Leisure & Attractions
Leisure & Attraction in South Africa
Looking for a place to enjoy your evening dinner, a small gift for your loved one or just the local tourism information office? Want to buy wine, go on a Game Drive or visit a Township? Discover the Karoo offers a wide range of activities for the traveller to ensure a one of a kind and stimulating experience and to truly discover South Africa.
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De Aar Tourism - De Aar
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
De Aar, the third largest town in the Northern Cape, is centrally located on the main railway line between Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Namibia and tarred roads to surrounding towns. The name De Aar refers to the underground water supply in arteries with all of De Aar’s water coming from boreholes. 68 boreholes in the surrounding area of the town, ensure the water supply.
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Steynsburg Tourism - Steynsburg
The Eastern Cape - Tourism Information
Steynsburg-At an altitude of 1460 metres, the pollution-free climate is very healthy – hot summers, cold clear winter days, sufficient rainfall , sometimes even snow, beautiful sunsets and brilliant star-filled night skies. Southern coast resorts such as Port Alfred, Port Elizabeth, Plett and Knysna are a half day’s drive away as is Bloemfontein to the North; with the Wild Coast reachable within a day’s daylight drive. Study a map of the Eastern Cape and you will see just how much...
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Colesberg Tourism - Colesberg
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
Colesberg is the largest Northern Cape town on the N1, 623km from Johannesburg and 280km south of Kimberley. Surrounded by koppies and flanked by the towering Coleskop, when the sun slips to the horizon, brushing the skies with brilliant hues, Coleskop’s former name, Toverberg (Magic Mountain), seems more appropriate. So named because, for the traveller, it is visible from 40km but appears to get no closer. In 1814, a mission station was built here in the hope of bringing peace to the...
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Springbok Tourism - Springbok
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
Set in a narrow valley bisecting the granite domes of the Klein Koperberge (small copper mountains), is the principal town of Namakwa, Springbok. Shortened from Springbokfontein in 1911, it owes its existence to copper-mining undertaken after 1850 and a ready supply of water. In the late 1870s, rich copper deposits at Okiep saw most Springbok residents following their dreams to drought-stricken claims. Many returned. The British fort built on the hillock in the centre of town during the Anglo-Boer...
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Kimberley Tourism - Kimberley
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
Kimberley is an architectural gem and it is difficult to remember that the city grew up around a great big hole in the ground. Starting out as a shanty and frontier town resembling the towns of the American Wild West, it quickly bloomed into a city where majestic Victorian buildings echo bygone days. Today modern high-rise buildings stand like sentinels over these jewels of the past. It is a prosperous, thriving metropolis with Victorian buildings that complement the more modern buildings...
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Breedekloof Tourism - Rawsonville
The Western Cape - Tourism Information
There is more to the Breedekloof than its 22 wineries that produce some of the country’s finest wines - and of course fine wines accompany fine dining. Restaurants, bistros and coffee shops offer a unique culinary experience of traditional country and fine international cuisine. Scenic cycle routes and mountain bike trails abound and the craggy mountain ranges, fynbos and endemic bird life attract hikers from near and far. Horse-riding through vineyards is a treat for enthusiasts of all ages...
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Hanover Tourism - Hanover
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
Once part of the Graaff-Reinet district and known as Bo-Zeekoeirivier. As the farming community grew, a community centre was needed and, in 1854, the 8 656ha farm, Petrusvallei, was bought for 33 333 Rixdollars (R5 000). The former owner asked that the proposed town be called Hanover as his ancestors came from the German city. Walk through town and discover old furrows and historic buildings.
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Trompsburg Tourism - Trompsburg
The Free State - Tourism Information
Trompsburg is a small agricultural town & one of Free State’s best Marino sheep product manufacturers. The town lies in a cove between small hills & has the 2nd largest shearing barn in South Africa. Initially the town was known as Jagersfontein Road, before the branch railway was built from Springfontein to Koffiefontein via Jagersfontein. Later it was named Hamilton after Sir Hamilton J. Goold-Adams, governor of the Orange River Colony from 1902 - 1910. Still later the name was changed to...
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Bloemfontein Tourism - Bloemfontein
The Free State - Tourism Information
Bloemfontein atmosphere that one feels in Bloemfontein is one based on an appreciation of family values, where quality of life is of prime importance. Business and family interests are combined, in a hand-in-glove way, with no reason for discord; cultures are intermingled, again with peaceable accord. There is little stress and less haste; the peaceful atmosphere, which is somehow almost tangible, can be felt in every street, on every pavement - all of which are noticeably clean and free...
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Pofadder Tourism - Pofadder
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
Pofadder has several old buildings, one being the Roman Catholic Church. Built by the mission, it runs a blockmaking enterprise, a chicken farm and a dairy, giving employment to the poor. There are many day walks and, in spring, a wonderworld of plants carpets the veld.
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Uniondale Tourism - Uniondale
The Western Cape - Tourism Information
Uniondale, a small town in the Klein Karoo, South Africa, came about by the joining of two farms - Hopedale & Lyon in 1856. Initially known for its wagon building and ostrich feather industries, which later waned and left a quaint farming town. Uniondale lies next to the Langkloof and is predominantly a sheep, goat, seed and apple farming community. To the tourist it offers a relaxing stay in comfortable guesthouses and self-catering farm cottages away from the crowds. Uniondale are linked to Knysna...
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Paarl Tourism - Paarl
The Western Cape - Tourism Information
Paarl has a large area of unspoilt natural beauty at its doorstep. The Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve has a picturesque landscape of fynbos vegetation dominated by massive rounded granite rock formations set among wild olives, rock candlewoods and wagon trees. Fishing, hiking, picnics, climbing and mountain biking are all possible. Paarl Arboretum boasts with 4500 trees (750 species) from 6 continents on 32 hectares of land along the Berg River. Enjoy a quiet moment while spotting the...
