The Hotel

Ideally located in an area rich in culture, history and wildlife, with an array of game reserves and scenic attractions in the North West Province, Protea Hotel Mafikeng offers 99 air-conditioned and en-suite rooms. Experience fine dining at the 70-seater restaurant or sip cocktails at the Coffee and Cocktail bar. The conference venue, fully equipped, seats up to 100 delegates.

Leisure facilities in the area include game reserves, golf, tennis/squash, off-road motor sport facilities and a casino nearby.

Protea Hotel Mafikeng - The newest, most modern hotel in Mafikeng

Features

Dining facilities available include

1. Lounge - seating 20
2. Restaurant, seating 70, for buffet breakfast, a la carte lunch and dinner
3. Restaurant Terrace - seating 30, for light meals
4. Coffee/Cocktail Bar - up to 30 GUESTS

An on-site swimming pool is available all year round for GUESTS. Nearby sporting activities include golf, soccer, rugby, tennis and squash, as well as off-road motor sport.

Leisure facilities in the area include game reserves, historical sites and a casino.

Fully-equipped conference facilities available for 100 delegates in cinema-style seating.

Location

Protea Hotel Mafikeng is about 300km west of Johannesburg - a comfortable three-hour drive.

There are three main ways to reach the town, all of them through vast rolling farmlands and scenic small towns

1. From Johannesburg via Ventersdorp and Lichtenburg
2. From Johannesburg via Magaliesburg and Lichtenburg
3. From Rustenburg via Zeerust

Directions

From Johannesburg via Rustenburg (Tollgate route)

1. Take the N4 from Pretoria towards Rustenburg
2. Pass through Hartebeesport and then Rustenburg
3. Continue straight along the N4
4. Pass through Groot-Marico until you reach Zeerust
5. On entering Zeerust, take the R47 to Mafikeng
6. The R47 becomes Shipping Street on entering Mafikeng
7. At first set of traffic lights, turn right into Nelson Mandela Drive
8. Continue straight along Nelson Mandela and the Protea Hotel Mafikeng will be on the right hand side

Directions from Johannesburg via Ventersdorp

1. Take the N14 to Krugersdorp
2. Continue along this road through Ventersdorp until you reach Coligny
3. At Coligny, take the R503 to Lichtenburg
4. Follow the R503 through Litchenburg until you reach Mafikeng
5. On entering Mafikeng, the R503 becomes Nelson Mandela Drive
6. Continue straight along Nelson Mandela and the Protea Hotel Mafikeng will be on the right hand side

Distances

1. 10kms from the North West Legislature and Office of the Premier
2. 5km from the Mmbtho Hotel School
3. 10km from Mmbatho Stadium
4. 2km from Shopping Mall
5. 15km from Mafikeng Airport
6. 45km from Botswana Border Post

Attractions

Cultural Jewel of the North West Province, Mafikeng has much to offer the visitor in terms of historical attractions and outdoor activities.

Mafikeng has many sites worth visiting, including

1. The Museum - where the keys to historical sites around town can be found, along with a 90-ton steam locomotive that pulled trains between Mafikeng and Bulawayo until 1971
2. Cultural Village - Credo Mutwa's Cultural Village at Lotlamoreng, a living museum showing traditional African villages and cultures, with artwork and sculptures prepared here for the tourist market

Game Reserves and outdoor activities in the area include

1. Mafikeng Game Reserve, home of the White Rhino and the buffalo, as well as gemsbok and giraffe
2. Botsalana Game Reserve, on the Botswana border +-36km from Mafikeng
3. Lotlamoreng Game Reserve, a demarcated waterfowl sanctuary
4. Disaneng Dam, popular for fishing and watersports
5. Wondergat, an inland diving venue approximately 40km from Mafikeng

Rooms

Accommodation at Protea Hotel Mafikeng is in 99 luxurious and comfortable rooms in a garden setting, comprising

1. 57 rooms with kingsize beds
2. 17 rooms with three-quarter beds
3. 22 rooms with 2 double beds
4. 2 disabled rooms with 2 three-quarter beds
5. 1 room with queensize bed

In-room facilities include

1. Separate bath & shower
2. individually controlled air-conditioning
3. writing desk
4. satellite TV
5. telephone
6. electronic safe

Specials

North West

Valentine's Day Special

Rate includes breakfast per day & dinner on one night, plus FREE massage.

Valid 12 - 28 February 2010.

Terms & Conditions:

Single rate R830. Minimum 2 night stay. Valid Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights only. Full pre-payment required. No cancellations or refunds. Subject to availability.

R 560.00
per person sharing