South Africa Travel Channel

Tankwa Karoo Nasionale Park

2009-01-19T10:50:00.004+02:00

Middelpos Noordkaap

2009-01-19T10:39:00.002+02:00

Sutherland Noordkaap

2009-01-19T10:21:00.005+02:00

maak van film op plase prieska

2008-11-28T16:34:00.015+02:00

Ons is besig om verskillende plase in die Prieska distrik te verfilm. Dit is n besondere voorreg om die boere en hulle gesinne te ontmoet , dit laat my weer besef wat n wonderlike werk dit is om in die natuur te wees. Hier op die plaas, Spitzkop word pistasieneute verbou. Heelwat plase in die distrik verbou die heerlike neute.

Pekanneute op Oranje landgoed. Die distrik van Prieska is een van die heel beste areas in SA om pekanneute te verbou.

Bespuiting van pekanneute

Op Loverlandgoed, bekend vir sy Bonsmara stoetery. Elke jaar word n veiling op die plaas gehou.

Heelwat wyndruiwe word ook in die distrik verbou. Die druiwe word gelewer by die wynkelders op Douglas wat behoort aan die GWK kooperasie

Reuse Karee bome op Remhoogte

Spilpunte word gebruik vir die besproeiing van koring uit die Oranje Rivier.

Beeste op Remhoogte gereed vir die mark

Laai van Slagosse op Remhoogte

Saaduie op Uitdraai

Daar is ook tyd vir ontspanning, hier is die manne besig met iets koels na n harde dag op die golfbaan

Brandstof word bespaar op Montery

Slagdag op Montry en die vrouens wys hulle slag met die verwerking van die vleis

Vroeg oggend stap op Loverland

DRAGHOENDER EN KOEGAS NOORDKAAP

2008-11-28T16:15:00.004+02:00

NIEKERKSHOOP NORTHERN CAPE

2008-11-28T16:09:00.004+02:00

VAN WYKSVLEI NORTHERN CAPE

2008-11-28T16:02:00.004+02:00

VERNEUKPAN NORTHERN CAPE

2008-11-28T15:40:00.004+02:00

Northern Cape - Kimberley

2008-10-23T20:55:00.011+02:00

Belgravia Bed & Breakfast 053 832 8368

Carrington Lodge 053 831 6448

Jungnickel Guesthouse 053 832 5630

Northern Cape_MOKALA Nature Reserve

2008-10-18T16:33:00.004+02:00

Northern Cape_Vosburg

2008-10-12T10:46:00.008+02:00

Hunters Home Hotel 053 675 0045

Northern Cape_Vanderkloof

2008-10-12T10:05:00.004+02:00

Vanderkloof op die R48 is n pragtige dorp op die oewers van die Vanderkloof Dam in die Oranje Rivier. In die winter daal die water temperatuur van die dam nie onder 7 grade celcuis nie. Gedurende die winter heers daar n gematige temp. in die dorp en geen ryp kom voor nie amper n suptropiese klimaat as gevolg van die teenwoordigheid van die dam. Die dorp beskik oor die nodige infrastruktuur maar het geen petrol of diesel beskikbaar nie die naaste is by Petrusville 10 km ver.

Die dam is voltooi gedurende die vroee sewentigs is die tweede grootste dam in SA maar spog met die hoogste damwal. Die damsluise is spesiaal vir ons oopgetrek om te verfilm die asemrowende gesig sal my altyd bybly. Een van die sluise oopgetrek lewer 120000 liter water per sekonde en daar is vier van hulle. In die damwal is ook hidro kragopwekking wat gereguleer word deur ESKOM vanaf Johannesburg in werking styg die rivier met 2 meter.

Ons het gekamp op die rivier oewer by een van die boere van die omgewing hier kan met kanos gery word Geelvis vlieghengel en sommer net die stilte te waardeer. In die onmiddelike omgewing kan rotsklim en brugspring beoefen word.