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Strydenburg Tourism - Steynsburg
The Eastern Cape - Tourism Information
Strydenburg is on the verge of a large pan filled with salty water during the rainy years. Strydenburg (the town of strife) received its doleful name after incessant squabbling over - of all things - the town’s name! Strydenburg was laid out by the Dutch Reformed Church on the farm Roodepan in 1892.
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Fraserburg Tourism - Fraserburg
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
Fraserburg is a comfortable 5 hour drive from Cape Town. It is one of the most authentic and well preserved Karoo towns left in South Africa. It is a quiet and peaceful place where one can truly get away from it all without compromising on comfort, style and fun. For the more adventurous there are numerous hiking trails which are quite breathtaking. There are also a number of 4x4 trails which do not disappoint. Besides the majestic scenery and self-catering accommodation, one will pass Corbel...
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Uitenhage Tourism - Uitenhage
The Eastern Cape - Tourism Information
In Uitenhage you can still find buildings from the 1800s in their original form. The Old Drostdy Museum built in 1809 is now the home of the Uitenhage Africana Museum. It is the ideal setting through which to experience the history of Uitenhage. The Old Railway Station built in 1875 which is reputed as one of the oldest railway stations in South Africa is another historical attraction found in Uitenhage. Vintage locomotives, a variety of coaches and period furniture and equipment are on...
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Cradock Tourism - Cradock
The Eastern Cape - Tourism Information
Cradock is the eastern edge of the Karoo, near the headwaters of the Great Fish River, is a dry and barren area, dominated by flat‐topped hills and wind‐swept plains. Sweltering summers are contrasted by bitterly cold winters, especially in the mornings and evenings, while a lack of rainfall, frequent droughts, and the lack of regular flow of water from rivers made this area particularly inhospitable.
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Oudtshoorn Tourism - Oudtshoorn
The Western Cape - Tourism Information
Oudtshoorn lies between the Swartberg and Outeniqua Mountains and offers all the amenities of a regional capital, while retaining the charm and heritage of a proudly traditional rural town. The semi-arid Klein Karoo is perfectly suited for ostrich farming, an industry dating back to the 1800s when the fine feathers were sought-after by fashionistas worldwide. Though the need for feathers has waned, the ostrich still remains one of Oudtshoorn’s most fascinating attractions and can be encountered...
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Hopetown Tourism - Hopetown
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
Hopetown is odd. It is said the widow of the first owner of the farm, De Kalk, wore a small anchor. A servant was told it represented hope and made an imitation from tin which was nailed to the farm entrance. In 1866 a diamond, ‘Eureka’, was found and, in 1868, on the farm Zandfontein, the 83,5 carat ‘Star of South Africa’ diamond was discovered. Today, Hopetown is a farming town.
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Calvinia Tourism - Calvinia
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
This organisation can assist you with all tourism information and inquiries about the Hantam, Karoo Hoogland and Namakwa areas. Founded in 1851 on the stunning Oorlogskloof River and named after religious reformer John Calvin, Calvinia lies at the foot of the dolerite-topped Hantam Mountains (Hantam being a Khoi word meaning ‘where the red bulbs grow’). It is the region’s key growthpoint and one of the country’s largest wool-producing areas. Like Sutherland, Calvinia enjoys 80% starlight...
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Modderrivier Tourism - Modderrivier
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
Modder River lies south of Kimberley, near the confluence of the Riet and Modder Rivers in the vicinity of three monuments commemorating the Anglo-Boer War Battle of Modder River. Today, this settlement and the nearby town of Ritchie is known for its irrigation and stockfarming.
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Prins Albert Tourism - Prince Albert
The Western Cape - Tourism Information
Prince Albert is a delightful South African village in the Karoo, which is part of the Western Cape. Although we live in an arid region we are blessed with water from the Swartberg Mountains and the village is a little oasis. We enjoy a superb climate, with a high sunshine index and spectacular night skies. The village is a small gem, with beautifully preserved Cape Dutch, Karoo and Victorian buildings - 13 of which are National Monuments. There is ample guest house, B&B and self-catering accommodation...
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Koffiefontein Tourism - Koffiefontein
The Free State - Tourism Information
Koffiefontein, which lies in this region, is situated where the R48 meets the R704 on the Riet River, north east of the little town of Trompsburg. Just as you drive into the town one is faced with a rather idiosyncratic looking coffee can fountain, complete with cup and saucer, which may or may not work, depending on some inexplicable whim. When it does, it's rather charming. The town, which started out as a coffee stop for transport riders, still has little eateries and shops with names...
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Philippolis Tourism - Philippolis
The Free State - Tourism Information
Virtually smack bang in the middle of South Africa lies the little historical town of Philippolis, renowned for its hospitality and convivial atmosphere. It is not only considered the oldest settlement in the Free State, but Philippolis is also the birth place of Laurens Jan van der Post, renowned author, political advisor to British heads of government, and godparent to Prince William. Philippolis initially lay right on the N1, before it was rerouted via the Gariep Dam and Springfontein, but the...
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Orania Tourism - Orania
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
Orania, originally built for construction workers in 1970 on the impressive Orange River Project, stood empty for years until a group of Afrikaners purchased the town with some surrounding land as a pilot project and starting point for Afrikaner settlement and the establishment of an Afrikaner volkstaat. Orania offers an example of the ‘traditional’ Afrikaner way of life and also demonstrates the ingenuity of a marginalized community with advanced irrigation techniques, implemented in...
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Aberdeen Tourism - Aberdeen
The Eastern Cape - Tourism Information
Aberdeen offers history for the mind and peace for the soul. Situated in the delightful Camdeboo Plains of the Eastern Karoo - on the N9 between Graaff Reinet and the Garden Route. The district is renowned for its wool and mohair, being the largest mohair producing area in South Africa. The town has an healthy climate, a restful and rural atmosphere.
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Pella Tourism - Pella
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
Pella was founded by the London Missionary Society in 1814. It provided a sanctuary for Khoisan driven out of Namibia. The village of Pella was named after the one that gave refuge to Christians in Macedonia in biblical times. After Pella was abandoned in 1872 because of drought, the Roman Catholic Church reopened the mission in 1878. The Old Cathedral, surrounded by date palms, has a curiously Arabian atmosphere. Using an encyclopaedia as their building manual, it took two missionaries seven...
