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48 HOURS IN MERWEVILLE

Merweville is a small town and 48 hours is perfect for you to fully experience this remote karoo town. The size actually encourages you to slow down and embrace the small-town atmosphere.

In no particular order, these are the must see, visit and or experience:

  • The Boekklub Coffee Shop – Hugenoot Street.  A good start to get town information and meet some regular customers.
  • Visit the NG Church and do a Church tower tour – enquire at The Boekklub
  • Sunset from Letterkop – Own drive or book with KarooVreugde
  • Tour Aquaponic farming at Karoo Koppie – Voortrekker Street
  • Visit the Englsihman’s Grave just outside town towards Prins Albert Road you will see the signpost
  • View the Stone Figures in Voortrekker Street
  • Visit Merweville Mall
  • Visit Muller Handelaars for old style shopping. – Voortrekker Street
  • The Little Shoppe in Kerk Street
  • Karoo Lamb at Douvoordag Butchery in Hugenoot Street
  • Stroll through the streets of Merweville
  • Take a scenic drive on the nearby gravel roads
  • Stargazing - The clear atmosphere makes it one of the best places to view the Milky Way
  • Listen to the silence

BEST TIME TO VISIT

  • Milder months are popular
    • March to May and September to November
    • Town is full over the Dankfees weekend - book accommodation early

NOTE:

  • Only Diesel available in town
  • Businesses close over lunch, check their hours
  • Book accommodation in advance