Villas Accommodation Near Vredefort Dome
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Easily seen from space, the Vredefort Dome is a gigantic crater caused by the impact of an asteroid. The crater situated in the Free State Province of South Africa is known as an astrobleme, the weathered remains of an asteroid impact zone. The Vredefort Dome spans over 300km in diameter and the impact has been dated to 2 billion years ago, making it one of the oldest impact sites on earth. It was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 2005.
The asteroid responsible for the impact was determined to be several kilometres in size that smashed into the earth at a speed of between 50000kph and 100000kph. It’s estimated that around 70km³ of solid rock would have been instantly vaporised at the core zone. While the actual crater cannot be seen from the ground (it is too vast, has been covered by sediments over the millennia and the area is too developed), the heat of... Show more
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Luxurious and large, Villas are ideal for those wanting to self-cater with all the comforts and amenities of high-end accommodation. These usually include several bedrooms, with at least the master ensuite. The kitchen and living areas are fully equipped with top-of-the-range facilities; making it easy to whip-up quick holiday meals or go full gourmet should you choose to. The lounge will have a full entertainment system, including Dstv, and wifi can be expected. Due to the general size of the Villas, they are best suited to families, with older children, or small to medium groups of friends.