NCTA Travel Guide 2012 - Northern Cape Tourism

To see and do:
• View San Rock Engravings at Springbok Oog
• Visit the Van Wyksvlei Dam with its unique, earthen wall.
Tel +27(0)53 382 3029
Vanderkloof
Named after the farm on which the Vanderkloof Dam is
situated, the town was built to house the dam builders. Today
it is a flourishing holiday resort. It boasts the highest dam wall
in the country and links the Northern Cape to the Free State.
To see and do:
• Vanderkloof Dam offers a myriad of activities especially water
sports including sailing, skiing and windsurfing.
Victoria West
Established in 1843 and named after Queen Victoria of England,
Victoria West marks the beginning of the Diamond Way along
the main route from Cape Town to Kimberley. In 1866, diamond
fever was sparked with the discovery of the gems at first Hopetown
and then Kimberley.
To see and do:
• Visit the Apollo Theatre, the only surviving example of a
1950’s art deco cinema in South Africa. It hosts regular film festivals
and has been declared a national heritage site.
• The Victoria West Nature Reserve offers hiking trails and is
home to the rare Riverine Rabbit. Tel +27(0)53 621 0026
Vosburg
Established on the farm Processfontein in 1895, the town was
named after Mr J Vos and the Van Rensburg family. The town
features more than 22 national monuments.
To see and do:
• Study Khoisan implements at Mrs van Heerden’s home.
• Rock Engravings – Keurfontein farm, Tel +27(0)53 6732
ask for 1911
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Wildebeest
Guest Farm
Luxurious rooms • All meals •
Camping site • Swimming • Khoisam
rock engravings • Game drives •
Night drives • Bird watching
Hester and Frans Groenewald
+27 (0) 72 124 6814
www.griekwastad.co.za or
www.griquatown.co.za
KAROO TOURISM
45 Voortrekker Street, De Aar
PO Box 42, De Aar 7000
Tel: +27 53 632 9100 / +27 53 631 4176
Fax: +27 53 631 0105
email: deaar@emthanjeni.co.za
Website: emthanjeni.co.za
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