Die omgewing het baie Karoo koppe en berge wat dit n besondere mooi area maak met verskeie staproetes. Rolfontein Natuurreservaat is n moet om te besoek met baie wild en renosters sal defnatief gesien kan word.
Net oorkant die rivier aan die Vrystaat kant is die Scheiding pomp stasie. Vanaf die damwal is daar n kanaal waar water deur swaartekrag 13km loop tot by die pompstasie. By die pompstasie is daar sewe pompe wat gesametlik 180000 liter water per sekonde lewer die kragverbruik is meer as die dorp DE AAR. Vanaf die pompstasie word die water 47 meter kophoogte opgepomp na n ander kanaal waar die water weer met swaartekrag gevoer word na Jakobsdal omgewing. Die pompstasie is die grootste van sy soort in die suidelike halfrond

Northern Cape_Leliefontein

2008-09-14T10:06:00.003+02:00

Leliefontein a small village in the Kammiesmountains east of Kamieskroon. The Methodist Church and Parsonage both national monuments in Namakwas oldest village. In 1902 Boer leader Manie Maritz massacred members of the Leliefontein mission community that were suspected of being British sympathizers. Lt Daters Grave of a British officer killed during the Anglo Boer War, Darters grave 15 km south of the town is the smallest piece of foreign land registered in South Africa in an area that saw many skirmishes during the war. You can also stay over in a real Nama village and enjoy traditional dishes

Northern Cape_Concordia

2008-09-11T15:07:00.004+02:00

Concordia was originally formed as a mission station.Mine companies exploited copper deposits in the area. The most famous attraction is the Orbicule Koppie with best orbicular diorite in the country

Northern Cape_De Aar

2008-09-11T11:38:00.008+02:00

De Aar the third largest town in the Northern Cape is centrally located on the main railway line between Johannesburg and Cape Town and Namibie . The junction was the second most important railway junction in South Africa. The name De Aar refers to the underground water supply coming from 68 boreholes in the surrounding area of the town. We visit the House of Olive Sshreiner a famous author and feminist. Birding the Lesser Kestrel visit South Africa during summer having flown in from Europe and central Asia A well established Paragliding School not only offers a thrilling birds eye view of the Karoo landscape but hosts regular events attracting local and international paragliders

De Aar Guest House 053 631 4079

De Lange Guest House 053 631 4368

Northern Cape_Britstown

2008-09-11T11:27:00.012+02:00

Britstown named after Hans Brits who accompanied David Livingstone on a venture to the interior and then settled on the farm Gemsbokfontein. Activities are Britstown Museum’ Khoisan Rock Art.

KAMBRO ACCOMODATION AND FARMSTALL

On N12, 21km from Britstown on the road to Kimberley
Tel/Fax:(053) 6720408, Sel/Cell: 083 305 6668
e-mail: kambro@worldonline.co.za
http://www.kambroaccom.co.za/

Northern Cape_Burgerville and Deelfontein

2008-09-10T19:14:00.005+02:00

Burgerville was established February 1907 with lots of underground water to relief De Aars water shortage it was decided to buy the whole town and a ghost town was born.The story of Deelfontein south of De Aar on the railway track to Cape Town. During the Anglo Boer War Deelfontein was established as a Imperial Yeomary Hospital. Today there is only a facade left. What a pity that the owners of the property demolished the hotel

Northern Cape_Petrusville

2008-09-10T18:54:00.007+02:00

Petrusville named after Petrus Van Der Walt owner of the farm Renosterberg the town lies in a fertile valley surrounded by a cluster of high hils. The town is close by Vander kloof Dam in the Orange River

Northern Cape_Philipstown

2008-09-10T18:43:00.008+02:00

Philipstown is 60 km northeast of De Aar. Founded in 1863 as a church centre. Khoisan Rock Engravings at Somerlus farm

Rooipoort Guest Farm

Tel: 053 652 ask for 2122

Northern Cape_Hanover

2008-09-10T17:56:00.005+02:00

Hanover halfway house between Gauteng and Cape Town. The former owner asked that the proposed town be called Hanover as his ancestors came from the German city . Walk through town and discover old furrows and historic buildings. Trappies Koppie in town was the first Astronomical Observatory in South Africa later transferred to Sutherland.The steps on Trappies Koppie are being build by Charles Beere and convicts of the local jail. In the cemetery there is a memorial dated back to the Anglo Boer War three young boers was was executed by English soldiers after being find guilty of derailing a train. Later thy was find not guilty by a British court and their families was compensated

Vergenoeg't Country Lodge www.vergenoegtcountrylodge.co.za

Northern Cape_Novalspont

2008-09-10T17:32:00.006+02:00

Novalspont is in the corner of Nothern Cape , Eastern Cape and the Freestate it is a very small settlement the Hotel is the only business. The owners of the Hotel claim that their bar counter of 33 meter is the longest in South Africa. The area is rich in Anglo Boer War history. In those days there was a pont over the river and most of the transport routs went through this town. One of the first business men came to this area to make comes out of tortoise shells what was not a good idea because the Boers wear hats so he started to make hats which was a great success. At Novalspont was also a big concentration camp

