A LASTING LEGACY FOR THE PEOPLE OF KIMBERLEY
THE BIG HOLE
Kimberley Big Hole History
150 years ago, the site of the Big Hole was a
featureless, flat-topped hill. When word spread
that diamonds had been discovered, thousands of
prospectors, armed with nothing more than picks,
shovels and hope, descended on Kimberley and
created the largest hand-dug excavation in the
world.
Kimberly is one of the most unique and authentic
historical destinations in South Africa, because
of the Kimberley diamond mine, which occupies a
surface of 17 hectares, 463 meters wide, for a
depth of 240 meters, and it used to be active
since 1871 to 1914. The Big Hole in Kimberley is
considered for one of the deepest cavities
excavated by man with a depth of 200 m2. Next to
the Big Hole is the Kimberley Mine Museum, the
first ever discovery of diamond reserves in the
country. One of the most interesting facts about
the Big Hole in Kimberley is that after the mining
operations were finally over, the Big Hole become
the most visited tourist attraction in
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The Old Town
The Old Town brings the New Rush era to life, where the hopeful, the desperate and the determined flocked to the town of Kimberley to seek their fortunes.
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IT’S A BIG WORLD OUT THERE
Book a ticket
Adult – R100
Child – R60 (4 to 12 Years)
Family of 2 Adults and 3 children 4 to 12 years – R320
Pensioner – R80 only on Mondays
Student – R80 (must provide valid student card to qualify for discount)
Please contact us for group rates (Groups of 20 or more) on The Official Big Hole Website (thebighole.co.za).
THE VISITORS CENTRE
The Big Hole, Kimberley
Welcome to a diamonds seekers destiny. Come and experience a day in a miner’s life, explore a “Hole” new experience.
What caused the Big Hole in Kimberley?
A camp of diggers began working in 1872. The
crew was around 50.000, but as the work
progressed many men met their deaths because of
mining accidents, the unsanitary conditions,
scarcity of water and vegetables also took a
toll on the workers. Many people refer to the
Big Hole in South Africa as a cursed mine.
The Big Hole Official Site is offering to all tourists the opportunity to join the informative Kimberley Big Hole tours and visit the old town, the Makala National Park, the Diggers’ Memorial and you can use the lift to have an underground experience that kids will find thrilling.
The Big Hole Kimberley. You’ll Dig It!.
THE VISITORS CENTRE
The Visitor Centre tells the multi-faceted story of diamonds, this includes the of the people that sought them, the tools they used and the wealth they generated.
In the Visitor Centre guest will have the opportunity to join a tour with a Site Guide.
The Big Hole Facility is wheelchair friendly
No Fire arm or pets are allowed on the premises
Qualified First Aid Staff on duty throughout the
day
For Group booking call 053-830 4417 (20)
Tourist Attractions in Kimberley
Welcome to Kimberley, Northern Cape in the Republic of South Africa. The diamond-mining center of the south of the continent offers something for everybody. Whether you are into outdoor activities or a history buff there are many tourist attractions in Kimberley you can visit. The beautiful gardens and squares of the city are full with historical memorials. Hop over to the Alexander McGregor – Kimberley Mine Museum which houses significant Khoisan collections of artifacts, or the Duggan-Cronin Bantu Gallery which exhibits photographs of African miners from the early 20th century. Or if you feel more adventurous, or you are looking for entertainment in Kimberley South Africa, descend into the big holes around the city which were active mines in the past century. Or if you’re not feeling very adventurous you can always pick up a laptop or phone and get your entertainment fix right away and visit the best site for casino games. Plus, bonus codes that will enable you to play without making any deposits with real money and at the same time give you a chance to win big.
Contact The Big Hole Official Site
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