Benoni Accommodation
Accommodation in Benoni
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Please email us at marc @ travelsupermarket.co.za telling us what you are looking for and we will send you a complete list of the places to stay in Benoni matching your needs. We also list the direct contact details of each establishment so you can then choose the one you want and contact them directly.
Things to do in Benoni
Benoni is a diverse city that sprang up from a small gold mining town. While there is still some evidence of the old mining days, very few mines are still active today. Many of the mines are now used by outdoor enthusiasts for sand boarding and mountain biking. The Benoni Heliport, a major helicopter airport, is also located between the mines. The city has now turned its business focus more toward the industrial and service industry. When in the city centre, a visit should be paid to the local museum to get a better understanding of Benoni’s history. Another timeless classic of the city is the Bunny Park. For years families have flocked here to let their kids play among the rabbits and see the variety of farm animals and bird life. Sport lovers also regularly visit Willowmoore Park which plays host to a variety of local and international cricket tournaments. There are also a couple of malls offering shopping, movies and restaurants – Lakeside Mall and Northmead Square being the main ones. The city also houses a couple of golf courses and country clubs, with the Ebotse Golf Estate being the latest and most up market offering around.
How to get to benoni
Benoni is in very close proximity to the OR Tambo International Airport and getting there is quick and easy. Taking the R24 to Pretoria, you can either take the Atlas Road off ramp into the city, or drive to the Benoni off ramp and turn right. If you are staying at a guesthouse of hotel, shuttle services are usually provided. If not, taxis and busses regularly go into Benoni. Benoni also has a train station receiving traffic from some of the other large city centres in and around Johannesburg.
History & general info about Benoni
Benoni found its beginnings in 1881 when the then surveyor-general Johan Rissik named the area Government Farm Benoni (son of my sorrow) after the Hebrew name given by Rachel to her son in the biblical book of Genesis. When gold was discovered in the area in 1887, Cornishmen established the Chimes Mine and by 1904 the mining company undertook the planning of the rapidly expanding mining town. A river was dammed into a series of dams for mining use. These lakes still exist today and have given rise to Benoni’s nickname as “The City Of Lakes’. Thousands of trees were also planted in the area and Benoni was declared a township in 1906. By 1922 the Rand Revolt (aka 1922 Strike) led to thousands of miners going on strike. The strike quickly led to open revolt and active fighting between the miners and the newly formed South African Air Force. During this revolt, Benoni was used as one of the miner’s headquarters and much fighting took place in and around the area. The city was also used to train many pilots during World War II. A visit to the Benoni Museum documents this era very well.
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