Brits, Bojanala Region
Brits is a modern, developing town surrounded by fragrant citrus groves. Brits also plays an important role in the South African mining industry: 94% of South Africa's platinum comes from the Rustenburg and Brits districts, which together produce more platinum than any other single area in the world. In addition, there is a large vanadium mine in the area.
Attractions include the De Wildt Cheetah Research Centre and the Vaalkop Dam Nature Reserve (a nature reserve of particular interest to enthusiastic bird watchers as more than 340 bird species have been recorded here).
Excursions include daily tours to a crocodile farm, the Rainbow Cultural Village (tour Ndebele, San Bushman and Afrikaner villages, visit a shebeen, and purchase choice curios), visit the Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre and pay a visit to the Granite Works, the largest diamond saws in the world are used here to cut blocks of granite.
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Featured Attractions in (or near) Brits
Borakalalo National Park
An abundance of wildlife and prolific birdlife (more than 350 bird species) can be viewed in the Borakalalo National Park and the park is also a very popular fishing spot. The name Borakalalo means "The place where people relax". The Borakalalo National Park, located approximately 60 km north of Brits ... more information
De Wildt Cheetah & Wildlife Trust
The De Wildt Cheetah & Wildlife Trust facility has gained international recognition for bringing the cheetah back from the brink of extinction through its captive breeding programmes. Over the past two decades the centre's efforts have resulted in the major achievement of breeding ... more information
Lesedi Cultural Village
Lesedi, which is seSotho for ‘light’, was initiated in 1995 as a tourist attraction and today features five traditional dwellings, each representing a South African culture: Pedi, Zulu, Xhosa, Basotho and Ndebele. Each of these families lives here permanently, looking after cows, chickens and tourists ... more information
Pilanesberg National Park
The Pilanesberg National Park, which covers some 55 000 hectare, is the fourth largest in southern Africa. This malaria-free park is perched on the eroded vestiges of an alkaline volcanic crater - one of only three such craters in the world. The park boasts healthy populations of lion, leopard, black and white rhino ... more information
Vaalkop Dam Nature Reserve
Vaalkop Dam Nature Reserve, just 90 minutes from Johannesburg and 30 minutes from Sun City, is dominated by broken bushveld and is a renowned area for both lovers of fishing and birds, and a lovely space in which to spend a day picnicking, canoeing or just gently idling away the time on the shore of the dam ... more information
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Things To Do in Brits
Visit the Jo Roos Studio Gallery
Where: Brits
How much (per person): On Request
A South African sculptor and painter with a sense of adventure, Jo Roos is internationally renowned for his portrayal of wildlife and the hu ... more information
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