Brandvlei
Afrikaans name: Brandvlei
Dutch Reformed Church, Brandvlei
Northern Cape
Brandvlei gets its name from the original Boer inhabitant, known as "Ou Brand", who settled in the area sometime during the 19th century. It only formally became a municipality as recently as 1962. The name "Brandvlei" is Afrikaans for "burning marsh."
The nearby salt pans offer great bird-watching opportunities after some rain. It worth visiting a small hill, 5 km from the town, known as Hardekop. This offers good views of the otherwise flat landscape. A Dutch Reformed Church, built in 1905, is a national monument.
Above - Wagon on display in Brandvlei (see below)
Above - Information for the wagon shown above
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