Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kimberley travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kimberley

With a population of 142,089, Kimberley is the largest city in Northern Cape, South Africa by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kimberley to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kimberley

Kimberley in June
Estimated hotel price
£24
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kimberley in June
Estimated hotel price
£24
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kimberley in January, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Kimberley, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Kimberley

Plane

When flying to Kimberley, you’ll arrive at Kimberley (KIM), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kimberley from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 25h 45m.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kimberley, including Intercape, Greyhound Australia and Intercity Xpress. From Bloemfontein, the bus ride to Kimberley takes 120 miles and will cost you around £25. From Upington, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 390 miles. The most popular bus station is Kimberley Kimberley, located 1.1 miles from the city centre of Kimberley. Kimberley Schmidtsdrift Road is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Kimberley, you’ll arrive at Kimberley (KIM), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kimberley from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 25h 45m.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kimberley, including Intercape, Greyhound Australia and Intercity Xpress. From Bloemfontein, the bus ride to Kimberley takes 120 miles and will cost you around £25. From Upington, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 390 miles. The most popular bus station is Kimberley Kimberley, located 1.1 miles from the city centre of Kimberley. Kimberley Schmidtsdrift Road is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Kimberley

BFNBloemfontein Intl
KIMKimberley

Airlines serving Kimberley

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,845 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,447 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,217 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,564 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
FlySafair
Excellent (113 reviews)
Cemair
Good (16 reviews)
Proflight Zambia
Excellent (1 reviews)
Airlink
Excellent (67 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kimberley

Average rates range from around £38 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £46 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kimberley

Most booked hotels in Kimberley

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Protea Hotel by Marriott Kimberley
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£42+
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Kimberley Club Guesthouse
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£50+
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Hiring a car in Kimberley

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Kimberley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.69 and £14.25. The most frequently booked car type in Kimberley is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Kwid or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Kimberley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.69 and £14.25. The most frequently booked car type in Kimberley is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Kwid or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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