The Big Hole Official Site | Tourist Attractions in Kimberley

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 as one of the deepest cavities excavated by man with a depth of 200m. 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 Kimberley.

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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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Entrance Fees
Adults – R140 per person
Children – R100 per child (4 to 12 Years)
Family Package – R480 (2 Adults and 3 Children ( aged 4 -12))
Pensioners – R100 only on Mondays and Wednesdays
Students – R120 (must provide valid student card to qualify for discount)

Special Rates for Schools, Adult, Student and Pensioner Groups of more than 20.

Please contact us for group rates (Groups of 20 or more) on The Official Big Hole Website(thebighole.com).

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.

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THE VISITORS CENTRE

The Visitor Centre tells the multi-faceted story of diamonds, this includes the lives of the people that sought them, the tools they used and the wealth they generated.

In the Visitor Centre, guests will have the opportunity to join a tour with a Site Guide.

The Big Hole Facility is wheelchair friendly.
No firearms or pets are allowed on the premises.
Qualified First Aid Staff on duty throughout the day.
For Group booking call (+27) 053-839-4600.

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 of 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.

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