ACTIVITIES

Nieu-Bethesda Sports Club

Open to the public for tennis, bowls, hiring of the venue and a weekly braai on Saturday evenings.

Tel: 084 261 3512 OR 082 703 7178

E-mail:nieubethesdasportclub@gmail.com

Visit “Marette se Bank”

Enjoy the viewpoint overlooking the village of Nieu-Bethesda at a bench erected by Yvonne (van Niekerk) du Plessis in loving memory of her 46 year friendship with Marette (Wolfaardt) Pienaar who passed away in 2007. Best at sunrise & sunset. Accessible via the Riverdene Road.

Ganora Guest Farm Excursions

Bushman Rock Art, Anglo Boer War Engravings, Medicinal Plant Walk, Private Fossil Museum, Hiking & Mountain Bike Routes, Birding and more available at Ganora Guest Farm. Guided tours available by appointment.

Tel: 049 8411 302 or 082 698 0029

E-mail:ganoraguestfarm@gmail.com

Nieu-Bethesda Camino 

The Nieu-Bethesda Camino is a 100km walk over 5 x days with scenic Karoo and mountain views. There are set group dates throughout the year powerd by Slackpacking the Karoo (Pty) Ltd.

Tel: 072 460 3621

E-mail: info@slackpackingthekaroo.co.za

Kareelaagte Guest Farm

360-degree Karoo Sunset Tour, interact with farm animals, beautiful rustic, gravel roads on top of the mountains ideal for hiking,  4 x 4 vehicles and mountain bikes on Kareelaagte, a working farm.

Tel: 082 822 5311 or 049 8400 350

E-mail: kareelaagteguestfarm@gmail.com

The Lookout Studio

Antoinette Kriel offers workshops, courses and events in the tranquil setting of our Karoo village. 

Tel: 083 556 3043

E-mail:info@creativejourneys.co.za

Walk the Labyrinth at Gregg Price Gallery

The Labyrinth at Gregg Price gallery is a space for visitors to enter and enjoy at any time.  It is a replica of the medieval labyrinth found at Chartres Cathedral in France.

Tel: 083 258 3104

E-mail:greggcprice@gmail.com

Stone Folk of Ongeluksloot

The Stone Folk, by artist Ryno Greeff, is a permanent outdoor installation of stone figures carefully placed in the landscape of Ongeluksloot, on the farm Doornberg, outside the small Karoo village of Nieu Bethesda in the Eastern Cape.

Tel: 082 447 5117

E-mail:ryno@hot.co.za

Walk the Poplar Forest & Ancient Water Furrow

Walk in the poplar forest and follow the ancient water furrow supplying Nieu-Bethesda with water. Perfect for picnics.

Directions: Access it easily past Boetie’s Pub, taking a left from Hill street.

Walk the Sir Frederic Suspension Bridge

Walk the Sir Frederic Bridge suspended over the Gats River to connect to sections of the village. Beautiful views of the village.

Directions: Access via Parsonage or Pienaar Street signage.