
014 555 7509
Incentive
20
Masibambane Guest House
25
014 537 2046
10
Modimo Omfile Guest Lodge
15
082 578 1429/ 082 388 0312
4
Mothabeng Lodge
50
012 277 2452
Conference
Omaramba Holiday Resorts
250
014 572 3004
Conference
32
Orion Safari Lodge
450
014 597 9000
Conference +Incentive
130
Rothbury Country Lodge
16
012 205 1110
Incentive
10
20 Conference + Incentive
142 5
Sun City & The Lost City Convention Centre Conference and banqueting facilities at Sun City are amongst the best in Southern Africa. Able to host both conferencing and their accommodate requirements for large numbers of delegates. Conferencing and Incentive Facilities at Sun City
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Entertainment Centre The Sun City Hotel The Cascades Hotel The Palace Various Outdoor Venues, Lesedi Cultural Village
BOJANALA REGION
Product Rustenburg Civic Centre
Capacity
Star Rating Contacts
300-500
Conference or Incentive
Rooms
014 590 3414
Conference
-
Conference +Incentive
340
Sun City Hotel
500
014 557 1353
Thaba Phuti Safari Lodge
18
086 649 7788
14
10-1500
012 718 7487
-
The Ring Wagon
40
012 259 1506
Ukutula Lodge, Lion Park & Conference Center
100
012 254 1777
Valley View
150
014 555 5914
014 537 2412
012 253 0032
The Corousel Casino
Waterglen Guest Lodge Willinga Lodge
8
Incentive
9 16
Conference +Incentive
14 Rooms
16
Lesedi Cultural Village Conference facilities and African team building activities make Lesedi an ideal venue for corporate outings. Lesedi will breathe new life into company conferences, functions and special events. Enjoy the spirit of Ubuntu at this unique cultural venue where the music, song, and warmth of Africa’s hospitality await you and the lifestyle of her people will enthral you. Set in the rolling Magaliesburg hills, close to Hartebeespoort Dam, Lesedi is just a mere 45 minute drive from Johannesburg, 30 minutes from Sandton and 45 minutes from Pretoria.
Conferencing and incentive offering:
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A unique, colourful and lively venue 5 conference facilities with seating capacity for up to 25 to 120 delegates 5 eating venues and a range of menus Cultural programmes and tours Day conference packages Fully inclusive overnight packages Overnight in one of our 5 luxury themed African villages
DR. KENNETH KAUNDA REGION The Dr. Kenneth Kaunda Region... an infinite tapestry of green maize and yellow sunflower fields, alternated with bushveld plains, dotted with wild olive and umbrella thorn trees. This is an outdoor Sunflower adventurer’s paradise, offering hiking trails, mountain biking trails, canoeing, white water rafting, mountain climbing and abseiling. At the same time, the Dr. Kenneth Kaunda Region offers visitors lodges along the Vaal River that afford some of the best angling and fly fishing opportunities in South Africa.
Some of the region’s best known attractions include:
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Bloemhof Dam Nature Reserve Boskop Dam Nature Reserve Vredefort Dome Klerksdorp Mine Tours The Vaal River Wolwespruit Nature Reserve
Capacity
Star Rating Contacts
Conference or Incentive
Rooms
30
018 297 4084
Conference + Incentive
2 Chalets / 4 rooms
30-40
018 290 5773
Conference + Incentive
18
Agape Guest House
20
018 293 1686
Conference + Incentive
9
Alec Wright's House
15
018 297 4120
Conference + Incentive
19
Annelie Guest house
20
018 297 7663
Conference + Incentive
22
Anne's Place Guest House
4
082 335 1295
Conference + Incentive
4
Bonang Conference Centre
A Rose Garden Guest House Shady Acres
100/60/40
072 626 3121
Conference + Incentive
24
Cosy Cottage B&B
10
018 290 5710
Conference + Incentive
5
Dome Inn
60
072 318 9950
Conference + Incentive
21
Dome Mountain Park
80
073 660 8986
Conference + Incentive
9
10 - 300
018 297 5411
Conference + Incentive
103
Elgro River Lodge
40
018 297 5411
Conference + Incentive
31
Elizabeth's Manor B&B
15
018 297 5561
Conference + Incentive
4
Feather Hill Wellness & Retreat Spa
40/500
018 285 1050
Conference + Incentive
4
Gracias Guest House
50
082 414 7585
Conference + Incentive
10
10 – 90
082 492 3177
Conference + Incentive
22 Rooms
35
018 297 7419
Conference + Incentive
10
15 - 300
056 818 1613
Conference + Incentive
231
Elgro Hotel
Inyala Game Lodge Just Tiffany Guest House Khaya iBhubesi
DR. KENNETH KAUNDA REGION
Product
DR. KENNETH KAUNDA REGION
Product Kommaweer Herberg
