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World Cup 2010 – Camping in South Africa – PART 3

This is part 3 – World Cup 2010 – Camping in South Africa -

Mangaung/ Bloemfontein:

Facts:

Name: Mangaung/ Bloemfontein, meaning “spring of flowers”
Province: Free State
Population: 850 000
Altitude: 1400 meters
Geography: The city is located in central South Africa on the Free State Plateau. The landscape is accentuated by grassland plains and low hills.
Climate: Dry winters, from May to August with temperatures around 17°C in the day and reaching -2° C at night. Summer ranges from October to February and the city is much warmer. Temperatures range from around 30°C during the day and cloud bursts in the afternoon.
Key Economic Sectors: Trade, Finance, Transport
Professional Football Clubs: Bloemfontein Celtic, Free State Stars (Premier League) Carara Kicks (1^st Division)

Football Stadium:

Free State Stadium

Home to some of the country’s most fanatical group of supporters, the Free State Stadium is likely to be the centre of attention during the FIFA World Cup. The stadium was given a new look for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup . It hosted the memorable semi-final match between Spain and USA where the latter secured one of the biggest surprises of the tournament by sending the European champions packing in front of a capacity crowd

The Free State Stadium was upgraded from a capacity of 38,000 to 45,000 during the refurbishments. The stadium has hosted numerous major football and rugby union matches, and Bloemfontein’s natives are renowned for their passion for sport. The Bloemfontein Celtic’s are the favorite team here. The Celtic fans are also known as “Siwelele”, a Sotho term.

Stadium facts:

Name: Free State Stadium
City: Mangaung/ Bloemfontein
Built: 1952
Gross Capacity: 48 000

Mangaung/ Bloemfontein Tourism Information:

Tel: +27 (0) 51 405 8489/ 90
Fax: +27 (0) 51 447 8447
Website: http://www.bloemfontein.co.za

Nearby campsites:

- Maselspoort Caravan Park:

Tel: +27 (0) 51 441 7848
Fax: +27 (0) 51 441 7865

Website: http://www.maselspoort.co.za

- Reinheim Caravan Park:

Tel: +27 (0) 51 433 2868

Email: Christine@lantic.net

See Link: http://www.saoutdoors.co.za/reinheim.htm

- River Of Joy:

Tel: +27 (0) 51 861 2039

Fax: +27 (0) 51 861 2039

See Link: http://www.sa-venues.com/visit/riverofjoy

- Reyneke Park:

Tel: +27 (0) 51 523 3888/9
After hours: +27 (0) 51 523 3729
Fax: +27 (0) 51 523 3887

Email: mreyneke@internext.co.za

Website: http://www.reynekepark.co.za

- Tom’s Place Resort:

Tel: +27 (0) 51 564 0680

Fax: +27 (0) 51 564 0710

Email: info@tomsplaceresort.co.za

Website: http://www.tomsplaceresort.co.za/index.html

Durban:

Facts:

Name: Durban
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Population: ± 3,5 million
Altitude: 280 meters
Geography: The city is located on a huge natural lagoon that forms its harbour with a range of hills inland that are the remains of fossilized sand-dunes.
Climate: Sub-tropical, mild and sunny winters, hot and humid summers. Average temperatures are around 16 to 25°C year round.
Key Economic Sectors: Tourism, transport, agriculture, manufacturing
Football Clubs: Amazulu, Golden Arrows, Thanda Royal Zulu, Maritzburg United (Premier) Durban Stars, Nathi Lions (1^st Division)

Football Stadium:

Moses Mabhida Stadium

The newly-built Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban will host one of the semi-finals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The ground epitomises the architectural innovation on display in South Africa and takes it’s design inspiration from the South African flag. The two legs of the arch on the southern side of the stadium come together to form a single footing on the Northern side, symbolising the new unity of a once-divided country.

The 70 000-seater has been specifically designed as a multi-purpose venue and an amphitheatre complete with a cable car which ascends to a viewing platform at the top of the expansive 350m arch, a staggering 106m above the pitch. From this vantage point, visitors can experience spectacular panoramic views of the nearby shoreline and the city.

It is a world-class and multifunctional arena located in the heart of the Kings Park Sporting Precinct. Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium will be the jewel in the crown of the Kings Park Sporting precinct. The entire area will feature additional sporting arenas and facilities as well as restaurants, shops, play areas for children and a pedestrian walkway linking the stadium complex to the beach.

Moses Mabhida was born in Thornville near Pietermaritzburg on 14 October 1923 into a poor family who were later forced off their land

In 1963, Mabhida was asked by Oliver Tambo, while working in Prague rallying support from the World Federation of Trade Unions, to come back to Africa to develop the ANC’s armed wing, known as Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK). He underwent military training and became the chief political instructor of new military recruits. He later served as the commander of MK.

