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In the Klein Karoo, the land of ostriches, wild flowers and birds, the land of majestic sandstone mountains cleft by spectacular ravines, of vineyards and orchards, lies elegant Calitzdorp. During the pioneering days hunting was good in the Klein Karoo and soon homesteads were built and by 1845 a community centre was established. The town enjoys a mild climate, especially in winter, and its mineral rich spring waters are a great attraction. Take a walk down Queen Street, the oldest street in town, with its fine examples of Edwardian and Victorian architecture and don't miss the lovely stone church. In the adjoing church hall a team of local seamstresses has given Calitzdorp unique legacy in the form of 27 wall-hangings illustrating the gospel according to St Matthew. There is a small museum and two art galleries. The Hennie Cloete Nature Garden offers a lovely view of the town and a one-hour walk to view many of the succulents for which Calitzdorp is famous. Further afield is the Gamkasberg Nature reserve, where the new protea Golden Mimetese was discovered. You can visit the five wine cellars on the wine route: Boplaas, Die Krans, Calitzdorp Winery , Axe Hill and Withoek, which produce a variety of red, white and dessert wines as well as the famous port for which Calitzdorp is world-renowned. Take a drive to the spectacular Swartberg Pass, the Huisriver Pass or the Rooiberg Pass with its stunning flora and views and cairn of stones deposited by travellers to bring them a safe journey and good fortune. 27 km for Calitzdorp, a gravel road leads northwards through the Swartberg to the famous Seweweekspoort with its unique rock formation. Yet another drive worth taking is to Amalienstein, a town famous for its beautiful church and whitewashed buildings. |
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Amber Lagoon Visit our website : www.amberlagoon.co.za |
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P.O.Box 163 Calitzdorp, 6660 Tel: +27(0)44 213 3402 Fax: +27(0)44 213 3181 Cell: +27(0)82 978-2372 E-mail: annasophia@xsinet.co.za |
Anna Sophia’s Cottages 3 Fully equipped air conditioned (hot & cold) self catering cottages in cozy garden in town, within walking distance to restaurants and shops. Each cottage consists of a warmly furnished lounge, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. TV in lounge, kitchen fully equipped with stove, fridge, crockery, cutlery, coffee, tea and rusks. Bedding, towels, soap, shampoo etc. included, just bring clothes and food. Free morning newspaper on request. Safe carports. Braai facilities. Games room. Pets welcome, but limited to 2 dogs. R115 pp sharing a cottage, children half-price. Single person in cottage, R130. 4 Adults in cottage, R350 per cottage. Visit our website : www.tiscover.co.za/anna-sophia |
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P.O. Box 1 Van Wyksdorp, 6690 Tel: +27(0)28 581-2440 Fax: +27(0)28 581-2464 Cell: +27(0)82 581-2461 E-mail: assegaay@akanihotels.com |
Assegaay
Bosch Game Lodge Assegaay Bosch Game Lodge in association with Assegaay Air offers visitors to the Little Karoo a truly unique experience. “Our business is to charter guests in our 14-seater Cessna Grand Caravan Aircraft where you can enjoy a magical scenic flight along the Southern Cape Coastline, over the majestic Outeniqua Mountain Range, to the untouched mystery of the Little Karoo and the captivating beauty of Assegaay Bosch Game Lodge. Guests are accommodated in cozy thatched lodges, which are stylish and symbolic of the natural environment. During hot summer nights relax outside on the verandah and experience magnificent sunsets. A honeymoon suite is available on request. The Private Lodges each contain en–suite bathroom, air-conditioning, self-catering kitchen, open-plan lounge, fireplace, DSTV. The loft is suited to all you “sociable weavers” at heart, and provides upmarket bedrooms for larger groups, sports teams & school outings at a relatively inexpensive rate. A restaurant and bar is available for the convenience of all guests. Visit our website : www.assegaay.com |
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P.O.Box 111 Oudtshoorn, 6620 Tel: +27(0)44 213 3786 Fax: +27(0)44 213 3786 E-mail: buffelskloof@hotmail.com |
Buffelskloof Guestfarm
Seven kilometers off the R62, between Calitzdorp and Oudtshoorn, Buffelskloof Guesthouses offer you an unforgettable stay between the redstone hills. This is a working farm and we make our own wine ... enjoy a glass at sunset ! Here you will find peace and quietness like never experienced before. Buffelskloof Guesthouses offer you the choice of staying in any of its two uniquely restored old farmhouses : De Oude Opstal and Outa Piet se Huis. Both these houses are situated within walking distance of a beautiful river and farm dams. This is the perfect opportunity for you to enjoy a nice picnic accompanied with a good bottle of wine at the riverside. Outa Piet se Huis offers you: Inside and outside braai areas, Fully equipped kitchen, 2 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms with 4 beds, No TV. Visit our website: www.buffelskloof.co.za | |
Calitzdorp, 6660 Tel: +27(0)44 213-3760 Cell: +27(0)82 339-1554 Fax: +27(0)44 213-3933 E-mail: calitzdorpcountryhouse@mweb.co.za |
Calitzdorp Country House
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PO Box 12, George, 6530 Tel/Fax: +27(0)44 213-3371 E-mail: info@calitzdorpspa.co.za |
Calitzdorp Spa Calitzdorp Spa is the ideal resort for relaxing in our natural hot spring baths, be it for having fun, or for therapeutic relief. The views from the Spa are awesome, and there is so much for enthusiastic eco-tourists to do and see. Our large Caravan and Camping sites are well shaded with electrical power points available in the one camp. Our second camp is ideal for caravan rallies and camping groups, allowing you to laager under the shady trees. Each site has water points nearby, and our well-located ablution facilities are of a top class quality offering abundant hot water, with dishwashing and scullery facilities adjacent. We have four and six bed, fully equipped, self-catering and extremely comfortable and intimately furnished chalets. Each chalet has its own private parking and individual braai facilities. Our restaurant facilities offer you the best of both worlds. Do your own self-catering, or let us pamper you with breakfast, lunch and supper. Visit our website : www.calitzdorpspa.co.za |
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P.O. Box 1766 Oudtshoorn, 6620 Tel/Fax: +27(0)44 213-3851 E-mail: info@groenfonteinfarm.co.za |
Groenfontein Guest Farm
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Red
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Retreat at Groenfontein
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Rose of the Karoo Visit our website : www.roseofthekaroo.co.za |
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P.O.
