Attractions IN Orkney
Golf Courses
Orkney Golf Club
Orkney Golf Course is a tree-linked parkland course with undulating greens. It has thirty-one bunkers and five water features as well as the Vaal river, which runs parallel to the 8th, 9th,10th and 11th holes. It has full facilities including a ...
Attractions AROUND Orkney
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Nature Reserves
Barberspan Bird Sanctuary
Regarded as one of the largest waterfowl sanctuaries in Southern Africa, Barberspan Bird Sanctuary is a huge 2000 hectare body of water that is RAMSAR Convention-accredited, indicating its international importance for migratory birds and ...
Botanical Gardens
North-West University Botanical Garden
The bird list alone reads like a veritable feast, and you can hope to see anything from a steppe buzzard and African harrier-hawk to a spotted flycatcher and malachite kingfisher in the North-West University Botanical Garden that graces the University of ...
Nature Reserves
Wolwespruit Nature Reserve
The Wolwespruit Nature Reserve lies on the Vaal River and is one of the least known of the parks in the North West province, possibly because of its size - only 2330 hectares. The reserve is popular with birdwatchers and hikers. The grassy plains are ...
... and a little further afield
Nature Reserves
Bloemhof Dam Nature Reserve
Bloemhof Dam Nature Reserve lies on the North West province side of the Bloemhof Dam, on the dam's northern shores. Regarded as one of the largest dams in South Africa covering an area of 25 000 hectares that lies at the confluence of the Vaal and Vet ...
Nature Reserves
Boskop Dam Nature Reserve
The Boskop Dam Nature Reserve is 3000 hectares of rolling grasslands that offer visitors sightings of black wildebeest, springbok, red hartebeest, zebra and blesbok. Situated about 20 kilometres from Potchefstroom, Boskop Dam lies amongst a series of low ...
Nature Reserves
Faan Meintjies Nature Reserve
For bird enthusiasts the Faan Meintjies Nature Reserve often forms part of a bird spotting tour and is regarded as a place for ‘serious' birding. It helps that there are two loops of well-maintained roads and three seasonal dams in the reserve, so that ...
Golf Courses
Klerksdorp Golf Course
Klerksdorp is a growing town in the North West Province of South Africa that is the proud home of the Klerksdorp Golf Course. This course is the oldest in the area once known as the Transvaal, having been established in the latter part of the 19th ...
Museums
Klerksdorp Museum
Located in Margarieta Prinsloo & Lombaard Street, the Klerksdorp museum also offers Peach Mampoer & Soet Blits liqueurs. A former prison this beautiful sandstone building's exhibits depict early town life, archaeology, social history and local geological ...
Golf Courses
Potchefstroom Golf Club
Set in beautiful surroundings, with hundreds of willow trees lining the banks of the Mooi River which winds through the property, Potchefstroom Golf Course is regarded as one of the finest tests and best-kept courses in North West Province. The ...
Nature Reserves
SA Lombard Nature Reserve
One of the earliest wildlife conservation research centres in the country, the SA Lombard Nature Reserve is the park credited with saving the black wildebeest from extinction in the wild, and whilst it is not open to the public, there are a couple of ...
Orkney as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Bloemhof, Klerksdorp, Potchefstroom, Stilfontein, Wolmaransstad
Staying Overnight
Royal Tree Guest House
Royal Tree Guest House offers accommodation in Potchefstroom in a great location with luxury and privacy. It is ideal for small groups, bridal pa...
Cosy Cottages
Cosy Cottage Bed and Breakfast is situated in the university city of Potchefstroom. The cottages are private and nestled in a tranquil garden wit...
La Fleur Guesthouse
La Fleur Guesthouse offers bed and breakfast accommodation in Potchefstroom. We pride ourselves on our picturesque rose-filled garden that offers...
Acacia Guesthouse
Acacia Guest House is situated in the heart of the upmarket Wilkoppies suburb in Klerksdorp surrounded by beautiful Acacia trees. Acacia Guest Ho...
Andante Gastehuis
Andante Gastehuis is situated in Klerksdorp and offers guests a comfortable stay. Choose from our 16 tastefully decorated rooms all offered on a ...
Potch Manor
Potch Manor is a breath taking double volume Manor House with a timeless classic look yet modern feel. Spacious rooms decorated by Interior Desig...
80 on Thabo
80 on Thabo offers self-catering accommodation in three units, a unique blend of convenience and contemporary charm. Within walking distance from...
Altewelkom Guesthouse
Altewelkom Guesthouse is situated in the city of Klerksdorp. Our name, Alte Welkom, explains our sincerity to make people feel at home. Our facil...
African Elephants Den
African Elephant's Den offers accommodation in Stilfontein, along the N12 Treasure Route and is situated 180km south west of Johannesburg or 320k...
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