Attractions in Hantam Karoo & Upper Karoo
Rolfontein Nature Reserve - Vanderkloof, Northern Cape
Rolfontein Nature Reserve is located on the banks of the Vanderkloof Dam, near the town of Vanderkloof in the Northern Cape. Known for its rugged terrain, beautiful Karoo vegetation, and rich wildlife, Rolfontein covers around 8,000 hectares and is an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts, hik...
SALT - Southern Africa Large Telescope - Sutherland, Northern Cape
The Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) is an impressive astronomical observatory located near the town of Sutherland in the Karoo region of the Northern Cape province of South Africa. Commissioned in 2005, SALT is the largest single optical telescope in the Southern Hemisphere and one of the...
San Rock Engravings - Klein Springbokoog, Northern Cape
About 30km from Vanwyksvlei lies the farm Klein Springbokoog (which translates as Small Springbuck Eye), one of the jewels of the Karoo. Klein Springbokoog farm has one of the biggest collections of San art. The semi desert land of the Karoo is covered with black dolerite boulders which the San c...
Skietfontein Hiking Trail - Carnarvon, Northern Cape
The Skietfontein hiking trail is an 8km walk starting at the antique shop in Church Street in Carnarvon. The walk which follows the winding footpath along the riverbank to the Skietfontein settlement. The footpath is used today by workers and school children who use it to get in and out of Carnar...
Sutherland Dutch Reformed Church - Sutherland, Northern Cape
The Dutch NG Kerk (Reformed Church) in Sutherland, located in the Karoo of the Northern Cape, is an architectural landmark with a rich historical background. Sutherland, known primarily as a stargazing destination due to its clear skies, also offers a glimpse into South Africa’s religious and arc...
Tankwa Karoo National Park - Northern Cape
Tankwa Karoo National Park, located in the Northern Cape province of South Africa, is a remote and rugged wilderness area renowned for its stark beauty, expansive landscapes, and unique biodiversity. Established in 1986, the park covers an area of approximately 1,436 square kilometers and is part...
The Old Vicarage Museum - Fraserburg, Northern Cape
The Old Vicarage Museum in Fraserburg, Northern Cape, offers visitors a glimpse into the rich cultural and historical heritage of this small Karoo town. The building, constructed in 1856, originally served as the residence for the Dutch Reformed Church's ministers. This Victorian-era vicarage has...
The Peperbus (Pepper Pot) - Fraserburg, Northern Cape
The Peperbus (translated as "Pepper Pot") is an iconic and unique landmark situated in Fraserburg, Northern Cape. This octagonal bell tower was constructed in 1861 and serves as a distinctive feature of the town due to its unusual shape, resembling a pepper pot. Built from locally sourced stone, ...
Tuinplaats Church - nr Sutherland, Karoo, Northern cape
Tuinplaats Church is located approximately 30kms from Sutherland and 60Kms from Matjiesfontein in the Karoo, Nothern Cape, and is a notable historical structure with deep roots in the region's religious and cultural life. Originally established to serve the spiritual needs of local farming commun...
Vanderkloof Dam - between Northern Cape and Free State
The Vanderkloof Dam, located on the Orange River in South Africa, is a significant engineering marvel and an important resource for the region. Constructed between 1967 and 1977, it is the second-largest dam in South Africa by volume. The dam was initially named the P.K. Le Roux Dam after a promi...
VanRhyns Pass - nr Nieuwoudtville, Northern Cape
Vanrhyns Pass, located near Nieuwoudtville in the Northern Cape province of South Africa, is a scenic mountain pass that traverses the rugged terrain of the Knersvlakte region. Vanrhyns Pass, situated between the towns of Vanrhynsdorp and Nieuwoudtville, offers stunning views of the surroundi...
Williston Anglo-Boer War Blockhouse - Northern Cape
During the Anglo-Boer War the British troops built a line of blockhouses from Victoria West to Lambert's Bay which was known as the cross-country line. The line stretched a span of almost 6000 kilometres with a blockhouse every 400 metres. This was quite an undertaking and cost the British over o...
Williston Dutch Reformed Church - Williston, Northern Cape
The Williston Dutch Reformed Church embodies one hundred years of local church history in a sandstone building. Built from sandstone that was chiselled out of the hill behind the current hospital the Williston Dutch Reformed Church was built by Mr van der Hoven. The corner stone was laid on the 2...
Williston Mall - Williston, Northern Cape
The Williston Mall, located in Williston in the Northern Cape, serves as a vital retail hub for this small town and the surrounding region. This modest shopping center caters to the local community by offering a range of essential services and retail options. The mall includes a selection of shop...
Williston Museum - Williston, Northern cape
Originally the Williston Museum had been erected as a church building for the so called coloured community. The property had been purchased in 1879 for twenty five pounds sterling and it was the following year that Missionary P Sterrenberg chaired the meeting which commissioned the building of th...
Williston Winter Festival - Williston, Northern Cape
The Williston Winter Festival is held in the little town of Williston in the Northern Cape. This festival is an annual event on the agricultural showgrounds. One of the attractions is the 21km race. There is so much to see and do for the whole family. There is live music, competitions galore from...
Yeomanry Cemetery - Deelfontein, Northern Cape
Anglo-Boer War Graves at the Yeomanry Cemetery in Deelfontein, located in the Northern Cape, South Africa, are a significant historical site commemorating those who lost their lives during the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902). This war, also known as the South African War, was fought between the Briti...
Yeomanry Hotel - Deelfontein, Northern Cape
Yeomanry Hotel in Deelfontein, Northern Cape, has a rich historical background, reflecting the significance of the area during the Anglo-Boer War. The hotel is named in honour of the Yeomanry, a unit of British soldiers who played a role in the conflict. Historical Context 1. Anglo-Boer War...