The Wildebeest's guide to South Africa
Vanderkloof
Vanderkloof
Photo © Johan van Zyl
The village of Vanderkloof was founded to provide accommodation and facilities for the workers involved in constructing the Vanderkloof Dam which, at the time, was called the P.K. le Roux Dam.
Vanderkloof is located on the southern shore of the dam near the giant dam wall.
The scenery in the vicinity is rugged, but picturesque. There is a lot for visitors to the area to do. Naturally the dam offers all the normal water sport activities. Other activities available include fly-fishing (below the dam wall), game viewing at Rolfontein Nature Reserve, rock-climbing, hiking and abseiling.
The Havenga Bridge over the Orange River
Photo © Johan van Zyl