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
Nkala Safari Lodge
Situated in the Pilanesberg National Park, Nkala Safari Lodge is an exclusive use lodge. The lodge is ideal for those who would like to explore t...
Willow Manor Guest House
Willow Manor Guest House Brits is an elegant balance between old and modern luxury accommodation in Brits, which is a small mining and farming to...
The Palace At The Lost City
Situated on the world famous Sun City Accommodation and Pleasure Complex and voted one of the top hotels, The Palace is surely one of the most ex...
Tambuti Lodge
Tambuti Lodge can be found in the Black Rhino Game Reserve and is just 33km from Sun City. Here you can enjoy magnificent game drives, game walks...
Mamagalie Lodge
Mamagalie Mountain Lodge is situated in the heart of the magnificent Magaliesberg mountain range, a short 90 minute journey from Johannesburg. We...
The Pecan Lake Guesthouse
The Pecan Lake is a holiday home with five en-suite bedrooms (sleeps 10). The meticulously designed spaces ensure that your stay is characterised...
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...
ANEW Resort Hunters Rest
Hunters Rest is a picturesque sub-tropical country resort nestled between the Magalies Mountains only one and a half hour's drive from Johannesbu...
Lily Park Lodge
Lily Park Lodge offers accommodation in Rustenburg, North West Province. The lodge is close to the Waterfall Mall Shopping Centre and the Safari ...
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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