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About Barkly West

Barkly West lies on the Vaal River, just 37 km from Kimberley via the R31, an easy daily run for locals heading in for work or shopping. Visitors from Johannesburg cover 477 km up the N12, while others trek in from as far as Orania or the West Coast. Kimberley Airport is your nearest airstrip, 46 km out, and also your best bet for fuel or EV charging before the final leg. Fun fact: the local golf club, laid out in 1885 on old diamond diggings, is one of the oldest in the country.

Where is Barkly West on the map?

Barkly West is in South Africa, at -28.537, 24.520 - about 37 km north-west of Kimberley.

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The closest airport to Barkly West is Kimberley Airport, 46 km (about 51 min by car).

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