Kimberley Meander by Koos Gagiano

The Kimberley Guided Tours in and around Kimberley

2012 2013

Initiated by the Northern Cape Chamber of Commerce & Industry

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e produce top quality wines of origin which have won various awards. At our cellar, we offer braai facilities to visitors. Cellar tours and wine tasting on request.

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Contents Welcome 1 2 6 11 12 16 20-21 24 25 26 30 31 34 35 38 39 39 40 40 40 41 42

Welcome to Kimberley The Kimberley Story The Great Kimberley North Walk Cecil Rhodes & the Mining Magnates The Belgravia Historical Walk The Ghost Trail Map of Kimberley The Halfway House Hotel Game Viewing and Eco-Tourism The Eldorado Trail (CBD Walk) In the Footsteps of Sol Plaatje Amandla Trail The Archaeological Route N12 Battlefield Route The Seven Wonders of Kimberley Historic Kimberley Pub Tour Air Travel & Car hire Companies Tourist Guides Business Directory Restaurant & Pub Guide Kimberley & Region Museums The Guesthouse & Hotel Guide

This is a NOCCI / SwiftPrint Publication. Design and production: SwiftPrint. Gratitude goes to Johan van Schalkwyk, André de Vries, Northern Cape Tourism Authority, De Beers, the Africana Library and SwiftPrint for making their photographs available free of charge. Copyright: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of its contents, neither NOCCI, the editor, SwiftPrint, nor the publisher can be held responsible for any omissions or errors; or for misfortune, injury or damages which may arise there from. This publication is copyrighted © 2012. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted without prior permission from the Publisher. For more information or queries regarding any items which may appear in this publication, please contact SwiftPrint at Tel. 053 839-2900.

Kimberley is proud to be one of the most authentic historical destinations in South Africa. So with this in mind, we produced this publication to create an awareness of, and an interest in, some of the tourist highlights Kimberley has to offer. At the same time, we packed this publication with valuable commercial information to assist you in doing some quality shopping in Kimberley. We grouped together various attractions, for your convenience, in short and interesting tours built around themes which are exclusive to Kimberley and are very unique. It is therefore our deepest desire that you will enjoy visiting these historic places and that they will generate many fond memories to share later with friends and family. Please note that you will get much more out of all these tours by booking an accredited tourist guide to accompany you. In addition, we recommend that you visit the NOCCI Tourism Centre at the Big Hole (Tel. 053 830-4426) for a detailed tourist guide book and other relevant information.

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The

Kimberley Story by Steve Lunderstedt

he title evokes thoughts of the early days, of boisterous diggers in one of the many saloons and pubs that studded the winding roads of the canvas and corrugated iron diamond town, swigging draughts and singing along with, dare one say it, scantily clad womenfolk. Great fun indeed, these early days of New Rush on the farm Vooruitzicht, except for the fact that the Colonial Secretary detested both the term New Rush – too vulgar – and Vooruitzicht – he could hardly spell it, let alone pronounce it! So the problem of renaming the town was passed to Richard Southey, then Lt-Governor of Griqualand West, who in turn, passed it on to John Blades Currey, the government secretary. A very worthy diplomat, Currey made very sure that the Colonial Secretary would be able to spell and pronounce the new name chosen for the town, by naming it after the secretary himself, Kimberley! The name was obviously approved by His Lordship, so Kimberley was born, but it can be certain that the diggers did not care two hoots at the time. The new name was proclaimed on 5 July 1873, although the township was founded in 1871. The story of naming Kimberley is fairly well known, but what is not well known is who the Earl of Kimberley

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was, and what did he do that even today his name is as well remembered as that of his monarch, Queen Victoria? John Wodehouse was born in Wymondham, Norfolk, on 29 May 1826, the eldest son of Harry and Anne Wodehouse, and a relative of Sir Philip Wodehouse, Governor of the Cape Colony 1861-1870. At the age of 20, while still a student at Oxford University, he inherited his grandfather’s title of Baron Wodehouse, his father having predeceased him. Five years later he was appointed Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, holding this post from 1852 to 1856, after which he became the British Ambassador to Russia.

The story of naming Kimberley is fairly well known, but what is not well known is who the Earl of Kimberley was, and what did he do that even today his name is as well remembered as that of his monarch, Queen Victoria?

In 1858 he resumed his former position until his promotion to Lord Lieutenant of Ireland in 1864, a post he held for two years. Queen Victoria conferred an Earldom upon him in 1869. He and his wife, the former Lady Florence Fitzgibbon, were living at their country estate, called Kimberley House, in the village of Kimberley in Norfolk, hence the choice of title. The name Kimberley is derived from the Anglo Saxon word Cynburgh-leah, which means “women were entitled to own land”. Two years later Lord Kimberley became a member of Gladstone’s first cabinet and from 1870 he served as Secretary for the Colonies. As his appointment coincided with the discovery of diamonds on the ‘dry diggings’ he was prominent in the dispute over the ownership of Griqualand West, and the negotiations for its annexation as British territory. Although he resigned his post in 1874, he was re-appointed by Gladstone as Colonial Secretary from 1880-1882, one of his major feats during the period being the peace settlement after the battle of Majuba in 1881. He lived long enough to hear about the siege and relief of the town named after him and died on 8 April 1902.

