Kathu, ‘the town under the trees’, came into being because of Iscor’s iron ore mining activity in the Kalahari and connected to it by road, rail and air through nearby Kimberley, the modern, model town is strategically situated. Some of the world’s longest ore trains travel through harsh territory to offload their precious cargo at Saldanha Bay.
And nothing can prevent the visitor being overawed by the sheer size of one of the world’s largest open-cast iron mines, dwarfing giant ore trucks bearing up to 170 tons of ore each load. Home to one of the country’s most beautiful golf courses and the luxurious Gamagara Lodge, limestone houses characterise a desert landscape hidden by graceful palms. A small, well-stocked game reserve adjoins the town as does the Khai-Appel Pleasure Resort. |
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Kathu Information Office
Tel 083 660 5336
Tel/Fax 053 723 2391 |
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Absailing and 4x4 routes
Tel 083 660 5336Boiterelo Duallery Centre
Craft shop selling locally made jewellery. Tel 073 285 5433.Game Reserve
Offering game and birdwatching. Tel 053 723 2263.
Khai-Appel Recreation Resort
Camping and caravan facilities, fishing and horseriding. Tel 053 723 2263.Kumba Sportclub
Badminton, golf, gymnasium, squash, swimming, tennis. Tel 053 723 3288.Mine Tour
Guided tours of the world’s largest open-cast iron mine by appointment. Tel 083 660 5336. |
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Featured Accommodation
| 1. |  | | Namakwari Estate | | | Tel:053 723 2987 | | Hotels and Lodges, Kathu | |
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| 2. | | | Accondri Guest House | | Tel:053 723 2079
Cell: 079 392 7559 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Kathu | |
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| 3. | | | Acondri Guest House | | Tel:053 723 2079
Cell: 079 392 7559 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Kathu | |
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| 4. |  | | Gamagara Lodge | | | Tel:053 723 2285 | | Hotels and Lodges, Kathu | |
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| 5. | | | Melkbos Guest House | | Tel:053 723 1429
Cell: 076 519 1429 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Kathu | |
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| 6. |  | | Sanyati B&B | | Tel:053 723 1666
Cell: 082 382 2114 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Kathu | |
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| 7. | | | Cameleon Guesthouse | | | Tel:Cell: 082 923 2397 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Kathu | |
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| 8. |  | | Constantia Guest House | | Tel:053 723 3020
Cell: 083 446 7448 | | Hotels and Lodges, Kathu | |
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| 9. | | | Cranberry Cottage | | Tel:053 723 7901
Cell: 082 921 3543 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Kathu | |
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| 10. | | | Leonard Guest and Hunting Farm | | | Tel:Cell: 083 566 9968 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Kathu | |
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| 11. |  | | Liwika Guesthouse | | Tel:053 723 2691
Cell: 082 773 3544 / 083 304 0015 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Kathu | |
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| 12. | | | Mopani Guesthouse | | | Tel:053 723 2519 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Kathu | |
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| 13. | | | Rio Tessa Guesthouse | | Tel:053 723 1238
Cell: 083 240 0696 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Kathu | |
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| 14. | | | The Ranch Chalets | | | Tel:Cell: 082 927 9621 | | Self Catering, Kathu | |
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| 15. | | | Adrianna Guest House | | | Tel:(053) 723 2079 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Kathu | |
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| 16. |  | | Khai Apple Resort | | | Tel:(053) 723 2261 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Kathu | |
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| 17. | | | Ommihoek B&B | | | Tel:(053) 723 1478 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Kathu | |
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| 18. | | | Rheotessa Guest House | | Tel:053 723 1238
Cell: 083 240 0695 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Kathu | |
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| 19. | | | Road Runner Guest House | | | Tel:(053) 723 1346 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Kathu | |
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| 20. | | | Steenkamp Guest Farm | | | Tel:(053) 723 2391 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Kathu | |
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