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Kimberley Reviews

4.3 out of 5

Henk Van Kleef

Friendly people

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Kimberley Reviews

Henk Van Kleef
12 November 2023

Friendly people

Superb. 5 out of 5
Gemma Reid
04 September 2020

Museums
Big Hole
Nearby: Mokala, Broadwater Parkrun

Fabulous. 4 out of 5
Alda Agrella
01 March 2020

Food and friendly people.

Fabulous. 4 out of 5
Judie Schickerling
06 January 2020

Big hole and museums.

Okay. 3 out of 5
Glenda Labuschagne
11 November 2019

Shopping and the fascilities for disabled.

Superb. 5 out of 5
CM ERASMUS
04 November 2019

Everything!

Superb. 5 out of 5

More info about Kimberley

What began as a discovery of a small shiny stone on the Orange River in 1866 culminated in an enormous diamond rush to the Kimberley area 5 years later, and eventually resulted in a town now firmly associated with diamonds. Kimberley is the capital of the Northern Cape Province in South Africa and takes its name from the Earl of Kimberley who annexed the diamond mines for Britain in 1873.

Kimberley’s most striking feature is the Big Hole, a gigantic hole created by miners seeking instant wealth. This massive manmade hole conceals the suffering and sacrifice made to source the jewels during the diamond boom that lasted for 43 years.

It was diamonds that contributed to the wealth of the city too, with the De Beers mining company and other corporates responsible for the architectural gems found in the town centre.

When viewed from high above, the roads radiating out in all directions appear as the... Show more