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Located in the Northern Cape Province, the biggest, safest and Malaria free province in South-Africa, approximately 58Km north west of the diamond digging city of Kimberley. Nestled in the shade of indigenous Camelthorn trees, this family run business offer unparalleled intimacy and seclusion in their luxury tents and is characterised by exuding warmth and effortless hospitality. Come and view our rare Sable and Roan antelope along with our disease-free Buffalo breeding project. Luxury Safari Tented accommodation • Game Drives • Helicopter Safaris Game Capture Safaris • Conference and Wedding venue • Bushveld dinners Quad bike game viewing Contact details: 083 235 1993 • info@mattanu.com Winner in the 2011 AA trAvel Guides & AmericAn express® AccommodAtion AWArds Category: game &/or Nature reserve - small. Winner of 2009 WrsA GAme rAncher of the YeAr

The Great

Kimberley North Walk A

fascinating and very informative historical walk that spans the City Centre and the Kimberley North suburb. Sites such as where the first traffic lights in Kimberley were erected, the Executioner’s Yard, the pretty Victorian Kimberley Station, Cecil Rhodes’ De Beers Mining Company Boardroom and another big hole in Kimberley, the De Beers Mine, are visited. The walk commences at the Savoy Hotel which opened its doors in 1892. Some 41 authentic sites are visited and the walk follows a four kilometre trail. A detailed guide book on the walk written by a well known Kimberley-based tourist guide is on sale at the Savoy Hotel.

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Savoy Hotel. Siege Buildings. Traffic Lights. Market Square. The Market Shelter. The Kimberley City Hall. Electric Street Lights. 1890 Pioneer Memorial. The Kimberley Tram Depot. Standard Bank. Consolidated Buildings. Diamond Fields Advertiser. De Beers Benefit Society Building. 14. De Beers Head Office.

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The Stables. Town Talk (The Grand Hotel). Griqualand West Supreme Court. Executioner’s Yard. The Old Transvaal Road Police Station. Memorial. Pioneer Cemetery. No 9 Tapscott Street - built by George Church as a wedding gift for his son. 23. No. 22 Tapscott Street - murderess Daisy De Melker lived here when visiting her sister. 24. No. 25 Goodwin Street - built in 1900 for the chemist WH Helmore. 25. No. 19 Carr Street - built in 1897 and is a conservation worthy site. 26. Rugby House. 27. Don McHardy Memorial Fountain. 28. Victorian Railway Station. 29. Transport Museum. 30. De Beers Bridge. 31. St Alban’s Church. 32. The Vicarage. 33. Gladstone School. 34. De Beers Swimming Pool (now filled in). 35. Cecil Rhodes’ De Beers Mining Company Boardroom. 36. Thusong Children’s Home. 37. The De Beers Mine. 38. The Constance Hall. 39. Cold Storage Building. 40. Kimberley Athletics Club Grounds. 41. Oriental Building.

Kossan Private Game Reserve is a self-catering facility and is situated on the N8 West, 38km from Kimberley. We cater for the true nature lover who wants to relax and enjoy nature in its purest form. The reserve offers guests: accommodation in thatched chalets with en suite bathrooms, game drives, mountain biking, bush walks and sleep outs under the stars.

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Located in one of South Africa’s most historic cities, the Garden Court Kimberley hotel is just 2,5km from the famous Big Hole, the world’s largest man-made excavation, created by the diamond diggers who founded the city in the 19th century. The hotel is conveniently close to the city centre and airport, it’s within walking distance to shops and several historical places of interest. • Bedrooms have on suite bathroom • Free delicious breakfast • Breakfast on the go offer • Inviting pool terrace • Gym facilities

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The Protea Hotel Kimberley, a luxury 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Star hotel built on the edge of the famous Kimberley Big Hole comprises 94 elegant rooms, a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as a bar for your convenience. Conference facilities can cater for up to 80 delegates. Relax and unwind after a fun-filled sight-seeing day with a cocktail overlooking the Big Hole or cool off in our rather unique swimming pool. The hotel offers secure, modern, quality accommodation in a relaxed atmosphere with friendly and professional STAFF to look after your every need. Get the family together and enjoy our Lunch Buffet available every Sunday.

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Broadwater is a Private River Escape between Kimberley and Douglas. HOUSEBOAT 4-Star Accommodation • Camping River-Restaurant • Lots to do ‘Save the date’ 13 October 2012 Broadwater Karoo-Riel Ski-show, artists, Competitions

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In the Footsteps of and the

Cecil Rhodes Mining Magnates A

n historic tour of Kimberley following in the footsteps of Cecil John Rhodes, Barney Barnato, Alfred Beit, Dr Leander Starr Jameson and other diamond mining magnates. The start off point is at the original De Beers Mining Company Boardroom where the imperialist Cecil Rhodes began his quest to control the diamond industry.

An historic tour of Kimberley following in the footsteps of Cecil John Rhodes, Barney Barnato, Alfred Beit, Dr Leander Starr Jameson and other diamond mining magnates.

