|
There is no other place I know that is so heavy with atmosphere, so strangely and darkly impregnated with that stuff of life that bears the authentic stamp of South-Africa.
Herman Charles Bosman Marico Revisited |
|
The author Herman Charles Bosman, one of South-Africa's best known short story writers,
held the Marico in high esteem.
He wrote many wonderful stories full of humour about the Marico and its people.
|
|
Where is the Marico?
The Marico District is situated in the North-West Province in the Republic of South-Africa.
Towns located in this area are: Zeerust, Swartruggens, Groot-Marico and Nietverdiend. |
The town Groot-Marico (it means Big-Marico) is named after the Groot-Marico river, one of the few perennial rivers in this area. The name has got nothing to do with the size of the town, which is very small. Groot-Marico is well known for its beautiful African bushveld surroundings and the special kind of hospitality of its people. It is the ideal place to come to when you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city life.
We invite you to come and experience the spirit and hospitality of the Marico firsthand!
|
Did you know?
Groot-Marico is one of the few remaining places in South-Africa with a manual telephone exchange.
Although the town automated at the end of November 2000, the farms are still making use of the manual telephone exchange!
Previously it was quite an effort to get connected to the web, now it is a pleasure!
Do yourself a favour and read the article that appeared in the Business Day for a hilarious look at IT from the Marico in the olden days ...
|
|
|
17 - 19 February - Biekie Bosman Weekend
Small & intimate - we wil read, recite & kuier in the relaxed atmosphere of Groot-Marico and each take home our special memories of yet another Bosman inspired experience.
Sound & Silence Retreats at The Well, River Still provides a space for one to contemplate and experience the silence in nature, silence in sound and the silence we all carry within ...
20 - 22 April - Sound & Silence Retreat 22 - 24 June - Sound & Silence Retreat 27 - 29 July - Sound & Silence Retreat 21 - 23 September - Sound & Silence Retreat
7 April - Marico Bosveld Fees / Festival
Book stalls with Hester Coetzee - 083 447 5118 and accommodation with Santa - 083 2722 958 / info@marico.co.za
2 June - Marico Safari Karnaval
Book accommodation with Santa - 083 2722 958 / info@marico.co.za
18 August - Marico Mountain Bike Classic
The annual Mountain Bike race rated as one of the best in South Africa. Contact Chris de Bruyn - 082 823 3815 Book accommodation with Santa - 083 2722 958 / info@marico.co.za
19 - 21 October - Bosman Weekend
The annual celebration of the Marico and works of author HC Bosman Book accommodation with Santa - 083 2722 958 / info@marico.co.za
Monthly Informal Streetmarket in the main street of Groot-Marico where locals bring their own produce. All welcome.
4 February - Informal Streetmarket 3 March - Informal Streetmarket 5 May - Informal Streetmarket 18 August - Informal Streetmarket 1 September - Informal Streetmarket 6 October - Informal Streetmarket 3 November - Informal Streetmarket 15 December - Informal Streetmarket
Monthly - Mampour Tours
On request any time Weekend and day outings for specific interest groups can be arranged. Contact Santa at the Information Centre info@marico.co.za or 083 272 2958 or 014 503 0085
Marico Mountain Bike Tours 2012
Contact the Information Centre for more information on any of the above mentioned activities.
The Information Centre in the main street of Groot Marico (the big house with the big “ I “ and stairs from the street, near to the First National Bank.)
Bookings can be done by email at: info@marico.co.za or you can phone Cell No 083 2722 958 or tel 014 503 0085 and speak to Santa
|
Make Groot-Marico your next weekend Bushveld destination.
Only two hours away from Gauteng.
 |
We offer:
|
|
"You are an inspiration to our people and the Government of North-West. Best wishes from the Premier's Office."
The Honourable Popo Simon Molefe Premier of North-West Province
Visit of the Premier of North-West Province to the Groot-Marico Information Centre 13 November 1994 |
|
The Information Centre can be found in the main street of Groot-Marico
behind high stone walls which was build by the Italian prisoners of war during the Second World War.
Map showing the location of the Information Centre:
GPS Coordinates:
Decimal Degrees: Latitude -25.595381° Longitude 26.413614°
Degrees, Minutes, Seconds: S 25°35'43.37", E 26°24'49.01"
For more information: PHONE The Information Centre
in Groot-Marico at Cell No 083 2722 958 and speak to Santa Or WRITE to: The Information
Centre, P.O. Box 28, Groot-Marico, The Republic of South-Africa, 2850 Or send an Email message
to info@marico.co.za
Comments,
bookings and questions: We will welcome your
feedback and suggestions concerning the Marico website. You may also use this form to enquire
about accommodation in the Marico.
OOPS! You forgot to upload swfobject.js
!
You must upload this file for your form to work.
You can send your email
message / requests to info@marico.co.za
Although every effort has been made to ensure the
correctness of the information contained in this site,
This website has been designed
by
Johan van As
Cell Phone +27 (0)83 7072 952
Skype: Dinamixsa The Worldmap-counter
has been reset at the start of 07/2011 We have had more
than 16,500 visitors for the first six months of 2011
This page was last updated on
2012/01/18
View Larger Map
we make no warranties as to the completeness or accuracy of such information.
