Boksburg

Description

Boksburg is a city situated on the East Rand of Gauteng. The town boasts a range of attractions, from shopping centres to water parks, and allows for easy access into tourist hotspots, making it the ideal destination for business and leisure travellers alike. Make the most of your stay by booking at one of the following fantastic Boksburg accommodations.

The town of Boksburg was founded in 1887, after gold was discovered in the area, in order to serve surrounding mining towns. It was named after the State Secretary of the South African Republic, W. Eduard Bok. The Main Reef Road linked Boksburg to other major mining towns on the Witwatersrand and the Angelo Hotel was used as a staging post. The town has since become one of the most important gold-producing towns on the Witwatersrand. Boksburg is ideally positioned between the N12 and N17 highways, offering visitors an easy commute to and from major towns, including Brakpan, Benoni, Germiston, Alberton, and Johannesburg.

Boksburg is strongly geared for tourism with a range of attractions that are well worth a visit. The East Rand Mall is one of the largest malls in Johannesburg, offering over 170 shops as well as a variety of entertainment venues, including an arcade, restaurants, and 9-theatre cinema complex.

One of the premier features of Boksburg is the large dam built by Mining Commissioner, Montague White. It stood empty for many years and was dubbed “White’s Folly” until a flash flood in 1889. The 150,000m² dam is now known as the Boksburg Lake and is surrounded by lush lawns; a perfect spot for boating, fishing, watersports, and hiking.

Families will be in their element in Boksburg with an endless list of things to do. Plan a trip to Wild Waters Boksburg, a water park with slides and super tubes to suit all ages. Other family attractions include Bokkie Park, where kids can milk cows and feed the animals, and Le Grange Bird Park, which features a kids’ playground, tea garden, and numerous birds.

Boksburg offers a range of recreational attractions, such as the charming Bruma Lake and East Rand Flea Markets. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy golfing at Benoni Lake Golf Club, the ERPM Golf Club, and Glendower Golf Club, sand boarding at Mount Mayhem, and paintballing at Blades and Triggers Paintball Range. Other attractions include Carnival City Casino and Barnyard Boksburg.

Those interested in history will enjoy visiting the numerous historical buildings in Boksburg. These include the Old Post Office, the Law Court, St Michaels and All Angels Anglican Church, Hechter-Shuiz Museum, and a few gold mines. Other places of interest in Boksburg include the Tambo Memorial Hospital (previously called Boksburg Benoni Hospital).

When visiting Boksburg, choose from our excellent range of accommodations listed below.