The town of Kathu is strategically situated in respect of exciting 4x4 vehicle tours to the Kalahari and the western region of Botswana with its unspoilt scenic beauty and nature reserves which include the Kalahari Gemsbok Park. .

Kathu is one of the most beautiful and modern towns in the country. It is situated in the kathu-bush, which mainly exist of majestic camel thorn trees, saltpans and rich in pre-historic founding’s. There are more than 200 different bird species to be fond in these bush areas.

One of the main attractions for visitors is the Sishen Mine, which is one of the largest open iron ore mines in the world. An eye-catching sight for visitors is the gigantic iron ore trucks with loads of up to 170 ton. The ore railway line from Sishen to Saldanha had the distinction of being the longest iron ore carrier in the world. Well equipped recreation facilities of the highest quality with a variety of sports facilities, including one of the most beautiful golf courses in the country and Olympic standard swimming bath, as well as modern club and conference facilities are available to the sports enthusiast.                                           

                                                 Activities

• Absailing and 4x4 routes
  Tel 083 660 5336
• Boiterelo Duallery Centre
  Craft shop selling locally made jewellery. Tel 073 285 5433.
• Game Reserve
  Offering game and birdwatching. Tel 053 723 2263.
• Khai-Appel Recreation Resort
  Camping and caravan facilities, fishing and horseriding. Tel 053 723 2263.
• Kumba Sportclub
  Badminton, golf, gymnasium, squash, swimming, tennis. Tel 053 723 3288.
• Mine Tour
  Guided tours of the world’s largest open-cast iron mine by appointment. Tel 083 660 5336.