Named after Hans Brits, who accompanied David Livingstone on a venture to the interior and then settled on the farm, Gemsbokfontein. In 1877, an association of local men, headed by TP Theron, bought a section of the farm on which they built a community centre and a church.
A private irrigation scheme was started by the Smartt Syndicate in 1885 and liquidated in 1954. The concern built two dams, planted lucerne and wheat and grazed karakul sheep and Clydesdale horses. The 1961 floods destroyed the Smartt Irrigation Board Dam, rebuilt by the government in 1964. |
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Information Office, Market Str,
Tel 053 762 0027 or
Emthanjeni Municipality |
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Britstown Museum
Raath Str. Originally the Holy Trinity Church.Dutch Reformed Church
Church Str. Built in 1877.Hiking
Experience the unique Karoo landscape on several hiking trails on surrounding farms. Arrangements by Transkaroo Country Lodge.Khoisan Rock Art
Interesting archeological sites on farms Brakwater, Keurfontein, Maritzdam and Omdraaivlei are considered important heritage sites. Permission required to visit. Contact local tourist information for details. Stargazing
Excursions to marvel at the sparkling Karoo night sky can be arranged by Transkaroo Country Lodge. |
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Featured Accommodation
| 1. |  | | Kambro Overnight | | | Tel:053 672 0408 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Britstown | |
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| 2. | | | Rooidam Cottage | | | Tel:084 299 7643 | | Self Catering, Britstown | |
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| 3. | | | Trans Karoo Country Lodge | | | Tel:053 672 0027 | | Hotels and Lodges, Britstown | |
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| 4. | | | Britstown | | | Tel:(053) 672 0003 | | Caravanning and Camping, Britstown | |
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| 5. | | | Maritzdam Guest Farm | | | Tel:(053) 6712 ask for 4111/3 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Britstown | |
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| 6. | | | Mirage Rooms | | | Tel:(053) 672 0310 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Britstown | |
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| 7. | | | Rietpoort Guest Farm | | | Tel:(053) 672 ask for 1303 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Britstown | |
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| 8. | | | Smartt Guest House | | | Tel:(053) 672 0164 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Britstown | |
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| 9. | | | Wild en Woes | | | Tel:(053) 6712 ask for 1402 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Britstown | |
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