Delareyville (47km from Kameel)
General Koos de la Rey monument in Delareyville
Barberspan Dam and Bird Sanctuary (66km from Kameel
Regarded as one of the largest waterfowl sanctuaries in Southern Africa, that is RAMSAR convention-accredited.
Tiger Kloof (76km from Kameel)
Tiger Kloof had its origins in the Moffat Institude at Kuruman, part of the educational endeavours of the London MissionarySociety. When the Moffat Institute closed it was reincarnated, in 1905, as the Tiger Kloof Institute, situated south of Vryburg. Tiger Kloof was a high school, teachers' training college, Bible college and trade school all rolled into one.
Tiger Kloof was closed down durin
Kraaipan (90km from Kameel)
The Battle of Kraaipan was the first engagement of the second Anglo-Boer War, fought at Kraaipan on 12 October 1899.
On the 11 October 1899 President Paul Kruger declared war on the British.
General Koos de la Rey and his men delrailed the amoured train, "Mosquito" carring two 7 pounder cannons, ammunution and supplies.
Camp site of General Koos de la Rey and his men near the derailment site.
Grave site near derailment site
Taung Dam (140km from Kameel)
The Taung Dam is named after the world acclaimed Taung Skull World Heritage Site, which is just a few kilometres away. This is nestled within the Bophirima area of the North West Province. This region combines an undeniable natural splendour with an ancient, even prehistoric, tale to support the intrigue and value that it has in modern society.
It is situated on the scenic Harts River and has
Taung Skull Heritage Site (148km from Kameel)
The Place of the Lion’ named after Tau, the chief of the Bataung people, who made his headquarters here during the 18th century. Taung became famous in 1924 with the discovery of a fossilised skull of a child. This discovery led many scientists to believe that the origin of early man was initiated on the African continent.
It was at the limestone diggings at the old Buxton quarry in 1924 that
Thomeng (Small Heaven) Taung (160km from Kameel)
This limestone waterfall is known as a "Tufa". It was formed trough the movement of glaciers during the ice age.