Northern Cape_Colesberg

2008-09-10T16:18:00.004+02:00

Northern Cape_Richmond

2008-09-10T15:44:00.005+02:00

Richmond from Kent. Attractions around the town Anglo Boer War graves at Deelfontein ‘ Market Square Garden see the old Market Bell , Memorial Needle. Around the square are Red Gum trees Planted during 1915 bought from a nursery at Bloemfontein the original letter can be seen at the Saddle Horse Museum. The Saddle Horse Museum is the only one of its kind in South Africa and there one more in the world in the USA

Northern Cape_Merrimam

2008-09-10T15:12:00.005+02:00

Merrimam is a Station on the main Railway line between Guateng and Cape Town just south of De Aar. In the early days Hotels were build along the Railway lines for the comfort of the passengers because their was no Dining Carts on the trains. When the train stop ay a station to refill water the passangers had time to refresh. Merrimam Hotel was one of those today it is a hunting lodge belongs to Harry Sparks

Northern Cape_Victoria west

2008-09-10T14:01:00.004+02:00

town marks the beginning of the Diamond Way lying on the main route from Cape Town to Kimberley. In 1866 diamond fever was sparked with the discovery of the gem Eureka at Hopetown and then at Kimberley. Though Victoria West has suffered a devastating flood 52 people drowned and buried in a mass grave and dustbowl drought it survived. Apollo Theatre is the last remaining art deco theatre in South Africa not only unique for its historic importance but it is also of great architectural importance. Moonlight Hill Koppie Trail runs along the Moonlight Hill and Ribbokplato to the south of Victoria West. Victoria West Museum displays on history archaeology and fossils including those of fossilized fish reminding the visitor that 200 million years ago the karoo was an inland sea.

Northern Cape_Prieska

2008-09-10T13:34:00.007+02:00

Northern Cape_Belmont

2008-09-10T13:09:00.005+02:00

Northern Cape_Douglas

2008-09-10T12:29:00.005+02:00

Northern Cape_Griquatown

2008-09-10T12:08:00.004+02:00

Northern Cape_Witsand

2008-09-10T11:37:00.006+02:00

Witsandnatuurreservaat in die Noord Kaap daar waar die duine brul met n ondergrondse meer met genoeg water om die Hartebeespoortdam volt e maak. Die reservaat beskik oor gerieflike oornag fasaliteite nl grasdak en kliplodges , hutte en n woonwa en kampeerplek

Northern Cape_Loeriesfontein

2008-09-08T20:27:00.009+02:00

We overnight at Bushmanpug and Grill many thanks for their hospitality. The Fred Turner Museum many interisting displays can be seen include windmills. The main economic activity of the district is sheep farming and every jear a big stud auction is been held

Northern Cape_Garies

2008-09-08T14:40:00.005+02:00

Ons slaap by Sophias Gastehuis baie dankie vir die twee nagte. Die letterklip net buite Garies was in gebruik gedurende die Anglo Boere oorlog die rotsformasies is indrukwekkend net jammer dat die klip nou bekrap word. Oppad na Hondeklip baai is daar plaate pers blomme van vygies. Serina van die dorp het vir ons n Namma Riel dans gereel.Van Garies is ons weer verby Leliefontein na n gasteplaas Pedroskloof ogelukkig was daar n probleem met ons bespreking ons besluit toe om deur te druk na Loeriesfontein.Die pad wat ons gery het neem ons verby klein dorpies en pragtige natuurskoon nl Rooifontein Kamassies Platbakkies en Kliprand

Northern Cape_Kenhardt en Putsonderwater

2008-09-06T14:44:00.007+02:00

Kenhardt is deel van die Groen Kalahari streek is n rustige klein dorpie. Ons het die kokerboom woud besoek suid van die dorp.Ons het tuis gegaan by kenhard hotel dankie vir hulle. Putsonderwater is n spookdorp daar is niks en niemand nie eers n maer hond nie

Northern Cape_Pofadder

2008-09-06T06:33:00.008+02:00

Watter rustige dorp is dit nie die inwoners is baie gasvry ons het baie lekker hier gebly. Dit was ons eerste kennismaking met die bergreekse van die namakwaland. Die hotel op die dorp bied quadbike roetes aan ons het saam met hulle gery na diepdeur n kloof deur die bergreeks. Ons het ook die grenspos besoek byOnseepkans na Namibie

Northern Cape_Pella

2008-09-06T05:54:00.006+02:00

Ons het oornag by Oase in die Wildernis baie dankie aan die mense. Pella het ontstaan rodom die Roman Catholic mission church. Die bergagtige omgewing langs die oranje rivier is asemrowend mens kom net weer agter in hoe n mooi land ons bly. Ry gerus tot by die oranje rivier hier kan verskeie gemeenskap boerderye gesien word. By Klein Pella kan die grootste dadel plantasies in die suidelike halfrond besoek word wat aan die Carstens boerdery behoort n baie gerieflike gastehuis is op die plaas.