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Ladismith Tourism - Ladismith
The Western Cape - Tourism Information
The town of Ladismith lies at the foot of the Klein Swartberg mountain, where the majestic Towerkop – with its split peak – guards the town. Local legend has it that a witch, flying overhead during a thunderstorm one night, found the peak obstructing her passage. In anger she struck it with her magic wand, splitting it in two! Halfway up Elandsberg - on the Elandsberg Hiking Trail - is Stanley’s “Liggie” – erected in 1963 by Stanley de Wit, a local inhabitant of the town. It consisted...
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Barrydale Tourism - Barrydale
The Western Cape - Tourism Information
Barrydale is situated between two extremes. On the one side is the beautiful and fertile Tradouw Valley and on the other side you are faced with the stark and semi-arid Klein Karoo. These striking contrasts are experienced in a distance of 10km. Two scenic drives will bring you to Barrydale. Barrydale is nestled at the foot of the Majestic Langeberge, in the Tradouw Valley, where the northern exit of the Tradouws Pass meets the R62 from Worcester, Robertson and Montagu. For the lovers of...
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Kakamas Tourism - Kakamas
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
Kakamas is 80km southwest of Upington on the N14. To some, the town’s name originates from the Khoi word, ‘gagamas’ (brown), referring to the red clay of the area with which women daub their faces. To most, though, Kakamas is a Koranna word meaning ‘poor pasture’ and ‘vicious, charging ox’. Legend has it that grazing in the vicinity was poor and, when cattle were driven through the river’s drifts, some turned on their drivers. Today, the name reflects poorly on a fertile valley...
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De Doorns Tourism - De Doorns
The Western Cape - Tourism Information
Today, De Doorns, the village situated in the heart of the Hex, is the biggest producer of table grapes in the country. During harvest season (January to Aril), Grand View offers grape tasting. Combined with an educational agri-tour at Mooigezicht Estates, for an unforgettable experience! The valley also boasts the cellar with the longest harvest season in the world and the biggest pre-cooler in the southern hemisphere, Hexkoel. Matroosberg, the highest mountain peak in the Western Cape, soars...
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Somerset East Tourism - Somerset East
The Eastern Cape - Tourism Information
Somerset East is a beautiful town in the Blue Crane Route in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. The Blue Crane Route follows the national road R63 from Pearston, via Somerset East, to Cookhouse. Somerset East, at the foot of the Boschberg Mountains, is a quaint, serene little town that's as famous for the natural beauty as it is for its many beautiful national monument buildings. The forested, mountainous backdrop creates a dramatic setting for the town (which is within sight of no less than 16 waterfalls)....
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Victoria West Tourism - Victoria West
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
Established in 1843 and named after Queen Victoria of England. Victoria West marks the beginning of the Diamond Way, lying on the main route from Cape Town to Kimberley. In 1866 diamond fever was sparked with the discovery of the gem at Hopetown and then at Kimberley. The railway from Cape Town was also lured north but, perplexingly, missed Victoria West by 12km (See Hutchinson). Though Victoria West has suffered a devastating flood and dustbowl-drought, it has thrived.
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Upington Tourism - Upington
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
This pricipal Town of the Green Kalahari is 820km north of Cape Town and 875km west of Johannesburg. By uniting Christian Schröder’s 1871 mission station, Olyfenhoutsdrift and the Upington police station, the town of Upington, named after the first Attorney General of the Cape, Sir Thomas Upington, was formed. Originally known as Kharahais, bound by the Orange River and the Kalahari desert, Upington is the principal town and commercial, educational and social centre of the Green Kalahari, owing...
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Kamieskroon Tourism - Kamieskroon
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
Kamieskroon is set among the granite rock formations of the Kamiesberg range. The town’s origins lie in the 1860s, 7km north of its present position. It took the name Bowesville (later Bowesdorp), after the district surgeon, Dr Henry Bowe. As there was little room to expand in the narrow kloof the town occupied, the church council decided, in 1924, to rebuild it at Kamieskroon. Kamies might derive from the Nama word ‘kam’, meaning two - referring to the twin peaks of the mountain. The...
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Citrusdal Tourism - Citrusdal
The Western Cape - Tourism Information
Nestled on the banks of the Olifants River, less than two hour's drive from Cape Town on the N7, lies Citrusdal. Set amongst green citrus orchards and vineyards at the foothills of the majestic Cederberg Mountains, Citrusdal is the centre of the Western Cape citrus industry.
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Jacobsdal Tourism - Jacobsdal
The Free State - Tourism Information
Jacobsdal a small farming community lays claim to having the first wine cellar ever built outside of the Cape Province. Top quality wines are produced by Landzicht Wine cellar internationally known for its quality.
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Nieu-Bethesda Tourism - Nieu-Bethesda
The Eastern Cape - Tourism Information
Nieu Bethesda is set in the fertile valley of the Sneeuberg Mountains. It is so secluded that development took a back seat leaving a rare historical integrity. It has become a popular retreat for artists and because of its unique appeal, this is a place that no visitor should miss. Nieu Bethesda is home to a growing number of artists, crafters and other creatives seeking a more conducive way of life. Decades ago writer Athol Fugard chose Nieu Bethesda as his inspirational home where...
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Richmond Tourism - Richmond
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
Richmond is placed in the heart of the Groot Karoo Desert and is ideally situated as the perfect stopover. This town is blessed with miles and miles of beautiful mountains. The town also have many wonderful accommodation establishments suitable to fit every travellers need. Richmond has a museum dedicated to the horse, one of the only two in the world. Make a point to visit Richmond, it will most definitely be a memorable experience.
