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Buffalo Park Lodge - Accommodation in Mafikeng, North West Province, South Africa

Buffalo Park Lodge is situated in Mafikeng and comprises of 20 rooms. Mafikeng is a vibrant provincial and commercial capital and a major tourism attraction highlighting the history, culture and wildlife of this unique region of South Africa. The name Mafikeng (Mahikeng) means "The place among the rocks". This name was given to the area by early Barolong chiefs who had settled along the Molopo River in 1852.

Price: 3

Bed and breakfast

20 rooms.

The rooms are tastefully furnished with a distinct African wildlife theme and oregon furniture with unique custom-made quilts. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms and DSTV. A fully licensed restaurant and pub complete the Lodge. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners are served in the fully licensed al-la-carte restaurant and pub. The menu is varied ranging from sandwiches to seafood platters.

The Lodge offers the warmest atmosphere, total comfort and a generous hospitality. A 60-seater conference room compelete with private recessed bar, kitchen facilities, own ablutions and equipment are available. Mafikeng attracted the attention of the world during the Anglo-Boer War of 1899 - 1902 as the small British garrison held out for 217 days against Boer forces who had surrounded the town. The relief of Mafikeng was greeted with wild jubilation in London - with the result that the word "mafficking" became part of the English vocabulary to describe rejoicing with hysterical boisterousness.