Beaufort West, often called the “Capital of the Karoo”, was established in 1820. It was originally named Beaufort, after the Duke of Beaufort, the father of…
The town was laid out in 1881 and was formerly known as Buffelsrivier. Its name was later changed to Laingsburg after John Laing, the then Commissioner of…
The small town is a convenient stop-over for travellers on the N1. Enjoy a stroll around the town and take time to appreciate the attractive architecture of…
The lovely small Victorian town of Matjiesfontein has been declared a national monument in its entirety. A Scot, James Logan, founded the small settlement…
Dating from 1901, the Karoo architecture of this town is a tribute to the simple elegance of earlier times. The area resembles the Nevada Desert and on the…
The town is known for its lovely scenery and well-preserved buildings. It is named for Dr Andrew Murray, a well-known minister of the Dutch Reformed Church…
Prince Albert, on the north side of the Swartberg Mountains, was established in 1842 and named after the then newly-born son of Queen Victoria. The well…
