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Tourism
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Modimolle occupies a strategic position from the main markets of the country
by being
at the entrance of the Province from the South. The visibility of Modimolle Mountain
from the N1 north contributes to the curios tourists to visit the area. The
Municipality is home to Nylsvlei nature reserve with the RAMSAR status. Mabatlane is
the economic Hub of the world acclaimed Waterberg Biosphere Reserve.
The Municipal area has mild winters and warm summer with an average annual rainfall of
520mm to 650mm. Modimolle enjoys easy access from the main national arteries, the N1
and R101.
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- Nylsvley bird sanctuary- Special interest
- Modimolle Mountain- Cultural/Heritage site
- JG Strijdom house- Historical
- Oldest church building- Historical
- Donkerpoort dam- Family and recreation
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ENTERTAINMENT ATTRACTIONS
- Grape festival
- Annual motor bike festival
- Bike festival
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The municipality does not have any multi-cultural event to attract tourist.
Majority of tourists who account for bed nights are from Gauteng with sizeable foreign
tourists. Modimolle enjoys mostly tourists who visit for Holidays rather than day
tours. The area forms part of the leisure cluster in the Mabatlane area and Modimolle
town with special interest group in the north at the Nylsvlei.
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