The town was founded in 1848 as a mission station on the farm Backhouse, by the Reverend Isaac Hughes. In 1867, a group of Europeans from Griquatown signed an agreement giving them the right to establish a town.
It was named after General Sir Percy Douglas, Lieutenant Governor of the Cape Colony.
Near the confluence of the Orange River and its main tributary, the Vaal River, Douglas is a thriving, fast-growing town surrounded by a wealth of agricultural and stockfarming ventures fed by two of South Africa’s greatest rivers. |
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Information Office Du Plessis Sq
Douglas 8730
Tel 053 298 1810 |
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Die Neus
A scenic spot 14km from town, Die Neus is on the confluence of the Orange and Vaal Rivers.Douglas Wine Cellar
Established in 1968. The cellar produces a wide variety of table and desert wines. Visitors are welcome.Driekopseiland
Some 3 000 rock engravings and petroglyphs spread over a large area of glacial pavement in the Riet River bed. Some portray animals, but most are abstract or entoptic designs relating to San religious experience.Sport
Excellent freshwater fishing on the Vaal and river rafting on the Orange River. For guided walks, tel 053 298 2645. |
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Featured Accommodation
| 1. |  | | Broadwater River Resort | | | Tel:082 332 2266 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Douglas | |
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| 2. |  | | Villa de Ghaap Guesthouse | | | Tel:053 298 4314 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Douglas | |
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| 3. |  | | Rene's Guesthouse | | Tel:053 298 1824
Cell: 082 266 9038 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Douglas | |
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| 4. | | | Africa Lodge | | | Tel:(053) 298 1517 | | Hotels and Lodges, Douglas | |
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| 5. | | | Clearwater Hunt and Guest Farm | | | Tel:(053) 298 2355 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Douglas | |
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| 6. | | | Douglas Holiday Resort | | | Tel:(053) 298 1182 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Douglas | |
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| 7. | | | Douglas Hotel | | | Tel:(053) 298 1029 | | Hotels and Lodges, Douglas | |
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| 8. | | | Guinea-fowl Lodge | | | Tel:(053) 298 1517 | | Hotels and Lodges, Douglas | |
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| 9. | | | Orange River Nature Camp | | | Tel:(053) 298 2103 | | Caravanning and Camping, Douglas | |
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