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Klipdrift Tourism Association

Northern Cape Tourism AuthorityRef: https://www.experiencenortherncape.com/product/klipdrift-tourism-association/

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Source domain: experiencenortherncape.com

Collected on 13 July 2026

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What this means

This text is a webpage-style promotional listing for the “Klipdrift Tourism Association” in the Northern Cape, South Africa. It provides historical background about Klipdrift (including the diamond rush, the “Diggers Republic of Klipdrift,” and later renaming to Barkly West) and describes “where to visit” and “where to stay” attractions and accommodation options. It also includes site footer information for the Northern Cape Tourism Authority (including an NCEDA office address, telephone, and email) and copyright/terms links.

Facts

Places

Northern Cape, Sol Plaatje Local Municipality, Free State, Mangaung

Reference

https://www.experiencenortherncape.com/product/klipdrift-tourism-association/

Key Takeaways

  • Subject: Klipdrift Tourism Association (Northern Cape, South Africa)
  • Tour/booking info: “Book Now”, Duration: 1 Day, Tour Type: Daily
  • Location: Northern Cape
  • Historical claims: diamond discovery in Hopetown (1869) and “Diggers Republic of Klipdrift” proclaimed in 1870 under President Stafford Parker
  • Renaming: village of Klipdrift renamed Barkly West
  • Attractions mentioned: St Mary the Virgin Anglican Parish Church (built 1871), Canteen Kopje stone-age site refurbishment, Barkly West Museum in original toll house
  • Accommodation listed: multiple guest houses/motels in Barkly West, Windsorton, and Delportshoop (e.g., One Fountain Guest House, Olyfhuis Boutique Guest House, Rooftop Guest House, N12 Outspan Motel, Borrelskop Country Lodge)
  • Footer contact: NCEDA Office, 20-22 Quinn Street, Kimberley, 8301; +27 (0)53 110 0289; marketing@experiencenortherncape.com
  • Copyright: 2023 Northern Cape Tourism Authority
  • Klipdrift Tourism Association
  • Northern Cape Tourism Authority
  • Dikgatlong Local Municipality
  • Anglican Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin
  • Bishop of Bloemfontein
  • Stafford Parker
  • Cecil John Rhodes
  • Korana tribe
  • Jan Bloem
  • Nefi Meyer
  • De Kock dynasty
  • Sydney on Vaal
  • Canteen Kopje
  • Barkly West Museum
  • NCEDA
  • Northern Cape