Locals'' Guide to COLESBERG

Mon, 29 Aug 2011
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Locals'' Guide to COLESBERG
Today we kick off the week with a Locals'' Guide to the Karoo town of Colesberg, with thanks to Kuilfontein Stable Cottages for the insider info!

Locals'' Guide to Colesberg

 

Top 3 Must-do''s and Must see''s in Colesberg

  • Karoo star gazing
  • Photographing the light and amazing landscape
  • Eating biltong and Karoo lamb

 

Top 3 places to eat out in Colesberg

  • The Feedroom @ Kuilfontein Stable Cottages
  • Horse & Mill Pub
  • Die Stijl @ Gariep Dam

 

Top 3 unique / unusual / wacky attractions or activities in Colesberg

  • Karoo Skaapfees in September
  • Photography courses
  • Climbing Toverberg mountain

 

Top 3 Shopping Opportunities

  • Daryl Legg art studio
  • Gossip gift shop

 

Top 3 (or less) Nature & Adventure Activities

  • Doornkloof Nature Reserve
  • Gariep Dam
  • Horse riding along Orange River

 

Kuilfontein Cottages'' Number One ‘Locals’ Secret Hangout’

  • Riverside Lodge Canoeing

 


 

Stay at Kuilfontein Stable Cottages

 

 

 

Kuilfontein Stable Cottages is a Karoo oasis conveniently situated with gates on the N1, 12 km south of Colesberg in the Northern Cape. The Southey family have converted their famous racehorse stables into a guest house of chic country appeal. Crisp white linen, mohair blankets, feather pillows and warm Karoo hospitality where guests are treated as friends.
 

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