Marikana, Bojanala Region
Just into the North West province, Marikana lies between Hartbeespoort and Rustenburg in the Bojanala region, best described as the part of the province that lies closest to Gauteng and regarded as the most scenic part, covered in natural bushveld vegetation with the Magaliesberg adding a further attraction to visitors.
This is the quarter of the Royal Bafokeng, some 3 million, Setswana speaking indigenous people who took the mining community to task during the 1980s when they demanded compensation and royalties from the companies mining platinum in the area. Their farms today are located on the Merensky Reef where some of the richest deposits of chrome and platinum are found, and they’ve used royalties from mining to build a solid infrastructure for themselves, including schools, roads, clinics and a sports complex.
Nearby Rustenburg is said to be the third oldest town of what was once the Transvaal (over the Vaal River) province and en route to the Lost City / Sun City complex, an international attraction that includes two designer golf courses, a huge casino and the Valley of Waves that provides hours of water fun for children.
Marikana lies in the Pilanesberg and right next to the Pilanesberg Game Reserve, home to an incredible array of animals, including the Big Five. And, if you’re really short of things to do, the Cradle of Humankind lies across the Magaliesberg, Hartbeespoort and Rustenburg regions providing myriad examples of Stone Age relics.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Maroela Guesthouse
Situated in the quaint town of Brits in the North West Province of South Africa, Maroela Guesthouse offers ultimate comfort and relaxation. Our f...
Mziki Safari Lodge
Mziki Safari Lodge offers a natural haven for eco-travellers looking for an encounter with the African bush. Set on 12 500 acres of prime bushvel...
N4 Guest Lodge
Situated in Donkerhoek, N4 Guest Lodge offers accommodation in 14 en-suite rooms. Each unit has its own entrance and covered parking. Braai facil...
Sun City Cabanas
The most relaxed and casual of all Sun City's hotels, the Sun City Cabanas is a lakeside hideaway situated in the Sun City Resort. The Cabanas op...
Terra Casa
This charming guesthouse is located in one of Rustenburg's prestige residential areas. If you are looking for an extraordinary, earthly experienc...
Ukutula Lion Lodge
Ukutula Lodge offers guests luxury self catering accommodation and the unique opportunity to interact with lions and to handle the lion cubs. We ...
Buffalo Thorn Lodge
Buffalo Thorn Lodge is nestled in the heart of Black Rhino Game Reserve, within the Pilanesberg National Park in a malaria free area. Buffalo Tho...
Lavender House at Thirsty Falls
Lavender House is nestled against the southern slopes of the Magaliesberg Mountains 3 km off the R24, between Magaliesburg and Rustenburg. Lavend...
Rosewood Country Lodge
The beautiful Rosewood Country Lodge is set atop the Magaliesberg Mountain with spectacular views. This is a great choice for a stay in Rustenbur...
Things to do in the area
Magaliesberg Canopy Tour
Staying at any of the Magaliesberg accommodation spots is a treat for so many reasons. The area is characterised by the looming rugged faces of o...
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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