About Visit The Kalkkop Crater

Visit the crater that was created when a 20 meter wide meteorite crashed into earth over 250,000 years ago. Close to Kendrew, roughly 50 kilometers from Graaff Reinet you will find this historic site.

This is the third known crater in South Africa and is situated on private farmlands which can be accessed easily via dirt roads. The meteor left a crater that was about 90 meters deep and 640 meters wide. After some time a shallow pool of salty water was created at the bottom, during evaporation, a limestone layer was all that was left.

Once again the pool was created and again a deposit of lime left behind. After many years of this, the crater filled up with limestone and as the Karoo region grew drier, erosion occurred, leaving just the rim of the crater visible today.

This historical site is an extremely fascinating place to visit with scientific value.

Need to Know

WhereNear Kendrew and Graaff Reinet, Karoo Heartland, Eastern Cape.

WhenDaylight hours.

How muchFree

OvernightStay nearby in Graaff Reinet, in Eastern Cape

Disclaimer

Please note, business details can change. While we endeavour to ensure all information provided by the service provider is correct at the time of publication, we do not assume any liability caused by errors or changes, such as price, cost, time, and location. Please check with the provider that the activity/business is still offered as described, before making any travel plans.

Need an Update?

Send us feedback if this is your service/activity. Please let us know if anything on this page is outdated or contains inaccuracies.
Note, we do not have additional information or rates. Please don't contact us, rather use the service provider's contact details provided.

Find Visit The Kalkkop Crater in these collections

In the vicinity

Hotels & other accommodation options by proximity

* Distances shown are "as the crow flies", not driving distances. Please confirm with the establishment should driving distance be a factor in your decision.

Other things to do in the area

Noteworthy attractions

Accommodation convenient to Visit The Kalkkop Crater

FIND / South Africa Accommodation / Eastern Cape Accommodation / Karoo Heartland Accommodation / Graaff Reinet Accommodation

Graaff Reinet as a destination

Want to stay overnight?

Dates

When would you like to stay?
Choose dates

Number of Guests

Why book with SA-Venues.com
  • Your card is safe with us; strictest card verification in the industry and we don't store card numbers.
  • No airy fairy service fees; you save!
  • We care. Service with integrity.
  • Multiple payment methods:
    credit card, SID instant EFT, bank transfer.
  • All Graaff Reinet property owners / managers are verified (our experience protects you from online fraud).
  • Secure your booking
Our Payment Protection Guarantee only applies if your deposit payment is made via SA-Venues.com
Things To Do
South Africa. Explore. Experience. Stay

SA-Venues.com® has been assisting travellers with their South Africa travel plans since 1999, and is the largest, independent online travel guide for South Africa available in both English and German.