Royal Bafokeng Tourism 2017

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Royal Bafokeng Nation Welcome to the

Please join us and explore the rich heritage and warm hospitality of this fascinating region and its people.

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ituated in the North West province of South Africa, the Royal Bafokeng Nation (RBN) is a 150 000 strong Setswana-speaking community that is widely touted as the most prosperous and progressive tribe in South Africa.

Bafokeng means “people of the dew” or “people of the grass”. The story goes that their ancestors settled in the Rustenburg valley, which captures heavy dew, believing that this held the promise of fertile land and therefore the community would prosper.

Despite the struggles the nation experienced to buy the land, defending it from invaders and imperialists in the process, this prophecy came true in more ways than they could imagine when, in

1925, the world’s largest deposits of platinum group metals were found within their borders.

Thanks to a succession of visionary leaders with an innovative approach to development, the revenue from this mineral resource has been widely invested for the benefit of the community.

The nation is focusing its considerable assets on Vision 2035, developed to enable RBN to become a self-sufficient community. This ambitious goal will be achieved through utilisation of the nation’s current resources to encourage diversification, job creation and investment.

Vision 2035 prioritises tourism and hospitality. Part of its goal is to bring the

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nation’s existing infrastructure together with new tourism and hospitality businesses to create a thriving hub of world-class accommodation, conference venues, sports training and wellness facilities, right in the heart of South Africa’s North West province.

The Royal Bafokeng nation is a diverse, fascinating part of the Rustenburg Valley in South Africa’s North West province.

The Bafokeng people are of Tswana descent and speak the Setswana language, which is one of South Africa’s 11 official languages. These traditional people come from a long line of crafters who have passed down their wood-carving, basket weaving and beading skills from generation to generation. Today you can see the wonderful results throughout RBN at various tourist sites and utilised in traditional Tswana homes.

South Africa is known as the “rainbow nation” because of its rich diversity of people and cultures and this title has spilled over into its food. Rainbow cuisine is a term coined to describe the rich diversity of styles, ingredients and flavours that go into the dishes available across the country, many of which can be enjoyed in the Bafokeng region.

So, visit the Royal Bafokeng nation and discover their arts, culture and cuisine, take in a variety of adventure sports and commune with nature in the region’s magnificent game parks and reserves.

Royal Marang Located just 120 km from Johannesburg and Pretoria on the Platinum Freeway, tucked away in the heart of the Royal Bafokeng Nation’s land, the Royal Marang Hotel offers five-star luxury hotel accommodation on the outskirts of Rustenburg, flanked by the scenic Bojanala Region in the east, and endless savannahs that border the distant Magaliesberg mountain range.

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quipped with a dedicated five-star conferencing and events facilities, a state-of-the-art high performance centre and professionally designed sports fields, this luxury getaway sees to the needs of the most discerning of guests.

From corporate travellers to professional athletes, the Royal Marang Hotel is synonymous with unsurpassed luxury and complete privacy – with the added convenience of a world-class sports camp, designed to meet the needs

of the most challenging professional sports teams.

The Royal Marang Hotel is ideally placed within close proximity to some of the region’s top entertainment resorts such as Sun City, which is a mere 30 km away, “Big Five” game reserves and a myriad of attractions which can be arranged during your stay.

With the unrivalled benefits of high altitude training well documented, the Royal Marang Hotel boasts the ideal setting and altitude for sporting professionals who seek discretion and privacy during training, as well as personalised luxury accommodation supplemented by world-class high performance sports facilities.

Whether you are a business professional, an avid traveller, a seasoned athlete, or someone looking for a wellness weekend where we take care of everything, the Royal Marang Hotel will see to your every whim and desire, with a warm and welcoming African hospitality, modern luxuries and a homeaway-from-home setting that guarantees all-inclusive privacy.

Sports Campus @ Marang Surrounding the luxurious five-star Royal Marang Hotel, the Sports Campus @ Marang provides a comprehensive set of outdoor facilities for a variety of sports.

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he Sports Campus @ Marang, which is situated at the Royal Marang Hotel in the North West province of South Africa, is made up of a world-class training base with a range of professionally designed sports fields. Lying at the high altitude of 1200m above sea level, the campus is

ideally located for professional and amateur sports people who seek the benefits of high altitude training.

