Ronald’s Vlei
in Frances Baard District Municipality of Northern Cape, South Africa

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-28.789 and 24.757 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -28° 47' 20" and E 24° 45' 24"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rand - ZAR
Spoken languages:
Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Swati, Venda, South Ndebele
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:01 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:49 am and 5:46 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
21.701 and -157.972 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Marconi
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for South Africa in Southern Africa

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to South Africa.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning South Africa. Last Update: 2024-05-01 08:01:32

Discover Ronald’s Vlei

Ronald’s Vlei in Frances Baard District Municipality (Northern Cape) is a city in South Africa about 298 mi (or 479 km) south-west of Pretoria, the country's capital city.

Local time in Ronald’s Vlei is now 04:01 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Africa / Johannesburg with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Ronald’s Vlei. The closest airport in South Africa is Kimberley Airport in a distance of 1 mi (or 2 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kimberley, Barkly West, Boshof, Koffiefontein and Warrenton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 82 °F

Morning Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Evening Temperature 24°C / 75 °F
Night Temperature 21°C / 71 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 19%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

28°C (83 °F)
20°C (69 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

27°C (80 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

24°C (76 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Oleander Guest House

Address
2,8 mi
28 Carrington Way
8301 Kimberley
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Aletheim Guest House Collection

Address
2,6 mi
59 Milner Street
8301 Kimberley
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Protea Hotel Kimberley

Address
3,4 mi
The Kimberley Big Hole, West Circular Road
8300 Kimberley
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Diggies Lodge

Address
0,9 mi
Plot 112 Landbou Road
Kimberley
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mc Kala Guest House

Address
2,4 mi
10 William Gasson St
8305 Kimberley
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


44 Memorial Manor

Address
2,6 mi
44 Memorial Road
Kimberley
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Agros Guest House

Address
2,7 mi
3 Oakridge Ave
Kimberley
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Solomon

Address
2,9 mi
1 Solomon Street
Kimberley
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Kimberley Country House

Address
3,0 mi
6 Carrington Road
Kimberley
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Kimberley Manor Guesthouse

Address
3,1 mi
24 Michael Street
Kimberley
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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South Africa 33: Cribzzz in Kimberley

Published: October 04, 2012
Length: 42:48 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Yaiyasmin

A nonsense video in Kimberley of me making fun of Cribz (all improvised) :P It's the house we lived in for a couple of nights during our stay there. It's not my house! Just rented it. Soon...


Warlords of Draenor: Highmaul - The Walled City [warr][dps][lfr]

Published: December 19, 2014
Length: 52:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Zoobier

Warlords of Draenor: Highmaul - The Walled City [warr][dps][lfr]


Transnet Freight Rail Class 34-000s at Kimberley in a brewing lightning storm

Published: February 01, 2010
Length: 50:23 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: PwentonPimp

General Electric U-boats no's. 34-027 and 34-111 slowly chug out of Kimberley Station with a southbound 'Pride of Africa' landcruise. They sound lovely don't they? The booming sound is...


Mokala National Park Goodrichodyssey's photos around Kimberley, South Africa (mokala street)

Published: December 19, 2010
Length: 24:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TripAdvisorTRIPWOWu

Preview of Goodrichodyssey's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/goodrichodyssey/3/1237394460/tpod.html This blog preview was made by...


Savoy Hotel Kimberley

Published: June 18, 2012
Length: 00:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AfricanSavoyHotels

A few images from Savoy Hotel in Kimberley, South Africa.


Kimberley Trip

Published: August 29, 2008
Length: 05:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Marcel Visagie

A trip I took with my "family" from Kuruman.


Gotta see the Big Hole Blmc's photos around Kimberley, South Africa (the big hole south africa)

Published: December 04, 2010
Length: 03:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TripAdvisorTRIPWOWu

Preview of Blmc's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/blmc/1/1260481021/tpod.html This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvis...


Kimberley's historical buildings

Published: January 26, 2014
Length: 18:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: The Solomon

With tastefully furnished guest rooms, ample secure parking & relaxing shaded gardens, The Solomon Edwardian Guest House provides the perfect accommodation for your stay in Kimberley.