Capacity
Star Rating Contacts
Conference or Incentive
Rooms
80-120
086 543 0044
Conference + Incentive
16
Kumkani Country Lodge
100
018 290 387/9
Conference + Incentive
11
Lavender Hills
40
056 818 1261
Conference + Incentive
43
Lemon Blossom Guest House
40
018 297 1137
Conference+ Incentive
65
50-120
083 661 1638
Conference
24
1200
018 299 5444
Conference
2
Magnolia Guest House
40
018 293 3383
Conference + Incentive
10
Oak Lodge Guest House
18
018 293 2599
Conference + Incentive
8
Ons Spens Guest House
16
018 297 4988
Conference + Incentive
5
Oudrift Riverside Lodge
120
018 297 4939
Conference + Incentive
16
Raaswater
250
018 291 1758
Conference + Incentive
33
Shady Acres Guest House
30
018 290 5773
Conference + Incentive
12
Stone Adventures
250
056 811 4664
Conference + Incentive
60
Sunwa River Adventures
123
056 817 7107
Conference + Incentive
63
50 - 60
072 908 6870
Conference + Incentive
9
Umfula Game Lodge
40
018 290 7387
Conference + Incentive
21
Willows Garden Hotel
40-60
018 297 6285
Conference + Incentive
44
300-350
018 464 2180
Conference + Incentive
92
Rio Hotel Convention Resort
300
018 4699100
Conference + Incentive
70
Villa Maria Guest House
30
018 468 5214
Incentive
16
Losberg Lodge Madiba Banqueting Halls
The Venue & Guest rooms
Protea Hotel Klerksdorp
Rio Hotel & convention Resort
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The three star select-services Peermont Metcourt hotel, suitable for both business and leisure travellers, features 70 rooms and suites with strategically placed lighting enhacing the clean, contemporary style, and Brazilian style murals in each of the bedrooms.
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The modern, state-of-the-art Convention Centre caters for up to 1000 delegates and offers the Maracana Room which can be subdivided and two separate breakaway rooms, the Samba and Flamengo Rooms as well as the Ipanema Tent Platform in the north east corner of the Resort.
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The venues offer multi-purpose configuration capabilities, superb audio-visual facilities and impressive menu options.
GET IN TOUCH WITH US The Pilanesberg Tourism Information & Development Centre Location:............................Manyane Gate, Pilanesberg National Park Telephone:.......................................................... + 27 14 555 5362 E-mail:.........................................................tidcpberg@mweb.co.za Office hours:.....................................Monday-Friday: 08:00 to 16:30 The Potchefstroom Tourism Information & Development Centre Location:............................... Corner of Potgieter and Church Streets Telephone:.......................................................... + 27 18 293 1611 E-mail:.........................................................tidcpotch@mweb.co.za Office Hours:.....................................Monday-Friday: 08:00 to 17:00 Saturday 08:30 to 12:00 The Rustenburg Tourism Information & Development Centre Location:............................................................... Van Staden Street Telephone:.......................................................... + 27 14 557 1907 E-mail:....................................................infodesksunc@mweb.co.za Office Hours: ......................................Monday-Friday: 8:00 to 16:30 Saturday: 09:00 to 14:00
The Mahikeng Tourism Information & Development Centre Location:........................................ Cnr Carrington and Martin Street Telephone:.......................................................... + 27 18 381 0067 E-mail:................................................................tidcmf@yebo.co.za Office Hours: ......................................Monday-Friday: 8:00 to 16:30 The Sun City Information Office & Welcome Centre Location:.............................................................................. Sun City Telephone:.......................................................... + 27 14 597 0904 E-mail:............................................................tidcrust@mweb.co.za Office Hours: ......................................Monday-Friday: 8:00 to 16:30 Saturday: 08:00 to 12:00 The Cape Town Information Office E-mail:......................................... desmond@tourismnorthwet.co.za Office Hours: ................................. Monday-Sunday: 09:00 to 21:00
NORTH WEST PROVINCE