| Brandvlei was developed near a Sak River ‘vloer’ in the heart of Bushmanland where ‘Ou Brand’, a 19th century trekboer, settled. The town was cut in two by a flash-flood in 1961, recovered, and a municipality was formed in 1962. |
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The Publicity Office
PO Box 12
Brandvlei 8915
Tel 054 603 8400 |
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Birdlife
The salt pans are transformed into bird sanctuaries after the summer rains (Nov-Mar).Dutch Reformed Church
Built in Neo-Gothic style.Lekkerlê and Kans
Two farms exhibiting splendid displays of San rock engravings.Verneukpan
In 1929, Sir Malcolm Campbell unsuccessfully attempted to break the world land-speed record here by travelling over 300mph in his Bluebird 1. |
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Featured Accommodation
| 1. |  | | Brandvlei Hotel | | | Tel:(054) 603 0002 | | Hotels and Lodges, Brandvlei | |
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| 2. | | | Die Windpomp/Oude Kraal Lokaal | | | Tel:(054) 603 0011 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Brandvlei | |
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| 3. | | | Verneukpan | | | Tel:(054) 602 ask for 811 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Brandvlei | |
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