Visitor information
Shop and play
Karoo Kontrei Winkel
One of the three cafés on the main street, Karoo Kontrei Winkel stands out thanks to its facade decorated with reflective mosaic tiles – it’s known as the “mirror shop”. Do try one of the venison pies (R24).
Adventure Kayaking
Do a kayaking trip on either the Orange River or the Vanderkloof Dam with Adventure Kayaking, which offers one-day, three-day and four-day trips. Overnight options are either camping on the river bank or sleeping at a lodge. adventurekayaking.co.za
083 625 3094
Eat out
Ribbok Restaurant
Join the locals at this eatery in Disa Street in the CBD, where the menu offers good bar-style food. How does R95 for a 200 g rump steak, eggs and chips sound?
053 664 0025 Ribbok Restaurant en Kroeg
Oppiedek Braai Restaurant
There’s a great atmosphere at Oppiedek over weekends, when you can listen to live music while tucking into the braaied food the restaurants specialises in. The pizzas are popular too.
078 947 7895 Oppiedek Braai Restaurant, Vanderkloof -Noord-Kaap
Route 48 Roadhouse
This roadhouse is 17 km from Vanderkloof on the right-hand side of the R48 as you enter Petrusville. Order a burger, a pizza or a toasted sandwich with chips – it’s the perfect padkos when you’re heading for Colesberg.
route48.co.za 053 880 0113
Stay over
CasaMere Guest House
This lovely guest house offers dinner, but the rooms are also equipped with a small fridge and microwave oven.
076 314 4134 CasaMere
Waterfront Guest House
You won’t find another guest house this well situated! It’s in Kalossie Street, a stone’s throw from the water’s edge, and offers luxurious self-catering accommodation and breakfast. 083 300 7208
Waterfront Guest House
Hemel op Aarde Chalets
There are six double-storey chalets and one wooden cabin for short- or longterm rental. Enjoy your coffee on the second-floor stoep as you watch the sun rise. 064 824 6977
Hemel op Aarde Chalets
House on Suikerbossie
This self-catering home sleeps eight – convenient for a group of anglers. It has a small swimming pool, an outdoor shower and a braai area.
082 909 9558 Flyfishvanderkloof