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Place in Northern Cape, South Africa
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Barkly West lies just off the R31, north-west of Kimberley, in the Northern Cape. Formerly known as Klipdrift, the first digging activity took place here in 1869 following the discovery of diamonds on the De Kalk farm. The site of the diggings was Canteen Kopje. This discovery of diamonds drew thousands of prospectors. The area was renamed Barkly West in 1873 after becoming part of the Crown Colony of Griqualand West.
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3-star rating. Safe parking, braai-facilities, air-conditioned rooms, wireless broadband internet, automatic starting generator, and a patio-area. There is a home bakery on the premises.
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