Stadium facts:

Name: Moses Mabhida Stadium
City: Durban
Gross Capacity: 70 000

Durban Tourism Information:

Tel: +27 (0) 31 366 7500
Fax: +27 (0) 31 305 6693
Email:
Website http://www.zulu.org.za tkzn@iafrica.com:

Nearby campsites:

- Villa Spa Holiday Resort:

Tel: +27 (0) 31 916 4939
Fax: +27 (0) 31 916 4455

Email: info@villaspa.co.za

Website: http://www.villaspa.co.za/1.Welcome.html

- ATKV Natalia:

Website: http://www.natalia.co.za

**Please see website for further links and contact information.**

- Durban Caravan Park:

Tel: +27 (0) 31 467 8865

Fax: +27 (0) 31 467 8865

Website: http://www.durbancaravanpark.co.za

- Karridene Caravan Park:

Tel: +27 (0) 31 916 7228
Fax: +27 (0) 31 916 7237/ 916 7231

Website: http://www.karridene.co.za

Nelson Mandela Bay/ Port Elizabeth:

Facts:

Name: Nelson Mandela Bay/ Port Elizabeth
Province: Eastern Cape
Population: 1,005,779
Altitude: 0 meters
Geography: Nelson Mandela Bay/ Port Elizabeth is nestled in the shelter of Algoa Bay.

Climate: Sub-tropical with winter rainfall. The city has mild temperatures ranging from 20°C to 9°C during the Winter, and 25°C to 17°C during the Summer.

Key Economic Sector: Motor Industry, Tourism

Professional Football Clubs: Bay United, OR Thambo Cosmos (First Division)

Football Stadium:

Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, which is set on the shores of the North End Lake, is the first football dedicated stadium in the city and surrounding areas. The stadium is one of the newly-built stadiums for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and has a seating capacity of 48 000.

The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will host the match for third place, and a quarter-final amid a total of eight matches during the FIFA World Cup. The stadium has an eye-catching, unique roof-structure and a spectacular view, overlooking the North End Lake.

Before the construction of this multi-purpose venue, all international football matches were played at the Eastern Province rugby stadium, also known as the EPRU Stadium. The playing field is going to be of natural grass with the outer /surrounding area to be artificial turf.

Stadium facts:

Name: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
City: Nelson Mandela Bay/ Port Elizabeth
Gross Capacity: 48 000

Nelson Mandela Bay/ Port Elizabeth Tourism Information:

Tel: +27 (0) 41 585 8884

Fax: +27 (0) 41 585 2564

Email: information@tourismpe.co.za

Website: http://www.gardenroute.org/pe/index.htm

Nearby campsites:

- Cape St Francis:

Tel: + 27 (0) 42 298 0054
Fax: + 27 (0) 42 298 0157

Email: seals@iafrica.com

Website: http://www.capestfrancis.co.za

- Mangolds Pool Caravan Park:

Tel: +27 (0) 41 366 2061
Fax: +27 (0) 41 366 2062

Website: http://www.mangolds.madibabayresorts.co.za

- Highbrae Camp & Climb:

Tel: +27 (0) 41 956 0036

Fax: +27 (0) 41 956 0036

Email: green01@telkomsa.net

See Link: http://nmbt.vicensys.co.za/listing/highbrae_camp__climb.html

Cape Town:

Facts:

Name: Cape Town – Also known as the “mother city” in South Africa. The city’s name is derived from its association with the Cape of Good Hope.
Province: Western Cape
Population: 1,3 million
Altitude: 0 meters
Geography: The city is located on either side of a mountain ridge on the Cape Peninsula and low-lying flat areas at sea level.
Climate: Mediterranean climate with Winter rainfall and temperatures around 18°C. Summer time is generally warm with temperatures in the range of 25°C – 27°C.
Key Economic Sectors: Tourism, Agriculture, Manufacturing
Professional Football Clubs: Ajax Cape Town, Santos (Premier) Hanover Park, Ikapa Sporting, FC Cape Town (1^st Division)

Football Stadium:

Green Point Stadium

The newly-built Green Point Stadium is situated in one of the much sought-after areas in the city of Cape Town, and is one of the most artistic football venues in South Africa. The Green Point Stadium is one of the two semi-final venues for the FIFA World Cup.

This multi-purpose venue is also going to be used to stage major events and concerts. Fans will be a stone’s throw from the ocean, not to mention the mountains of Cape Town, which will also provide the backdrop for matches. The location is ideal as it is a short walk from the transportation hub of the city. The stadium, which has an exterior that is covered with noise-reducing cladding has a capacity of 70,000. Cape Town also has another world-standard stadium, Newlands, but this is primarily used as a rugby union venue. Post FIFA World Cup, the Green Point Stadium is likely to be used by some of the Cape Town-based professional football clubs, that include Ajax Cape Town and Santos.

Stadium facts:

Name: Green Point Stadium
City: Cape Town
Gross Capacity: 70 000

Cape Town Tourism Information:

Tel: +27 (0) 21 405 4500
Fax: +27 (0) 21 405 4524
Email:
Website http://www.tourismcapetown.co.za/info@tourismcapetown.co.za: