8 Things To Do in Calvinia
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Oorlogskloof Rameron Pigeon Trail
Overnight? Accommodation in Nieuwoudtville
Start: Groot Tuin, Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve
Finish: Groot Tuin
Duration: 4 – 7 days, 53 km
Fitness: moderately fit
Our tip: pack a field guide to the area ...
Calvinia Museum
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Visit the Calvinia Museum in Church Street which is housed in the old synagogue.
The Calvinia museum aptly illustrates the history of sheep farming in South ...
Die Blou Nartjie
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Die Blou Nartjie is a fabulous restaurant housed within an old synagogue that has been revamped. It has been designed so that it is open plan and allows a peek into ...
Hantam Huis Restaurant
Stay? Calvinia Accommodation
Hantam Huis Restaurant is nestled in Calvinia, a little town in the Northern Cape Province that exudes a unique history and charm. This same elegance pervades the ...
Calvinia Post Box
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The small Northern Cape town of Calvinia may not be a buzzing urban hub of glitz and glamour, but it certainly has its own quaint appeal. And, part of this is its ...
Oorlogskloof Rock Pigeon Hiking Trail
Overnight? Accommodation in Nieuwoudtville
Start: Groot Tuin, Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve
Finish: Groot Tuin
Duration: 55 km over 5 days
Fitness: fit, the course has been designed to tax the average ...
Tankwa Camino
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South Africa's version of the Spanish Camino Santiago, the Tankwa Camino is a long and demanding 10-day trek through the Karoo that introduces people to this ...
R354 Sutherland to Matjiesfontein
Overnight? Accommodation in Sutherland
The tarred R354 between Matjiesfontein and Sutherland (110km) is one of the most beautiful scenic drives in the Western Cape. It’s also one of the ...
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64 km away / Cycling / Sports & Leisure
Oorlogskloof Papkuilsfontein MTB Route
Overnight? Accommodation in Nieuwoudtville
Explore the rocky, rugged terrain, gorges and gravel roads that run all through the Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve.
Joining the reserve is the Papkuilsfontein ...
66.1 km away / Museums
Fred Turner Windmill Museum
Stay? Calvinia Accommodation
Tucked away in the Upper Karoo in the Northern Cape is the small town of Loeriesfontein, next to Calvinia. Here you will find an unusual open air museum. On your ...
110.9 km away / 4x4 Trails / Cycling / Sports & Leisure
Skurweberg Trail
Overnight? Accommodation in Sutherland
Enjoy a very scenic ride with spectacular views and magnificent wildlife. The terrain is rough and rugged with steep inclines, sandy river banks and high ...
131.8 km away / Monuments / Museums
Sutherland NG Kerk
Overnight? Accommodation in Sutherland
The NG Church on the main road of Sutherland is an absolute must see.
Designed by architect Charles Freeman, the church was occupied by British soldiers during ...
131.8 km away / Sight Seeing
Stargazing at Sterland
Overnight? Accommodation in Sutherland
Sterland, just outside of Sutherland has stargazing sessions every night, with the cold air providing excellent viewing of the Milky Way. The show starts at 8pm ...
131.8 km away / Monuments
The Sutherland Graveyards
Overnight? Accommodation in Sutherland
If you are a historian or have an interest in graves of the Anglo Boer War then the Sutherland graveyards will hold an interest for you. The graveyards are unique ...
132.1 km away / Monuments / Museums
Sutherland Musuems and Memorials
Overnight? Accommodation in Sutherland
A memorial to the Voortrekkers, in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Great Trek is located at the entrance to town.
Louw House is Sutherlands only ...
132.2 km away / Cafés & Eateries / Wheelchair Friendly
Cluster d' Hote
Overnight? Accommodation in Sutherland
Tantalize your taste buds at the Cluster d’ Hote Restaurant in Sutherland and enjoy sumptuous meals that will entice you to return.
Try the wood fired pizza with ...
140.1 km away / Astronomy
South African Large Telescope (SALT)
Overnight? Accommodation in Sutherland, Upper Karoo
The South African Large Telescope (SALT) is the largest single optical telescope in the southern hemisphere, with a hexagonal mirror array 11 metres across ...
206.7 km away / Cycling / Sports & Leisure
Namaqualand MTB Trail
Overnight? Accommodation in Kamieskroon
Where: Kamieskroon, 30 minutes south of Springbok
Level: intermediate
Type of route: four routes across the Kamiesberg. Note: the Leliefontein, Visserplaat and ...
231.7 km away / Museums
Carnarvon Museum
Overnight? Accommodation in Carnarvon
The museum in Carnarvon was built as a community spot for the Dutch reformed Church in 1907 but was given to the municipality and converted into a museum ...
238.2 km away / 4x4 Trails
Namaqua Caracal 4x4 Trail
Overnight? Accommodation in Kamieskroon
Right in the heart of the Namaqualand, where wild flowers erupt into colour every spring, is the Namaqua Caracal 4x4 Trail. This part of the Northern Cape is quiet ...
238.2 km away / 4x4 Trails / Scenic Drives
Caracal Eco Route
Overnight? Accommodation in Kamieskroon
The Caracal Eco Route is a 4x4 mountain to ocean experience in the yet-to-become-famous Namaqualand National Park. Some describe it as a wilder, more rugged, ...
261.2 km away / Nature Reserves
Visit the Skilpad Wild Flower Reserve
Overnight? Accommodation in Garies
The Skilpad Wild Flower Reserve is renowned as one of the prime locations for the annual spring flower displays in Namakwaland from August to October.
The ...
263.3 km away / Cycling / Sight Seeing / Sports & Leisure
Goegap Nature Reserve MTB Trails
Overnight? Accommodation in Springbok
Where: 15 km east of Springbok (in the direction of the airport, along the R355)
Level: intermediate with some rocky sections (not good for children)
Type of ...
Calvinia as a destination
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Also in the neighbourhood
Brandvlei, Carnarvon, Colesberg, Fraserburg, Gariep Dam, Hanover, Loxton, Nieuwoudtville, Noupoort, Prieska, Richmond, Sutherland, Three Sisters, Vanderkloof, Victoria West
Staying Overnight
Tankwa Tented Camp
Tankwa Tented Camp offer Calvinia accommodation in permanent rip stop canvas tents and en-suite chalets. The original farmhouse (Hartebeeshuisie)...
Kleinplasie Bed & Breakfast
Situated on a small holding just on the outskirts of Calvinia, Kleinplasie offers accommodation and a warm and welcoming place, ideal for that mu...
Calvinia Magic Garden
Calvinia Magic Garden offers accommodation just a short distance from the Calvinia Museum, Dutch Reformed Church and tourist information centre. ...
Calvinia Hotel
When entering the Calvinia Hotel, visitors are still welcomed with true warm country hospitality. Formed in 1851 on the Oorlogskloof River and na...
Katryn's B&B
Katryn's B&B is located perfectly between Cape Town and Upington and is within easy reach of Akkerendam Nature Resort. This is the ultimate spot ...
African Dawn B&B
African Dawn B&B is a tranquil retreat, a place to relax and unwind in the heart of the Karoo. We offer quality, spacious and private accommodati...
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