VanzylsRus Hotel - Nestled in the southern part of the Kalahari desert, the hotel beckons all travelers to this colorful oasis. This adorable boutique hotel can be found in the dusty town of Vanzylsrus, situated on one of the two main routes to the internationally renowned “Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park”.  Traveling west from Kuruman in the Northern Cape Province, one passes the town of “Hotazel” and soon after that roadside signs point the way to Vanzylsrus and the Transfrontier Park.

Accommodation:

The VanzylsRus Hotel consists of six spacious en-suite bedrooms and one luxurious honeymoon suite.

Entering the rooms one immediately notices the way in which each room was individually styled with hand-crafted basins, mirrors and paintings. Each room has a unique flowing theme displaying typical Kalahari creatures.

All rooms are equipped with air conditioners, televisions and hair dryers. The rooms are furnished with antique cupboards and hand made bedside tables. There is also a self-catering coffee facility. The honeymoon suite in addition, has a heated outside shower in a private garden and many more handcrafted artworks.

Cuisine: 

Highly trained kitchen staff will ensure that you enjoy several of our mouth-watering dishes, ranging from ethnic Kalahari cuisine to  famous Kalahari steaks. Meals are served in the beautiful dining room or on the spacious stoep where the arid Kalahari heat is tamed by several outdoor mist coolers.

Activities:

Visits to the infamous “Meerkat” project

VanZylsRus  town is home to the stars of the international BBC film series “Meerkat Manor” and our Hotel has the sole visiting rights to the burrows of these stars where tourists can walk freely among the “meerkat celebrities” in their natural habitat.

Game drives and bird watching

Ancient Molopo visits

Enjoy a traditional picnic or braai in the dry river beds of this amazing ancient historic symbol of the Kalahari of which many a song has been written.

Hiking trails

Knowledgeable nature lovers have designed hiking trails where one can appreciate the splendor of the indigenous Kalahari vegetation – trees, shrubs, bulbs and cacti can all be easily identified – learn more about the ways in which Bushmen have used the vegetation for traditional healing and other exciting uses.

Stargazing

Africa is world renowned for its enchanting evening skies, especially the Kalahari with its vast open planes and unpolluted air.
The wonders of the heavenly bodies have never been so touchable and breathtaking than in the Kalahari. The ideal location for professional and amateur stargazers.

VanZylsRus Hotel -  The most photographed hotel in the Kalahari…..

Contact :                                        Irmgard Saayman 
 

Phone Number:                           +27 74 496 6447

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Vergelegen, a 4 star graded guest house, is a convenient stop-over or holiday base for tourist, nature lovers, businessmen and travelers alike. It offers friendly, informal country hospitality at affordable rates.

Vergelegen Guest House was built especially with keeping the guests needs in mind. Situated on the outskirts of Kakamas on a beautiful farm setting near the world famous Augrabies Falls. One overlooks the contrast of barren landscapes and lush green vine yards of the Orange river valley.

The guest house offers 16 luxury and comfortable en-suite rooms each with a personal touch. Self Catering and Family Units are available.  All rooms have their own private entrances which walk out on a patio. Take time to relax at the swimming pool under the African sun or take a walk down to the river. In winter you can relax at our cozy fireplace.

THE GUEST HOUSE ****

(AA Awards Finalist)

All rooms have air-conditioning and heating. Provided in the rooms are television with DSTV and M-Net, coffee and tea facilities and some with barfridges. All linen and towels, and complimentary amenity kit are provided. Additional services include: laundry services, private braai area and e-mail and fax facilities. Wake up calls and room service available. 24 Hour reception. 

THE RESTAURANT :: COFFEE SHOPPE :: COCKTAIL LOUNGE                       

(Awarded Best Country Restaurant in SA)

On the premises you can dine in our intimate a le carte restaurant which had numerous write-ups. Dine at the fireplace or outside on the patio.  Do enjoy sundowners and a hearty meal. A feast of well prepared cuisine to excite everybody's taste buds.  We also cater for vegetarians. Cocktail lounge and Coffee Shoppe available on the premises. Fully licensed.

Facilities for conferences up to 30 people. Catering available on request. Ideal for private meetings and promotions. Catering for all occasions, venues and functions.

HISTORICAL SIGHTS IN AREA:

• Augrabies Falls National Park - 35 km
• Riemvasmaak Hot Springs and historical sights - 65 km
• German graves dated during the Boer War - 1.2 km
• Irrigation tunnels build by Cornish miners - 1.5 km
• Museum in Egyptian style transformer building and hydraulic power station, the first ever in South Africa - 5 km
• Operating Waterwheels which are still in use - 6 km
• Wine Cellars and wine tasting tours - 5 km
• Rockery Route with scenic and spectacular views - 25 km
  
  
  ACTIVITIES IN AREA: (By prior arrangement)
• Augrabies Falls National Park - Klipspringer and Gorge Walking Trail
• Orange river gorge canoe trails (between 3 and 7 days)
• Half-day rafting (between 3 and 5 hours)
• Game viewing and night drives in Augrabies Falls National Park and surrounded areas (Self drive or guided)
• 4X4 Trails - Riemvasmaak trails and Private Game farms. (Self drive or guided)
• Horse riding
• Mountain biking
• Gariep 3 in 1 - Rafting in gorge under Augrabies falls, hiking and mountain biking
• Photographic tours
• Bird Watching
• 4X4 Tours (Self drive or guided)
• Historical tours
• Vineyard and grape packhouse tours (In season)
• Scenic flights - highly recommended (value for money)

Route Map to Vergelegen Guest House

From Cape Town take the Malmesbury road (N7 route) to Vanrhynsdorp. At Vanrhynsdorp you can either stay on the N7 via Springbok ( Namaqwaland Route ) to Kakamas or you can take the R27 via Calvinia, Keimoes to Kakamas ( Hantam Route ).

From Johannesburg stay on the N14 to Upington. ( be aware not to miss the turnoff from Kathu to Olifantshoek/Upington ) From Upinton stay on the N14 towards Keimoes. At Keimoes turn right at the traffic light towards Kakamas/Augrabies and about 3 km before Kakamas on the right side of the N14 road is Vergelegen. There are road signs and 6 international flags at the entrance.

From Cape Town through the Hantam

From Vanrhynsdorp take the R27 via Calvinia towards Brandvlei/Kenhardt. At Keimoes turn left at the traffic light towards Kakamas/Augrabies and about 3 km before Kakamas on the right side of the road is Vergelegen.

From Cape Town through Namaqwaland 

From Vanrhynsdorp take the N7 to Springbok. From Springbok take the N14 via Pofadder to Kakamas on the N14 towards Keimoes/Upington, over the Orange river. Vergelegen is 3km after Kakamas on the left side of the road.

Contact :                  Niel Steenkamp 

Phone Number:     +27 (0) 54 431 0976

Website:                 www.augrabiesfalls.co.za

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