Bloemhof

Bloemhof is an agricultural town of about 2,300 inhabitants (2012) on the banks of the Vaal River in North West Province.

Bloemhof is a small community that was established by a farmer around 1864 during the time of the South African Republic, who named the community after his daughter's flower garden. It boasts a unique game reserve that encompasses a watery biome created by the dammed Vaal River.

The main activities are maize and cattle farming. Between Bloemhof and Christiana there are several salt pans where salt is harvested.

• 🌍 Bloemhof Dam Nature Reserve, ☏ +27 53 433 1706. 07:30-16:30 daily. Opportunity for viewing antelope, buffalo, zebra, rhino, etc, as well as camp and fish along the reservoir. Conjoined with the Sanveld Game Reserve in neighbouring Free State. One area several km north of town on Voortrekker St; campground and Sandveld Nature Reserve east on R34. (updated Aug 2020)

• 🌍 Plek vanni Visarend, ☏ +27 83 463 2029. Lodging on river below the dam with pool and restaurant. R 650-1300 (depending on room), breakfast R 95. (updated Aug 2020)