Strydenburg, Upper Karoo
Strydenburg is a largely Afrikaans town that is situated in the largest, but most sparsely populated province of South Africa, the Northern Cape. This province has a beauty all its own.
This town is part of the Thembelihle Municipality. It occupies a total area of almost 38 square kilometres and is home to more than 3 000 people. It is a small, quiet town that makes its visitors feel welcomed and relaxed during their stay.
Strydenburg was established as a farm in 1892 and continued to grow until it became its own municipality in 1914. As such, it retains some of its historical appeal, which gives it a distinct sense of personality, a cheerful vibe that is tangible.
There are a number of trails around Strydenburg, and these provide visitors with a penchant for the outdoors with the ideal opportunity to hike and walk in the countryside. These wonderful vistas can also be enjoyed on horseback. Keep an eye out for the many avian species, as well as the unique vegetation that characterises this part of South Africa.
The semi-desert climate of Strydenburg means that this destination is hot and dry during summer and warm during winter. Winter evenings can become very chilly. These conditions mean that Strydenburg is warm to hot and dry almost all year round.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Victoria Oaks Guesthouse
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Karoo Rustigheid House
Karoo Rustigheid House is a self catering holiday house in Sutherland located on a farm in Roggeveld, 50km from the town. A quick getaway from th...
Linda se Dop
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Gariep N1 Chalets
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Die Kassier
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De Stijl Gariep Hotel
De Stijl Gariep Hotel offers chic, contemporary, extremely comfortable rooms and welcoming overnight accommodation. The rooms all offer the ultim...
Willemsrivier Elegans
Willemsrivier Elegans is a perfect little spot for stay in Nieuwoudtville. Elegans is a two-bedroom farm cottage in Nieuwoudtville sleeping four...
Blesfontein Guest Farm
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Tzamenkomst River Lodge
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Noteworthy attractions
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 foun...
Tankwa Karoo National Park
The 80 000 hectare Tankwa Karoo National Park, proclaimed in 1986 and still in a development stage, is at present in a veld recovery phase and it...
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 n...
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 bul...
Rolfontein Nature Reserve
Situated in the upper Karoo where an infinite sky and horizon seem to go on without end, the Rolfontein Nature Reserve is found roughly 16 kilome...
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 pos...
Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve
Just 10 kilometres outside of the little town of Nieuwoudtville, between the towns of Van Rhynsdorp and Calvinia, lies the Oorlogskloof (war gorg...
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 a...
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 N...
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