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To some, the small, homey farm stall named Pampoen Paleis seemed unspectacular, but since its inception in the early 1960’s it was a permanent feature and stop over for every holiday maker travelling through White River to the famous Numbi Gate. To subsequent developers it represented a goal – a location where they could build The Kingdoms of Africa. In their vision the buildings would each personify a different part of Africa – East, West, North & South – allowing the visitor a taste of every uniqueness that is Africa.

The property was bought and planning rapidly began – starting off with a great victory using an ancient African method – finding water with a guava stick. Once the borehole had been sunk and pipelines laid, building contractors were set to work. Each building was designated a specific building style native to its chosen part of Africa from the jagged edged style of the Moroccans to the smooth lined perfection of the Cape-Dutch.

But not all was smooth sailing and the ambitious project presented its own queue of setbacks. Once built however, the shopping centre quickly established itself, becoming a recognised landmark for many a resident and tourist. A butterfly farm soon became one of the main attractions, boasting a vast variety of colourful species from across Africa.