This village, on the edge of the Ghaap Plateau, was one of the earliest centres of Christianity north of the Orange River. Originally Grootfontein or Knoffelvallei, the town was renamed to honour the Reverend John Campbell, a traveller and missionary who visited the Cape stations of the London Missionary Society in 1813.
Renowned for its spectacular dolomite rock formations, many springs, Karee and Wild Olive trees, Campbell has a multifaceted history and has been home to San, Koranna and, later, Griqua settlers drawn by the springs. |
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Hendrik van Eck
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Aloe Nature Reserve
A kloof on the edge of the Ghaap Plateau, now the Aloe Nature Reserve, is mentioned in accounts by early travellers including Burchell and Andrew Smith.Anglo-Boer War
Visit Fabersput Battlefield, the monument to Kasie Briedenham and grave of Oupa Swartbooi (British spy). Tel 053 298 2364.Bartlett’s Church
Completed in 1831 and proclaimed a national monument in 1960, it is one of the oldest churches north of the Orange River. Reverends Robert Moffat and David Livingstone both preached from its pulpit.Griqua Rebellion
Place of the battle between the Settlers and the Griquas in 1878.Holy Ark Wood
Trees and succulents.Khoisan Cliff
ShelterSchool Building
Built in 1880, now used as community offices.Tuff Waterfall
Falls and fountain.Wagon Tracts
Made by pioneer and itinerant traders.Wildspan Eco-Historical Tours
Tel 053 298 2364. |
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Featured Accommodation
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 | Khoisan Rock Art
Look under the town information pertaining to the Karoo and you wil find the names of many farms whe... read more |
  | Douglas | Location: SE
The town was founded in 1848 as a mission station on the farm Backhous... read more |
 | Griquatown | Location: 48km, SW
In 1803, the London Missionary Society extended its mission north of ... read more |
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