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Williston Tourism - Williston
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
Williston is situated on the beds of the Zak River, a seasonal river where unique riverbed irrigation is practiced, similar to that at the Nile River in Egypt. There is a fantastic but eerie reason to visit Williston: a Tombstone Route, showcasing an exceptional form of art - stone cutting. Nowhere will one find more beautiful and fascinating tombstones than here. Tombstone-making became a form of folk-art as they were skillfully chiseled out of local sandstone.
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Keimoes Tourism - Keimoes
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
The town is a settlement on the biggest island in the lower Orange River region. Virtually every inch of soil is under irrigation. Enjoy driving between the many vineyards, a spit-roast, home-baked breads, several traditional desserts and locally produced wines. The origin of this little oasis’s name is in dispute. Legend has it that Klaas Lukas, a Koranna river-people leader, established a village on the banks of the Orange River near the Tier Mountains. He called the village Keimoes (mouse nest)...
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Clanwilliam Tourism - Clanwilliam
The Western Cape - Tourism Information
Clanwilliam, heart of the Rooibos tea area, is one of the ten oldest towns in the country. Rich in cultural and historical heritage and with breathtaking natural beauty, it offers modern recreational facilities and is the centre of a flourishing agricultural community. It is also the only place in the world where Rooibos tea (Aspalathus linearis) can be cultivated. Rooibos is processed, packed and marketed worldwide from the factory in Clanwilliam. Each year during August and September, depending...
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Britstown Tourism - Britstown
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
Britstown is a small farming town situated in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. The town is named after Hans Brits who settled here after he accompanied David Livingstone on a venture into the interior. Hans Brits then settled on a farm he named Gemsbokfontein, which is where Britstown now stands. Soon after the discovery of diamonds at Hopetown and Kimberley, Brits realised that he and his neighbours could earn good money serving the growing traffic along the Diamond Way. So Brits...
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Karoo Hoogland Tourism - Sutherland
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
120km north of Matjiesfontein (turn-off from the N1) on the R354 and approximately 135km south of Calvinia. Established in 1858 and named after a prominent Worcester cleric, Reverend Henry Sutherland, the town on the Roggeveld Plateau 1 450m above sea level is known for its brilliant night skies and cold, biting winters, known to be the coldest place in SA. The ‘sterboom’ (star tree), which blossoms in September is found on farms in the region. Birthplace of Afrikaans author and poet NP Van...
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Beaufort West Tourism - Beaufort West
The Western Cape - Tourism Information
Beaufort West is situated south of a ridge of hills between the Gamka river and Kuils river and to the north of the Nuweveld mountains that is of great interest to archaeologists as it is said that its rocks date back 230 million years. Among the many ancient artefacts are fine examples of ancient Bushman engravings to be found on various farms and at nearby Nelspoort. Beaufort West is a typical country town with a rich and somewhat romantic history! The main road was named in honour of Sir Rufane...
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Calitzdorp Tourism - Calitzdorp
The Western Cape - Tourism Information
Calitzdorp, also known as the port wine capital of South Africa, is ideally situated on scenic Route 62, the longest wine route in the world, at the heart of the Klein Karoo, within a couple of hours’ drive of all world renowned tourist attractions in the region. It is a village of architectural treasures and more sights than one could absorb in a single visit. A four-hour scenic drive from Cape Town and the halfway mark to Port Elizabeth, Calitzdorp is the ideal stopover en route to the Garden...
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Petrusburg Tourism - Petrusburg
The Free State - Tourism Information
Petrusburg was named after Petrus Albertus Venter whose estate provided the money to buy the farm Diepfontein, on which the town was laid out in 1891 as a church and commercial centre for an extensive farming area. Petrusburg lies on the N8 between Bloemfontein and Kimberley, and is connected to Koffiefontein by the R48 - another little farming town in the Letsemeng of the south-western Free State. Suffice to say that most of this area makes its money from farming - Luckhoff and Koffiefontein from...
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Okiep Tourism - Okiep
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
Okiep is the oldest mining town in South Africa where copper was first discovered and mined in 1855. It used to be the centre of South African copper mining. The large copper resources had been discovered in 1855 already and Okiep experienced an immediate boom. A railway line from Okiep to Port Nolloth was built in 1866 for shipping of the copper. Because there was not enough water for the steam engines, the Namaqualand Mule Train was pulled by mules until 1890. In 1918 the Okiep copper mines...
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Fauresmith Tourism - Fauresmith
The Free State - Tourism Information
Fauresmith is the only town in South Africa, and one of only three in the world, where the railway line runs down the centre of the main road. The town is well known in equestrian circles for the annual National Equestrian Endurance Race, during which the horses and riders must complete a grueling 205km course during the three days of the event. Winters are extremely cold with temperatures often reaching below freezing point.
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De Rust Tourism - De Rust
The Western Cape - Tourism Information
De Rust is peaceful and tree lined with excellent examples of late 19th century architecture. Our drinking water from a mountain spring puts expensive bottled water to shame. The village of De Rust. We are situated on the N12 (R62) at the southern entrance to Meiringspoort, a scenic gorge through the majestic Swartberg Mountain Range, which links the Klein Karoo to the Great Karoo. Oudtshoorn, our nearest town, is 35km from De Rust and George, the closest national airport, is 84km away. Please...
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Jagersfontein Tourism - Jagersfontein
The Free State - Tourism Information
Jagersfontein is the home of the BLUE-WHITE-JAGGER-DIAMOND. The largest numbers of the worlds biggest gem stone diamonds of exceptional quality were produced here. Of the ten biggest diamonds ever found in the world, two came from this mine. Jagersfontein was a typical mining town of its time and it could offer its inhabitants all the pleasures and joys of similar towns elsewhere in the world. It had five big hotels and 34 bars, shops and businesses of all kinds, its own newspaper, turf...
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Touws River Tourism - Touws River
The Western Cape - Tourism Information
Touws River, the gateway town to the Breede Valley, is situated in the Karoo alongside the N1. Touws River, famous for its wide open spaces and clean champagne air, considered to be highly healthy giving, is also home to the Venus Astrology site erected in 1882 - a national monument was erected to commemorate the transit of Venus. Among the attractions offered are a Big Five game reserve, nature reserves, 4x4 trails, Bushman paintings and birding spots.
