Nigel Accommodation
Accommodation in Nigel
Looking for for accommodation in Nigel? We have accommodation in all areas of Nigel, and by type of Nigel 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 Nigel 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 Nigel
Nigel is a small town seeped in mining history. About an hours’ drive from OR Tambo International Airport, the town is very small and doesn’t hold many of the large bustling attractions of some of South Africa’s other towns. There is a fairly established arts and crafts community that always draws visitors. The 18-hole golf course is also another of the town’s major attractions. The main draw card however is its proximity to the Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve. Here you will see a variety of buck, zebra, antelope, wildebeest and bird species. There are also a variety of hiking trails, including beginner trails and overnight trails.
How to get to Nigel
Nigel is situated almost an hour away from the OR Tambo International Airport and is accessible by shuttle, bus or taxi. You can also hire a car at the airport if you’re happy to drive there on your own. When leaving the airport to go to Nigel, you need to take R21 exit to Boksburg, and then link onto the N12 Witbank highway. When you reach the Snake Road off ramp, take it and turn right onto the main road into Brakpan. This road will take you to the N17 Springs off ramp which, once you’ve gone through the toll, will follow through to the Nigel/Springs Road. Once you’ve turned left onto the road you can follow the signs to get to your relevant location within Nigel.
History & general info about Nigel
Nigel started out as a farm called Varkensfontein owned by Petrus Johannes Marais in 1882. Marais allowed a prospector to prospect for gold on his property, and was one day approached with an offer by someone to buy his farm. Curious by the interest shown in his farm, he decided to do more exploring into his own property and found that his farm was indeed very rich in gold. At the time, Petrus Johannes Marais was reading a book by Sir Walter Scott entitled “The Fortunes of Nigel”. The story told of a young man who was misled by some people but eventually achieved his goals in life. Attributing his own luck to the novel, Marais decided to call his company Nigel, which is how the town of Nigel eventually came into being.
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