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Bela-Bela, a Northern Sotho name meaning "Boiling-Boiling",
which is synonymous with the town's world-renowned hot water springs was discovered
by the Tswana's in the 1800's. Hot water bubbling out of the earth at approximately
22 000 liter per hour with a temperature of 53°C and the close proximity to
Gauteng make this destination even more popular. The area has pleasantly mild
climate during the winter months with an average of 286 sunny days every year
add to the popularity of this destination. Our temperature in summer range between
15,7°C - 29°C and winter from 6,7°C - 24°C. Our resorts offer
excellent accommodation, sport & recreation, conferencing, Big Five, hiking,
game drives, quad bikes and much much more. Activities & Places of
interest
- Golf - Horse Riding - 4x4 Trails - Quad Bikes
- Nature Hikes - Bird watching - Swimming - Game Drives - Hunting
- Watersport | - Thaba Kwena Crocodile Farm - Mokopa Reptile Park
- Shingwedzi Cheetah and Wild Dog Breeding Project - Datan Strawberry Farm
- Annual Bela-Bela Tourism Festival - Bela-Bela Dam | BRITISH
BLOCKHOUSE The blockhouse was erected by the British Soldiers to protect
the railway line against the Boers during the Second Freedom War. You can view
the blockhouse in the Industrial District via Paul Saur Road. The Municipality's
Test Grounds are on the same property. Unfortunately, there is no entrance into
the blockhouse. Contact the Tourism Office for more information.
CHRISTINA
PRETORIUS GRAVE The grave of Andries Pretorius' wife, Christina, can be
seen at the Voortrekker Cemetery behind the Municipality. Entrance to the cemetery
is in Luna Road. There are not entry fees and is open to the public to view at
any time. Contact the Tourism Office for more information. DATAN PADSTAL
Strawberries! You choose it, you pick it! You pay it, you enjoy it! 2km outside
of Bela-Bela on the Thabazimbi Road, where you can pick and chew
it! Tea garden and much more! DE DRAAI GIFTS Where time stood
still. Just outside of Bela-Bela, towards Modimolle (past Klein Kariba).
Gift shop and coffee shop with a variety of artwork and collectibles on sale.
Also offers accommodation. Please go to the GUEST HOUSE section on the front page
for more information and facilities. Telephone: 014 736 4755 DE
WILDT SHINGWEDZI Thanks to the dedicated pioneer research initiated by
Ann van Dyk, the Cheetah is today no longer on the endangered list. Observe these
world renowned De Wildt Cheetahs and Wild Dogs at close quarters or witness the
feeding of these magnificent captive born carnivorous. For accommodation facilities,
visit the GAME LODGE section on the front page.
Telephone: 014 734 1735 GENADE
CRECHE Two ladies bought an old neglected house & turned it into a
creche where preschool kids of surrounding farm workers could be properly cared
for. With limited funds they started to renovate the old place. They're dependant
on the donations of other well-wishers in the community & can't charge normal
creche fees for people who can't pay it. With donations of farm owners & other
organizations the creche opened in Nov '02 with 2 women caretakers & 15 children.
In Jan '03 they employed 1 more lady as the children increased. P layground toys,
a fleet of tri-cycles, a video machine & lots of educational materials has
been donated. A teacher offered to help teach the children to read & write.
They receive 3 meals per day & are cared for by the 2 caretakers, they're
washed & bathed when their mothers work late & are looked after until
their mothers can come to fetch them. The local clinic sister visits the creche
on request of the owner to keep an eye on their health. The owner plans to increase
the ablution facilities as well as the dining room & recreational space but
this can only be done in stages as they're completely dependant on donations.
We invite you to visit our facility. Call the Tourism Office for directions. THE
HOWZIT KWAGGA Arts & Crafts shop in the CBD of Bela-Bela, just opposit
the Forever Aventura Resort. African masks and curious are for sale. The Howzit
Kwagga supplies Hotels and Game Lodges. For wholesale, contact Fanie Hendricksz
on 082 898 6265. Tel: 014 736 3700 | Fax: 014 736 5950 E-mail: impiafrica@lantic.net
| Contact: Delanie Vos MOTH COMMEMORATION MONUMENT This commemoration
monument was erected in remembrance of those soldiers who had died during the
Second World War. It can be seen on the corner of Minnaar Street and Luna Way. OX
WAGON TRAILS The Ox Wagon Trails were eternalized in cement in 1939 in
front of the Bela-Bela Municipal Offices. PEACE
MONUMENT The Peace Monument is situated at the Waterfront in front of
the Information Office of the Limpopo and Bela-Bela CTA. The monument is one of
only a few in the Limpopo, erected during the year 2000. Contact the Tourism Office
for more information.
THABA KWENA The largest crocodile farm
in SA open to the public. Informative guided tours daily (9am - 4pm). Special
rates for school groups and senior citizens. Browse around in the curio shop,
buy vacuum packed crocodile meat and enjoy a snack in the tea garden. Don't miss
feeding time! Book breakfast and lunch (groups of 10 plus only!). Telephone:
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