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The cracked earth of the Van Wyksvlei Dam during drought times
Van Wyksvlei
149km east of Brandvlei and over 100km west of Prieska on untarred roads

Region:
Karoo
Nearby Towns: Prieska, Copperton, Brandvlei, Carnarvon, Vosburg

Established in 1880 and named after a local farmer, Van Wyksvlei lies close to the first, state-funded dam, built in 1882 and still in use.
  i Tourist Information
Main Rd
Van Wyksvlei 8922
Tel 053 382 3012
 

 


activities and attractions
  San Rock Engravings
These can be viewed at Springbokoog. Tel 053 382 3029 or 0533832 ask for 1212.

Van Wyksvlei Dam
With a unique, earthen wall, the dam is still in use. Tel 053 382 3029.

 
activities and attractions

 

Featured Accommodation

1.
Jagersberg Guest Farm
Tel:(053) 3832 ask for 1403
Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Van Wyksvlei

2.
Smouskolk Guest Farm
Tel:(053) 3832 ask for 1321
Guest Houses and Farms, B&B, Van Wyksvlei

3.
Van Wyksvlei Hotel
Tel:(053) 383 3011
Hotels and Lodges, Van Wyksvlei


Captured Experiences Northern Cape Arid Parks Competition

Karoo Architecture
The usual windpump in the back garden also adds a typical Karoo-like authenticity to the buildings. ... read more
Vanderkloof Dam
The hydroelectric power station (one of only two in the country) is built within the dam wall and ca... read more
Khoisan Rock Art
Look under the town information pertaining to the Karoo and you wil find the names of many farms whe... read more
The Karoo Battlefields
The best marked and most accessible sights form part of the N12 Battlefields Route that links the Ka... read more

Carnarvon
Location: 79km, SE on R361
Communities of Xhosa moved up to the Orange River as early as 1795. On... read more
Prieska
Location: 99km, NE on R357
On the south bank of the Orange River at the foot of the Doringberg, i... read more

Tankwa Karoo National Park
The 80 000 hectare Tankwa Karoo National Park, proclaimed in 1986 and ... read more




















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