Accommodation near Kimberley Big Hole Museum
When one mentions Kimberley, it is more
often than not followed by 'the Big Hole' in the same breath. The city and its main attraction after all, are
more or less synonymous. The Big Hole Museum is an ode to the hole's
history (which is intrinsically linked to the city's history) and is the only
way in which to get a glimpse of this old site.
Kimberley is known as a major hub for diamond mining and the
town's original purpose for being was to support the mushrooming diamond-mining
industry in the area. The Kimberley Big
Hole harks back to the early days of this industry.
What is now a hole over 200 metres deep, was believe it or not, once a small
flat-topped hill known as Colesberg
Koppie. The story goes that a group of men were surveying the bottom area
of the koppie for diamonds. A cook in
their party was sent up to the top as a
punishment for being drunk, and told
not to return unless it was with a diamond. Sure enough, he returned carrying a small, rough specimen and
within no time at all the top of the koppie
was being excavated by many hopefuls. It was in this period; the early 1870's,
that the hill became a hole.
The developing mine, which was located on
the De Beers family property, was closed in 1914 after 22.6 million tonnes of
earth had been removed along with 13.6 million carats' worth of diamonds.
Today the Kimberley Big Hole Museum puts the events into context using film and
displays, which include the recreation of a 19th century mine shaft and a vault of real diamonds. The museum also provides insights into the
process which transforms a rough diamond into the sparkly object most of us are
familiar with (if only from the pages of a magazine).
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If you are touring South Africa and would like to tour Kimberley and visit the birth place of Harry Oppenheimer, the Kimberley big hole and Kimberley mine museum, and many other local historical attra... More Info
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The Savoy Hotel & Conference Centre, was established in 1892 and is one of the oldest and most enchanting hotels in Kimberley.
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Experience the tranquility, comfort and personal attention, found at our Luxurious Guesthouse, nestled in the heart of the "Diamond City". Here everything is done with style and attention to detail.
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Sundowner Lodge - You are welcome. Ever since Kimberley's diamond rush days, discerned visitors to the Diamond Fields placed a high premium on excellent accommodation and pampering service.
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The unique design features twelve north-facing luxury suites and one bachelor apartment.
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Jungnickel guesthouse is a turn of the century Victorian House restored to perfection with 7 luxurious en-suite bedrooms. Our rooms have private entrances, coffee making facilities, DSTV and air cons.... More Info
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Hadida Guest House offers comfortable and private accommodation in fully equipped single/double and family units, in Kimberley, South Africa. We are conveniently situated in a quiet street, less than ... More Info
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Luxurious rooms and bathrooms for mirror lovers, showers comfortable for two with double basins, corner and free-standing baths, wall faced and wall hung toilets, awesome night view and braai's for th... More Info
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The Nook B&B offers the very best in B&B accommodation in a relaxing tranquil garden environment at reasonable rates. Within walking distance to the City Centre, Virgin Active Gym, eating houses and t... More Info
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McKala is a luxury and tranquil guest house situated in the place known as the Diamond City of the Northern Cape Province, Kimberley, very well situated with nearby access to malls, hospitals, airport... More Info
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Kimberley Reviews
Kimberley
My last visit to Kimberly was 1989. The "Big Hole" viewing has improved no end with the new Diamond Big Hole museum and the old street which is also lit at night giving a very authentic feel to that era of time. I suggest a two day stay will cover the prominent sights including the McGregor museum and the Magersfontein Battle fields.
- Heather Darby
Kimberley
Nice to see things happening in my old home town!
- Sanita Welgemoed
Kimberley
Wonderful place, warm friendly people. I will definitely visit Kimberley again.
- Maggie Grootboom
Kimberley
Kimberley is well worth a visit! Historically speaking, a most interesting place and much to keep one busy. Good eateries and great shopping too!
- Louise Cloete
Kimberley
Kimberley is worth visiting. I did not see much of the town because of the nature of my visit. Am hoping to come back again as it is a tourist attraction.
- Busisiwe Sishuba