Lilydale is on the banks of the Riet River, which has good fly-fishing. Its self-catering units, especially the thatched chalets, are perfect for getting back to nature.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
25.64 MILES
Although the R50 million that turned the Big Hole into a world-class tourist destination came from De Beers, touring the world’s largest hand-dug hole…
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Wildebeest Kuil Rock Art Centre
27.05 MILES
On a site owned by the !Xun and Khwe San people, who were relocated from Angola and Namibia in 1990, this small sacred hill has 400-plus rock engravings…
25.89 MILES
One of the country’s best public galleries, with changing exhibitions of contemporary South African work, as well as a surprisingly good collection of…
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16.1 MILES
Mokala is a land of grassy plains studded with rocky hills and indigenous camel thorn trees (Tswana for the latter is 'mokala'). The species of tree is an…
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25.98 MILES
This comprehensive museum warrants a visit of an hour or two. It covers the Second Anglo-Boer War and South Africa's role in WWI. The star though is the…
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12.86 MILES
This was the site of an important battle in the Second Anglo-Boer War. There's a small museum, as well as a decent audio-visual exhibit that shows what…
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26.21 MILES
This ethnographic gallery holds a wonderful collection of photographs of Southern African tribes taken in the 1920s and 1930s, before many aspects of…
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Northern Cape Provincial Legislature Building
24.72 MILES
This striking building was designed to reflect the culture, nature and history of Kimberley and the Northern Cape. The cone-shaped brown tower, studded…
Nearby Northern Cape attractions
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It's a good idea to start your Mokala visit at this small museum, which gives information on the history and geology of the park. There's a touch station…
12.86 MILES
This was the site of an important battle in the Second Anglo-Boer War. There's a small museum, as well as a decent audio-visual exhibit that shows what…
16.1 MILES
Mokala is a land of grassy plains studded with rocky hills and indigenous camel thorn trees (Tswana for the latter is 'mokala'). The species of tree is an…
4. Northern Cape Provincial Legislature Building
24.72 MILES
This striking building was designed to reflect the culture, nature and history of Kimberley and the Northern Cape. The cone-shaped brown tower, studded…
25.5 MILES
This sandstone memorial remembers the soldiers who died defending the British-held city in the 124-day Siege of Kimberley, which took place during the…
6. Sol Plaatje Museum & Library
25.56 MILES
This museum, dedicated to activist and writer Sol Plaatje, occupies the house where he lived until his death in 1932. Panels tell the story of his life –…
25.64 MILES
Although the R50 million that turned the Big Hole into a world-class tourist destination came from De Beers, touring the world’s largest hand-dug hole…
8. William Humphreys Art Gallery
25.89 MILES
One of the country’s best public galleries, with changing exhibitions of contemporary South African work, as well as a surprisingly good collection of…