Koster, Bojanala Region
Koster is essentially a farming community. Lying between Rustenburg and Lichtenburg its closest neighbours in the North West are the small communities of Derby and Swartruggens.
Koster is linked to the Magaliesberg by the R509 and to Ventersdorp by the R53 and R52 respectively.
On the face of it there is little to attract tourists, other than a lovely little church and a golf course. Major roads might be tarred, but sand roads tend to wash away in the electric storms so common on the Highveld. The town itself has a collection of reasonably priced homes, several petrol stations, a Landmark, the Highway Café that sells anything from Coke to blankets to the locals, and the Ke Monate tavern and café, that combine to make up a rather eclectic mix typical of the area.
But a stay in Koster is not about the immediate town's appeal. Rather it is the private game reserves, farm stays and lodges around Koster to which people who live in Johannesburg and its surrounds escape for weekends, or longer breaks.
Pretty farm cottages and upmarket guest farms and game lodges are but two hours north west of Johannesburg, via Krugersdorp and the Magaliesburg.
The area includes the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, hiking trails in Swartruggens, Rustenburg and Groot Marico, Magaliesberg Canopy Tours and the town of Marico where the HC Bosman Living Museum charts the life of Herman Charles Bosman - who wrote no fewer than 100 short stories about the people and life of the area.
The added attractions of the Lost City Golf Club, Buffelspoort Dam and vast open spaces make a trip to Koster more than worthwhile.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge
From Kwa Maritane you can look out over the infinite plains next to the Pilanesberg National Park - an area rich in wildlife and home to about 36...
Milorho Lodge
Milorho Lodge offers accommodation in five cottages. Located on the slopes of the Magaliesburg Mountain on a farm in Rietfontein, Rustenburg, eac...
Bono Luxury Guesthouse
Bono Luxury Guesthouse offers bed and breakfast or room-only accommodation in Rustenburg. The guest house offers a comfortable base from which to...
Black Horse Estate
Black Horse Estate offers cosy Magliesberg accommodation in a selection of cottages as well as an artisanal craft brewery & distillery and a quai...
Thirsty Falls Nature Retreat
Thirsty Falls Nature Retreat, nestles against the southern slopes of the Magaliesberg Mountains 3 km off the R24, between Magaliesburg and Rusten...
Sanctuary Life Guest Farm
Accommodating 14 in three beautifully furnished self-catering cottages, Sanctuary Life Guest Farm is perfect for families who enjoy farm life. Un...
Gemaqulibe-Die Ou Stoor
Gemaqulibe-Die Ou Stoor offers accommodation situated on a farm on the outskirts of Swartruggens. It is the ideal stopover for travellers en-rout...
Riverleaf Hotel
Riverleaf Hotel offers modern accommodation in Brits, just 15 minutes from the Hartbeespoort Dam. The hotel is ideal for corporate guests, or lei...
Things to do in the area
Bokkraal Hiking Trail
Start: Bokkraal Waterfall valley farm, roughly 30 km south of Groot MaricoFinish: basecampDuration: 2 days, 16 kmFitness: easy to moderateOur tip...
Noteworthy attractions
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 ...
Kgaswane Mountain Reserve
Perfect for weekend hiking because of the easy access from both Johannesburg and Pretoria, Kgaswane Mountain Reserve is littered with beautiful r...
Madikwe Game Reserve
Madikwe Game Reserve is about 70 000 hectares of bushland, about 3 hours’ drive from Johannesburg. It is one of South Africa’s largest and most p...
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 t...
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 are...
Gary Player Country Club
Continually ranked the best golf course in South Africa, the Gary Player Golf course sets the standard. It is arguably the most famous course in ...
Lost City Country Club
Situated over a hill from the Gary Player Country Club, the Lost City’s layout is different in character. With the wide fairways and receptive gr...
Royal Bafokeng Stadium
Formally known as the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace, this stadium is situated in Rustenburg, which is a charming town at the foot of the Magaliesb...
Sun City Resort
The extravagant Sun City Resort complex is known the world over as a tourism hotspot. The Lost City is the obvious highlight of the Sun City comp...
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