Brits – Interesting Attractions in this Farming
Located north of Pretoria, en route to Rustenburg, Brits falls within the Bojanala Platinum District Municipality of the North West Province of South Africa. Brits was founded in 1924 on a farm and was named after its original owner, Gert Brits. From small beginnings, the town has grown tremendously, mainly due to the mining of rich platinum, vanadium, and granite reserves in the area. Brits is also known for its flourishing citrus orchards, making it a productive farming community.
There are a number of interesting attractions in and around Brits in the Bojanala Platinum District that are worth visiting. These include:
- The De Wildt Cheetah Research Center
- The Granite Works, where the world’s largest diamond saws are used to cut granite
- The Rainbow Cultural Village, where visitors can experience San Bushman, Ndebele, and Afrikaner cultures, and visit a local shebeen
- The Vaalkop Dam Nature Reserve, a bird-watcher’s paradise with over 340 bird species
There are a number of accommodation options available should you decide to take some time to explore Brits and its scenic surroundings.
