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
Osfontein Guest Farm
Situated in Carnarvon in the Upper Karoo, Osfontein Guest Farm offers self catering accommodation in corbelled houses, an old stone shed and a tr...
The Barracks
The comfortable and spacious double rooms all have private access, have their own bathrooms (each with a bath and separate shower) and private pa...
De Hoop at Papkuilsfontein
De Hoop at Papkuilsfontein is an early sandstone, thatch-roofed building which forms part of the original homestead on Papkuilsfontein and was th...
The Blue Moon
Blue Moon Guesthouse is a family run establishment. Your hosts Jannie and Roelien welcome you with open arms and look forward to offering you ext...
Wolmade Cottage
Situated in Hanover, Wolmade Cottage offers cosy accommodation for up to 12 guests in eight bedrooms. Here you are near to various attractions in...
Casablanca Overnight
Casablanca Overnight is located in the small Bushmanland town of Brandvlei in the Northen Cape. Offering self catering accommodation we have four...
New Holme Nature Lodge
The guesthouse is situated on the banks of the Seekoei River to the north end of the Karoo Gariep Conservancy. We strive to accommodate our guest...
Boorgat Cottage 1881
Boorgat Cottage 1881 is a beautifully restored cottage attached to the main house. The Cottage sleeps two guests. The open plan bedroom is furnis...
De Herberg Lodge
De Herberg Lodge is located in De Aar in the Northern Cape and offers accommodation for forty four guests. The lodge is a two hour drive from the...
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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