After viewing Rhodes’ Big Hole – the De Beers Mine – it’s off past Market Square and his first home, and then on to the famous Kimberley Club and the Africana Research Library to view Rhodes’ corner. Rhodes’ statue will be seen, and stories told of Beit, Jameson and the then Rhodesia. Rhodes’ tree where he sorted diamonds plus Rudd House are next in line before heading off for the Masonic Temple, the Halfway House and the Sanatorium. Stand in Rhodes’ footsteps at the grave of Neville Pickering, and finish the tour at the Head Office of De Beers Consolidated Mines, just down the road from the old Craven Hotel.

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The

Belgravia Historical Walk

pulent lifestyles, famous people, unique architecture, entertaining anecdotes and gossip of years gone by, as well as the ambience of Kimberley’s first exclusive residential suburb are what visitors doing the Belgravia Historical Walk will be exposed to. After all, what more can be expected of a walk that packs 30 of Kimberley’s most historical sites in under three kilometres?

The walk commences at the imposing McGregor Museum and meanders past sites such as the birth place of diamond magnate Harry Oppenheimer; “The Half” the world’s only drive-in pub; the magnificent Dunluce and the Duggin-Cronin gallery which was erected in 1889. So savour Kimberley’s romantic and glamorous past by taking a walk through Belgravia. An informative guide book on the walk is available at the McGregor Museum.

...savour Kimberley’s romantic and glamorous past by taking a walk through Belgravia.

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McGregor Museum (The Sanitorium). No. 3 Egerton Road, former home of architect DW Greatbatch. 3. Halfway House, est. 1872. 4. No. 9 Egerton Road, designed by Greatbatch in 1897 for Arend Brink, diamond broker and valuator. 5. No. 22 Elsmere Road, for more than 50 years the home of HA Morris. His sister-in-law, Olive McIntyre, lived here from 1917 to 1990. 6. Girls’ High School, est. 1887 7. No. 18 Elsmere Road, the house of Russell Elliott, an honoured citizen. 8. Houses built by Col Sir David Harris. 9. St Patrick’s Christian Brothers College, est. 1897. 10. Nazareth House. 11. George & Dragon Pub. 12. Sister Henrietta Stockdale Nursing College. 13. Battle of Square Hill Memorial, Cenotaph World War I & II. 14. Masonic Temple, est. 1888. 15. Statue of Sister Henrietta Stockdale. 16. St Cyprian’s Cathedral Church. 17. Equestrian Statue of Cecil John Rhodes. 18. Colonel Sir David Harris. 19. The Kimberley Regiment Drill Hall. 20. Violet Bank. 21. Queens Park. 22. Rudd House (The Bungalow). 23. Cape Police Memorial, 1899-1902. 24. Belgravia Mine. 25. Home of Sir Ernest Oppenheimer. 26. No. 11 Lodge Road, the house Wilfred Solomon Harris built for his English bride. 27. Dunluce. 28. The Grange. 29. Duggan-Cronin Gallery (the Lodge). 30. Alex Hall Memorial Gardens.

Belgravia Bed and Breakfast

Ca r r i ngton Lodge

Situated in the Belgravia Historic Walk

Surrounded by 30 of the most historical sites in Kimberley. 4 rooms, 1 semi-self catering cottage; pool; DSTV; BBQ facilities; Full English breakfast included

For elegance, comfort and hospitality in the Diamond City we offer 16 airconditioned en-suite bedrooms with all amenities

Your hostess: heidi de Bruin

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“... not all diamonds are found in the big Hole, come and discover Belgravia Bed and Breakfast”

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Enjoy a warm welcome in the former home of architect D.W. Greatbatch designed in 1890 Second visit point on Belgravia Historical Walk

The accommodation takes you back to ‘yesteryear’ with today’s amenities. Relax in a quiet, tranquil environment while appreciating photos and books of bygone days.

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Double en-suite Lapa and Braai Swimming pool Flats DSTV Internet Saloon Tours organised

3 Egerton Road, Belgravia, Kimberley * Tel: 053 832-1113 * Fax: 086 600 3964 * Cell: 084 457 5600 E-mail: greatbatch@kimberley.co.za * www.greatbatchguesthouse.co.za

Home of the diamond fields F r a n c e s B a a r d To u r i s m

Rich, not just in real diamonds and diggings, but also in authentic history, cultural and agriculture. DIAMOND FIELDS NORTHERN CAPE | SOUTH AFRICA A rewarding leisure and adventure destination of Southern Africa that offers thrilling wildlife, adventure encounters, as well as an exhilarating opportunity to participate in wealthy cultural and historical heritage. The Diamond Fields consists of four local Municipal Areas namely, Sol Plaatje, Dikgatlong, Magareng, Phokwane.

SOL PLAATJE AREA Kimberley the provincial capital falls under Sol Plaatje. With its rich and colourful history, and its record of firsts, Kimberley is also famous for its Big Hole, the largest hand-excavated hole on earth, and important archaeological discoveries. Also under Sol Plaatje, is the sprawling, vibrant township of Galeshewe. Tourists are invited to experience the energy and excitement of township life and visit the many new community projects.