What is there to see or do in Kimberley South Africa

Published: March 10, 2014
Length: 26:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Bell-lu Guest House - Accommodation Kimberley

If you plan to visit Kimberley and you cannot set aside at least 1 to 3 hours to visit the Big Hole of Kimberley, you will definately lose out on a historica...


Maloof Money Cup South Africa: Vert Finals 2011

Published: October 15, 2011
Length: 56:04 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: MaloofMoneyCup

Alex Perelson, Pierre Luc Gagnon, Adam Taylor, Pedro Barros, Bob Burnquist, Andy MacDonald, Marcelo Bastos, Jake Brown, Sandro Dias, and Elliot Sloan on the vert ramp in Kimberley, South Africa.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

McGregor Museum

The McGregor Museum in Kimberley, South Africa, originally known as the Alexander McGregor Memorial Museum, is a province-aided museum established in 1907.

Located at -28.7497, 24.78 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Infrastructure completed in 1897, Museums established in 1907, History museums in South Africa, Natural history museums in South Africa, Archaeological museums in South Africa, Museums in the Northern Cape, Biographical museums, Buildings and structures in Kimberley, Northern Cape, Karoo

Kimberley Boys' High School

Kimberley Boys' High School is a state secondary school or high school situated adjacent to the Honoured Dead Memorial, in the arc between Dalham and Memorial Roads, Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa – a site it has occupied since January 1914. The school was founded, along with what would become Kimberley Girls' High School, in 1887, under the name Kimberley Public Undenominational Schools.

Located at -28.7489, 24.7697 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in the Northern Cape, Educational institutions established in 1887, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Buildings and structures in Kimberley, Northern Cape

HTS Kimberley

HTS Kimberley is an Hogere technische school in Kimberley, South Africa. An HTS is similar to a high school, in Dutch countries they serve as the education level just below university. The English name is 'THS' (Technical High School) Kimberley.

Located at -28.7537, 24.7477 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kimberley, Northern Cape, Schools in the Northern Cape

Kimberley Girls' High School

Kimberley Girls' High School is a high school located on Elsmere Road in Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa. It is over a hundred years old and has close affiliation with Kimberley Boys' High School and Kimberley Junior School.

Located at -28.7475, 24.7783 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in the Northern Cape, Girls' schools in South Africa, Educational institutions established in 1887, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Buildings and structures in Kimberley, Northern Cape

Hoffe Park Stadium

Hoffe Park Stadium, also known by is sponsored branding name, GWK Park, is a multi-purpose stadium in Kimberley, South Africa. It is part of a larger multi-sport complex known as Hoffe Park. It is currently used mostly for rugby union matches and is the home stadium of the GWK Griquas who compete in the Currie Cup and the part time home of the Central Cheetahs of Super Rugby. The stadium has a capacity of 18,000 spectators.

Located at -28.7549, 24.758 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rugby union stadiums in South Africa, Multi-purpose stadiums in South Africa

Honoured Dead Memorial

The Honoured Dead Memorial is a provincial heritage site in Kimberley in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. It is situated at the meeting point of five roads, and commemorates those who died defending the city during the Siege of Kimberley in the Anglo-Boer War. In 1986, it was described in the Government Gazette as Cecil John Rhodes commissioned Sir Herbert Baker to design a memorial... which commemorates those who fell during the Kimberley Siege.

Located at -28.7511, 24.7694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Kimberley, Northern Cape, Second Boer War memorials, Herbert Baker buildings

Long Cecil

Long Cecil is a unique one-off gun, designed by George Labram, a United States citizen, and built in the workshops of the De Beers mining company in Kimberley for use by the British during the Siege of Kimberley in the Second Boer War. In 1902, during Cecil Rhodes' funeral procession in Cape Town, his coffin was carried on top of the Long Cecil carriage. Today the gun is located on the stylobate of the Honoured Dead Memorial in Kimberley.

Located at -28.7511, 24.7694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Artillery of the United Kingdom, Howitzers, Kimberley, Northern Cape, De Beers, 1900 in South Africa

Du Toit's Pan

Du Toit's Pan, now usually Dutoitspan, refers to one of the earliest diamond mining camps at what is now Kimberley, South Africa. It was renamed Beaconsfield, which existed as a separate borough from Kimberley itself until Kimberley and Beaconsfield were amalgamated as the City of Kimberley in 1912.

Located at -28.7589, 24.7811 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Diamond mines in South Africa

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