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Bophirima Region | North West Attractions and Destinations, South Africa: Getting closer to nature is the main focus of the Bophirima Region. The region is situated 1,200m above sea level and has an annual average rainfall of 430mm. The climate is dry and healthy, particularly in winter when days are sunny and bracing. The vast expanses of this African savannah bushland is home to a great variety of game species, including lion, buffalo and rhino ....

DESTINATIONS OF THIS REGION
• Taung Heritage Site
• Vryburg
• Stella
• Schweizer-Reineke
• Reivilo
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Taung Heritage Site
"The Place of the Lion" named after Tau, the chief of the Bataung people, who made his headquarters here during the 18th century. Taung became famous in 1924 with the discovery of a fossilised skull of a child. Prof Dart, who discovered the skull belonging to an early hominid, named it "Australopithecus africanus", meaning the "southern ape of Africa". This discovery led many scientists to believe that the origin of early man was initiated on the African continent.

The Taung site is not only of archaeological importance. From the limestone cliffs at the head of the valley, a constant flow of clear water flows through a succession of attractive pools in descent down to this ancient valley. The azure Blue Pools are surrounded by picturesque caves and streams. This is a popular hiking, abseiling and picnic venue.
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Vryburg
When the Republic of Stellaland was proclaimed in 1882, Vryburg ("Freefort") was established as its capital. The Republicans called themselves "vrybugers" ("free citizens") hence the name of the town. Vryburg lies about 150km southwest of Mafikeng. Today it is the industrial and agricultural heartland of the Bophirima region. The area supports a large number of game and cattle ranches.

Attractions include the Leon Taljaard Nature Reserve, the Tierkloof Missionary Station, the Theiler Agricultural Museum and Cattle Research Centre, the Vryburg Museum, Bushman engravings and the Old Goal main gate. Vryburg hosts South Africa's third largest agricultural show and a series of events dedicated to outdoor activities.
Stella
The town of Stella was named after the daughter of the owner of the farm Biesjesbult, which was often used for church gatherings in the early twenties. Stella is widely known as host of the annual Cattle Festival held in October.
Schweizer-Reineke
Schweizer-Reineke was named after Captain Schweizer and Field-Cornet Reineke who were killed in a battle against the Korrona in 1885. Surrounded by sunflower and maize fields, this is an attractive historical area to explore.

Attractions include the facade of the town's bank which has remained unaltered since it was built in the early 1900s, San Bushman rock paintings (thought to be over 20 000 years old, these artwork can be seen 2km north of the town on the Delareyville Road).
Reivilo
Reivilo was established in 1883 as a Dutch Reformed Church parish. Originally known as Cathcart West an later Klein Boetsap (1890), the name was changed to Reivilo, the spelling backwards of the name of Rev AJ Olivier, Dutch Reformed minister at the time.

Attractions include the NG Church Museum, the NG Church Parsonage, the Old Church Hall and the Old Mission Parsonage.

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