Jansenville, founded in 1854, is located 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, you descend towards the Camdeboo plains, offering visitors opportunities for wildlife viewing, outdoor adventures, stargazing, and an authentic experience of the Great Karoo’s timeless charm.
What to do in Jansenville and
the surrounding area
Discover game farms, the mohair industry, historic buildings, magical dirt roads, interesting farm stalls and hidden away small towns
There’s a very interesting spot near Kendrew. It is the Kalkkop (“lime ...
During SA’s golden century of rail travel, Klipplaat was a major junction. ...
The hamlet of Mount Stewart is located on a crossroads between Steytlerville ...
The Dutch Reformed Church in Jansenville is unusual in that the bell ...
The Mohair Experience Museum was built next to the Jansenville Museum (Sid ...
About 17km south of Jansenville stands a couple of gnomes surveying the ...
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 ...
Where to Stay
Stay on a guest farm, a quaint town B&B, or a historic town hotel
Millwood Manor is an established old farmhouse which was originally built in ...
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.
