Randlords and Rand Club
We have been given exclusive access for a full tour of the Rand Club – everything from basement to ballroom!
Rand Club, of course, is the oldest members club in the City of Gold.
The building is an icon the city and usually reserved for members only.
We explore the life and times of the Randlords – a colloquial term used to describe the men who made a fortune on the Witwatersrand and in a few cases lost it all.
Before we head inside the Rand Club, we take a stroll down Main Street and back up Commissioner Street to delve into the tales of many a Randlord and marvel at the buildings they built.
Why were all these men from Kimberley?
Who was the district surgeon who became a lawyer?
Was Herman Eckstein the most brilliant Randlord?
Why didn’t Rhodes achieve much on the Rand?
Who was the gentlemen that wore a white helmet wherever he went?
Who had the best concessions and became rich the fastest?
After the walk, we will return to the illustrious Rand Club for a full tour – conducted by the general manager
Followed by scrumptious lunch in the iconic main bar, should you wish.
This walk is shorter than our usual walk, 2km,to make time enjoy all that the Rand Club has to offer – including a walk up the main staircase.
Tour fee is R420, including entry to the club.
Lunch is not included in the fee
Next date: TBA soon
lAll bookings are subject to our cancellation and liability policy. Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled tour time. While refunds are not provided, guests may request to transfer their booking to an alternative date, subject to availability and existing bookings. Failure to arrive for a scheduled tour (no-show) will result in forfeiture of the full booking amount. By confirming this booking, guests acknowledge that they participate in the tour at their own risk, and the operator accepts no liability for any loss, injury, damage, or delay arising from participation, except where required by law
