Krugersdorp was founded in 1887 by Marthinus Pretorius and is named after President Paul Kruger of the Zuid Afrikaanscke Rebupliek. Rich in culture and history, the town is the industrial center of Western Gauteng, with a population over 350 000 people. Krugersdorp boasts the worlds first mining enterprise to produce uranium as a by product of gold. Visitors to the town can enjoy all the same benefits of a big city, with its modern shopping malls, schools and business centre, as well as game reserves.


Attractions and Things To Do in Krugersdorp

Blaauwbank Historic Gold Mine
Tel: 011 396 1120

Bill Harrop's Original Balloon Safaris
Experience panoramic views of the Magalies River Valley and nearby Hartebeespoort Dam area. Tel: 011 396 1120

Botanical Gardens
Tel: 011 958 1751

Hiking Trails
Tel: 011 660 1579

Krugersdorp Game Reserve
The 1500 ha. reserve is home to approximately 30 different mammal species including white rhino, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, black wildebeest, Zebra and many different antelope species. It is also home to 150 different bird species.
Tel: 011 665 1735

Krugersdorp Bird Park
Tel: 011 660 2623

Lion Park
Tel: 011 460 1814

Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve
With over 600 head of game. The reserve is home to Thandile, perhaps Gautengs most special lion. She is one of the only 40 white lions known to exist. For more information call: 011 957 0109.

Sterkfontein Caves
World famous for its fossil finds. It now has a new hominid scientific exhibition, fantastic restaurant, confernece facilities new paths and a wooden walkway. It is open 7 days a week from 9AM – 4PM. For more information Tel: 011 956 6348

Wonder Caves
A natural wonder approximately 2, 200 million years old with 15m high formations, cave pearls, brimstone pools etc. Tel: 011 957 0039

Kromdraai Gold Mine
Establish in 1881, it is the first mine to be established on the Witwatersrand. Tel: 011 957 0034

Paardekraal Monument
Where the original meeting for Transvaal independence in 1880 was held, the meeting led to the formation of Krugersdorp.

Rainbow Trout Farm
Tel: 011 957 0008

Railway and Steam Museum
Tel: 0118881154

Shades of Ngwenya
Tel: 011957 3180

Tarlton Drag Strip
For the dra and motor racing fans. Tel: 011 952 1044

War Games
Tel: 011 951 3030

Robert Broom Museum
Guided tours can be arranged through caves with many fossils.

Krugersdorp Museum
Housed in the Old Magistrate's Court, one of Krugersdorps oldest buildings. The museum was established in July 1993 Tel: 011 951 2015/2012

Aloe Ridge
Home to many animals such as rhino, hippopotamus, buffalo, zebra and more.

Bungee Mogale
Bungee Jump off the Kings Kloof Bridge. Experience 50 meters of pure adrenaline.