velddrift
the cape west coast




HOW TO GET THERE

(GPS: 32 47S 18 10E)
On the R27, 146km from Cape Town.

TOURISM OFFICE

·  Tel: 022 783 1821
·  e-Mail

ORIGINS OF THE NAME

Where the road to the north crossed the Berg River. The Afrikaans name can be translated to "ford in the veld".

HISTORY

Municipal status was awarded in 1960, combined with Laaiplek

POPULATION

7500

PLACES OF INTEREST

◊  Fish Houses and related Bokkom Industry
◊  Salt works
◊  Rocherspan and other birding spots

WHAT TO DO AND SEE

•  Birders paradise
•  Whale watching
•  Wildflowers in season
•  Fishing
•  Hiking
•  Boat trips
•  End of annual Berg River Canoe-marathon
•  See the accommodation page for accommodation in this area


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