On the south bank of the Orange River at the foot of the Doringberg, it was originally named Prieschap, a Khoisan word meaning ‘place of the lost she-goat’.
The site of the town, founded in 1882 and renowned for its semiprecious stones, was a fording place used by early travellers. |
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Victoria Str
Prieska 8940
Tel 053 353 5300 |
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Die Bos Nature Reserve Indigenous trees, shrubs and abundant bird life, picnic spots and angling. Suspended bridges cross the Prieska River. Tel 053 353 3059.
Fort On top of Prieska Koppie, built with tiger’s eye by the British during the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902).Green Valley Nuts Cultivation and export of Pistachio Nuts.Hiking Trails The Oranjezicht and T’Keikamspoort hiking trails are 10km south of town in the Doornberge.Khoisan Rock Art Kleindoring Tel 053 353 3064; Omdraaisvlei Tel 053 353 3334; Uitdraai Tel 053 353 1998 and Wonderdraai Tel 053 353 3075.Memorial Garden In town, it contains graves of British soldiers killed during the Anglo-Boer War.Prieska Museum A skillful display of the yesteryear Prieska.Ria Huysamen Aloe Garden A large array of succulents. The area between Prieska and Vioolsdrif is often called the ‘Rock Garden Route’ - the rare halfmens and succulents of the Lithops family are found here.Schumann Rock Collection Includes semiprecious stones and San stone implements at the municipal offices.Wonderdraai A wonderful freak of nature where a horseshoe-shaped island is formed by the flow of the Orange River and makes it seem as if the river turns to flow uphill. |
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Featured Accommodation
| 1. |  | | Gecko Cottage | | | Tel:082 371 7594 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Prieska | |
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| 2. |  | | Gariep Country Lodge | | | Tel:053 353 2552 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Prieska | |
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| 3. |  | | Nelspoortjie Karoo Guest Farm | | Tel:053 353 3163
Pieter 082 853 1372
Wilhette 072 118 1946
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| 4. |  | | Copperton Guest House | | | Tel:(053) 355 1010 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Prieska | |
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| 5. |  | | Die Bos Resort | | | Tel: | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Prieska | |
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| 6. |  | | Fieddels Lodge | | | Tel:(053) 353 1449 | | Hotels and Lodges, Prieska | |
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| 7. |  | | Letz Nietz Herberg | | | Tel:(053) 355 1010 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Prieska | |
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| 8. |  | | Modderfontein | | | Tel:(053) 353 1919 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Prieska | |
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| 9. |  | | Môrester Safaris | | | Tel:(053) 353 2346 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Prieska | |
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| 10. |  | | Old Waterworks River Lodge/Orange River Lodge Guest House/Springbokpoortjie Guest Farm | | | Tel:(053) 353 1529 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Prieska | |
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| 11. |  | | Omdraaisvlei | | | Tel:(053) 353 3334 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Prieska | |
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| 12. |  | | Plaaswerf Herberg | | | Tel:(053) 353 1892 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Prieska | |
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| 13. |  | | Prieska | | | Tel:(053) 353 5300/3002 | | Caravanning and Camping, Prieska | |
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| 14. |  | | River View Lodge | | | Tel:(053) 353 1417 | | Hotels and Lodges, Prieska | |
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| 15. |  | | Soon le Roux Youth Camp | | | Tel:(053) 353 3306 | | Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Prieska | |
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