Vanrhynsdorp is situiated in the karoo and is a good base to

Vanrhynsdorp is situated in Karoo, provides a good base from which to explore the West Coast Mission Route as well as the Namaqualand and Karoo Mission Stations.

Vanrhynsdorps succulent nursery, the largest of its kind in the world, has become the centre of preservation of a variety of indigenous succulents. These interesting plants draw attention from overseas and local visitors alike.

In bygone years the Vanrhynsdorps mountains were home to the San and many fine examples of the art of these Late Stone Age hunter-gatherers exist in several rock shelters.

There are numerous accommodation establishments in the Vanrhynsdorp area ranging from camping to rustic farm accommodation to comfortable bed & breakfasts, guesthouses and a hotel.

The picturesque town of Vanrhynsdorp, situated 300 km from Cape Town, has become known as the ‘Gateway to Namaqualand’. Here nature excels itself, offering a diversity and uniqueness seldom found elsewhere. This seemingly arid, semi-desert landscape is a treasure house which unfolds endlessly as you explore the region.

GENERAL INFORMATION

How to get there

Bitterfontein 86 km, Cape Town 300 km, Klawer 22 km, Nieuwoudtville 52 km, Vredendal 24 km.

NATURE

Kern Succulent Nursery

The largest of it’s kind in the world, this nursery has become the centre for the preservation of succulents which abound in the area. These interesting plants attract attention from overseas and local visitors alike. The nursery houses nearly 500 species of indigenous succulents, of which about 50 species are endemic to the area.

ATTRACTIONS

The Gifberg and Mitsikamma Mountains are reason enough to visit this area. Besides opportunities for 4 x 4 adventures, mountain biking, rock climbing and paragliding, hiking trails traverse the mountains, which were home to Late Stone Age San (Bushman).

Accommodation in and around Clansthal