Batsumi Luxury Guesthouse

Northern Cape


This opulent new guesthouse in Galeshewe has large, high-ceilinged rooms with huge, modern bathrooms. There's a leafy internal patio with comfy couches scattered around the edge of the pool. Meals are served in a light-filled dining room and a small pub was in the making when we visited.


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