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Things to see in Kimberley, South Africa (South Africa): 14 places and when to go
Kimberley, South Africa is a city in South Africa with around 165,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (9), Nature (3), Mountains (3). The best known are William Humphreys Art Gallery, Duggan-Cronin Gallery and McGregor Museum. The best time to come is July to April; also possible: May to June. In December there are 13 h 49 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 11. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- South Africa · -28.7468, 24.77
- Population
- About 165,000
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (9) · Nature (3) · Mountains (3) · History (2)
- Best time
- July to April.
- Also possible
- May to June.
- Nearest airport
- JNB Johannesburg, 450 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Scholtzkop, at 1,274 m.
What to see in Kimberley, South Africa
The places in and around Kimberley, South Africa, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- William Humphreys Art GalleryArt museum340 m
- Duggan-Cronin GalleryGallery1.1 km
- McGregor MuseumMultidisciplinary museum in Northern Cape, South Africa996 m
- Honoured Dead MemorialProvincial heritage site in South Africa508 m
- Sol Plaatje MuseumMuseum and Library is in Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa651 m
- LoskopSummit28 km
- Nooitgedacht Glacial PavementsGeological site with rock engravings between Kimberley and Barkly West, South Africa23 km
- ScholtzkopSummit19 km
- SpytfonteinkopSummit11 km
- Wildebeest Kuil Rock Art CentreRock engraving site with visitor centre on land owned by the !Xun and Khwe San15 km
- Alexander McGregor Memorial MuseumMuseum913 m
- Dunluce House MuseumMuseum951 m
- Kimberley Transport MuseumMuseum1.2 km
- Open Mine MuseumMuseum1.7 km
When to go to Kimberley, South Africa
The best time to visit Kimberley, South Africa is July to April; also possible: May to June. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time13:39
- FebBest time13:00
- MarBest time12:12
- AprBest time11:18
- MayPossible10:34
- JunPossible10:11
- JulBest time10:20
- AugBest time10:58
- SepBest time11:50
- OctBest time12:43
- NovBest time13:28
- DecBest time13:49
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 49 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 11. In January, 14 of the 14 places are at their best.
When to go to South Africa in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Kimberley, South Africa
The nearest main airport is O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB, Johannesburg), 450 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Africa (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Bloemfontein8 places148 km
- Middelburg, Eastern Cape6 places307 km
- Nieu-Bethesda5 places348 km
- Graaff-Reinet19 places396 km
- Queenstown, South Africa6 places405 km
- Johannesburg47 places431 km
And all of South Africa, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Kimberley, South Africa?
The best known: William Humphreys Art Gallery, Duggan-Cronin Gallery, McGregor Museum, Honoured Dead Memorial, Sol Plaatje Museum. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Kimberley, South Africa?
July to April; also possible: May to June. In December there are 13 h 49 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 11.
How do you get to Kimberley, South Africa?
The nearest main airport is O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), 450 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Kimberley, South Africa as the destination and these 14 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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