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014 736 8000 / 0800 736 800 |
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| GPS COORDINATES |
| Bela-Bela: |
| 24°53"06.33"S 28°17"28.70"E |
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Introduction to Bela-Bela |
| Long before the mineral waters at Bela-Bela were used therapeutically - the curative
waters have often been described as nature's gift to humankind - they were
discovered by the Batswana in the 1800s and named Bela-Bela, meaning
"boiling-boiling".
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With the wealth of inexpensive accommodation on offer as well as several timeshare
facilities to choose from, Bela-Bela is becoming an increasingly popular
destination.
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Offering fun for the whole family and a respite from the pressures of day-to-day
living, Bela-Bela is perfect for the weekend or even a one-day getaway.
The town, formerly known as "Warmbaths", owes its origins to the hot mineral springs
that bubble out of the earth at about 22,000 l/hr at a temperature of approximately
53 °C. Said water is rich in minerals such as sodium chloride, calcium carbonate and
other salts, and is has curative properties - restoring sanity and a sense of
wellbeing to all who holiday in Bela-Bela.
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The pleasantly mild climate during the winter months and an average of 286 sunny
days every year add to the popularity of the destination. The town is just over an
hour's drive from Gauteng and lies on the Spingbok Flats on the highway to the
north. Bela-Bela is also a gateway to the southern Waterberg and Thabazimbi.
Bela-Bela serves a thriving tourism and agricultural region. It has some
well-stocked game reserves in the area. Most of the resorts offer excellent
conference, sport, accommodation, recreation and restaurant facilities. Some of the
reserves boast the 'Big Five' and countless other savannah species against a
backdrop of scenic Waterberg countryside. A visit to Bela-Bela provides a unique and
invigorating family holiday in the heart of the Waterberg.
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| Naming and Foundation |
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| Bela-Bela is Northern-Sotho for "Boiling-Boiling" and the name of the town is
synonymous with the town's world famous hot water springs, which were discovered in
the 1800's. The town was previously also known by the name of Warmbaths or Warmbad.
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Bela-Bela is one of the most popular health and holiday resort town in South
Africa, which owes its origin to the hot mineral springs that bubble at about 22 000
liter's per hour with a temperature of around 53° C. The natural hot water is rich in
sodium chloride, calcium carbonate and other salts that are believed to have healing properties.
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