Kimberley in South Africa will always be synonymous with the rich and often sad history of diamond mining, and is effectively in the middle of the country.
Kimberley has a range of accommodation to meet the requirements of visitors, and one can find a variety of comfortable hotels, guesthouses, bed and breakfasts and self-catering accommodation for those requiring their own space. Facilities vary from establishment to establishment but hotels are comfortable and visitors will always receive a warm South African welcome.
Top Things to do and see in Kimberley
A visit to the vast Big Hole, in the middle of the town, shows where miners dug with picks and shovels to try to access the diamond riches deep underground.
Take a day out at Mokala National Park, the newest National Park in South Africa, and try to spot all sorts of wildlife, including white and black rhinos.
See the Diggers' Memorial, a powerful sculpture in honour of past and present diggers.
Kimberley Hotels
Kimberley's attractions are particularly interesting for visitors fascinated by the history of diamond mining and its contribution to the riches of South Africa. Kimberley accommodation provides options for all budgets and for travellers who like to have some freedom of movement. Thus self-catering opportunities, well equipped with pleasant spaces for relaxing, cooking and eating, are an attractive possibility. Cheap hotels in Kimberley, apartments, bed and breakfast accommodation and guesthouses complete the picture.
Cultural Attractions
The middle of South Africa may not appear to be a place to find a collection of 16th and 17th Century Flemish and Dutch Old Masters, but they are there for art lovers in the William Humphreys Art Gallery. The Big Hole and Kimberley Mine Museum is a major draw for the history of diamond mining and the opportunity to go underground as well as peer into the gigantic manmade hole itself.