Wag n Bietjie Lodge is situated in the Northern Cape and it has lots to offer in terms of surrounding attractions. The overall attraction of the Northern Cape lies in its authentic beauty and contrast of wide open spaces of semi-dessert and lusciousness of vegetation after the rain. It also has a wide variety of fauna and flora and it is perfect for photographic safaris. The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and the Augrabies Falls are furthermore some of the best-known tourist attractions of the Northern Cape. Wag n Bietjie Lodge is situated between Kimberley and Hope Town on the N12 and is, therefore, a perfect stopover for travelers between Cape Town and Johannesburg. Except for the natural beauty of Wag n Bietjie Lodge, there is also a variety of other attractions to consider.
Wild Hearts Rehabilitation Centre
The Wild Hearts Rehabilitation Centre (www.wildhearts.co.za) focus on the rehabilitation of injured or orphaned animals and re-introduce them back into their native habitat. The centre is home to a variety of game, from lions, a brown hyena, genet, caracal, serval, monkeys and baboons, and buffalo. In addition, the centre is home to antelope like roan, sable and of course, also rhinos. Most of the animals will be freed when they are healthy and ready. There will be however a few animals that will be looked after at the Wild Hearts premises for life.
Attractions at the lodge
The lodge provides a sanctuary for people looking for a relaxing atmosphere away from the buzz of the city. The waterhole in front of the lodge ensures that one does not have to travel anywhere to experience wildlife and tranquility. In addition, the swimming pool, sundowners and game drives ensure a satisfying stay.
Pre-Primary School nearby Wag n Bietjie Lodge
The school gives the children of the area an opportunity to go to a school that can prepare them for primary school. The school focus on the educational, emotional and social development of all the children and is free to the children in the vicinity. Wintershoek Pre-Primary School also provides two nourishing meals a day for the children attending. The lodge has the privilege to provide the meals for the school.
Magersfontein Memorial Golf Estate Attraction
The Magersfontein Memorial Golf Estate is close to the lodge and offers an 18 hole golf course. “The course will test the scratch golfer and challenge all who love the game. You will navigate through the myriad of waterways avoiding the springbuck and resident swans. Riveted bunkers are a feature with many holes mirroring the very best the world has to offer” (http://www.mmge.co.za).
Big Hole of Kimberley Attraction
The Big Hole of Kimberley is the largest hand-made hole in South Africa. The hole measures half a kilometer in width as has a surface area of 42 acres. The Big Hole is also a world class tourism facility. It offers tours, a diamond exhibition and unique insight into the diamond mining industry. The restaurants, surrounded by the relics of Kimberley’s early days, contributes to the atmosphere of this attraction.
Conclusion
Whether you are looking for adventure, wildlife, history or tranquillity, it seems like you might have found your place.
Sources
http://www.7continentslist.com/interesting-facts-about-the-big-hole.php
http://www.experiencenortherncape.com/visitor/activities/big-hole-kimberley