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Vanderkloof Tourism - Vanderkloof
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
Vanderkloof is named after the farm on which the Vanderkloof Dam is situated, the town was built to house people building the dam. Today it is a flourishing holiday resort. It boasts the highest dam wall in the country (108m) and links the Northern Cape to the Free State.
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Matjiesfontein Tourism - Matjiesfontein
The Western Cape - Tourism Information
Matjiesfontein, fondly known as The Grand Duchess of the Karoo, was established by a colourful, entrepreneurial Scot, James D Logan. Matjiesfontein, once a lonely spot where locals gathered reeds from the banks of the Baviaans River to weave into rush mats. Perhaps it would have meandered quietly down the years in this tranquil way had it not been for the Cape Colonial Railways and a shrew Scot. Matjiesfontein is also Afrikaans for Fountain of Little Mats and this picturesque little village is...
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Graaff Reinet Tourism - Graaff-Reinet
The Eastern Cape - Tourism Information
Surrounded by the Camdeboo National Park, Graaff-Reinet, the heart of the “Great Karoo” – Place of Thirst – is a boundless and mysterious area covered by vast sheep and game farms, where broad plains roll away to distant koppies and multilayered mountains that seem to touch the indigo sky. Listen to the silence, breathe in the aged earth and the Karoo bossies (which conjure up the taste of Karoo lamb!), and gaze at a startlingly clear horizon that seems drawn at the other end of the earth....
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Phillipstown Tourism - Phillipstown
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
Phillipstown, founded in 1863 as a church center, the town was named after Sir Philip Wodehouse, Governor of the Cape. Philipstown is ideal for retirement. Philipstown has a Dutch Reformed Church and a Reformed Church, 3 general dealers, post office, police station, magistrates court, clinic and ambulance service, service station and liquor store.
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Winburg Tourism - Winburg
The Free State - Tourism Information
WinburgA town steeped in Voortrekker history, Winburg is the second oldest town in the Free State after Phillipolis and the first to have been founded by the Voortrekkers. The land was bought from the Bataung tribe by Hendrik Potgieter for 42 head of cattle. Winburg served as the first Voortrekker capital of the Republic of the Orange Free State. Today, Winburg serves a large mixed farming area.
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Oviston Tourism - Oviston
The Free State - Tourism Information
Oviston proved to be a very popular place and instead of the village being demolished it was handed over to the Venterstad Municipality in the late 1970's. The houses are predominantly made from asbestos, with zinc roofs. With the asbestos panelling, it is a lot easier to change the shape of your house, without the hassle of building. These panels are double-layered with insulation in-between them. The houses are cool in summer and warm in winter. The up-keep on asbestos walls is a lot less...
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Robertson Tourism - Robertson
The Western Cape - Tourism Information
By entering the Robertson Wine valley, you are embraced not only by the congeniality of its moderate climate but also by the warmth of its people who live among the pages of history, are open to the present and thrive on the modern vibrancy supported by superb amenities and sound infrastructure. If the perfume of fig trees and acrid geraniums overflowing from an old Consol jar still delights you, then you will enjoy our dorp. If binoculars, ropes, wheels, balls and boats are your thing, every trail,...
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Jansenville Tourism - Jansenville
The Eastern Cape - Tourism Information
Jansenville lies in the heart of the Noorsveld with its distinctive spiky plants. Angora goats, Boer goats and sheep thrive in these conditions. Jansenville has for long been the heart of South Africa's mohair & wool production. The Jansenville area offers visitors a typical Karoo experience - clear skies with the brightest stars at night, clean air, wide open spaces, a rich history, comfortable guest houses, succulent Karoo cuisine, prehistoric fossils, guest farm activities, hunting opportunities...
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Nieuwoudtville Tourism - Nieuwoudtville
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
Nieuwoudtville is known for its unique vegetation, with the biggest variety of indigenous bulbous plants in the world, and the 100m high Nieuwoudtville Falls on the Doring River. A small town, its warm, sandstone buildings shelter in a well-treed hollow in a flat landscape covered by wheat, heather and proteas. Eight kilometres west of town, Vanrhyns Pass offers majestic views over the Knersvlakte on the descent to Namakwa’s coastal terrace.
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Montagu Tourism - Montagu
The Western Cape - Tourism Information
Montagu, a scenic two-hour drive from Cape Town, is surrounded by the Langeberg mountains and is the gateway to the Klein Karoo on Route 62, reputedly the longest wine route in the world. The most intriguing entrance to Montagu is via Kogmans Kloof. The route was made passable when Thomas Bain built the Cogmans Kloof Pass and blasted a hole through the rockface. For wine lovers there are 45 wine cellars in the valley producing some of the finest wines in the country. The town enjoys hot summers...
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Klawer Tourism - Klawer
The Western Cape - Tourism Information
Klawer lies on the banks of the Olifants River. It is almost 30 kilometres north of Clanwilliam on the road passing through Bulshoek and Trawal. It is also less than 10 kilometres south of Vredendal. Klawer was named after the wild clover which grows so prolifically in this area. The veld is one mass of colour produced by the wild-flowers blooming from late July to September. Outdoor activities include river-rafting, hiking the various trails and other pursuits. There are 4x4 routes and...
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Ashton Tourism - Ashton
The Western Cape - Tourism Information
Ashton lies between Robertson and Swellendam, is home to five wineries and two large canneries and is famous for its rose nurseries - no surprises that Ashton Cellars, the local co-op, has the symbol of the rose on its wine labels. Ashton lies in the Robertson Wine Valley between the Breede River and the foothills of the Langeberg mountains, which offers visitors some pretty awesome landscapes of towering cliffs, meandering streams, vineyards, orchards and a profusion of trees and indigenous...
