South Africa - Accommodation for 2010 World Cup Soccer

The Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace is the host to the first and second round matches for the FIFA™ World Cup in 2010. Seating capacity has been increased to just over 42,000.

Located in Rustenburg, in the North West Province, South Africa, the stadium is some 45 kms away from our establishment. Nestled in the mountains we are perfectly situated off the beaten track, yet ideally set up for exclusive accommodation that carefully balances your day out at the soccer, and then retiring in luxury, with private pool, honesty bar, and flat screen TV to watch the other games. Transportation to and from the games can be arranged - hire a driver to take care of the logistics and enjoy all the fun.

See what our farm estate has to offer - at a glance - before making your decision of where to stay and see why this is the most ideal destination for your soccer getaway in the country.

The Batis Cottage - luxury redefined

Ideally situated "off the beaten track" for an exclusive retreat, in unspoilt bush terrain teaming with bird life and butterflies, featuring three luxury cottages and a wooden "cabin" with cosy fireplaces for chilly winter nights, all in pristine gardens with a sparkling pool. Getaway for a romantic interlude and experience nature in the privacy of our farm. Be pampered by your hosts, both skilled and knowledgeable in game ranging, birding and insects. Treat yourself and partner to a splendid weekend away - or even a mid-week break.

Get an overview of the farm and where we come from, read our venue overview.

First Rounds of the FIFA World Cup

Match	Date	Time	Venue	Team			Team
Group A
33	22 June	16:00	Rustenburg		Mexico	vs	Uruguay
Group C
5	12 June	20:30	Rustenburg		England	vs	USA
Group D
24	19 June	16:00	Rustenburg		Ghana	vs	Australia
Group E
43	24 June	20:30	Rustenburg		Denmark	vs	Japan
Group F
12	15 June	13:30	Rustenburg		New Zealand	vs	Slovakia

The Ideal Soccer Fan's Venue

Situated approximately 35 minutes from the stadium, you can get the best of both worlds. Get all the pre-match attention in Rustenburg itself, go see the match and then hit the town afterwards - and their many restaurants and pubs - and then return for a well deserved rest and repairing of your vocal cords :-)

In between games you can get some well deserved R&R by taking a quad bike ride on the farm, relax poolside or for the more adventurous, do a Canopy Tour sliding from rockface to rockface on cables in the Magaliesburg or take an Elephant Safari where you get to feed these magnificent beasts afterwards. And for the nature lovers, there is always the bird watching and hiking on offer.

Relax around the pool, in the open-air lounge or refresh yourself from the African sun with your favourite beer or beverage at our honesty bar!

Guestbook

Read our Guestbook for some of our feedback - the comments speak for themselves.

We offer other activities that can be integrated into your break-away. (View these in the sidebar to the left. These are sure to give you that extra boost of excitement. Call us so we may arrange them for you).

And don't overlook the viewing our Galleries - accommodation, scenery, activities and features.

Refreshing sparkling pool seen at night.	Romantic setting - main entrance
Quad biking for the adventurous	Inviting pool for those hot days

Bird Sanctuary

Visit the Bird Sanctuary as we introduce you to the section of The Feathered Nest where we take in birds for rehabilitation and care for them, due to fate or man-made accidents where the birds have become unsuspecting victims of Mans evil and careless disposition.

At The Feathered Nest we care for birds, raptors and others, that have been injured or hurt and who need temporary or permanent treatment. We have cages/aviaries where they are kept for their protection. Some of the birds carry wing injuries, some foot injuries and some perhaps just a basic illness. But without our intervention they would certainly not survive the harsh elements encountered in the wild.

Arrive as a guest and leave as a friend