Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Phalaborwa Info and Accommodation

According to geologists, about 2000 years ago a spectacular volcanic eruption took place in the Phalaborwa area. As a direct result a gigantic volcanic pipe was formed.This volcanic pipe is richly loaded with minerals and metals such as copper, mica, gold, iron, vermiculite, phosphate and zirconium.Hundreds of years ago Sotho tribes first settled in the area bounded by the Olifants and Letaba rivers. They soon realized they were settling into an unfavorable area and relocated back to this fertile bushveld valley.They named the area Phalaborwa and settled here. Evidence of mining in clay smelting ovens of iron and copper abound in the area.The name Phalaborwa means "better than the South". Our town was crowned as the Cleanest Town in South Africa for 2005.

Nelspruit Accommodation

Nelspruit, from farming town to the provincial capitol of the Mpumalanga. From meager beginnings to a booming centre of industry and economic growth. Since its inception as the capital in 1995, this former farming community has really taken off.

Mpumalanga (Place where the sun rises) is serviced by an excellent road system which means that it is totally accessible to tourists. It is also well served by a number of smaller airports.
Today, Nelspruit is flourishing. It is a major tourist destination offering a rich and wide variety to visitors with arguably the most sought after attraction, the Kruger National Park, in it's proximity.

Mpumalanga Highlands

Welcome to the diverse and endlessly fascinating Mpumalanga Highlands. Situated in the Emakhazeni Region, this is the very heart of Mpumalanga (which, by the way, means ‘place of the rising sun’), and peers over the dramatic edge of the escarpment to the Lowveld below.
The Mpumalanga Highlands Tourism Region comprises the towns of Emakhazeni-Belfast, Enthokozweni-Machadodorp, Emgwenya-Waterval Boven and Emnotweni-Dullstroom. (To avoid confusion during Mpumalanga’s proposed name change process, we’ll refer to the proposed new name of towns hyphenated with its previous name.)

Dullstroom Accommodation

Regarded as one of the coldest towns in Mpumalanga, it is one of South Africa's premier flyfishing destinations, along with Underberg, Kwa Zulu Natal. The town is situated at 2100 m above sea level, making this one of the highest towns in the country. Dullstroom features the highest railway station in South Africa at 2,077 m above sea level.

Dullstroom was established in 1883 by Dutchman Wolterus Dull to settle Dutch immigrants who made their way to the place of "eternal mist". The first settlers from Holland arrived during the period 1884-1887.

Cullinan South Africa

Cullinan is a small town situated about 30 km to the east of Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. Part of the Dinokeng region of South Africa.

The town was named after Sir Thomas Cullinan who discovered a rich diamond pipe here in 1902. The semidetached houses in town were built in 1904 as housing for mine employees.
In the second World War, the largest allied POW camp in Africa was established here and till today the graves of 264 Italian POW's are still preserved. Sir Herbert Baker designed St George's Anglican stone church.

Colesberg Info and Accommodation

Colesberg was first inhabited by stone-age hunter-gatherers. Then by ‘trekboere' in the early 19th century. In 1814, the inhabitants set up mission station in the hopes of restoring peace to an extremely unruly area of the Cape Colony. The second mission station, called Hepzibah, attracted over 1 700 /Xam San (Bushmen). This caused great alarm among the settlers who felt unsafe and their security was threatened. In 1818 the Cape Colonial Government put an end to the mission work.

Accommodation Bethlehem

Bethlehem Eastern Freestate

Situated as the last stop between Gauteng and the ever-increasing-in-popularity Clarens, Bethlehem offers a bit of Eastern Freestate haven for the weary traveler. Come and visit this jewel of the Eastern Freestate and be amazed by the warmth and hospitality in this lovely town. Whether you want accommodation at very affordable rates, a large variety of restaurants or just want to get away from the bustle of city life, Bethlehem is reachable - being only 3 hours drive from Gauteng.