THE PLACE AMONG ROCKS

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THE PLACE AMONG ROCKS

Discover Mahikeng

The Place Among Rocks



The original name of the city, Mahikeng, literally means “the place among rocks”. The name refers to the volcanic rocks that provided temporary shelter to Stone Age humans in their hunt on animals drinking water in the Molopo River.



Most visitors to Mahikeng, are surprised to find there is more to the town than the Anglo Boer War, the Mahikeng Siege and the Boy Scouts. Although the city prides itself on these three historically important events, all of them well documented, there is much, much more to he seen.

 

 

Visit the Mahikeng Museum to view the extensive ethnographic and Anglo-Boer War exhibits. To the south east of Mahikeng is Kanon Kopje, a defensive fort built during the Warren Expedition of 1885. Nearby the Kgotla of the Barolong Boora Tshidi, the tribal meeting place of Chief Montshoia. A monument honouring the Barolong who died during the Mahikeng siege stands beside another in recognition of Kgosi Besele Montshoia, head of the Barolong Regiment during the siege. Also nearby is the Mahikeng, Siege Cemetery.


 

The 4600 ha Mahikeng Game Reserve hosts a wide variety of game and is on the principal breeding parks for White Rhino. The Manyane Game Lodge features a lion enclosure and crocodile camp. 30 km west of the city, the Botsalano Game Reserve is a popular weekend attraction for game viewing.


 

To the south of the road to Vryburg is the Lotlamoreng Cultural Reserve and Montshiwua Dam where there is a cultural village, recreational area and a demarcated waterfowl sanctuary. Nearby is the Modimola Dam, an angling and weekend picnicking site.


 

Moving to the east the inland diving venue at Wondergat, a vast under water network of caves used principally for diving instruction.


Mahikeng is served by excellent hotels, guesthouses and bed & breakfast establishments. There is a casino located at the Tusk Mmabatho Casino Resort. 

There are two golf courses: the Leopard Park Golf Club, located in the western suburbs and the Mahikeng Golf Club.

Which of the attractins around Mahikeng would you like to experience the most.?

Visit the official North West Tourism Board profile on WAYN, where you can explore amazing photos, videos and travel inspirations.

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