Calvinia, South AfricaNG Kerk CalviniaAkkerendam Nature ReserveJakkalskoppeRebuniebergGroothoekkloofKeiskie Se Poort
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Calvinia

Calvinia is a town in Northern Cape district, South Africa of about 8,146 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit: 64 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens and 3 churches. The must-see place is NG Kerk Calvinia.

31.4707° S, 19.7760° EPop. 8,146

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Within 30 km39 places
Within 50 km75
Must-see1
Notable79
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

NG Kerk Calvinia, church near Calvinia
Must-see

NG Kerk Calvinia

Church · 1 km

Notable

Akkerendam Nature Reserve

Nature spot · 5 km

Notable

Jakkalskoppe

Viewpoint · 6 km

Places near Calvinia by type

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One day from Calvinia

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:50 pm

73 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Calvinia
  2. Akkerendam Nature Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Groothoekkloofviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Jakkalskoppeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Rebuniebergviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Keiskie Se Poortviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Calvinia
Today’s loopCalviniaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Calvinia?

NG Kerk Calvinia (church, about 1 km), Akkerendam Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 5 km), Jakkalskoppe (viewpoint, about 6 km), Rebunieberg (viewpoint, about 10 km), Groothoekkloof (viewpoint, about 14 km), Keiskie Se Poort (viewpoint, about 20 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Calvinia?

75 places on Spotwander: 64 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 churches, 1 museum, 3 other attractions.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Calvinia?

Jakkalskoppe, about 6 km by road; Hantam Peak (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Calvinia?

Tankwa National Park, about 2 km by road; Akkerendam Nature Reserve (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Calvinia?

Start in Calvinia, visit Akkerendam Nature Reserve, then Groothoekkloof, then Jakkalskoppe, then Rebunieberg, then Keiskie Se Poort, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.