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Belvedere Guest House- Kakamas Northern Cape South Africa Four X Four HolidayEnjoy the beauty of the Northern Cape in luxury, tastefully decorated, en suite double rooms. All rooms offer TV, M-Net, DSTV, tea/coffee facilities and air-conditioning. Dinners, sightseeing tours and 4x4 trails arranged on request. Non-smoking establishment. Your hosts: Johannes and Coreen Loubser.
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Geography: Kakamas lies southwest of Upington in a fertile valley of the Lower Orange River.
History: Kakamas became a proper settlement in 1898 under the auspices of the Dutch Reformed Church and soon developed into an agricultural centre. It became a municipality in 1954. Although hotly debated, the town's name originates from a Koranna word meaning "poor pasture" and "vicious, charging ox". It was here that the Koranna were stormed by a fierce buffalo cow as they were driving their cattle through the drift. Kakamas played a role in the World War I, when South Africa joined forces with Britain against the Germans, and invaded German South West Africa from the town. Today however, Kakamas is a peaceful town graced with vineyards, cotton and lucerne fields.
Arts & Culture: For the traveller interested in archealogy and the early history of South Africa conical Khoe graves, some of which are as high as 2m, can be found west of Kakamas. For a glimpse into more modern history, visitors can have a look at the memorial commemorating the World War I Battle of Kakakmas in 1915, where the Germans lost seven men.
Science & Nature: Several waterwheels, built by Piet Burger and based on an ancient Egyptian design, are still in operation. A series of canals driven by the water wheels irrigate the trees, while the wonderful hot dry climate is just perfect for the growing of grapes for both raisins and the table. Kakamas is also known for the canning variety of peach known as the Collins. Interestingly, one single Kakamas peach tree is the common ancestor of 75% of all the trees supplying the South African peach canning industry!
Entertainment: Travellers can visit the Riemvasmaak Hot Springs situated in a deep ravine 56km northwest of Kakamas. Amazing drives can be taken and the landcape along the Rockery Route following the gravel road from Neilersdrift to Kakamas via the Nues Wier is simply stunning. Back in town there is a wine tasting and other tours offered at the Orange River Wine Cellars Co-operative.
Sport: Hikers will find the landscape both challenging and exhilarating. The 3-day Klipspringer Hiking Trail takes the hiker over the rocky landscapes and along the mighty Orange River with stunning views of the Augrabies Falls. The trail is not easy and covers 40km of dry rough terrain with high temperatures. Don't forget to take plenty of water!
Did you know? The Kakamas Museum housed at the Transformer Building was the first hydroelectric power station in South Africa. Its interesting design is based on an Egyptian one because Kakamas and Egypt are equidistant from the equator.
South Africa Northern Cape Kakamas | four by four trails,4 by 4, 4 X 4 4X4 in Kakamas Northern Cape South Africa