Box 172
Calitzdorp, 6660 Tel(w): +27(0)44 213-3067 Fax: +27(0)44 213-3893 Tel: +27(0)44 213-3891 E-mail: spekboom@iafrica.com |
Spekboom Cottages Renovated historic
"Nagmaal" cottages en-suite with double and single beds. Fully
equipped for self-catering or B&B. Situated in Calitzdorp on the R62
half-way between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth in the heart of the Klein
Karoo. Visit wine cellars, museum, historic buildings / church and fly
fish in the Nell's dam. Enjoy beautiful scenic drives to Cango Caves and
5 mountain passes all within a days outing. |
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P.O. Box 15 Calitzdorp, 6660 Tel: +27(0)44 213-3642 Fax: +27(0)44 213-3603 Cell: +27(0)84 583-3642 E-mail: welgevon@telkomsa.net |
Welgevonden
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P.O. Box 1 Van Wyksdorp, 6690 Tel: +27(0)28 581-2440 Fax: +27(0)28 581-2464 Cell: +27(0)82 581-2461 E-mail: assegaay@akanihotels.com |
Assegaay Bosch Game Lodge It is a world of ravines, kloofs or gorges, cut deep into the mountains by streams lush with green vegetation en teeming wildlife. No matter what your preference, there is an experience for you at Assegaay Bosch Game Lodge. Eco-Tourism: bird-watching, fynbos viewing, hiking/walking trails, stargazing. Adventure experiences: mountain biking, guided 4X4 trails, horse riding, fishing, clay pigeon shooting. Excursions: Assegaay Bosch Game Lodge will assist you in discovering this magnificent region, we will organise, on your request, various trips to: Cango Caves, Highgate Ostrich Show Farm, Cango Wildlife Ranch, Oudtshoorn Hot Air Ballooning, Calitzdorp Wine Production – Boplaas & De Krans, Prince Albert via the Swartberg Pass, Cultural Heritage Tour of Van Wyksdorp, Organic Olive & Chilli Tasting. Other activities include conferencing, weddings, corporate team building, and special/theme parties. Visit our website : www.assegaay.com |
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Calitzdorp
Spa Calitzdorp Spa is situated about 19.5km from the small town of Calitzdorp. The Spa is well known for its heeling powers and people come from over the world to come and relax in our warm and pleasant waters. We provide wonderful accommodation in the self-catering chalets and tent and caravan stands are also available. The Spa is also ideal for conferences and consists of a conference center and even a restaurant for those not eager to do the dishes. |
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Gamka
Mountain Nature Reserve
6 trails from 20 min - 2 days The Reserve was established in 1974 in order to conserve a local population of endangered Cape mountain zebra and their natural habitat. The terrain is rugged, with mountainous plateaux consist of table Mountain quartzites and shales, and Bokkeveld sandstone and shales. Visit our website: www.capenature.org.za |
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St
Mark's Church
Style : simplified Neo-Gothic(1880) The bells were cast in London and bears the date 1880. The beauty of this church lies in its stark simplicity. There is a possibility that it could be the second smallest Anglican church in the world - the smallest being St. Jade in Scotland. Situated in
one of the first streets in Calitzdorp: Queens Street, next to the Police
Station(1930) Neo Cape Dutch |
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| Red
Stone Hills Called
Enon-conglomorated stone in stone colourful red hills at the foot of the
Swartberg , on a holiday farm called: Reds Stone Hills Holiday Farm. |
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| Hennie
Cloete`s Succulent Garden One
hour trails through the garden |
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Media
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Gamka
Mountain Nature Reserve
6 trails from 20 min - 2 days The Reserve was established in 1974 in order to conserve a local population of endangered Cape mountain zebra and their natural habitat. The terrain is rugged, with mountainous plateaux consist of table Mountain quartzites and shales, and Bokkeveld sandstone and shales. Visit our website: www.capenature.org.za |
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| Groenfontein
and Kruisrivier Mountain
splendour and regional architect along circular route (50km) |
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| Matjesvlei
(16 km out of town) Secluded
farms along aloe chad hills and also having a 4 x 4 route and hiking trails.
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| Oude
huis Gallery Re-opended
as Tim Robson Gallery in October 2002 in memory of the owner, the late
Tim Robson (died in May 2002) |
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| Dutch
reformed church - Wall hangings 27 applique tapestries done by the ladies in town, each 2.2 by 1 metre big. Depicting the gospel of St. Matthew as well as all the parabels of Christ. |
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Rose of the Karoo Visit our website : www.roseofthekaroo.co.za |
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