DIKGATLONG AREA The hub of Dikgatlong, Barkley West was founded as a mission village in the area formerly known as Pniel ‘Face of God’. In 1870, diamond diggers proclaimed the area the Republic of Klipdrift. Delportshoop is situated in the confluence of the Harts and Vaal Rivers, and was an important centre in the boom days of alluvial diamond mining. The origin of Gong –Gong is in the White digger’s interpretation of the San word. Here, locals make a living by collecting alluvial stones for garden decorations.

MAGARENG AREA Warrenton falls under Magareng. Originally a produce centre for diamond diggers, today it is an important railway junction for the Cape-Zimbabwe and Cape-Gauteng lines. A holiday resort is situated just outside Warrenton.

PHOKWANE AREA Phokwane embraces Hartswater, Jan Kempdorp and Vaalharts Valley. The beautiful, fertile Vaalharts Valley in the midst of semi-desert contains the extensive Vaalharts Irrigation Scheme. Hartswater is home to Olives South Africa and offers tourist accommodation and leisure activities. Nearby is the historical burial site of Chief Galeshewe. Visitors can enjoy local wines at the Hartswater Wine Cellar. Originally named Andalusia. And the site of two World War 2 concentration camps, Jan Kempdorp lies in the heart of the irrigation area.

TOP ATTRACTIONS • Big hole and KimBerley mine museum. Kimberley`s most famous land mark. It is an awesome hole - the largest hand - dug excavation in the world, dug by picks, shoves and sheer determination. Experience of the day at this landmark includes underground mine experience, fifteen minute film, exhibition centre, real diamond display and the viewing platform. • KamFers dam Kamfers Dam is a perennial wetland located 2km north of Kimberley. • moKala naTional ParK South Africa’s Newest National Park, Mokala is very conveniently situated 80km south of Kimberley, just of the N12 to Cape Town. Website: www.sanparks.org • malooF sKaTe PlaZa This park opened on the 12 August 2011 in Kimberley. The skateboard park is a new destination for skateboarders from around the world; it also houses the Maloof Money Cup, an annual international skateboard event held in September/October. • CanTeen KoPJe Canteen Kopje, a hill at the entrance to Barkly West, is the site of the first alluvial diamond diggings in South Africa (1869). • harTsWaTer Wine Cellars The Hartswater Cooperative Wine Cellar boasts a modern wine-making operation which ensures excellence and consistent quality in winemaking • sT’ mary’s angliCan ChurCh Built in 1871, St Mary’s Church is claimed to be the oldest Anglican Church north of the Orange River. • Taung sKull and heriTage siTe Just over 60km north of Hartswater is the North West Town of Taung and Taung Heritage Site

FOR MORE TOURIST INFORMATION, CONTACT: DIAMOND FIELDS FLAGSHIP VISITOR CENTRE BIG HOLE PRECINCTKIMBERLEY CONTACT: 053 838 0955 EMAIL: nonhlanhla.khumalo@ fbdm.co.za

Ghost Trail Tour

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Time to become spell-bound

eath on the diamond diggings and later during the Anglo-Boer War, gave Kimberley many haunted corners. So too did failed romance and other downright gory deaths, like a huge fire in the old De Beers Mine in which hundreds of miners perished. Today, the shivering facts and fallacies about ghostly visitations are packed in a fun and entertaining guided ghost trail.

Kimberley has many genuine stories of ghost sightings in haunted places.

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announces the bewitching hour at the grave of the Frankensteins in the Gladstone Cemetery. There are several alternative Ghost tours available, including the recently launched Big Hole Ghost Walk as well as a visit to Magersfontein battlefield at night where perhaps one may see the swinging lanterns of the stretcher bearers and hear the ghostly bagpipes. Several battlefield graveyards are also visited on this unique tour. 1. Kimberley Club. 2. Cecil Rhodes’ De Beers Mining Company Boardroom. 3. Rudd House. 4. Frankenstein’s grave. 5. Honoured Dead Memorial. 6. Clyde N Terry Hall of Militaria. For further info contact Steve Lunderstedt: 083 732 3189 Jaco Powell: 082 572 0065

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While we are the oldest Christian Brothers College in Africa, many people still don’t know where we are! Our splendid old buildings fit into Kimberley so well, people often think it looks more like a home than a school, in many ways, it is! Look a little closer, however, and you’ll discover what’s missing from most children’s schooling. The kind of camaraderie that comes from a small student body, a more creative learning environment and a genuine love of the school. It’s the one small school you and your child don’t want to miss. Blink and you could be missing giving your child the best education of his/her life. If you want your child to think BIG, think SMALL!

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iscover the history of Kimberley through the eye of a Tswana, Griqua or San person, all three indigenous to the region.

A mixture of first and third world, the tour takes you through historic Kimberley in the footsteps of one of the greatest Africans of last century, Solomon T. Plaatje, and where better to start than at his own house, now the Sol Plaatje Museum. Plaatje, famous for his literary efforts as an author and newspaperman, was also the first Secretary-General of the ANC. A great orator, Plaatje travelled extensively around the world. After Plaatje House, it’s on to the McGregor Museum for the Ancestor’s Gallery, a drive around historical Greenpoint and Beaconsfield, and then, it’s lunch at Rhodes’ watering hole, the Halfway House Hotel. Time to continue the Plaatje trail by visiting pertinent historical sites of black cultural interest.

