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The Northern Cape, Britstown
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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 arranged for a town to be laid out on a portion of his farm. As a tribute to him it was named Britstown.
Britstown Accommodation
Establishments in and around Britstown, The Northern Cape
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Rietpoort Guesthouse

Rietpoort Guesthouse (close to the N12 near Britstown, Northern Cape) is the perfect halfway stop between Cape Town and Johannesburg - be it for one night only or a few days to start...
Price range: R120 to R550 per person.
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Gemsbokfontein Guest Farm

Gemsbokfontein is a working farm that welcomes guests to enjoy their warm hospitality and comfortable rooms. Children roam freely and along with workers can explore the farm...
Price range: R220 to R880 per person sharing.
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ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS:
Hiking
Experience the unique Karoo landscape on several hiking trails on surrounding farms. Arrangements by Transkaroo Country Lodge.
Khoisan Rock Art
Interesting archeological sites on farms Brakwater, Keurfontein, Maritzdam and Omdraaivlei are considered important heritage sites. Permission required to visit. Contact local tourist information for details.
Stargazing
Excursions to marvel at the sparkling Karoo night sky can be arranged by Transkaroo Country Lodge.
Directions to Britstown Tourism:
Map and directions to Britstown Tourism.
Directions to Britstown Tourism
GPS co-ordinates:
30° 35' 42" S
23° 30' 9.1" E
Market Street
Britstown
Please phone us for further directions.
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4x4 Driving
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Food and Beverage
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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Hiking trails
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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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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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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