The town is a settlement on the biggest island in the lower Orange River region. Virtually every inch of soil is under irrigation. Enjoy driving between the many vineyards, a spit-roast, home-baked breads, several traditional desserts and locally produced wines.
The origin of this little oasis’s name is in dispute. Legend has it that Klaas Lukas, a Koranna river-people leader, established a village on the banks of the Orange River near the Tier Mountains. He called the village Keimoes (mouse nest) after the colonies of mice living there.
A more probable origin lies in the Nama words ‘gei’ (great) and ‘mus’ (fountain or eye). Semantics aside, Keimoes is a picturesque little town often described as a lost piece of the Boland. |
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Keimoes Municipality
Main Rd, Keimoes 8860.
Tel 054 461 6400
Fax 054 461 6401 |
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Dutch Reformed Mission Church, The
Main Rd. Built by Reverend Schröder in 1889.Tierberg Nature Reserve
The reserve lies 4km from the town on the road to Augrabies Falls National Park. Teeming with springbok, it covers 160ha and is noted for its many aloes - mostly winter flowering. Spring sees many succulents in full flower. At the summit of the reserve, there is a lookout with a marvellous view across the Orange River Valley.Waterwheel
A reconstructed waterwheel operates on Main Road.Wine Tasting and Tours
Offered at the Orange River Wine Cellars Co-operative. On the slopes of the Tier Mountain, you will enjoy wonderful views of the river’s islands and irrigation scheme. Tel 054 461 1006. |
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Featured Accommodation
| 1. |  | | Die Akker Guest House | | | Tel: | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Keimoes | |
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| 2. | | | Kei Casa | | | Tel:054 461 1014 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Keimoes | |
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| 3. | | | De Werf Lodge | | | Tel:054 461 1635 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Keimoes | |
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| 4. | | | Okashona Okangala | | | Tel:054 461 1039 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Keimoes | |
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| 5. | | | Tkabies Bed and Breakfast | | | Tel:054 461 2421 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Keimoes | |
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| 6. |  | | Kalahari Water | | Tel:054 461 2404 / 054 461 1521
Cell: 082 495 7999
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| 7. | | | The Overlook | | | Tel:054 461 1235 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Keimoes | |
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| 8. | | | Harvest Moon Guest House | | | Tel:(054) 461 1401 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Keimoes | |
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| 9. | | | Keimoes Caravan Park | | | Tel:(054) 461 6400 | | Caravanning and Camping, Keimoes | |
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| 10. | | | Keimoes Overnight Rooms | | | Tel:(054) 461 1641 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Keimoes | |
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| 11. | | | Monks Rest | | | Tel:(054) 461 0175 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Keimoes | |
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| 12. | | | Tusse Brûe Chalet | | | Tel:(054) 461 2601 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Keimoes | |
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