Located in the gold rush country of South Africa, the city of Klerksdrop features mine tours, museums, nature reserves, hiking trails and old mining shafts dating to the 18th century. Golfing destinations in the North West Province are highlighted by Klerksdrop Golf Club featuring 18 scenic holes. Vacationing golfers will find abundant accommodations in Klerksdorp, some of which are located on nature reserves.
Elgro Hotel
Located just minutes from Klerksdorp in the North West Province, the Elgro Hotel provides convenient accommodations tastefully appointed with plush bedding and handsome furnishings. In-room amenities range from television and Internet to air conditioning and coffee making appliances. On-site dining takes place at Whitey's Private Bar, which also serves pub lunches. Additional guest amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, a hair salon and sewing shop.
Elgro Hotel
P.O. Box 1111
Potchefstroom, North West ZA
2520
011 (+27) 0 18 297 5411
potchefstroom.co.za/elgro
Protea Hotel Klerksdorp
Located near the airport and train station in the heart of Klerksdorp, the Protea Hotel Klerksdorp offers 94 executive rooms featuring satellite TV, Internet and air conditioning. Authentic Australian fare is served at the Saddles Steak Ranch, where libations also flow freely at the entertainment bar. A small dipping pool is available at the hotel. Nearby recreational activities range from golf and hockey, to cricket, karate, soccer, tennis and hiking.
Protea Hotel Klerksdorp
Barend and Margaretha Prinsloo Street
Klerksdorp
North West, South Africa 2571
011 (+27) 0 18 4642180
proteahotels.com
North Hills Country House
Situated on a private nature reserve teeming with acacia trees, the North Hills Country House features luxury accommodations in a memorable setting. In-room amenities include TV, bar, fridge, open fireplace and private patios. Among the recreational facilities include a swimming pool, sauna, lush gardens, hiking trails, jogging paths and an open fireplace in the dining room. Sunset Champagne gatherings are featured at Sunset Hill at the end of a trail named "Champagne Trail." Friday night happy hour is featured at Phillip's Bush Bar.
North Hills Country House
Dr Yusuf Dadoo Avenue
Klerksdorp, North West, South Africa
011 (+27) 0 18 468-6416
sa-venues.com
About The Author
Karen Sprinkles has been a freelance writer since 1988. She's currently the managing editor of a luxury home magazine and has written for regional newspapers and magazines. Sprinkles received the Award of Excellence from the Hawaii Book Publishers Association for "The Hawaii Home Book," which reached No. 1 on the Hawaii bestsellers list. She earned a bachelor's degree in English from the University of California.
