Attractions IN/AROUND Norvalspont
Nature Reserves
Gariep Dam Nature Reserve
The Free State's largest nature reserve is a combination of the 36 487 ha Gariep Dam on the Orange River and an 11 237 ha game sanctuary on its northern shore. From the Gariep dam some 200 000 ha of land is irrigated, by means of a tunnel of 83,8 km, ...
Nature Reserves
Oviston Nature Reserve
The Oviston Nature reserve lies close to the little Karoo towns of Venterstad and Oviston roughly two hours' drive from Bloemfontein. That it is in the Karoo should impart the potential for blinding hot summer days, but along with this slight discomfort ...
... and a little further afield
Nature Reserves
Akkerendam Nature Reserve
Akkerdam Nature Reserve lies just outside the little town of Calvinia, which is found at the foot of the Hantam Mountain (mountain of the red bulbs) that towers over the town, roughly 400 kilometres outside of Cape Town. Akkerdam, also known as the ...
Cultural / Miscellaneous / Uniquely South African
Corbelled Houses
These dome-shaped stone dwellings look more like beehives or igloos, depending on what colour they are painted. Built entirely from stone they pepper the landscape only around the towns of Fraserburg, Carnarvon and Williston, in the Northern Cape - the ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
De Aar Solar Farm
South Africa's biggest solar plant lies just outside of the Northern Cape town of De Aar, Known as De Aar 3, the solar power plant uses 167 580 amorphous silicon thin-film solar photovoltaics that stand in long rows ...
Nature Reserves
Doornkloof Nature Reserve
Lying peacefully in the mountainous upper Karoo of the Northern Cape, just outside the little town of Colesberg, Doornkloof Nature Reserve is positioned at the top end of the southern shore of the Vanderkloof Dam - South Africa's second largest water ...
Botanical Gardens
Hantam National Botanical Garden
Established in 2007, the Hantam National Botanical Garden lies on the Bokkeveld Plateau just outside the town of Nieuwoudtville. It is regarded as one of the world's most special biodiversity treasures, and forms the first National Botanical Gardens in ...
Game Reserves / Nature Reserves
Karoo Gariep Conservancy
Karoo is a “quenna” word meaning “dry and hard”. Gariep is also a “quenna” word meaning “big water”or river. The Karoo Gariep Concervancy is found on the Karoo “dry and hard” side of the Gariep “big river”. Like its name describes this is a very natural ...
Cultural / Uniquely South African
Karretjie Mense of The Karoo
The small historical town of Colesberg, on the N1 midway between Cape Town and Johannesburg, is where a series of tin shacks line the edge of a few public roads. These rudimentary homes are not part of the usual shanty town that lies ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
MeerKAT Radio Telescope
MeerKat is the precursor telescope to the SKA (Square Kilometre Array) project. It is a radio telescope - the largest and most sensitive of its kind in the southern hemisphere, until the SKA comes into being in ...
Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Molteno Pass
Said to be South Africa's first mountain pass, Molteno Pass links Beaufort West to Loxton, in effect joining the oldest town in the area to the Northern Cape. It lies in the Nuweveld Mountains on R381, completed in 1881 and named after the first Prime ...
Cultural / Entertainment / Miscellaneous
Nama Riel Dance
Described as ‘dancing in the dust' and ‘more like a cactus tango or Jitterbug' the Nama Riel dance is in the grips of a revival that has brought it to the attention of visitors who can't resist the opportunity to see it in action. Riel or Rieldans has ...
Norvalspont as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Brandvlei, Britstown, Calvinia, Carnarvon, Colesberg, De Aar, Fraserburg, Gariep Dam, Hanover, Hopetown, Loxton, Middelpos, Nieuwoudtville, Noupoort, Prieska, Richmond, Sutherland, Three Sisters, Vanderkloof, Victoria West, Vosburg
Staying Overnight
Stoffels Rus Log Cabin
Situated in Hanover, Stoffels Rus Log Cabin comfortably accommodates up to four guests in a quaint log home. Here you are near to various attract...
Blesfontein Guest Farm
Blesfontein Guest Farm is a large, working farm situated in the Roggeveld, 28 km southwest of Sutherland in the Upper Karoo region of the Norther...
Coffee @ Home
Coffee @ Home is a charming guest house and coffee shop situated in the small town of Prieska, about 240 kms from Kimberley. The guest house offe...
Tzamenkomst River Lodge
Tzamenkomst River Lodge is a highly desirable premium hospitality destination that offers restful accommodation in spectacular surroundings. The ...
Papkuilsfontein Guest Farm
Soak up the peace and tranquility of this beautiful farm. Papkuilsfontein Farm, on top of a lovely plateau, nestles between the West Coast and Na...
Karoo Gariep Tented Camp
The Karoo Gariep Nature Reserve Tented Camp is situated halfway between Johannesburg, Cape Town and Upington making it an ideal stopover. The ten...
De Herberg Lodge
De Herberg Lodge is located in De Aar in the Northern Cape and offers accommodation for forty four guests. The lodge is a two hour drive from the...
Camp Nguni
Camp Nguni offers accommodation in a wildlife reserve and is the ideal place to visit for those wanting to explore the Karoo. The luxury accommod...
Hearts Haven Guesthouse
Hearts Haven Guesthouse is situated in a quiet area in the heart of De Aar. The guest house offers queen and family rooms that have en-suite bath...
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