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Mining is the lifeblood of Hotazel
Hotazel
60km northeast of Kuruman on the R31

Region:
Kalahari
Nearby Towns: Van Zylsrus, Black Rock, Dibeng, Kathu

Set on a bush-covered, featureless plain, Hotazel is home to Samancor’s Mamatwan open-quarry manganese ore mine and sinter plant, and Wessels underground manganese ore mine and railway terminus. It offers a swimming pool to take the sting out of its onomatopoeic name, a mashie golfcourse and squash and tennis courts.

 


activities and attractions
  Hotazel Recreation Club
Swimming pool, tennis, squash, mashie golfcourse, badminton. Tel 053 742 2000.

Mine
Tel 053 742 2000

 
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Featured Accommodation

1.
Thota Lodge and Boma
Tel:053 781 0492
Cell: 082 776 6271
Hotels and Lodges, Hotazel

2.
Ber Sheba Guest House
Tel:053 741 1517
Cell: 082 926 9818
Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Hotazel

3.
Dithaba Game Lodge
Tel:Cell: 083 406 0405
Hotels and Lodges, Hotazel

4.
Kalahari Cottage and Coffee Shop
Tel:053 741 1455
Cell: 073 178 8156
Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Hotazel

5.
Lymington Hunting Farm
Tel:083 306 6021
Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Hotazel

6.
Caledonia Hunting Farm
Tel:(053) 751 1442
Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Hotazel


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Location: NW
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