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| Gum Tree
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| Hull Str. / Old Bloemfontein |
| Road (R 64) |
| Kimberley |
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| PO. Box 777 |
| Kimberley 8300 |
| South Africa |
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| Phone +27 (0)53 832 85 77 |
| Fax +27 (0)53 831 54 09 |
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Famous for its diamonds, Kimberley
is the capital of the Northern Cape. Here diggers and adventurers
from all over the world collected in the 1870's, around what was to become
the Big Hole, the biggest ever excavated by pick and shovel.
Cecil John Rhodes and Barney Barnato
established De Beers Consolidated Mines, to eventually control the diamond
industrie world wide. The city's museums recall those early days
and tours are conducted underground to watch today's miners at work.
South Africa's last remaining tram
runs from the city hall to the Big Hole every hour, stopping on request
at Kimberley's oldest pub. |
| Gum Tree Lodge is a complex of historic
buildings, formerly De Beers final recovery plant, in five hectares of
well-wooded grounds - hence the name "Gum Tree Lodge".
There is a swimming pool with a children's
playground. Guests may cater for themselves or enjoy a drink at the
adjoining Old Digger's Restaurant.
Accommodation comprises 150 beds
in double bunk dorms, twin bedded rooms, and a honeymoon suite, all at
budget prices.
You reach the city centre in 10 minutes,
the airport in 20 minutes and a pleasure resort in 30 minutes. |
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