Benoni

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Conocida como la 'Ciudad de los Lagos', Benoni se sitúa en el East Rand de la provincia de Gauteng, famosa por sus numerosos vertederos mineros que han sido transformados en lagos recreativos. Esta antigua ciudad minera de oro ofrece excelentes deportes acuáticos, oportunidades de pesca, y alberga los prestigiosos torneos de golf anuales del Benoni Country Club.

Benoni is a city on the East Rand of Gauteng province in South Africa, known locally as the "City of Lakes." Its waters are an unusual feature of the landscape: many of the lakes were created from former mine dumps left behind by the town's gold mining past, and have since been turned to recreational use.

A town shaped by gold

Benoni grew up around gold mining, and that heritage is still visible in its skyline of mine dumps. Rather than being left as bare ground, a number of these sites have been transformed into lakes, giving the city a green and open character that sets it apart from many other places in the region.

What a visit offers

  • Watersports on the lakes, which the city is known for.

  • Angling, with opportunities for those who enjoy fishing.

  • Golf, as Benoni hosts the annual tournaments of the Benoni Country Club.

Benoni suits visitors who want an outdoor day or a sporting trip rather than a city of monuments. Its lakes are the main draw, and the country club's golf calendar gives a reason to plan around particular dates. For those travelling to Johannesburg or the wider Gauteng area, Benoni makes a relaxed stop with water and sport at its centre.