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Van Reenen has a most interesting history with many places of genuine interest. Unfortunately very little has been documented about this lovely little village. I believe that van Reenen originated at the small farm halfway down the pass called Wyford. Wyford was a trading post established in 1874 by Job Portsmouth to cater for the needs of the hundreds of transport riders that used the wagon trail that connected the Free State and Natal. Other areas of interest that must be visited are the newly developed Ingula Pumped storage facility, the largest Hydro Powered electricity generation plant in the country, the Kidston and Gladstone aircrash site, the Moorddraai incident grave the site of the murder of the Pretorius family in 1865, he was a brother of Andries Pretorius the Voortrekker Leader. Then there is The Llandaff Oratory the smallest church in SA only seating 8. One must visit Nelsons Kop and see the large vulture population and Rensburgs Kop the scene of the tragic death by shooting of young Rensburg who fell down the mountain. Close by this mountain is the famous Lost Valley where five families chose to live their lives in seclution. I recommend that one spends at least three days in the area and visit these sites, info can be obtained from the local tourist office at the Johnson trading store near the Caltex Garage.
Gillis van Schalkyk (Johannesburg)
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I love to stop at Van Reenen on roadtrips. It's such a place of solitude and peace. Just perfect!
Kristen (Sutherland)
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Aloe at Wyford Farm
Aloe is a cottage located on a small working farm, in the mountainous area off Van Reenen Pass in KwaZulu Natal. Guests are accommodated in separ...
Oban Historical Guest Farm
Oban Historical Guest Farm offers neat and inviting accommodation in Van Reenen's Pass. The guest farm is an ideal halfway stop over for guests t...
Poplar At Wyford Farm
Poplar at Wyford Farm sleeps eight guests. The spacious cottage has a kitchen which is well equipped. There is a table to enjoy meals at and comf...
Garden Cottage at Wyford
Garden Cottage at Wyford Farm is on a small working farm, located in the mountainous area off Van Reenen Pass. Guests are accommodated in separat...
Jacaranda at Wyford Farm
Jacaranda at Wyford Farm can accommodate three guests and is furnished with a double bed and one single bed in the main room. The cottage has a k...
Pyramids Motel
Pyramids Motel offers accommodation in Van Reenen in unique styled chalets and luxury rooms. The hotel offers magnificent views of Natal and maje...
Green Lantern Inn
This historic country hotel is the ideal half-way stop between Durban and Johannesburg. Situated at the top of Van Reenen's Pass, a warm welcome ...
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