Nigel
General Information
The small town of Nigel is located on the edge of the East Rand in Gauteng in South Africa. The town’s economic activities are focused mainly on mining and heavy industry.
The town was established in 1882 when a prospector discovered gold on the farm Varkensfontein and formed the Nigel Gold Mining Company, named so because the prospector was reading Sir Walter Scott’s The Fortunes of Nigel at the time.
Today Nigel is an importent livestock farming and manufacturing town whose streets still bear names derived from Sir Walter Scott's book - 'The Fortunes of Nigel'.
Although Nigel today is largely an industrial hub it does offer some things to do for visitors including an 18-hole golf course, bowling greens, tennis and squash courts, a bird sanctuary and a dam which is a popular area for water sports and fishing.
Activities and Attractions
Nigel has a variety of tourist atractions and activities:
- Marievale Bird Sanctuary - A peaceful place to spot up to 300 spieces of bird.
- Nigel Recreation Resort - Be sure to be entertained with the resort's wooden jungle gyms and expansive lawns if you are not inclined to take on it's water.
- Piet Wagener Game Park - Safari suit and pith helmet country
Accommodation
Nigel offers a range of accommodation including guest houses and lodges.
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