KEMPTON
PARK, EAST RAND, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA - TRAVEL GUIDE
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Kempton
Park is a large town on the East Rand in Gauteng, South Africa. It was
established in 1903 when Karl Wolff sub-divided a portion of his Zuurfontein
farm into residential stands and named the new village Kempten after the
Bavarian town of his birth. The name was anglicised into Kempton Park.
In 1952 the Jan Smuts Airport was built on land next to the town. The airport's
name was changed to Johannesburg International Airport in the late 1990s.
Kempton Park has been part of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
since 2000. Kempton Park is located north-east of Johannesburg and south
of Pretoria lying in the middle of the two cities. |
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city has 6 Major High-schools (Secondary Schools) Hoërskool Jeugland,
Kempton Hoër (Kempton High), Rhodesfield high school , Birchleigh
Hoër, Norkem Park High, Sir Pierre van Ryneveld. Kempton Park
is next to one of the largest townships in South-Africa called Tembisa.
Kempton
Park was declared a City in 1992 and has the following suburbs: Birchleigh,
Kempton Park West, Edleen, Van Riebeek Park, Glen Marais, Allen Grove,
Nimrod Park, Rhodesfield, Bonaero Park, Terenure, Esther Park, Aston Manor,
Spartan, Croyden. Spartan is a large industrial zone which holds many chemical
manufacturing and other industrial sites. Kempton also has a large Coal
power plant named Kelvin power station. |
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KEMPTON
PARK BED & BREAKFAST, GUEST HOUSE & GAME LODGES, EAST RAND,
, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA
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Sunrock
Guesthouse, KEMPTON PARK
Sunrock Guesthouse offers
free airport shuttle is available from and to OR Tambo International Airport,
a barbecue and entertainment area, a fully-licensed bar and an outdoor
pool. All rooms at the Sunrock are decorated with wooden furniture and
tiled floors. They all include a satellite TV and en suite bathrooms. Kempton
Park Country Club and Silver Lakes Country club are within walking distance.
Festival Mall and East Rand Mall is just 10 minutes away. This property
is also rated for the best value in Kempton Park! Guests are getting more
for their money when compared to other properties in this city. |
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Airport
Game
Lodge, Johannesburg International Airport, KEMPTON PARK
Small privately owned Game
Lodge, situated 10km north of JHB International Aiport. Luxury accommodation
(bathroom en-suite, private phone, TV with national channels as well as
M-net and Supersport, Internet telephone jack), 24hour free Airport Shuttle,
perfect start or end to any Southern African tour, Day Rooms available,
Barbeque facilities, Swimming pool. Conference venue: Conference facility
suitable for meetings as well as training sessions. We have space for up
to 30 delegates. We do offer a free airport transfer for clients flying
in for a one day meeting. |
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KEMPTON
PARK SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION, EAST RAND, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA
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Vetho
1 Apartments OR Tambo Airport, KEMPTON PARK
Only 5 km away from O.R.
Tambo International Airport, Vetho Apartments offers self-catering accommodation
set around a green court with palms. All the air-conditioned units are
equipped with kitchenette and satellite TVs. Decorated in earthy and creamy
tones to enhance relaxation, Vetho Apartments - Die Agora feature European-inspired
furnishings. They all benefit from a private entrance and an intimate lounge
area. Popular nearby attractions include the Emperor’s Palace Casino, various
golf courses and the East-Gate Regional Shopping Centre, 15 km away. Free
private parking is available on site. |
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