NORTHERN CAPE A-Z – DIAMOND COAST, WEST COAST, KAROO & KALAHARI

Category: WEST COAST

  • Visit the Sandveld village called Aurora

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    After a visit in Velddrif (on the West Coast) it is an absolute must to visit the village named Aurora… We traveled towards Piketberg via the R399. The tare road stretch through farmlands and it is a scenic drive out in the country. After about 50km from Velddrif there is a turnoff left that leads to Aurora. Aurora…

  • What is a Pedicab?

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    I can remember that as a child, I had the experience of being transported down the streets of Durban in a cart on wheels…it was called a Rickshaw! As part of the holiday this was definitely a highlight! When I saw the Pedicab for the first time, It reminded me of Durban’s Rickshaw Rides… Pretoius…

  • Visit a few Artists and Crafters at the West Coast

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    During our working holiday at the West Coast, I have been privileged to meet some of the honest, generous and hard working people of this region. Among-st them is the talented artist and crafters… living by their dreams, facing the challenges of life and finding inner peace through their creations…. Irisma Tolken, a young girl…

  • We visit the Berg River Canoe Marathon

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    The 52nd annual Berg River Canoe Marathon, a 240 km race from Paarl to Velddrif, in the Western Cape, took place over a period of 4 days. Day One was from Paarl to Sonkwasdrif(between Wellington and Gouda) = 62,1 km Day Two from Sonkwasdrif to Bridgetown(between Gouda and Piketberg) = 45,7 km Day Three from…

  • We continue along the Coast – from Eland’s Bay to Strandfontein..

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    After exploring the Eland’s Bay Cave at Baboon Point, it was time to continue on our journey… ….but first we had a hot cup of coffee and took a few minutes to stretch our legs. Eland’s Bay is a small holiday town with a few shops that stock the bare necessities. Ideal for the holiday…

  • Traveling from Dwarskersbos to Eland’s Bay

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    From Laaiplek we traveled about 12 km further to Dwarskersbos.  This building style gives the holiday accommodation an interesting look and the name says it all…No hurry what so ever! We decided to overnight in the caravan park and our old Labrador took his afternoon nap. While Junior was snoring away inside the motor home, Bruno…

  • We visit “Bokkomlaan”…in Velddrif

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    My Dad was a Great Lover of the “BOKKOM”…. He could sit for hours just simply enjoying the cleaning of this dried fish.  The Salty Strips of Fish Biltong was shared with us, but also just…..   Velddrif is well known for it’s “Bokkoms”.  A series of small individual factories, along the river, form part…

  • A visit to Velddrif, Port Owen & Laaiplek

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    We all need a special place in our lives that allow us to restore our mind, body and soul… To me, the “West Coast” is one of those places… We would like to take you on a drive through Velddrif, Port Owen & Laaiplek. We traveled from Cape Town on the R27 to Velddrif. (about…