Klerksdorp, Southern Region
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), Klerksdorp Mines, Ou Dorp Hiking Trail. The Railway Station and Old Flag Room which was opened by President Paul Kruger when the line from Krugersdorp reached the town in 1897 - Klerksdorp's first national monument.
Klerksdorp, also known as Matlosana, the city of people, or Klerksdorp-Matlosana lies on the N12 about 200 kilometres south west of Johannesburg. To confuse the issue further, other points of reference suggest that the city is Matlosana, known as Klerksdorp, whilst still others refer to the city as Klerksdorp but the municipality as Matlosana.
Whatever its current name, Klerksdorp began as a Voortrekker settlement on the banks of the Schoonspruit (clear stream), which flows through the city, in the late 1830s. Klerksdorp’s streets are today lined with historic buildings and sites that bear testament, not only to these brave frontier families who crossed the Vaal River to settle here, but also to the gold rush, which brought thousands of prospectors to the rural settlement.
Klerksdorp is surrounded by loveliness, despite the fact that it today thrives both on mining and agriculture. The Faan Meintjies Nature Reserve is just 13 kilometres outside of the city and well worth a visit. Ideal is to take the ‘ou dorp’ (old town) hiking trail that wends its way through the old part of town, taking in all of the sites of historical reference, including Jack Scott House - an original tin house imported all the way from Britain, although it’s been allowed to degenerate somewhat. And there’s an original distillery that makes an appealing visit too.
If it’s greener vistas you are after, then visit the city’s Plant House, a series of municipal gardens in town, or the Johan Neser Dam, on the Schoonspruit just northwest of the city.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Mon-Ae Guest House
Situated in Klerksdorp, Mon-Aé Guest House is full of character with pine floors, wooden window and door frames and antique baths in some of room...
Villa Strada Guesthouse
Villa Strada Guesthouse offers affordable accommodation in Freemanville, Klerksdorp, and is conveniently situated on the N12 in close proximity t...
Fair Haven Guest House
The Fair Haven Guest House in Stilfontein was born out of a vision … a vision to provide comfort to people. We have accommodated guests from all ...
Huis Van Seisoene
Situated in Klerksdorp, Huis Van Seisoene offers guests modern rooms and is adjacent to the Sunningdale Hospital making it ideal for travellers a...
Harmony Place
Harmony Place offers comfortable accommodation in Klerksdorp. The establishment boasts a beautiful garden setting, where guests can enjoy the bir...
Housemartin
Housemartin offers lovely accommodation in the tranquil area of Klerksdorp. We offer a range of rooms with twin beds, double beds or a king bed o...
AnnVilla Guest House
AnnVilla is a classic style, upmarket Guest House situated close to the N12 Treasure Route in a beautiful and established suburb. Newly construct...
North Hills Country House
Nestled amongst ancient Acacia Trees, lies a small private Nature Reserve, just outside the City of Klerksdorp. Enjoy your stay in our charming r...
Acacia Guesthouse
Acacia Guest House is situated in the heart of the upmarket Wilkoppies suburb in Klerksdorp surrounded by beautiful Acacia trees. Acacia Guest Ho...
Villa Maria Guest Lodge
Villa Maria Guest Lodge in Klerksdorp, North West Province is simply amongst South Africa's finest guest houses with its white buildings, scenic ...
Villa de la Rosa
Villa de la Rosa Located in Klerksdorp in the North West Province, is an elegant guesthouse offering guests the choice of 15 comfortably furnishe...
Readman Lodge
Readman Lodge offers comfortable accommodation in Klerksdorp. The lodge offers five double rooms, one four sleeper family room, one self caterin...
Aloe Accommodation
Situated in a lovely garden, Aloe Accommodation in Klerksdorp offers guests lovely, en-suite self-catering rooms less than 6km from the centre of...
Altewelkom Guesthouse
Altewelkom Guesthouse is situated in the city of Klerksdorp. Our name, Alte Welkom, explains our sincerity to make people feel at home. Our facil...
Tristan's Place Guest House
Tristan's Place offers comfortable overnight or long-term guest accommodation in Klerksdorp, suitable for all business and leisure travellers. Le...
Ngwenya Hotel
Ngwenya Hotel is a magnificent hotel located in the centre of Stilfontein, Klerksdorp. Our hotel boasts rooms ranging from standard to executive,...
Andante Gastehuis
Andante Gastehuis is situated in Klerksdorp and offers guests a comfortable stay. Choose from our 16 tastefully decorated rooms all offered on a ...
Ngwenya City Hotel
Ngwenya City Hotel offers corporate accommodation equipped with all the necessary facilities to ensure an enjoyable stay. Situated in the heart o...
The Willow Tree Guest House
The Willow Tree Guest House Offers fabulous guest house accommodation in Klerksdorp. We offer five lovely rooms, each individually decorated and ...
The Royal Guest House Klerksdorp
The Royal Guest House offers comfortable accommodation in Klerksdorp. This peaceful area is great for a tranquil getaway and is also near to a nu...
Bel-Air Guesthouse
Bel-Air Guesthouse offers a prime location in Flamwood, Klerksdorp, providing guests with spacious and comfortable accommodation. Ideal for both ...
Villa Gracia
Villa Gracia offers bed & breakfast accommodation in Klerksdorp in a beautiful environment and close to a Nature Reserve. All rooms have air cond...
Things to do in the area
Visit the Klerksdorp Museum
The Klerksdorp Museum is housed in a number of buildings. The main museum (a former prison), is a beautiful sandstone building completed in 1891 ...
Oelies Pub and Grub
Oelie's Pub and Grub is the quintessential neighbourhood pub, with the addition of a sport’s watching area, big hearty meals, and DJ’s playing da...
Noteworthy attractions
Barberspan Bird Sanctuary
Regarded as one of the largest waterfowl sanctuaries in Southern Africa, Barberspan Bird Sanctuary is a huge 2000 hectare body of water that is R...
Bloemhof Dam Nature Reserve
Bloemhof Dam Nature Reserve lies on the North West province side of the Bloemhof Dam, on the dam’s northern shores. Regarded as one of the larges...
Boskop Dam Nature Reserve
The Boskop Dam Nature Reserve is 3000 hectares of rolling grasslands that offer visitors sightings of black wildebeest, springbok, red hartebeest...
SA Lombard Nature Reserve
One of the earliest wildlife conservation research centres in the country, the SA Lombard Nature Reserve is the park credited with saving the bla...
Wolwespruit Nature Reserve
The Wolwespruit Nature Reserve lies on the Vaal River and is one of the least known of the parks in the North West province, possibly because of ...
Orkney Golf Club
Orkney Golf Course is a tree-linked parkland course with undulating greens. It has thirty-one bunkers and five water features as well as the Vaal...
Potchefstroom Golf Club
Set in beautiful surroundings, with hundreds of willow trees lining the banks of the Mooi River which winds through the property, Potchefstroom G...
Klerksdorp Museum
Located in Margarieta Prinsloo & Lombaard Street, the Klerksdorp museum also offers Peach Mampoer & Soet Blits liqueurs. A former prison this bea...
Faan Meintjies Nature Reserve
For bird enthusiasts the Faan Meintjies Nature Reserve often forms part of a bird spotting tour and is regarded as a place for ‘serious’ birding....
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