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| Central Region | North West Central
Attractions and Destinations, South Africa: Bordering Botswana, the Central
Region is home to Mafikeng, the capital of the province. Aptly named, the slogan of the
capital is "The City of Goodwill". It is a rapidly growing, modern, residential,
administrative and commercial town, that contrasts with its fascinating history. The area
is fairly flat and dry in the west, becoming bushveld towards the east. The region offers
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 ... |
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 Mafikeng |
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Mafikeng is the capital of the North West
Province. In 1885 the Warren expedition was sent to Mafikeng to restore stolen land back
to the Barolong people. During their stay two forts were built on either side of the
Molopo River, Kanon Kopje and Warrens Fort. Artillery shells can still be found at the
site which has a commemorative plaque and offers an elevated view of Mafikeng.
The Kgotla, a tribal meeting place of the Barolong Boo Ratshidi, is nearby in Motshiwa and
has a monument to the Barolong who died in action during the Siege of Mafikeng in
1899-1900. In 1960 a small display relating to the Siege of Mafikeng was set up in the
town hall, an ornate building with pressed iron ceilings, which is now the Mafikeng
Museum. The exhibits have been augmented to reflect the culture and history of the area
and to commemorate the Anglo-Boer War centenary. |
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| Lichtenburg |
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| Lichtenburg is situated
approximately 230 km west of Johannesburg on the main route to Mmabatho. As a result of
natural water resources and wide-open spaces, Lichtenburg has a natural charm in the
slightly arid North West. |
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| Accommodation - Lichtenburg
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| Groot
Marico |
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The rustic town
of Groot Marico is a typical North West town, brimming with historical charm and
atmosphere. The Marico district, made famous through the books of Herman Charles Bosman
and the colourful characters he invented, is the land of mampoer, breathtakingly strong
spirit distilled from fruit.
Tourist attractions include the Kortkloof Tswana Village; Langkloof and Enzelsberg hiking
trails; Mampoer Farms; Marico Bushveld Tours; Marico Dam Nature Reserve; Bushmen rock
paintings; Groot Marico/Charles Herman Bosman week-ends. |
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| Delareyville |
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Founded in 1914 this town produces
maize, groundnuts and sunflowers. The Dutch Reformed Church in Maun Street is a national
monument. The Earth Satellite Station was erected in 1998 to improve telecommunications in
southern Africa.
There are facilities for golf, tennis, bowls, rugby, squash, cricket and swimming. Barberspan, with
its prolific bird life, fishing and boating is 15km away. |
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| Ottosdal |
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Ottosdal is situated in the centre
of the North West Province. The main routes to and from Gauteng (the economic centre of
South Africa) pass through the town to the neighbouring countries of Namibia and Botswana.
Ottosdal is the only place in South Africa where the unique "Wonderstone" or
Pyrophyllite, is found and mined.
Attractions include the British Fort, Trenches and Cemeteries (dating from the Anglo-Boer
War, 1899 to 1902), San Rock Engravings, Stone Age Implements and Structures, the Garden
of Remembrance and Old Water Mill, built around 186o which is now a national monument. |
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| Zeerust |
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| Mixed farming and mining of
minerals (lead and chrome) are the backbone of the economy in the bushveld town of
Zeerust. Attractions include the Kleinfontein Memorial, Kaditshwene Village Ruins, the
Zeerust Museum, Marula Kop (an Iron Age settlement 50km north of Zeerust), the Madikwe Game Reserve (90 km
north of Zeerust). |
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| Lichtenburg
Game Breeding Centre |
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| The Lichtenburg Game Breeding
Centre is a 1,000 ha Potgietersrus reserve, owned by the National Zoological Gardens and
maintained as a game breeding centre. As well as rare South African game, several exotic
species such as llama and pygmy hippopotamus can be seen here. Of the southern African
mammal species, black rhinoceros, waterbuck tsessebe, giraffe,
and plains zebra
roam the flat, open grassland and the bush-covered hillsides. Many bird
species are present. |
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| Barberspan
Bird Sanctuary |
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| The Barberspan Bird Sanctuary is a
huge 2,000 ha body of water located between Delareyville and Sannieshof. The Reserve is
one of the largest waterfowl sanctuaries in South Africa and is a pioneer in
ornithological research. Bird Life South Africa has declared it an important national
birding site. Given then that it is also a RAMSAR Convention-accredited wetland of
international importance for migratory birds and waterfowl, it is well worth visit. ... More > |
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