ORKNEY Attractions

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Orkney, Southern Region

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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Barberspan Bird Sanctuary

Regarded as one of the largest waterfowl sanctuaries in Southern Africa, Barberspan Bird Sanctuary lies on the outskirts of the little known Delareyville, close to Vryburg on the N14 highway and roughly three hours’ drive from Johannesburg. Barberspan is the largest of a series of pans that lie in the ... more information

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