The sports campus is enhanced by a fully equipped, dedicated medical and rehabilitation centre.

Sports campus facilities include: • Athletics track and field (the field in the centre is the B-grade soccer pitch).

• 5 soccer pitches (two A-grade, one B-grade, two C-grade).

• 1 rugby field (B grade) (also used for soccer).

• 2 astro turf pitches.

• 2 tennis courts.

• 5-a-side artificial turf soccer pitch.

• 1 beach football (or volleyball) court.

• Golf chipping green.

Please note that these facilities can be rented. Rentals may be short term or longer term and may be for single facilities or combinations of facilities to suit your purpose.

Ananda Lodge Located in Rustenburg, just 120 km from Johannesburg and Pretoria, the Ananda Lodge offers 3 star comfort and economy in a tranquil country setting right in the heart of South Africa’s North West province.

The Kgosi Leruo High Performance Centre This world-class high performance centre features a fully equipped gym, an indoor heated rehabilitation pool, saunas and physiotherapy suites.

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he Kgosi Leruo High Performance Centre is a world-class fitness training destination that offers high performance sports training for local and international teams and professional athletes.

With access to a fully equipped medical centre and sports campus, as well as its situation 1 200m above sea level, it is the perfect training centre for teams and individuals who require high-altitude training in a completely private setting.

The Kgosi Leruo High Performance Centre is a world-class training destination situated at the Royal Marang Hotel in South Africa’s North West province.

With a state-of-the-art medical and rehabilitation centre, training facilities, fully equipped changing rooms and a high

performance gym, the Kgosi Leruo High Performance Centre has hosted some of the world’s best sports teams, all of which highly regard their privacy while training for major events.

This training centre combines a worldclass sports training base alongside a range of professionally designed sports fields serviced by cutting-edge equipment and top-class facilities. Lying at an altitude of 1 200m above sea level, the sports campus is ideally located for sports professionals who seek the benefits of high altitude training in South Africa.

The facilities include: • Rehabilitation pool area.

• World-class fully equipped gym.

• Steam rooms and sauna.

• Fully-equipped physio and massage room.

• Boardroom area.

• Free WIFI. • Juice bar.

The Kgosi Leruo High Performance Centre can also provide guests and visitors with a gym membership.

The Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace Originally commissioned by former Kgosi Lebone II, The Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace is a jewel in the crown of the Royal Bafokeng Nation, situated in the North West Province of South Africa.

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ocated in the capital city Phokeng, the stadium was originally built as a soccer and rugby venue and first opened in 2000, before it was revamped in order to host six matches during the 2010 FIFA World Cup held in South Africa.

The Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace now has a capacity of 44 500 and boasts 24 suites, new electronic scoreboards, a public address system and floodlighting powerful enough to cater for high definition television.

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There are also two large generators to provide backup power for the entire stadium.

With its convenient situation in Phokeng, midway between Sun City and Rustenberg, easily accessible from the N4 highway and only 10 minutes from the luxurious 5-star Royal Marang Hotel, it is a highly desirable venue for sporting events, as well as both large and small-scale corporate or social gatherings.

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ith comprehensive renovations now complete, the lodge has opened wide its doors to business and private guests seeking a secluded, getaway-from-it-all place to stay.

The lodge offers well-appointed accommodation and facilities ideal for family holidays, as well as business meetings, conferencing and events.

Ananda Lodge also boasts affordable prices and is conveniently located close to Sun City and Hartbeespoort Dam. The lodge enjoys an on-going relationship with the Royal Bafokeng Institute and as a result, the RBN’s School of Hospitality is newly located within the lodge itself.

Here, students are able to rack up hours of experience in a fully functioning lodge environment, preparing them for the real life that awaits them on graduation.

So, whether you’re looking for a quiet break with family, are organising an event, or need to book a planning, teambuilding or strategy session on a budget, the Ananda Lodge can meet all your needs.

The Sports Palace is the home venue of Platinum Stars Football Club, which is majority owned by Royal Bafokeng Sports Holdings.

The Sports Palace complex is a secure environment that also includes: • A world class athletics track surrounding the playing field.

• An Olympic swimming pool complex with seating for 250.

• Tennis and netball facilities.

• Two basketball courts.

• Parking for 550 cars, 65 buses and 95 taxis.

• Conferencing and events venues.