Kuruman
Kuruman, located on the fringe of the Kalahari Northern Cape, is the “Oasis of the Kalahari”. Surrounded by water, mountains and dense vegetation, this beautiful green town is the ideal stop-over en-route to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Augrabies Falls and southern Namibia. Kuruman’s rich deposits of minerals and agriculture support the economy of this fascinating and progressive town.
Kuruman is a striking quaint town with well preserved buildings dating from the early missionary era. There is a variety of accommodation option which includes cosy bed and breakfasts, stunning guest houses / farms, lodges, hotels, and private game reserves offering catered and self-catering cottages and chalets. Lovely self-catering chalets are available at the municipal caravan park which is located within “The Eye” of Kuruman. The beautiful eye of Kuruman, a natural spring, is set in stunning park-like surroundings and is the permanent water source of the town gushing out 20 million litres of water per day. There is no shortage of excellent restaurants and fast food outlets complemented by superb service and friendly Kalahari hospitality.
Visit the Robert Moffat Missionary National Museum, the Truce Tree dating back to the rebellion of 1914, go on an organised mine excursion at Kathu, play a round of golf or spend a day exploring the interesting Wonderwerk Caves. Bird lovers will be in paradise viewing the more than 115 different bird species at the Bird Sanctuary in their natural wetland habitat. Hike the Kuruman Trail, enjoy game viewing at Duvenhage Nature Reserve, partake in para-gliding or perhaps have a peaceful picnic under the shade trees at The Eye Park. Kuruman is quite extraordinary, rich in history and astounding natural beauty, and should not be excluded whilst exploring the treasures of Northern Cape’s Kalahari region.
