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SOUTHERN REGION
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| The Southern Region | North West
Attractions and Destinations, South Africa: The Southern Region covers most of
the former Western Transvaal. It is an infinitive tapestry of green maize and yellow
sunflower fields, alternated with bushveld plains, dotted with wild olive and umbrella
thorn trees. The area is an outdoor adventurer's paradise, offering hiking trails,
mountain biking trails, canoeing, white water rafting, mountain climbing, abseiling.
Lodges along the Vaal River afford some of the best angling and fly-fishing opportunities
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SOUTHERN REGION DESTINATIONS
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  The discovery of
gold in 1886 saw thousands of prospectors flock to Klerksdorp. Today, Klerksdorp is the
centre for a large mining and agricultural economy and boasts the second largest grain
co-operative in the world. Attractions include Goudkoppie (the old mining shafts dating
back to the 18th century) ... more: Klerksdorp Info |
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 Potchefstroom,
the original capital city of the Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek, has a multitude of national
monuments, respected educational institutions and a strong agricultural economy.
Attractions include the Andrew Carnegie Library and City Hall, Goetz Fleischack Museum
(the only remaining. ... more: Potchefstroom
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| Orkney |
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| Orkney lies on the banks of the
Vaal River, approximately 180km from Johannesburg. The town was proclaimed in 1940 on the
farm Witkoppen, where the owner had first started gold mining. The owner hailed from the
Orkney Islands, off the coast of Scotland, hence the name of the town. Attractions include
the Bird Sanctuary situated on the banks of the Vaal River, the Likkewaan hiking trails,
Orkney Vaal Resort (this resort is a perfect picnic venue, popular with anglers and water
sports enthusiasts), the Vaal Reef Gold Mine and a visit to the Ground Nut Factory may be
of interest. |
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| Wolmaransstad |
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| Wolmaransstad lies in the valley
of the Makwassie Stream, which takes its name from the many wild spearmint bushes that
grow along its banks. Founded in 1891, the town became an important stop on the old postal
route between Johannesburg and Kimberley. Today it serves a large community and is an
important diamond buying centre. Attractions include the Digger's Diamond Tour and Thomas
Leak House. |
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| Bloemhof |
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| Bloemhof is a maize and cattle
farming town on the banks of the Vaal River. Attractions include the Bloemhof Dam Nature
Reserve (a variety of small and large antelope species and 256 bird species) and the SA
Lombaard Nature Reserve (this reserve lies west of Bloemhof and is well-known for its
wildlife breeding programme). |
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| Christiana |
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| When diamonds were discovered in
the Vaal River in the 1870s, the Transvaal Government hastily established a settlement on
the banks, naming it after Christiana, the only daughter of then President Pretorius.
Attractions include Diggers Diamond Museum (authentic digging equipment and old
photographs pay tribute to the town's diamond industry) and San Bushman Rock Art. |
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SOUTHERN REGION ATTRACTIONS
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| Located in
Margarieta Prinsloo & Lombaard Street, the Klerksdorp museum also offers Peach Mampoer
& Soet Blits liqueurs. A former prison this beautiful sandstone building's exhibits
depict early town life, archaeology, social history and local geological history.
Fascinating tours available on request of the Klerksdorp Mine. |
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 Pilanesberg National Park: Adjacent to the Sun City resort
is the Pilanesberg Game Reserve, where visitors can experience the big five, just two
hours from Johannesburg. The reserve is home to a large number of wild animals and is one
of the province’s biggest attractions. The Pilanesberg ... Pilanesberg National Park » |
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