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The Ranch Resort is a family-owned leisure, sports, exhibition, conservation, accommodation and conferencing centre within the Ranch Conservancy located in the Capricorn District of the Limpopo Province, south of Polokwane - the capital city of the Limpopo Province - in South Africa.〔(TheRanch.co.za ), retrieved 1 July 2010〕 It is adjacent to the Makapansgat Valley, an archaeologically significant area that has produced fossils and bones that signify early hominid presence in Limpopo and forms part of Gauteng’s Cradle of Humankind World Heritage site.〔(South Africa.net ), retrieved 1 July 2010〕 The Ranch Resort is known for its Lions and the "Walk with Lions" experience.〔(Walk With Lions Video ), retrieved 1 July 2010〕 A 12 hole par 3 - Executive Golf Course was officially opened in May 2010 by the Premier of Limpopo Province, Mr Cassel Mathale.〔(Minister Maite Nkoane-Mashabane Speech delivered at The Ranch Resort on 22 May 2010 ), retrieved 1 July 2010〕 ==History== The Shearer family established The Ranch in May 1960 initially as a stopover for people travelling between Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia) and South Africa. As the establishment became better known, it developed into a leisure and conference resort, now known as The Ranch Resort. On 22 May 2010 the Shearer family, owners of The Ranch Resort, celebrated 50 years in hospitality at a special function where The Premier of Limpopo Province, Mr Cassel Mathale, officially opened The Ranch Resort 12-hole, par-3 Executive Golf Course and Academy.〔(Minister Maite Nkoane-Mashabane Speech delivered at The Ranch Resort on 22 May 2010 ), retrieved 1 July 2010〕 VIP guests included the South African Minister of International Relations and Co-operation, Ms Maite Nkoana Mashabane who gave the keynote address, and Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi.〔(Premier Cassel Mathale Speech delivered at The Ranch Resort on 22 May 2010 ), retrieved 1 July 2010〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「The Ranch Resort」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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