Witput Country Lodge

The site is on the Anglo Boer War Route, in a densely-packed region of historical sites. If there's only time for one round here, make it the Magersfontein War Museum, just under an hour’s drive away, where guests can partake in guided tours with local military historians, learning all about one of the war's bloodiest battles. If blood and guts don’t appeal, drive past Magersfontein and on to Kimberley (an hour and 10 minutes), the capital of Northern Cape. As well as art galleries, gardens and museums, it’s got one major must-see: the Big Hole, an open-pit and underground mine that yielded more than 2,700 kilograms of diamonds in its day. It’s also one of the largest hand-dug excavations in the world, and is an oh-so-impressive sight. City days not done with? It’s a little under two and a half hours to Bloemfontein, the capital city of Free State province, where there are botanical gardens to explore, museums dealing with everything from the Anglo Boer War to literature, a planetarium, and a zoo. Though anyone who fancies burning a hole in that credit card might prefer to spend their time exploring the shops… Closer to home base, opt for more peaceful days with trips to see the Wildebeest Kuil Rock Art Centre (an hour and 10 minutes) or to play a round at Magersfontein Memorial Golf Estate (40 minutes).