Kedar Country Hotel
Just 5km away from the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace, one of the stadiums that will be hosting the 2010 Soccer World Cup, Kedar Country Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa offers 62 elegantly finished rooms and 8 fully equipped conference rooms.
Some 20 years ago, Recreation Africa purchased a portion of Boekenhoutfontein, the historic farm of President Paul Kruger. Over the years, adjoining land has been acquired, culminating in the consolidation of an area of some 1000 acres, which has been game fenced and populated with a
wide variety of game, including eland, blesbok, impala, bushbuck, nyala, kudu, zebra, blue wildebeest and giraffe. Invaluable environmental work has been done to remove alien vegetation and restore the wetlands which attract prolific birdlife.
An African Spa has been built in an idyllic setting, jutting out over a natural wetland lake teaming with fish and birdlife. The Metswedi bar in the evenings allows guests to partake of sundowners whilst watching the sunset over the natural bush. Other facilities include a large swimming pool, game drives and a curio shop. All this, just one and a half hour’s drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria, and only 25 minutes from Sun City and the Pilanesberg Game Reserve – home of the “Big Five”.
Kedar includes ome 700 acres, which has been game fenced and populated with a wide variety of game, including eland, blesbok, impala, bushbuck, nyala, kudu, zebra, blue wildebeest and giraffe. Invaluable environmental work has been undertaking to restore the wetlands and to remove alien vegetation. Prolific bird life has in turn been attracted.
President Paul Kruger’s farm, Boekenhoutfontein, and the historic buildings, were declared a National Monument in 1971. Kedar acquired the property, in partnership with the President Kruger Trust, and the land around the museum has been incorporated into Kedar’s game farm. The main Kruger House is a museum showcasing a wide range of Kruger memorabilia and other items of historical interest.
Other facilities include an outstanding restaurant with many Boer War memorabilia, a large swimming pool, game drives and a notable curio shop.
In the evenings the Metswedi bar allows guests to partake of sun downers while watching the sunset over the natural bush. Other facilities include a large swimming pool, game drives and a curio shop.
All this, just one and a half hour’s drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria, and only 20 minutes from Sun City and the Pilanesburg Game Reserve – home of the Big Five.
Accommodation
In 2006, Kedar underwent a major upgrade and now offers 62 African-themed, rustic, stone and thatch rooms comprising 12 Standard twin rooms and 33 Deluxe rooms, 15 Super Deluxe rooms with outdoor showers in an enclosed garden, 1 Royal Suite with outdoor shower, plunge pool and fireplace and 1 Presidential Suite with outdoor shower, plunge pool, fireplace and gazebo.
All the rooms are decorated with vibrant, hand painted ethnic print fabrics and African artwork – a true reflection of the treasures of Africa. All rooms have a radio, TV and tea & coffee-making facilities.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
• Sun City Casino & The Valley of Waves • Lion Park
• Pilanesberg National Park • Arts & Crafts Villages
• Kwena Gardens Crocodile Farm • Horse trails
• Hot Air Ballooning • Hiking trails
• Royal Bafokeng Stadium • Buffelspoort Dam
• Golf courses – Two at Sun City & one in Rustenburg • Heritage Tours
• Game drives from R 110.00 per person (Rate subject to change without prior notice)
HOTEL FACILITIES
• Paul Kruger Country House Museum • Fishing
• Game walks/ drives • Bird watching
• Swimming pool and sun bathing • Game viewing
• Health Spa • Children’s playground
HOTEL SERVICES
• 62 rooms and suites • Bar
• 3 Restaurants • Outdoor pool
• Meeting facilities • Reception
• 24-hour Security • Transfer & tour services
• Laundry services • Babysitting available on request
• Secure open parking
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