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Welcome to Laingsburg, a year-round destination situated between rugged hills and vast plains.

This friendly modern Karoo village situated at the gateway to the Great Karoo with its proud tradition of old-fashioned hospitality has much to offer for the tourist.
Laingsburg Tourism South Africa San art and ancient man-made rock formations in the area shed some light on the first inhabitants. An Anglo-Boer War blockhouse, the Wolfaardt collection and historical buildings dating back to the 1800's and early 1900`s give a fascinating account of Laingsburg's more recent history. Laingsburg is a worthwhile and hospitable stop on your way through the Great Karoo.

James Douglas Logan founded Matjiesfontein in 1883. It is now a privately owned and unique historical Victorian village. Not only Olive Schreiner, a well-known South African author, but also other names belong to Matjiesfontein's past. Moordenaars Karoo and Koup with tranquility and open skies offer the visitor the ideal opportunity for stargazing. Seweweekspoort cuts through the Majestic Swartberg and has many beautiful waterfalls that bring refreshment to the soul. Seweweekspoort remains an undiscovered gem, as every fold is a masterpiece.

Welcome to Granaat.
Visit us on Voortrekker Road (N1), Laingsburg (opposite Shell Ultra City) to REFRESH yourself with homemade lemonade or ginger beer RELAX with decent plunger coffee, the best Ceylon or Rooibos tea FEAST the taste buds on regional homemade delicacies SURPRISE friend and all with true Karoo jams, preserves, chutney's and handmade gifts.
Voortrekkerstraat (N1) Laingsburg Tel: 023-5511616
Click here to see our 1981 flood photo album.
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The four gateways to Laingsburg.

Matjiesfontein, a privately owned and unique historic Victorian village was found by James Douglas Logan in 1883. Not only Olive Schreiner, but other names belong to Matjiesfontein past. Moordenaars Karoo and Koup, with its open skies offers the visitor the ideal opportunity for stargazing, Last but not least. Seweweekspoort with its unfold nature, its impressiveness, waterfalls bringing refreshment for the soul, no matter from what direction you see Seweweekspoort it remain an undiscovered gem, as every fold is a masterpiece of visual aesthetic.

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Laingsburg
History
Flood
Other Karoo Towns
Great Karoo
Western Cape

Distance Chart

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The Karoo: Ecological Patterns and Processes

The Story of an African Farm - The full African moon poured down its light from the blue sky into the wide lonely plain.

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When travelers of the world decide to explore the Western Cape a discerning few find themselves in the Great Karoo, where nature dazzles on the endless plains and among the mountains. click here.
A proud tradition of old-fashioned hospitality. click here.
Wikipedia.org click here.
Laingsburg Library photos of 1981 flood. click here.
Laingsburg | African Safari Travel | Go 2 Africa click here.
Laingsburg in the USA. click here.

On the Backroads - The impact of Dana Snyman's travel writing comes from the authentic voice he gives to both odd and ordinary people, from the karretjiesmense in the Karoo to drifters and road workers.

Touring Map of Karoo: Namaqualand and Kalahari: Namaqualand and Kalahari - A folded road map of the Karoo, Namaqualand and Kalahari featuring: A detailed maps with road numbers and distances on main routes; places of interest, water features and holiday resorts.

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