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Carnarvon
Carnarvon is a semi-desert village in the Northern Cape, surrounded by hills and nature, which was established in 1853. One can hear the silence and admire beautiful views from the famous Koeëlkop, Masolka dam’s koppie or just at of the river’s weirs. When visiting this town, people should visit the veld and the historic areas and have the time to see the beauty and small things of the Karoo. Yes, it can get cold and yes, it can get hot, with few swimming pools, one must quickly search for shade under a tree to cool off.
Carnarvon is a semi-desert village in the Northern Cape, surrounded by hills and nature, which was established in 1853. One can hear the silence and admire beautiful views from the famous Koeëlkop, Masolka dam’s koppie or just at of the river’s weirs. When visiting this town, people should visit the veld and the historic areas and have the time to see the beauty and small things of the Karoo. Yes, it can get cold and yes, it can get hot, with few swimming pools, one must quickly search for shade under a tree to cool off.

Good to Know

Fuel Availability

  • Open 24/7

Meal Options

  • Coffee Shop
  • Farm Stall
  • Restaurant
  • Restricted trading hours over weekends
  • Small Cafe
  • Takeaway

Groceries

  • Butchery
  • Café
  • Chain Supermarket
  • General Store
  • Limited trading hours over weekends
  • Local Grocery Store

Neighbouring Towns

Distances below are the most popular roads, sometimes dirt and sometimes tar.