Postmasburg is completely surrounded by beautiful
green foliage fed by a dam and several shimmering
fountains.
There have been a few archaeological findings in
this beautiful area. A sight known as Blinkklipkop,
meaning “Shining Rock Hill”, boasts indications
that the Khoisan attempted mining in this area as
early as 700 AD. They mined specularite, which is
a soft form of haematite. This stone was used as a
cosmetic as well as in certain rituals.
The Witsand Nature
Reserve is truly a beautiful
spot to visit. Witsand is a rare jewel found in the
treasure house of the Kalahari. This gorgeous nature
reserve boasts a large spectacular vista of creamy
white dunes, 10 km long and 5 km wide, nestling in
the folds of the surrounding red Kalahari dunes. Interestingly,
apart from their unique colour, these dunes are also
famed for the eerie roaring sound that the sands at
Brulsand make when they are disturbed. The Witsand
Nature Reserve protects a highly sensitive ecosystem
and many of the plants found here are completely unique
in the reserve found nowhere else in the world. Bird
lovers are particularly drawn to the Witsand Nature
Reserve as it boasts a large diversity of radiant
birdlife.
Postmasburg also boasts spectacular architecture
and many historical sites. An old blue dolomite stone
Reformed Church
built in 1908 can be visited. The Reverend Dirk Postma
Statue is found nearby. There is also a rather impressive
gun known as “Howitzer
Gun” which stands at the
civic centre. It honours the men of Postmasburg who
died during World War II.
For the adventure seekers, there are plenty of thrilling
4x4 trails, hiking
and biking
in the area. Postmasburg boasts the amenities, tranquillity
and beauty that every person loves to visit and experience.
Unlike many other places in the arid Kalahari, Postmasburg
is ideally fed by a large dam and continuously flourishing.
Activities
and Attractions
- Blinkklipkop
(Tsantsabane) Archaeological findings indicate that
Khoisan mined specularite there from at least AD
700. This mineral, a soft glittering form of haematite,
was a highly valued commodity in precolonial times,
used as a cosmetic and in ritual. Braai facilities.
- Howitzer Gun Civic Centre
Honouring those who lost their lives in WWII.
- Postmas Diamond Mine
The old mine is 45m deep, filled with clear water
and well-stocked with fish.
- Reformed Church & Rev
Dirk Postma Statue
A blue dolomite stone building, erected in 1908.
- Witsand
Nature Reserve
The Witsand nature reserve with its flowing white
dunes cradled by contrasting red Kalahari dunes,
the smokey grey Langberge mountains and Acacia woodland
is the home of the famous Kalahari Roaring Sands
and over 150 bird species.
- Hunting
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