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Ceres Tourism - Ceres
The Western Cape - Tourism Information
The Ceres valley produces some of the finest deciduous fruit in South Africa and is home to the internationally branded Ceres Fruit Juices. Although sunny days are experienced down in the valley during the winter months, locals and tourists alike flock to Ceres when the snow-capped mountain peaks resemble giant ice cream cones towering over the region. This has, ambitiously, led to the region being dubbed ‘South Africa´s own little Switzerland’.
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Loxton Tourism - Loxton
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
Loxton, the most beautiful town in the Upper Karoo. Loxton, eighty kilometres west of Victoria West on the tarred R63, is one of those rare Karoo villages that has plenty of trees. It’s pretty and really peaceful, although the lack of activity on the streets belies the life going on behind closed doors.
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Gariep Dam Tourism - Gariep Dam
The Free State - Tourism Information
Gliders visit Gariep Dam annually from all over the world to come and set new records with the best gliding conditions in the world with the proof of setting the longest distance travelled world record at Gariep Dam. The nearby nature reserve has one of the biggest black wildebeest herds in the world. There is a long water tunnel nearby. This tunnel isone of the longest tunnel in the world and is so long it was shaped to the curve of the earth and is so big they can drive through it inside. The...
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Steinkopf Tourism - Steinkopf
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
Steinkopf lies only 50 km from Springbok and the two are often seen as one. The Rhenish Mission Society founded a mission station here in 1819 to preach the gospel to the Nama people. It is still chiefly inhabited by Nama people, many of whom stay in the simple yet practical rounded Nama reed huts. Most of the breadwinners work at the mines of Namakwa. Guided tours of the region are on offer.
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Venterstad Tourism - Venterstad
The Eastern Cape - Tourism Information
One of the most appealing attractions of Venterstad, a small town situated on one of the Southern spurs of the Gariep Dam, is its proximity to the Oviston Nature Reserve. This 13,000 hectare reserve runs alongside the Gariep Dam and conserves part of the False Upper Karoo ecosystem. The nearby Orange-Fish River Tunnel is the longest irrigation tunnel in the world. The Oviston Nature Reserve has has more than 48 mammalian species, and nearly 150 avian species have been identified in the area. The...
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Namabeep Tourism - Nababeep
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
Nababeep means "the water behind the little hill" or "the place where the giraffe drinks water" to the Nama people, after the spring at which the town was established. This is the headquarters of the Okiep Copper Company and the largest of Namaqualand's copper mining towns. A Mining Museum charting the copper boom era - in the form of relics and photographs - is a must for the visitor. An old Narrow Gauge Steam Locomotive, named "Clara", once used on the railway to Port Nolloth to transport...
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Kuruman Tourism - Kuruman
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
This principal town of the Kalahari is the first town in the Northern Cape on the N14 from Johannesburg (520km to the east). On the Ghaap Plateau 1 131m above sea level, Kuruman is the principal town on the Kalahari section of the Namakwari Route. The origin of the town’s name is uncertain but it is generally accepted as being a variation of the name of an 18th-century San leader, Kudumane. Known as the ‘Oasis of the Kalahari’, Kuruman is blessed with a permanent and abundant source of water....
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Amalienstein Tourism - Amalienstein
The Western Cape - Tourism Information
Amalienstein, near Zoar and situated close to Ladismith (approximately 350km from Cape Town), offers a feast for the tourist interested in the rich mission station history of the Western Cape. The town and Lutheran mission station forms part of an area that is known as the Little Karoo. This area is semi-arid with jagged cliffs and gorges forming the landscape. Amalienstein is a mission station with a strong link to its past. It derives its name from Frau Amalie Von Stein, who provided the...
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Laingsburg Tourism - Laingsburg
The Western Cape - Tourism Information
Laingsburg in the Cape Karoo developed around the travelers and couriers which passed through it and were accommodated by the Greeffs at their family home on Zoute Vlakte (Salty Flats). These days Zoute Vlakte is used as the town's water supply. This area is a geologist’s goldmine, and rich in fauna and flora. While only 280km out of Cape Town, the change of pace is noticeable, encouraging visitors to explore its many attractions. Laingsburg boasts a flood museum erected in remembrance of those...
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Bethulie Tourism - Bethulie
The Free State - Tourism Information
Bethulie is the ideal place for a weekend break away or stopover en-route via the N1 or N6. It is situated close to the impressive Gariep (Xhariep) Dam which supplies numerous water sport opportunities. San Rock art in the district, less than 20km from Bethulie, gives evidence of the early San in the area, while the movements of the Voortrekkers, and the strife of numerous wars can be seen all over area. Bethulie is the only town in the Free State that offers a Bike-packers stay over &...
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Carnavon Tourism - Carnarvon
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
Carnarvon and surrounds charm visitors with magnetic hospitality, good traditional food, a history steeped in land conflict and mission work (mostly Rhenish missionary history). The former, combined with unique architecture, hundreds of windmills and vistas of flat topped hills, gave Carnarvon and district a unique charm that lures visitors to experience all of this in the peace and quiet of this sparsely populated land.
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Willowmore Tourism - Willowmore
The Eastern Cape - Tourism Information
Willowmore is considered as the western gateway to the Baviaanskloof it is a worthwhile destination in its own right, offering the visitor numerous places of interest and exceptionally friendly people. Add to this a crime free, safe and secure environment, a pleasant winter climate and you have found the ideal winter holiday destination. Willowmore offers a variety of accommodation options. Please visit the accommodation page. There are also a number of guest farms in the area
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Worcester Tourism - Worcester
The Western Cape - Tourism Information
Worcester is the central point of the Cape Winelands and forms part of Route 62, the longest wine route in the world. It is the focal and economic hub of the Breede Valley and is tucked away at the foot of the magnificent Brandwacht, Overhex and Langeberg mountains. The postcard-pretty town is complimented by luscious green valleys and rolling vineyards from which many award winning wines find their origin in a wine making tradition that dates back 250 years. Worcester, with the Breede River and...
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Hondeklip Bay Tourism - Hondeklip Bay
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
Hondeklip Bay the ocean still smells like it should since there is a constant supply of clean, fresh and invigorating air. Here peace and tranquillity is a way of life and folks live at ease with their surroundings.
