Kimberley, South Africa - Wikipedia Kimberley (Khoekhoe: ǃ’Ās; Tswana: Kimbali) is the capital and largest city of the Northern Cape province of South Africa It is located approximately 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
Kimberley | History, Plateau, Map, Facts | Britannica The town of Kimberley was created in 1878 and incorporated into the Cape Colony in 1880 In 1885 the Cape Town Railway reached Kimberley, and during the South African War the town was besieged by the Boers for 126 days until relieved by Gen John French on February 15, 1900
10 Places to visit in Kimberley - Getaway Magazine Known as the diamond city, Kimberley’s origins trace back to the 19th century diamond rush, shaping it into a historical marvel Today, it stands as the vibrant capital of the Northern Cape Province, offering a rich tapestry of attractions for every kind of traveler
Welcome to the diamond capital of South Africa - Kimberley Kimberley, thanks to the fevered diamond rush of the 1870s, has a glittering past If you’re a history buff, then you’ll know that South Africa has its past rooted in the ground and this historic little town, the capital of the Northern Cape province is lovingly known as the Diamond City
Kimberley City Info - The City of Kimberley, The Capital of South Africa's Northern Cape Province Here you will find information on travel, tourism, information, calendar, movies, citizens, promotion, capital, accommodation, business and history
KIMBERLEY | Northern Cape South Africa A bawdy shanty town born of a desperation and greed redolent of the American Wild West, Kimberley swiftly donned a mantle of architectural elegance Today, it is a prosperous, thriving metropolis with Victorian buildings that complement the more modern buildings of the CBD
Kimberley Guide 2026 - The West Australian Broome is the pearl of the West Kimberley, with the Dampier Peninsula, to its north, adding excursions to country and coast The Gibb River Road links west (Derby) and east (Kununurra) along about 700km of mostly unsealed track Or take the sealed Highway 1 (to its south), through Fitzroy Crossing