Vryheid, South AfricaVryheid MuseumPrince Imperial MemorialDutch Reformed Church, UtrechtKlipfontein DameSikhumaBattle of Kambula
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Vryheid

Vryheid is a city in KwaZulu-Natal district, South Africa of about 150,012 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 churches and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Vryheid Museum, Prince Imperial Memorial and Dutch Reformed Church, Utrecht.

27.7695° S, 30.7917° EPop. 150,012

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Within 30 km41 places
Within 50 km67
Must-see8
Notable70
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Vryheid Museum, church near Vryheid
Must-see

Vryheid Museum

Church · 1 km

Must-see

Prince Imperial Memorial

Monument · 50 km

Dutch Reformed Church, Utrecht, church near Vryheid
Must-see

Dutch Reformed Church, Utrecht

Church · 60 km

Places near Vryheid by type

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One day from Vryheid

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:17 pm

141 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 Vryheid
  2. Klipfontein Damdam · 45 min
  3. eSikhumaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. eMngweniviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Prince Imperial Memorialmonument · 1.5 hrs
  6. Battle of Kambulaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Vryheid
Today’s loopVryheidStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Vryheid?

Vryheid Museum (church, about 1 km), Vryheid Hill Nature Reserve (hill, about 3 km), Klipfontein Dam (dam, about 7 km), eSikhuma (viewpoint, about 13 km), Battle of Kambula (heritage site, about 18 km), The British Cemetery at Kambula Battlefield (heritage site, about 19 km).

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

67 places on Spotwander: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 churches, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vryheid?

Mountain View (KwaNgwelu), about 1 km by road; Pulpit Rock (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Vryheid?

NG Kerk - Vryheid, about 1 km by road; Full Gospel Church (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Vryheid?

Start in Vryheid, visit Klipfontein Dam, then eSikhuma, then eMngweni, then Prince Imperial Memorial, then Battle of Kambula, and drive back — about 141 km by road in all.