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Prieska Tourism - Prieska
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
Prieska is situated on the south bank of the Orange River at the foot of the Doringberg and it was originally named Prieschap, a Khoisan word meaning "place of the lost she-goat". It is renowned for its semi-precious stones. The Schumann Rock Collection, including semiprecious stones and Khoisan stone implements, can be viewed at the municipal offices. The area between Prieska and Vioolsdrif is often called the "Rock Garden Route" – where the rare halfmens and succulents of the Lithops...
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Kirkwood Tourism - Kirkwood
The Eastern Cape - Tourism Information
Kirkwood is situated in the heart of the Sundays River Valley and can be considered the citrus capital of the Eastern Cape. It is hard to believe that this beautiful valley was witness to bloody border wars a mere two hundred years ago. Also a place where, a little more than a 100 years ago, Afrikaner farmers (Boers) fought for freedom against the British Empire. Kirkwood is the center of one of the largest citrus regions in South Africa with approximately 12,000 ha (30,000 acres) of citrus...
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Noupoort Tourism - Noupoort
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
Noupoort The railway gave this village life. In 1883, when the railway line was diverted to Colesberg, a station had to be built here and it was called after one of the farms, Naauwpoort. Noupoort is the more modern version of the name and means “Narrow Pass”. In 1883 the line was constructed from Port Elizabeth to Bloemfontein. A junction was established here to link the Port Elizabeth-Bloemfontein and Cape Town-Johannesburg lines.
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Rietbron Tourism - Rietbron
The Eastern Cape - Tourism Information
The first impressions of Rietbron is that an abandoned, dilapidated old Karoo town is. If you dare to make a little time to spend downtime, the sunset and the Karoo silence, taking in true Karoo hospitality feel will ensure others with eyes to see our village. What matters here is "the people". Different types of architectural styles can be seen. Gables homes with the flat Karoo architecture. Many houses, three-room, was originally built for nagmaalnaweke. Less than 20 houses are currently occupied...
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Luckhoff Tourism - Luckhoff
The Free State - Tourism Information
Luckhoff was established on the farm Koffiekuil (`coffee pool') in 1892 and named for the Rev H.J. Luckhoff, Dutch Reformed minister of Fauresmith when the new congregation was formed. Dutch Reformed Church is a100 years old (1892) , build out of stones from the area. In front of the City Hall stands a gas lamp that was used as a streetlight in earlier years. Gunpowder houses from the Anglo-Boer War Monument - Commemorating the Groot Trek, +/- 3 km outside the town on the Fauresmith road. "Ossewa"...
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Petrusville Tourism - Petrusville
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
Petrusville is a quiet but beautiful suburb in the Northern Cape and was named after Petrus van der Walt who was the owner of the farm at the time. Petrusville is a typical Upper Karoo semi-desert suburb with flat hilltops. The stillness and open fields allow for complete relaxation.
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Steytlerville Tourism - Steytlerville
The Eastern Cape - Tourism Information
Steytlerville, one of the quaintest Karoo towns in South Africa, was established in 1875. The need arose for the Dutch Reformed church to build a church seeing that the oxwagon trip from Uitenhage was just a mite too long. It was originally situated on the farm Doorspoort which was then surveyed into 234 plots. The sleepy town is the North-eastern gateway into the Baviaans Kloof and is the home of many architectural gems. Victorian and Edwardian houses abound. Due to its smallness many...
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Leeu-Gamka Tourism - Leeu-Gamka
The Western Cape - Tourism Information
Leeu Gamka, this small village straddles the railway line and the N1 between Laingsburg and Beaufort West. The last of the now extinct Cape Lion, was shot here in 1857 and Private Schultz, said to be the tallest man in the British army, died here from wounds received in combat during the Anglo-Boer War.
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Komaggas Tourism - Komaggas
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
Komaggas is one of a number of mission stations still operating in Namaqualand. These stations, with their peaceful atmosphere, serve as a precious part of the heritage left by intrepid people from many different countries and religions who were thoroughly dedicated to their beliefs.
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Springfontein Tourism - Springfontein
The Free State - Tourism Information
Springfontein is an important railway junction. The lines from Port Elizabeth and East London to Gauteng converge here while another line runs west to the diamond-producing town of Koffiefontein via Jagersfontein and Fauresmith. The town derives its name from a strong artesian spring on the farm Springfontein. Hartleydale, part of this farm, was chosen as the site for the new village in 1904. Municipal status was granted in 1912. Springfontein is situated 150km south-west of Bloemfontein on the...
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Edenburg Tourism - Edenburg
The Free State - Tourism Information
Edenburg is friendly, cozy ladies bar welcomes one to refreshment throughout the day & one can enjoy big screen sport broadcasts. On some nights, one can enjoy local ballroom dancing as well as 'Sokkie� (traditional Afrikaner dancing) dances at the pub. Songs vary from �Boere� (farmers) music, Afrikaans chart toppers to other genres of preference. The library serves as an information bureau & is next to the beautiful Victorian town hall. A large Dutch Reformed Church towers over all...
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Kroonstad Tourism - Kroonstad
The Free State - Tourism Information
The town of Kroonstad, the third-largest town in Free State province of South Africa, lies two hours drive from Gauteng. It was established in 1855. In the 1991 census it had a population of 110,963. The main industry is agriculture. A caravan park and many more camp sites on the banks of the willow-lined Vals River are frequented by anglers and watersport enthusiasts. Folklore has it that the town was named after a horse named Kroon (Crown), belonging to Voortrekker Sarel Cilliers, which drowned...
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Vosburg Tourism - Vosburg
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
Vosburg has relatively low crime rate[1] and features many 18th century buildings. Vosburg is an ideal stop-over on route to the West Coast or Cape Town from Gauteng. No traffic congestion here! Peace and quiet is in abundance here! Hunting is big in Vosburg. Springbok abound and a lot of farmers offer hunting packages. This area contains some ancient Bushmen history. Bushmen paintings, graves and a rare Bushmen piano is on a farm in the district and can be visited. There is also a hiking...
