Klerksdorp Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in the North West, South Africa
About Klerksdorp
Klerksdorp dates back to 1837 when the Voortrekkers settled along the Schoonspruit, and is the oldest European settlement north of the Vaal River in South Africa. Like other localities in the former Transvaal, it had its share of engagements between the Brits and the Boers, particularly during the Second Boer War, where the latter struck a decisive victory at Ysterspruit (Iron Stream), but still lost the war. It was the site of concentration camps too. In 1995, a tragic accident in nearby Vaal Reefs where an elevator plunged down a mine shaft taking 104 lives became the worst elevator accident in history. Apart from mining, Klerksdorp is positioned as a notable medical, retail and educational centre for North West Province and Northern Free State. The Klerksdorp district is a major contrib
Top Attractions in Klerksdorp
Explore the best things to see and do in Klerksdorp:
- ★Faan Meintjes Nature Reserve
- ★Goudkoppie Heritage Hill
- ★Klerksdorp Konsentrasiekamp Monument
- ★Klerksdorp Museum
- ★Rio Casino
Where to Eat in Klerksdorp
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Jumbo Fish & Chips & India Cuisine Halal Food
Where to Stay in Klerksdorp
- 🏨Harmony Place Bed and Breakfast
Klerksdorp Travel Guide Sections
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