First, the William Humphreys Art Gallery, one of South Africa’s top art museums to view modern African art (and some old masters), then the largest collection of ethnographic photographs at the Duggan-Cronin Gallery adjacent to the McGregor Museum, and finally, the Northern Cape Legislative Assembly.

A mixture of first and third world, the tour takes you through historic Kimberley in the footsteps of one of the greatest Africans of last century, Solomon T. Plaatje Continuing the trail of Sol Plaatje, we will take you to Galeshewe No 2, one of Kimberley’s historic townships where a tavern, Robert Sobukwe’s house, and other interesting sites will be visited. A visit to a traditional Tswana hut is a must before visiting Sol Plaatje’s grave to pay your respects.

Amandla Trail (Also known as the Freedom or Struggle Trail) 4-5 hours Drive and Walk

rior to 1994 little was known about the history of the black people of South Africa other than what was allowed to be published during the apartheid era. This Amandla (Freedom) Trail allows the visitor to view historic sites connected with the various Black cultures and their history in the Diamond City. 1.

Orientation and back-ground at the McGregor Museum Historical overview of the Northern Cape. 2. Duggan-Cronin Gallery Fine ethno-graphic display of early 20th century southern Africa. 3. Greenpoint Township and the Peace and Justice Memorial Kimberley's first location. 4. The Malay Camp and Memorials The demolished township – where it was and the stories. 5. Sol Plaatje Statue Characteristic pose of this famous personality. 6. Sol Plaatje House and Museum Plaatje's house with displays on his life and times. 7. Frances Baard Statue Trade Unionist remembered with affection 8. Transvaal Road Police Station During the apartheid years, a “house of horror”. 9. Black Pioneer Cemetery One of the first African cemeteries in Kimberley. 10. Sol Plaatje Grave Where Nelson Mandela laid a wreath after his release. 11. Mayibuye Graves The graves of those killed in the Mayibuye uprising in 1952.

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13. Historic Galeshewe No 2 Historic township incorporating old and new. 14. Mayibuye Uprisings 1952 Memorial and site where the uprising took place. 15. Abantu-Batho Hall and Robert Sobukwe House and Business Sol Plaatje's last speech; and the Struggle hero Sobukwe's stay in Kimberley. 16. House of NC Parliament Modern architecture incorporating the Northern Cape history. 17. Colville and Floors Townships Townships developed for the Coloured Community. 18. Gum Tree Lodge (Compound) An example of a Mine Compund – adjusted to a backpacker lodge. 19. Africana Library Selection of publications on Black History. More may be added from time to time

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SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY The Sol Plaatje Municipality is one of the four local municipalities within Frances Baard District; it is named after Solomon Thekisho Plaatje who was a South African Intellectual, Journalist, linguist, politician, translator, and writer. THE BIG HOLE Kimberley is famous for the Big Hole, which is often called the worlds deepest man made hole, it is indeed a must see attraction. Some of the activities offered include Underground Mine Experience, Real Diamond Display, Viewing Platform, Pulsator Building, Exhibition Centre, Old Mining Town, Diamonds and Display Film. KAMFERS DAM One of only four wetlands in the whole of Africa where the spectacular Lesser Flamingo breeds, Kamfers Dam is currently the only breeding locality for Lesser Flamingos in South Africa, situated on N12 road North of Kimberley.

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GALESHEWE MURAL ART ROUTE Sol Plaatje Municipality recognizes Cultural Tourism as a catalyst to economic growth. The Municipality boasts itself with the prestigious Mural Art project that emanates from the need to vigorously promote local tourism in Galeshewe.

Kimberley: City of Firsts 1871 The first Private Postal Delivery Service. 1877 The first professional training of nurses. 1875 The first drive-in bar. 1882 The first city in the Southern Hemisphere to install electric street lighting on 2nd September 1882. The electric lights of Kimberley came on before those of London. 1883 The first Stock Exchange in South Africa.

1936 The first South African Museums Conference. 1936 The first South Africa Museums Association constituted. 1940 The first female municipal traffic wardens. 1954 The first State School for paraplegics. 1954 The first state school for physically disabled.

1889 The first hotel with electricity.

1965 The first twelve year old to hold a world record in swimming.

1889 The first to win the Rugby Currie Cup.

1967 The first Commando Training Unit.

1911 The first public flight in the first South African built aircraft.

1967 The first nation wide direct dialling telephones.

1913 The first airplane accident.

1969 The first woman judge: Miss Justice Leonora van de Heever.

1913 The first airplane purchased by the South African Government. 1913 The first ten pilots in the South Africa Defence Force. 1913 The first pilots in the South African Aviation Corps. 1926 The first Industrial Council. 1928 The first diamond cutting factory. 1929 The first woman to play tennis without stockings at Wimbledon. 1931 The first official airport safety regulations. 1931 The first airport to install lighting equipment. 1931 The first night landing by a pilot. 1931 The first airport to offer 24 hour services.