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Zoar tourism - Zoar
The Western Cape - Tourism Information
Zoar was founded in 1817 by P.J. Joubert on the farm Elandsfontein for and on behalf of the South African Missionary Society. The name is derived from the biblical name Zoar. Joubert managed the mission till 1833, and thereafter the management was taken over by two missionaries from the Berlin Missionary Society. In 1843 Zoar was formally taken over by the Berlin Missionary Society. Zoar again changed hands in 1856 and was given back to the South African Missionary Society. The adjacent property...
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Vanrhynsdorp Tourism - Vanrhynsdorp
The Western Cape - Tourism Information
Vanrhynsdorp founded as Trutro (Troe-Troe) is the oldest and southern most town in Namaquland. The name was changed to Vanrhynsdorp in 1881 to honour the nearly legendary Van Rhijns for the invaluable contribution made as community and church leaders. If you wish to explore the Olifants River Valley, Vanrhynsdorp is the ideal village to use as a base. It is within an hours drive from the ten surrounding towns. Vanrhynsdorp has a distinct Victorian character and offers a wide range of experiences,...
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Middelburg Karoo Tourism - Middelburg
The Eastern Cape - Tourism Information
Surrounded by mountains in the heart of the Great Karoo, Middelburg is unique, yet similar to the average Karoo town. The area is recognised for its herbal plant life that grows naturally in the fields, and is also one of the few, and best, places in the world where fossil life has been discovered as well as San Rock Art in caves from the first known human inhabitants, the San Bushmen. Scenic beauty is the town's main asset, with Open Spaces, Karoo Sunsets, Star Gazing, Fresh Air and Snow-capped...
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Addo Tourism - Addo
The Eastern Cape - Tourism Information
En route to the main entrance and main reception area of the Addo Elephant National Park, on the R335 from Port Elizabeth, lies the quiet hamlet of Addo – encompassing the communities of Hermitage and Sunland. Situated on the southern end of one of the biggest citrus producing areas in South Africa the local community flourishes in the hospitality of a bygone era. Lying at the foot of the Zuurberg Mountains activities are as varied as citrus farm and pack house tours to close encounters with...
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Garies Tourism - Garies
The Northern Cape - Tourism Information
In 1845,Garies was laid out on land given to the Dutch Reformed Church by the owner of the farm Goedeverwagting. The village of Garies consists of one long street with a church, a cluster of houses and shops that are built on the banks of the stream Garies. The Nama people named this area Th’aries after the couch grass that grew along the banks of the stream and this was later changed to Garies.
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South Africa offers several 4x4 driving trails. Cross country drives and trips on scenic routes are available for off-road vehicles. 4x4 drivers' training is recommended for those that require a little guidance first. The trails promise scenery of abundant indigenous forests, superb wildlife and several fascinating Indo-African ruins.
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Discover South Africa offers a wide range of adventure activities from wilderness trails, river rafting, hiking, snorkelling, fishing and bird watching to mention a few. Adventure travellers start your search now!
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The Cultural Experience
South African culture is extremely diverse and is expressed through music, dance and art. There are a number of cultural attractions in South Africa which are definitely worth visiting. Discover South Africa brings you the best of South African culture attractions.
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Make your selection from fine dining restaurants, trendy restaurants, family eateries, deli's and take always or even a padstal, bush pub or Cocktail Lounge. South Africa offers a wide range of food types to choose from including traditional South African food, Indian, German, Greek, Italian, Thai, Cajun, and French to satisfy your culinary desires.
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Golfing
South Africa offers a number of world class golf courses each in their own exclusive setting, from fairways in the Kalahari to the bush where zebra roam freely, and finally the unique courses in the greens of the coast where friendly breezes blow off the sea.
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Discover South Africa presents a range of Health Resorts, Day Spas and Hair Dressers - why travel without spoiling yourself.
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Whether a one day or multi-day trip, hiking in South Africa will deliver an unforgettable experience from the novice to the more experienced. To experience some of these wild places, simply put your boots and your feet on the ground and one in front of the other. Our South Africa has a huge variety of awesomely scenic hiking trails. There's no better way to experience the true wild South Africa.
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Picnic Spots
In South Africa you are spoilt for choice when it comes to a picnic spot. You can choose between a wine farm, beach, botanical gardens or even a nature reserve. All you need is a picnic basket and a great view; suffice to say that is not difficult to find in South Africa.
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Shopping in South Africa
When in the city, shop at the some of the Southern Hemisphere biggest and finest Shopping malls. When in the Platteland, shop at an exclusive small shop where you can find anything from homemade cookies to woven baskets and art from the local people. Be sure to find something that suites your every desire and taste.
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Tourism Information
Find the local tourism information bureau for more specific information to a town you would like to visit, here you will find more information on maps, accommodation, attractions and local specials.
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Transportation
Book a Transfer, Shuttle Service or Taxi. Travel by train, go on a scenic flight or simply hire a camper. Transportation options in South Africa are available in abundance.
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Wedding Venues
Planning a wedding is hard work, let us assist you in finding the perfect wedding venue and make your wedding dreams come true. Whether it's a Beach or a Bush wedding we want to help you make your wedding one to remember.
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Wildlife and Nature
South Africa is a wildlife paradise offering not only the Big 5 but also other endangered species. Game viewing in South Africa is done either in National Parks in closed vehicles or in open safari vehicles in the Private Game Reserves. You can choose between day and night game viewing.
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South African Wine
The very first vineyard planted in South Africa was when the settlers from Europe arrived. South Africa's wine regions stretches from the tip of the African continent, where the two great oceans meet at Cape Agulhas, to deep in the desert-like Karoo and the Free State . Wine tourism is one of the country's best growing industries offering a range of topographical pleasures ranging from high, snowy mountains to arid plains, offering wine tours from Wine Cellars or Boutique wine farms, you can even do food and wine pairing.
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