Groot Marico, the name doubtlessly derived from Madikwe( setswana), refers first of all to the perennial Marico river, a tributary of the Limpopo. The eponymous village nestling on the banks of the river is situated about halfway between Rustenburg and Mafikeng and is two hours away from Gauteng.
The Information Centre in Groot Marico houses a large display to highlight the attractions of the area. Day package tours like the popular Mampoer Tour are conducted to introduce visitors to the local charms. Designing custom-made tours for special interest groups is our métier
Some options
1 Full day Mampoer Tour (10am – 5pm)
Guests arrive at the Information Centre in Groot Marico and receive a traditional welcome of Honey mampoer liqueur.
Opportunity to spend time in the Art Factory – a community craft / art initiative that reflects local creative endeavor in an imaginative way.
Morning coffee, tea and refreshments( e.g muffins, scones )
Nature outing along the Groot Marico river with a knowledgeable guide.
Traditional farm lunch accompanied by the reading of a story on the Marico (written by the well known author Herman Charles Bosman)
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Cost: Contact Information Centre for prices, special tariffs for bigger groups.
2 Half day Mampoer tour ( 10am – 2pm )
The half day tour is basically the same as the full day tour, but excludes the following visiting points namely the visit to the eye of the Marico river, the whip making demonstration as well as the refreshments at Ouma se Kombuis. It includes a guided visit to the Herman Charles Bosman Living Museum with Bosman story reading and roosterkoeke on the fire.
Cost: Contact Information Centre for prices, special tariffs for bigger groups.
3 Short Stop over
Visitors on their way to the Madikwe Game Reserve enjoy a short stopover at the Information Centre. Such a visit, if pre-arranged, can include a visit to a mampoerfarm with demonstration, a lunch at an old boerefarm, and refreshments and a honey mampoerliqueur tasting at the Information Centre/Art Factory. Price to be negotiated , depending on meals and activities chosen. It could include a guided visit to the Herman Charles Bosman Living Museum with Bosman story reading and roosterkoeke on the fire.
4 Swartruggens Iron Age and Anglo Boer War Tours.
Both the tours can be conducted in 3-5 hours. Very interesting, with a local qualified guide. The tour can include a breakfast or brunch in the bush and the cost is R120.00 per person, if there is a minimum of 10 people, for less people the price to be negotiated.
Contact the Information Centre for more information.
Phone Santa at Cell 083 2722 958 or send an Email message to: info@marico.co.za
