Zeerust, Central Region
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) and the Madikwe Game Reserve (90 km north of Zeerust).
Deep in the heart of the North West Province, just past Groot Marico, and on the way to Botswana, is the commercial town of Zeerust. This is part of the Ramotshere Moiloa Municipality, and is nestled within the unrivalled beauty of the exquisite Marico River Valley.
Having been established in 1867, Zeerust has a long and interesting history. It was originally a farm, on which a fort and a church were built. This was the beginning of what would grow and develop into a town. Originally, it was known as Coetzee-Rust, which was then shortened to its modern name. It soon became popular as a trading town.
The town occupies an area of just over 57 square kilometres and is home to about 10 000 folk. Most of the local inhabitants speak either Afrikaans or Tswana. The landscape around it is made up of citrus, cattle, maize, wheat, and tobacco farms, which lend the countryside a breath-taking splendour. In addition, mining is an important industry here, with chromite and fluorite being the main products available.
Because Zeerust is situated N4, it is on the way to Botswana. As a result, tourism is a growing industry here. Tourist attractions in and around Zeerust include the Dinokana Mission Lehurutshe, Ikalafeng Monument, Kleinfontein Memorial and Marula Kop.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Tapologo Lodge
Tapologo Lodge is situated on the N4 Platinum Highway, 2km before Zeerust. Accommodating up to 38 guests, this is the ideal place for an overnigh...
Modern Home
Modern Home is a quaint holiday cottage offering self-catering accommodation in Zeerust, ideal for a family or a group of friends. The house has ...
At Rest Guesthouse
At Rest Guesthouse is situated in Zeerust and offers quality accommodation, ideally suited for business travellers and overnight guests. It is a ...
Kareespruit Game Ranch & Guest House
Situated in Zeerust, Kareespruit Game Ranch and Guest House offers a relaxing environment for guests with a busy lifestyle. There is a variety of...
Things to do in the area
Doornrivier 4x4 Trail
Experience the African Bushveld in your 4x4 at Doornrivier. This 12km long trail will take a total of fourteen to fourty-eight hours to complete...
Noteworthy attractions
Barberspan Bird Sanctuary
Regarded as one of the largest waterfowl sanctuaries in Southern Africa, Barberspan Bird Sanctuary is a huge 2000 hectare body of water that is R...
Botsalano Game Reserve
Botsalano Game Reserve lies just north of Mafikeng close to the Botswana border. It is also the site of one of the oldest volcanic craters in the...
Mafikeng Game Reserve
The Mafikeng Game Reserve is 4 600 hectares of open Kalahari grassland and acacia thorn scrub - a typical African landscape of sour mixed bushvel...
Molopo Game Reserve
Molopo Game Reserve is a 24 000 hectare game reserve set right up against the Botswana border in the far western corner of the North West provinc...
Leopard Park Golf Club
Situated in dry and dusty Mmabatho, The skillfully constructed Leopard Park golf course is like an oasis in the desert with water coming into pla...
Lichtenburg Game Breeding Centre
The Lichtenburg Game Breeding Centre lies virtually outside the town of Lichtenburg, between Coligny and Mafikeng on the R503, two hours from Joh...
Molemane Eye Nature Reserve
For a fabulous weekend away at a relaxing retreat, get to the Molemane Eye in the North West Province. This petite nature reserve is a great plac...
Kortkloof Cultural Village
The Kortkloof Cultural Village is located in the Kortkloof Valley in amongst the hills of the Swartruggens, near Groot Marico. The village is dee...
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