1976 The first housing scheme, Ipopeng in Galeshewe, for black employees. 1977 The first remote controlled ore trains in underground operations. 1980 The first South African to be elected to the world swimming hall of fame - Karen Muir. 1983 First elected black town council: Galeshewe in South Africa. (30/11/1983). 1983 The first coloured priest to become a bishop 1983 The first manufacture of self propelled overhead irrigation pivots in South Africa. 1992 The first City Council to amalgamate all group areas.

1932 The first municipal rest house and aerodrome in Africa. 1934 The first National Air Rally.

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imberley’s brief history is but a fleeting blip in a local pageant which, as archaeologists have shown, reaches back deep into the past.

comprehensive display at the McGregor Museum, called Ancestors. From here visitors may venture on to sites such as the Wildebeest Kuil Rock Art Centre, where hundreds of rock engravings, more than a thousand years old, can be viewed. The centre doubles up as the premier outlet for contemporary !Xun and Khwe San arts and crafts. Canteen Kopje, and the Barkly West Museum, further out from Kimberley, tell the story of the early alluvial diamond diggings which also revealed one of the world’s most impressive Stone Age handaxe sites, possibly more than a million years old. An awesomely long sequence of human occupation, and record of cultural development, is documented by excavations at Wonderwerk Cave, near Kuruman.

An introductory sweep through 3 million years of Northern Cape history - in fact, the story of humanity itself - is the subject matter of a

This huge cave extends 140m into the hillside and dates back nearly two million years. This is the oldest evidence on earth for the use of a cave by human ancestors, making this one of the world’s most phenomonal sites.

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he 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 diamond magnate Cecil John Rhodes, who had taken up residence in the Sanatorium (now the McGregor Museum).

(Enslin) and Modder River, both forces gave a good account of themselves, but the Boers elected to fall back towards Magersfontein Ridge, where they entrenched. The citizens of Kimberley, knowing that the British were coming, waited anxiously for relief. Early on 11 December 1899, they knew that a heavy battle was under way. They did not know that the Boers would defeat the British, causing them to retreat to their Modder River encampment. Kimberley would have to wait until 15 February 1900 before General French and his cavalry charged through Boer lines to relieve the town. The battlefields are largely unchanged from the days of the war. Field displays explain each battle, and the roads are well sign-posted. Magersfontein, the site of the heaviest battle, boasts an interesting field museum, and includes something for the bird and animal lover as well. A restaurant provides refreshments. The story of the Relief of Kimberley is told in the Siege Rooms at the McGregor Museum.

The siege was to last 124 days, over the hottest period of the year, and placed a great burden of boredom, ever-diminishing food and water, and danger from bombardment upon the townspeople. In the last weeks of the siege, food was rationed, and sickness was taking its toll. It was deemed imperative to break the hold of the Boers on the town. To do this meant that British troops had to be moved smartly up from the south, using the existing railway, to Kimberley. The journey was not without its battles, as the Boer troops moved along the line to meet the British forces. At the Battles of Belmont, Graspan

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5. MAGERSFONTEIN KOP and BATTLEFIELD 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 fine museum and a restaurant all supplement this destination. 6. WILLIAM HUMPHREYS ART GALLERY 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 Rhodes’ equestrian statue is close by. 7. McGREGOR MUSEUM (THE SANATORIUM) 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. PS: THE FLAMINGOES Try not to forget the Flamingoes on the 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 Kamfersdam (Diebel’s Vlei).

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uring the Diamond Digging days, Kimberley was renowned for the variety and number of its bars. On Friday and Saturday nights the sound of merriment and honky-tonk pianos could be heard coming from the hundreds of bars in and around our city.

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SA Airlink Tel 053 838 3337

Avis Tel 053 851 1082

Budget Rent A Car Tel 053 851 1183

Imperial Car Rental Tel 053 851 1132

Hertz Rent A Car Tel 053 830 2200

Tempest Sixt Car Rental Tel 053 851 1516

Tourist Guides in Kimberley Veronica Bruce N12 Battlefield Route Tel: 053 831 5640 Cell: 083 611 6497 Frank Dippenaar Regional Guide Tel: 053 833 3540 Cell: 082 741 0134 Frank Higgo Tel: 082 591 5327

Steve Lunderstedt SA Military History; Battlefields; Kimberley & Provincial Guide Cell: 083 732 3189 Jaco Powell Regional Guide Tel: 053 832 6359 Cell: 082 572 0065

Scotty Ross Regional Guide Cell: 082 320 4380 Pulane Setlhodi General Guide Tel: 053 872 1180 Cell: 083 398 8176

Tourist Guides in Diamond Fields Region Mark Birch Tel: 082 456 0645

Peter Le Roux Tel: 083 226 8206

Neville Fritz Tel: 082 450 3772

Lerato Taolo Tel: 084 339 5673

Jacques Kriek Tel: 083 235 1993

Warren Venter Tel: 082 468 4731

Gustav Kros Tel: 082 299 6502

Business Directory Animal Farm (t) 082 852 7971 Annette’s Gift Shop The Rock Shop (t) 053 831-2681

