Why go
- Capital of the Northern Cape, South Africa.
- Served by Kimberley Airport (KIM).
History
Kimberley is the capital and largest city of the Northern Cape province of South Africa. It is located about 110 km (68 mi) east of the confluence of the Vaal and Orange Rivers. The city has considerable historical significance because of its diamond-mining past and the siege during the Second Boer War. British businessmen Cecil Rhodes and Barney Barnato made their fortunes in Kimberley, and Rhodes also established the De Beers diamond company in the early days of the mining town.
Restaurants & places to go
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
- South African Airways SA (ER3, CRJ-200, Dash 8-400, AR8, CRJ-700) · 2 routes: Cape Town*, Johannesburg*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where to stay
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Milder and quieter, with better value.
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Kimberley Airport (KIM); 15 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KIM has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Cape Town, Johannesburg).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kimberley, South Africa. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.