Brakpan Accommodation
Accommodation in Brakpan
Looking for for accommodation in Brakpan? We have accommodation in all areas of Brakpan, and by type of Brakpan accommodation such as b&b, self catering, hotel and guest houses etc.
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 Brakpan 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 Brakpan
Brakpan can proudly boast one of the major casinos in the Gauteng area, namely Carnival City. Besides gambling, the casino offers restaurants, theatres and children’s entertainment areas. Feeding off the casino is Carnival Mall, also offering great shopping and dining experiences. There are also a number of lakes and a couple of art galleries in the area. For the schools and general recreation, the town has a large, well-established public swimming pool that draws many swimmers for both fun and for serious training. There are also function venues around some of the lakes in the area.
How to get to Brakpan
Getting to Brakpan from the airport is quick and easy. Following the R24 towards Boksburg/East Rand, take the N12 Witbank highway off ramp. Follow this highway east to the Snake Road off ramp. Once you’ve taken Snake Road, turn right and head straight towards Brakpan. Signs in the area will point you to the various suburbs within the city. Shuttles, taxis and busses all include Brakpan on their travel routes and can get you there quickly and safely.
History & general info about Brakpan
Brakpan started out as a settlement on the Weltevreden farm. The farm contained a large brackish lake that was considered by many to be the origin of the town’s name. In 1888, the areas surrounded Brakpan yielded coal and a settlement steadily grew in the area. A railway line was later introduced here and this served to further increase Brakpan’s growth. This growth was increased even more with the discovery of gold. At first, Brakpan was a suburb of Benoni and miners used the town as a perfectly located area to live in. in 1912, however, it became a separate town and gained municipal status of its own.
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