Diamond Tours Jaco: 071 150 6728 Frans: 084 645 7754

Kim-Kem Pharmacy (t) 053 833-3004 (t) 053 832-5750

Marange Plant & Mining (t) 053 841-0415

Flamingo Casino (t) 053 830-2600

Landzicht Jacobsdal: 053 591-0164 Douglas: 053 298-8314/5

Owendale Mannheim 086 111 3781

Astra Travel (t) 053 832-1291

GWK (t) 053 298-8200

Big Hole Trading Store (t) 053 832-5388

Kimberley Sun Dried Fruit (t) 073 236 3996

The Restaurant & Pub Guide @cafe52 Diamond Pavillion Mall (t) 053 832-2825

Halfway House Hotel 229 Du Toitspan Road (t) 053 831-6324

Baron Nightclub 85 Du Toitspan Road

Ocean Basket Diamond Pavilion Mall (t) 053 831-1973

Butler’s (The Estate) 7 Lodge Road, Belgravia (c) 082 824 8710 Cafe Bacini’s 51 Jones Street, 1st Floor (t) 053 832-4992 Coffee @ The Hole Big Hole Complex, Tucker Street (t) 053 831-2681 Debonairs Cnr Mac Dougall and Memorial Road, Monument Centre (t) 053 831-2860 Die Pont Broadwater River Resort (c) 076 676 6733

Old Diggers Restaurant (Gum Tree Lodge) Hull Street/Old Bloemfontein Road (t) 053 832-8577 Roman’s Pizza Diamond Pavilion Mall (c) 087 802 0266 Steers - Monument Super Spar Centre, Memorial Road (t) 053 832-0125 Steers - Diner N12, Shell Ultra City (t) 053 840-0800 The Kimberley Club 72 Du Toitspan Road (t) 053 832-4224

Parsons Furnishers & Home Appliances (t) 053 832-9404

Shell Ultra City (t) 053 840-0800 The Jewel Box (t) 053 832 1731 Tiger Wheel & Tyre (t) 053 807-9400

A special word of thanks to

Steve Lunderstedt for his contribution to the historical accuracy of this brochure. Steve was born and raised in Umtali, Rhodesia, now Mutare, Zimbabwe, and has been a resident of Kimberley, South Africa, since 1980. Printer, soldier, sportsman, marketer, publisher, tour guide/operator, and a freelance journalist, he is author/editor/annotator of 20 historical publications on such diverse subjects as rugby, golf, schools, murder, Cecil Rhodes, Kimberley, as well as on the Anglo-Boer War. He is also a military and social historian and a registered tourist guide. A specialist on the Anglo-Boer War, Kimberley and Northern Cape history, as well as on Cecil Rhodes, he has lectured in the United Kingdom, France and throughout South Africa. (Cell 083-732-3189).

Kimberley & Region Museums Alexander McGregor Memorial Museum Chapel Street, Tel. 053 839-2722 Mon - Fri: 09:00 to 17:00; Sat & Sun: Closed

Kimberley Mine Museum Tel. 053 830-4417 Mon - Sun: 08:00 - 17:00; Closed on Good Friday and Christmas Day.

Clyde N Terry Hall of Militaria MOTH Centre, Tel. 053 832-7013 By Appointment

McGregor Museum Transport Museum Kimberley Railway Station Tel. 053 838-2376 Mon - Fri: 09:00 to 15:30

Duggan-Cronin Ethnographic Gallery Tel. 053 839-2722 Mon - Fri: 09:00 to 17:00; Open on weekends and public holidays by appointment only Dunluce 10 Lodge Road, Tel. 053 839-2722. By Appointment only. Max 15 persons in group FG Tait Golf Museum Kimberley Golf Club Johannesburg Road (N12) Tel. 053 841-0179 Tues - Sun: 08:00 to 20:00

Atlas Street, Tel. 053 839-2700 Mon - Sat: 09:00 to 17:00; Sun: 14:00 to 17:00; Holidays: 10:00 to 17:00 Rudd House 4 Loch Road, Belgravia Tel. 053 839-2722. By Appointment only. Max 15 persons in group

Wildebeestkuil Rock Art Centre Tel. 053 833-7069 Mon - Fri: 09:00 to 16:00; Sat/Sun: 10:00 to 16:00 William Humphreys Art Gallery Tel. 053 831-1724, Civic Centre Mon - Fri: 08:00 to 16:45; Sat: 10:00 - 16:45; Sun: 09:00 to 12:00 Magersfontein Museum Tel. 053 833-7115 Open daily: 08:00 to 17:00. Tours available

The Guesthouse & Hotel Guide

At Judy’s Guest House ««« 3 Zambezi Street, Rhodesdene (c) 082 051 5007 info@atjudys.co.za www.atjudys.co.za Belgravia B&B ««« 10 Elsmere Road, Belgravia (c) 082 224 3605 belgraviabb@absamail.co.za www.belgraviabb.co.za Bell-lu Guest House ««« 63 Milner Road (c) 083 738 1120 bell-lu@telkomsa.net www.bell-lu.com Bishops Lodge  9 Bishops Avenue (t) 053 831-7876 bishops@global.co.za www.bishopslodge.co.za Broadwater River Resort (c) 082 332 2266 broadwater@vodamail.co.za www.broadwater.co.za Carrington Lodge Cnr Oliver & Carrington Roads (t) 053 831-6448 (c) 082 876 3990 admin@carringtonlodge.co.za www.carringtonlodge.co.za

