This little town of Jansenville owes its origins to the Dutch Reformed Church which formed a parish there in 1854 and was named after the last Dutch Governor of the Cape.
Jansenville is north of the Zuurberg Mountains in an area known as the Noorsveld, after a cactus-like succulent that abounds in the district.
Between Jansenville and the Zuurberg to the south is a plain that marks the northern boundary of the Addo National Park, while to the north are some hills which are a scenic drive and, at the summit, shortly before the giddy descent down the Ratelskloof Pass, one has a spectacular view across the Camdeboo plains to the peaks of the Sneeuberg.
What to do in Jansenville and
the surrounding area
Jansenville is game country and there are game farms and hunting concessions in the area as well as nature reserves including the Addo Elephant National Park.
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In 1853 Petrus Fourie arranged for the layout and survey of about ...
Jansenville’s Museum, better known as the Sid Fourie House, stands on Brug ...
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The Dutch Reformed Church in Jansenville is unusual in that the bell ...
Where to Stay
Stay at the Angora Inn in town or a local game reserve. A visit to the local farm stall, the Sid Fourie Museum, and Mohair Shop offers travellers a welcome and interesting break in their journey through the Karoo Heartland.
Where to Eat
Jansenville has a number of farm stalls serving …
Explore the town
Jansenville has a number of fine buildings, dominated by the large Dutch Reformed Church, a building in the Basilica style, made of local stone, which is a heritage site.