Northern Cape_Springbok

2008-09-06T05:41:00.006+02:00

Sprinbok is the capital of Namakwa and the administrative commercial farming and industrial centre. Springboks colourful history is closely linked to that of the copper industry. Attractions of Springbok are Goegap Nature Reserve comprises indigenios vegetation, Monument Koppie a small koppie in the centre of town, Old Cemetry lie the war graves and those of mining pioneers. We stayed over at Annies Cottage and Namaqua Game Lodge.

Northern Cape_Okiep

2008-09-06T05:22:00.004+02:00

Ons het oornag by Okiep Country Hotel. dit is kopermyn wereld eers was ons na Nababeeb ook n ou myndorp by die museum word n mens terug geneem na vervloe dae. Die nou spoor stoom trein Clara kan gesien word die trein het geloop tussen Okiep en Port Nolloth. By Concordia moet die Orbicule koppie besoek word waar rare orbicular diorite rots formasies gesien kan word.

Northern Cape_Kleinsee

2008-09-05T20:00:00.007+02:00

Kleinzee the beauty and mystique of the Diamond Coast with its rich history and culture diversity. Diamond mining started in 1927 on the farm Kleyne Zee. Kleinzee has since evolved into a modern town. The treasures of this area have only recently been opened up for limited tourism and arrangements must be made at least five days in advance. Main attractions we visit Mining tour with a visit to the seal colony of more than 450 000 seals.4x4 tour through pristine strandveld, a shipwreck tour. The Houthoop Guest Farm was our stay over.

Northern Cape_Port Nolloth

2008-09-05T18:19:00.005+02:00

Baie dankie aan Port Indigo Guest House en Scotia Inn Hotel vir ons verblyf en hulle gasvryheid. Port Nolloth is n pragtige plattelandse dorp met al die nodige geriewe.

Northern Cape_Alexanderbaai

2008-09-05T17:55:00.005+02:00

Alexander Bay is the most notherly situated town along the west coastline of South Africa. After diamonds were discovered along the coast in 1925 Alexander Bay became known for its mining activities. The town is no longer a high security area and no permits are needed. Main attractions are Nama Culture’ Orange River Estuary A RAMSAR site renowned for its birdlife. Worlds largest desert lichen field with 26 species

Northern Cape_Sendelingsdrif by Richtersveld

2008-09-05T17:27:00.005+02:00

is gelee op die oranje rivier. hiermee moet ek die nasionale parkeraad bedank vir hulle samewerking om ons filmwerk te vergemaklik. ons het die hele park deurkruis wat n natuurwonderwerk !!!. Helsbergpas was die mooiste toe ons dit nou besoek het bo op die berg was die landskap oortrek met blomme al die kleure van die reenboog. die park is n moet om te besoek al is dit net eenkeer in jou lewe. By sendelingsdrif is n pond om die oorgrenspark in namibie te besoek

Northern Cape_ Steinkopf

2008-09-05T17:04:00.004+02:00

Ons het geslaap by die kookhuis ek kan dit aanbeveel om te oornag. ons was bevooreg om die kinderle te besoek net buitekant die dorp 1867 is 32 namakinders vermoor deur boesmans hulle het eers die honde en toe die kinders met pyl en boog. Nammavrouens het vir ons kos gamaak in n tradisionele lapa.

Northern Cape_Kamieskroon

2008-09-05T14:24:00.005+02:00

Ons was by Kamieskroon, en pratige blomme gesien by Skilpadroete in die Namaqua Park en al wat blom is, is verfilm, veral in die namiddag lig. Ons het oornag in die Gousblom gaste huis, baie gerieflik. Ons het na Leliefontein gery en die berglandskap is asemrowend mooi, daar aangekom, was ons verbaas om al die bedrywighede te sien. Bv. die ou Kerk en die bybel, hoog Hollands dateer in die 1786. n Besoek aan die woelige kleuterskool was oulik en die Nama hutte word bedryf deur Vera en kan gerus besoek word, en sy verskaf ook lekker tradisionele kosse.