Cecil John Rhodes «««« 138 du Toitspan Road (t) 053 830-2500 ceciljohnrhodes@absamail.co.za www.ceciljohnrhodes.co.za Dankie Pa Guest House «««« 1 Harvey Street, Rhodesdene (t) 053 861-1313 (c) 076 101 4570 dankiepa@telkomsa.net www.dankiepa.co.za Da Riva Houseboat (c) 082 332 2266 broadwater@vodamail.co.za www.broadwater.co.za Dronfield Nature Reserve 10 km’s outside of Kimberley on the N12 (t) (53) 839-4455/22 reservations@debeersgroup.com

Good Hope Reserve 40 km outside Kimberley via Barkly West (t) 053 531-2007 (c) 072 562 8882 info@goodhopereserve.co.za www.goodhopereserve.co.za Greatbatch Guest House ««« 3 Egerton Road, Belgravia (t) 053 832-1113 (c) 084 457 5600 greatbatch@kimberley.co.za www.greatbatchguesthouse.co.za Gum Tree Lodge & Backpackers «« & ««« Hull Street (Old Bloem Rd) (t) 053 832-8577 (c) 076 371 0930 gumtree@telkomsa.net www.gumtreelodge.com Halfway House Hotel ««« 229 Du Toitspan Road (t) 053 831-6324 bookings@halfwayhousehotel.co.za www.halfwayhousehotel.co.za Heerengracht Hotel ««« 42 Heerengracht Avenue, Royldene (t) 053 831-1531 (c) 083 436 0754 info@heerengracht.co.za www.heerengracht.co.za Horseshoe Inn Horseshoe Centre, Memorial Road (t) 053 832-5267 horseshoeadmin@telkomsa.net www.horseshoeinn.co.za Jungnickel Guest House ««« 12 Park Road, Belgravia (t) 053 832-5630 (c) 073 588 7600 jungnickel@mweb.co.za www.jungnickel.co.za Kimberley Manor Guesthouse 24 Michael Street, Rhodesdene (t) 053 861-5822 (c) 084 838 2654 kimberleymanor@gmail.com Kgosi Lodge 26 Jacobson Avenue, Hadison Park (t) 083 337 5561 kgosilodge@telkomsa.net www.kgosilodge.co.za

Falco’s Rest ««« 9b Schmidtsdrift Road (c) 079 490 7658

Kosmos Guesthouse 12 Jacobson Avenue, Hadison Park (t) 053 861-3795 (c) 084 470 8305 kosmosguesthouse@telkomsa.net www.wheretostay.co.za/kosmos

Garden Court 120 Du Toitspan Road (t) 053 833-1751 gckimberley.reservations@tsogosun.com tsogosun.com

Kossan Private Game Reserve 38km West of Kimberley (c) 082 299 6502 info@kossan.co.za www.kossan.co.za

Langberg Guest Farm (t) 053 832-1001 getaway@langberg.co.za www.langberg.co.za

Marrick Safari 12km west of Kimberley on Douglas Road (t) 053 833-7004 (c) 083 649 9964 marrick@marricksafari.com www.marricksafari.com Mattanu Game Reserve «««« 58km north-west of Kimberley (c) 083 235 1993 info@mattanu.com www.mattanu.com Protea Hotel - Diamond Lodge 124 Du Toitspan Road (t) 053 831-1281 reservations@phdiamond.co.za Protea Hotel - Kimberley The Big Hole, West Circular Road (t) 053 802-8200 info@phkimberley.com www.proteahotels.com/kimberley Renosterberg Lodge 61 Jacobus Smit Street, Royldene (t) 053 832-1690 (c) 083 401 7595 info@renosterberg.co.za www.renosterberg.co.za Road Lodge (t) 053 841-0790 www.citylodge.co.za Rooipoort Nature Reserve 65 km’s west of Kimberley on the N8 (t) (53) 839-4455/22 reservations@debeersgroup.com The Kimberley Club «««« 72 Du Toitspan Road (t) 053 832-4224 info@kimberleyclub.co.za www.kimberleyclub.co.za The Nook B&B  Henry Schmidt Crescent, Labram (c) 072 116 8390 www.thenookbnb.co.za Ubuntu Guest House  49 Boshof Road, Ernestville (t) 053 832-7000 (c) 071 499 2211 info@ubuntuguesthouse.co.za www.ubuntuguesthouse.co.za Victorian Guest Lodge 16 West-Circular Road (t) 053 832-8168 (c) 082 579 7219 victorianlodge@polka.co.za Villa Palma 44 Carrington Road, Belgravia c) 082 789 2887 44villapalma@kimcity.co.za

Please visit the NOCCI Tourism Information Centre (Big Hole) - Tel. 053 830-4426 42

Please contact Kelly for bookings: Tel: +27 (0)53 831-1531 Cell: +27 (0)83 436 0754 Fax: +27 (0)53 832-1916 E-mail: info@heerengracht.co.za Website: www.heerengracht.co.za

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