South Africa is famous for its scenic beauty, lofty mountains, and beautiful beaches. It is also known for its diverse culture, religion and language. South Africa has number of game reserves, cosmopolitan cities.
Rustenburg is one of the nine cities which have the privilege to feature matches of Soccer World Cup. With World Cup being hosted by the South Africa, it is expected that 3 millions of visitors will visit South Africa
Rustenburg is popularly known as Platinum City as it has world's largest Platinum mines. It is located in the North West Province. Rustenburg is situated within a 2 hour drive from both Pretoria & Johannesburg. It has various tourist destinations. It is filled with scenic beauty. One can visit the most popular game reserves like Pilansberg National Park, Madikwe Game Reserve. The other attractions for tourist are Hartbeespoort Dam and the Magaliesburg Mountain Range. Sun City, the world famous resort, is located nearby there are abundant activities and adventures located within this massive resort including various water sports, a golf course, casino, theatre etc.
The Royal Bafokeng Stadium is the proposed venue during the 2010 Soccer World Cup in South Africa.
The climate of Rustenburg is pleasant during day and cold during night.
Rustenburg is very well connected with the other cities. Bay bus, Golden Arrow, Grey Hound, Inter Cape Mailiner and Translux are the major bus line that serves the people and tourist of South Africa. It is also well connected via train. There are different types of trains and railway system running, they are: The Blue Train, Shosholoza Meyl, The Premier class trains, Metro suburban trains, Cruise trains. There is small airport close to the Sun City i.e. Pilanesberg Airport.
Rustenburg offers variety of quality accommodation. Options available in Rustenburg include Bed and Breakfast accomodation, guest house, guest lodge, self catering cottage, rustenburg hostels. Some of the names of the hotels and lodges are:
1) Utopia Nature Reserve